Best Gastropubs in Manchester

In total, there is 1 award winning gastropub in Manchester, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in Manchester? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list gastropubs in the UK and Ireland holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; less than 3% of the total restaurants in the UK and Ireland currently hold such an award, and the proportion of award winning gastropubs is likely even lower than this.

The best gastropub in Manchester is The Black Friar (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Modern British, eastern and Asian influences Cuisine. The Black Friar currently holds 1 AA Rosette.

There are currently no gastropubs holding a Michelin Star in Manchester and indeed no gastropubs at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette gastropub in Manchester which holds 1 AA Rosette.

Set in the heart of the United Kingdom, Manchester is a city renowned not just for its rich industrial history, but also for its gastronomic delights and vibrant pub scene. As an expert food pub and gastropub aficionado, the city's tapestry of traditional pubs and modern gastropubs provide an exciting culinary journey for anyone who savours good food and drink against a backdrop of storied city architecture and local history. In the city's Northern Quarter, you have the 'Soup Kitchen', a bustling food pub renowned for its hearty dishes and cosy atmosphere. Situated in an old rag trade warehouse, it perfectly embodies Manchester's industrial roots with a modern culinary twist. Another worthy mention is 'The Marble Arch', an historic pub dating back to 1888, famed for its assortment of ales and impressive food menu - think old English favourites with an inventive spin. Other notable establishments include 'Mr Thomas's Chop House', a classic British food pub adored for its traditional mutton and mushy peas, and 'Albert's Schloss', a gastropub-lover's paradise serving delicious Bavarian-inspired cuisine. Manchester has a way of appealing to everyone's palate, with its blend of traditional and innovative offerings rooted in rich pub history. Whether you're a foodie, a beer enthusiast or a history buff, the city's pubs and gastropubs serve you in ways that go beyond mere culinary satisfaction, displaying an impressive glimpse into Manchester's colourful past.