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    The Oast House

    3.9 (55 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Loud
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Deli board with chorizo, cheese, scotched egg and piccalilli. Hummus board and pork scratchings!
    Laura F.

    For me, the centre point of Spinningfields IS The Oast House. Situated next to The Avenue walkway and across from Iberica and Thaikhun, you can't miss this authentic looking, old cottage / lodging house. A huge canapy outside provides shelter from the Manchester rain, or even the Manchester sun (on those rare few summer days) and an outside bar caters to your needs for drinks as well as BBQ and rotisery food for those outside dwellers. The inside of TOH is lovely. Wooden tables, benches and chairs and a log fire make you feel right at home, like you were in a country pub in The Lakes, rather than in Manchester City Centre. The food is good, as most Living Ventures, places are. They do excellent hanging kebabs which are always a hit and their burgers and charcutery deli boards are also excellent. Their beer range is not to be sniffed at either, as it's quite extensive. If you're heading to Spinnigfields, TOH is a must - you may even catch a bit of live music on in here too!

    It's Christmas
    Matt F.

    Up there with my favourite weekend/evening hangouts, mainly because it can be enjoyed year round. I've visited a few times at several different times of the year and have been impressed each time. In summer, the large courtyard is packed out with sun-worshippers (I know I know it's the Manchester sun but we have to make the most of what we get). In winter they have a warm and cosy Tiki hut open which is a real winner in the bitter Northern wintertime. Overall, Oast House offers a really nice chilled out environment and plenty of space to knock back a few craft beers & they have a decent selection of those - the Arizona was my favourite tipple. Had I written this review after my first visit, they'd get a 4 star, however after the Hanging Kebab I had on my most recent visit, there is no way I cannot give them a 5. The Kebab, alongside the Arizona Ale, is a must-try.

    The beautifully designed menu
    Ellie B.

    I'm new to Manchester and this was the first bar I sampled on arrival - what a great start! Firstly, the exterior looks like something from a fairy tale, standing out like an olde worlde rose amongst the thorns of modern architecture surrounding it. It oozes warmth on a cold winter's day and invites people of all ages into its Scandinavian-style tent at Christmas time. Here, you can warm your frost-bitten tootsies next to an open fire, sit on benches with faux-fur rugs and enjoy a real ale, mulled wine or, my personal favourite, Belgian cherry beer. The marquee isn't there all year round but that doesn't stop the Oast House from offering one of the most unique drinking experiences in the city. Live music can be seen and heard most days and when it's not live, it's still brilliant. I'm a huge 90's Britpop enthusiast so hearing Dodgy's 'Staying Out For The Summer' on my recent visit actually made my week. Yes, I don't get out much (but that's about to change). I haven't eaten here but the food menu sounds awesome - lots of meat, lighter snacks and influences from every corner of the globe. As soon as I have some money, I will be trying out the dangly kebabs I saw someone eating there the other day (and couldn't stop drooling over). To conclude, this the perfect bar for an indie kid (or thirty-something) with a healthy appetite for live music, great beers and a laid back ambience.

    Hanging kebabs
    Winnie H.

    This place looks very special. It's a 16th century brick house in kent and has been relocated on a concrete courtyard in modern Spinningfields Manchester. There is a large outdoor seating area, where are always filled with people drinking during summer time. The indoor space is cozy and stylish. It has large benches which are great for group gathering. You can also select the seats in the corner for a quiet conversation. The food menu are mainly barbecue based. The signature dish is the hanging kebabs and you can choose from beef, chicken, lamb etc. It also comes with chips, which have house seasoning full of flavours. The drink orders are from the bar which is different from where you can order the food. There are extensive wine, cocktail and beer selection in the house. The drinks are at very reasonable price.

    Sweet chilli chicken kebab
    Zoe N.

    Right in the centre of spinning field. When i first saw this building it reminded me of an old tudor house. I thought it was just a pub until someone recommend it to me. There popular items are the hanging kebab and flat iron salt and pepper steak. Food is priced reasonable and is very tasty. There cocktails are also good as is there beer selection. They have a very bug outdoor area which is covered with canopies. Great for summer nights or ever dry night as it is manchester we don't get much sun

    Shaun P.

    What a place! Enjoyed the beer reviews by Warren, he was a great host. If u like generally sweeter drinks the 'Honey Dew' bottles beer is for you (and me!). What a great yelp event! The chicken kebab is a must, dont forget to upturn your garlic butter on the top so it drips down over the chicken onto the delicious fries in the bottom!!! 5 stars!!!! Great outdoors seating in the summer. Toilets are clean for such a busy venue. You won't be disappointed on choice of food or beers. Ambiance and live music also adds to this great venue.

    Flight of beers
    Victoria B.

    The Oast House is a welcoming, warm and cozy retreat on a winters day in Manchester and I've run in here a few times to warm up my hands after shopping or ice skating on the Spinningfields rink. Slap bang in the middle of the square in Spinningfields, the Oast House pub is housed in a charming building with beams, wooden tables and exposed brick. There are plenty of beers and ales on offer and live music on some evenings. In the winter they also have hot apple cider- the perfect hot toddy! This place is always packed with people and good for a casual drink.

    Lauren D.

    I have just been to oast house for lunch and feel that I can't not leave a good review, it's always one of the good places to come for drinks but I have just been for lunch. I went with my mum and we got two chicken hanging kebabs, chips and Greek salad. Was 100% the nicest kebabs I've ever had and wasn't too expensive. The staff were also helpful as I wasn't sure what to do you just go up to the bar and make your order and can pay there and then or leave a tab open. The menu wasn't a big choice so I wouldn't go for tea but for a nice filling lunch it was a perfect choice! It was more burgers and kebabs and you could get a deli board and have four sides. So if your in Manchester and want a lunch that will fill you up for the rest of the day i would say here is the place to go!

    Shrimoyee C.

    Picture this -- Its a bright sunny day in Manchester, beautiful outdoor seating area, beautiful looking people wearing sun glasses (everyone tends to look great in summer), a pint of Belgian wheat beer and some delicious bar-b-q chicken wings! Well this sounds like a PERFECT day for me, and this is exactly what I experienced when I first visited The Oast House! Situated amidst the fancy, modern buildings of spinning fields is this beautiful wooden pub with a massive outdoor cemented seating area, The Oast House perfectly caters to all recreational needs of the young corporates. I specially love their wide selection of beers and yes they have Hoegarden here (It is my favorite beer). The price is obviously steeper than a normal pub but that is mostly because of its location! The food here is absolutely gorgeous too and the chicken wings and pork ribs (nom nom nom). The staff are friendly and the service is very efficient, which makes the experience even better. You won't find the rowdy, loud crowd here so you can be rest assured about not witnessing any kind of pub fight and have a peaceful time drinking and chatting. And even though the crowd here is quite posh, you will not feel uncomfortable wearing your jeans and sweatshirt here. I cannot help but give a 5 star to this place, because its kind of perfect for any kind of situation, be it a date, meeting or casual hangout with friends! Verdict : Woohoo! It is definitely as good as it gets!

    Leo T.

    Decent boozer; interior kind of makes you feel like you are drinking in a shed but the Old England esthetic is well and truly there. The kebabs are tremendous but if you need a table it is always best to reserve otherwise you may be left standing with grilled meat in your hands. Great for office birds and milfs lads so wear a whistle and flute and get stuck in. Peace.

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    Review Highlights - The Oast House

    The Oast House has great indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, and you don't want to miss the hanging kebabs.

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    The Oxnoble

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    4.1(33 reviews)
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    Note: this is a breakfast review so may not reflect the pub fully. I was waiting for an event at…read moreMosi, and decided to check out the nearest pub for breakfast options. The menu was pretty standard, so I quickly have chosen what to have and went to take a seat. The breakfast was of the right temperature, no twists, does the job. If want a quick fix ( depending on how many people are already there) while waiting for your train or stuff at Mosi, than that's the place; otherwise might want to check out things nearby. The wait was a bit too long - but again, this is a pub, not a breakfast place, so not sure it's fair to expect fast service at this time of day.

    The Ox has been a place I've been wanting to revisit for quite some time! In fact the last time I…read morewent for lunch was probably a good 5 years ago and whenever I see a Yelp review come up for it it does make me think I've been missing out on this fine classic pub that serves fine British classics for too long! Although it's traditional and there's nothing that makes you go wow like some nearby trendy bars, it's definitely this which appeals to me - in fact I found a lovely little table towards the back with a roaring fire which warmed me up on a day when the weather was starting to look rather autumnal. I was served by 3 different staff and all were friendly, polite and welcoming. For some bizarre reason I decided to go for their 2 for £12.95 lunch deal (why I needed 2 courses at lunch I'm not sure but it seemed good value - plus I'd been in meetings all day so needed a fair amount of comfort food) and I went for the ham hock terrine to start with (lovely piccalilli) followed by the steak and ale pie with chips and vege's (devine). The quality and taste was excellent and with a very full belly I felt my work here was done! Speaking of work, it was also a good little spot to work for an hour on my laptop afterwards - with free wifi. That's the right way to blend tradition and modern so as the customer has the best of both worlds :-)

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    The City Arms

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    4.4(18 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
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    The City Arms. If you've ever been then you'll feel manly just thinking about it! Grrrr! It should…read morebe called the The City Gun Show, I can actually feel my testosterone levels increasing with every typed word. This is a proper boozer from a time when men had mutton chops and women just weren't allowed the hell in damn it!! Oak filled, serving real ale and housing pool tables that it just isn't big enough for -probably to increase the chance of a fight breaking out- this is a pub that has laughed in the face of progress for over 50 years. Go there to watch or talk about sport. If the mood takes you just go ahead and punch somebody.

    Another day, another pub that I've walked past a billion times and never thought about going in! If…read morethe truth be known I think I always thought it was part of the Vine Inn next door which I've been in a few times over the years. Located in a part of the city that is clearly on the up (just off St Peters Square) it's a traditional boozer of the very old school variety - deceptively sized with a tiny front bar but loads of seating in the back! The drinks on offer are all a little bit stuck in the past for my beer tastes but this isn't a problem for most patrons - they just do lots of bitters, lagers and stouts. I have to say that their beer flights are great value at just over £3.00 where you can get a third of each beer of your choice up to a pint - really good idea and great to see it appearing in more and more pubs! City Arms is somewhere that's cool to pop into if you're after a quick pint or meeting with friends, I just can't see myself wanting to spend all night here - I think I'd get very bored, very quickly of the beers on offer - but this is my own overly pretentious beery opinion!

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    Bricklayers Arms

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    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.8 miOrdsall
    ££

    I've been there for the first time yesterday. I was with my boyfriend in search of a place that has…read morea pool table and because we live literally five minutes away from this pub, we've decided to give it a go. Cheap drinks as well, and it's 50p for a game of pool. You can also play darts if you want, or just sit there, relax and have a brew. They have a beers garden, and in the afternoon there are a lot of people around smoking and chatting. It's a Joseph Holt pub, so of course, some Manchester Ales can be found, like Maple Moon for instance. Very good beer, I recommend it. All in all, the staff was really friendly. As long as it's not busy, this pub is actually nicer than I've expected. Yeah, I'll probably go there again.

    Live over the road in New apartments but have lived in a lot worse areas growing up. Went in to…read morewatch the Man United v's Chelsea game. Lady behind bar was friendly, played the football scratch card which helps for the free food at half time. Only one screen with limited volume. Cute girls sat around pretending to watch the game and plenty of regulars you will most likely see on a regular basis. A crazy landlady who obviously doesn't take the slightest s*** from anybody. Would I return again ? ABSOLUTELY. Pubs like this are a die'ing breed. If people don't visit them and give the support they should have then it will just be another apartment block for developers. People of LAMBA COURT SLATER HOUSE STEELE house pop over and have a pint for F***s sake ;-) Resident of Lamba Court ;-)

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