Café Balzar in Manchester

Absolutely Amazing Staff members... especially Rebecca , such a polite young lady and always smiling :) such amazing food too! Thank you

We had a lovely meal here on Friday 26th. Even though we arrived as the restaurant was closing the staff were so accommodating. Food was excellent. Jack our server was brilliant! Thank you!!

Really friendly and personable, lovely experience!

Rebecca was really helpful and attentive

Unbelievable service from Jack, top guy

Tables were dirty, QR code didn’t work on the first table I sat on, and food was average. Waiting staff responsive and polite to requests however and made the experience better. I was served by Rebecca who was very helpful.

Great service from Jack . Lovely food and drink .

Great food and drinks for my delayed flight. Fast and great customer service from Jack 😊

Jack was nice and friendly, food was yummy aswell

Had a wonderful time Rebecca was was very welcoming and helpful if am honest she made my day bright will definitely becoming back again

Amazing service by Rebecca at cafe balzar. She made me and my son feel very welcome and tended to all our needs. Perfect way to start out holiday with great hospitality. Thank you Rebecca

Absolute top notch place. Can't knock it whatsoever! The service from Jack was impeccable and speedy with a friendly smile and great advice; as he knew his way round the menu and advised on exactly what I was looking for. Now jetting off to white beaches on a satisfied full stomach. my holiday started when I tucked into that meal... Give that guy a raise!

Came here with my boyfriend, we thought that the food was lovely, with a nice atmosphere. We were served by Rebecca, who we thought was very attentive and friendly!

During my wait for my flight I stopped here and I'm so glad I did. The food was splendid and the service even better, I was served by this young man called jack and he did a great job of making my experience here welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is friendly. I was served by Rebecca who gave some really good suggestions. While the menu isn't extensive, the food is fresh and tasty, perfect for a light meal or snack. Prices are reasonable considering the airport setting. Overall, a decent spot to relax and recharge before the flight.

Great breakfast to start the holiday. Fast, friendly great service from David.

Deepu was very lovely. Great asset for your restaurant to have such team members. Well done!

Deepo the guy who served us is the best….

Deepo was very helpful and polite , thank you

Brian is fantastic. I fly a lot and I feel at home when I come for my pre flight beer!

Had a really good experience. Lovely food and great service from Deepu

Delicious meal and friendly . Fast service by Deepu

The croque monsieur was really good and big and the service was perfect, really kind staff. I definitely recommend !

Worst steak sandwich anyone has ever served, sauce and the bread were very good but the steak was inedible, chewy and makes you wonder what part of the animal you are chewing

Service with a smile! Even got a shamrock in my Guinness 🍻

Great service by Brian! Set us up perfectly for our trip to Rome. Thank you!

A few drinks and a bite to eat waiting for a delayed flight. Very friendly and efficient staff (Deepu). Cheers

Had the french martinis prepared by Carina, we all agreed these were the best cocktails we’ve ever had. Service and food were also great. When flying out of Manchester again would not hesitate to go back.

Extremely friendly staff. A man named Maciel served us mainly and was kind, attentive and very professional.

Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Appreciate the help from Anu when i put my order under the wrong table. Cheers!!

It is £6.75 for a pint of lager. Fine its in the airport but the lager was warm, room temperature warm. come on, why?

Wonderful service and very friendly staff especially esmee

Friendly staff (Joe and Esmee were efficient and engaged), quick service and a decent selection of drinks for an airport bar. Not just the usual suspects which was nice to see.

Joe, Esme and Ellie were class. Will come back again :)

Fabulous service from Joe & Ellie :)

Esmee was lovely, very attentive and a lovely person. Will definitely be going back when I’m next at the airport .

Veg brunch: abysmal, cold beans, one pathetic sausage, inedible mushroom and salad. Salmon salad: undercooked veg (& I don’t like over cooked but this was nearly raw). Other than that…

Good food ! Efficient service ! Nice place for a preflight meal

Great service from Joe and Holly.

Amazing service with Joe and Holly

Holly was lovely, great service

Esmee was a fantastic server. She seen I was agitated across the bar and she came over and was super friendly with me. Today started off stressful as I woke up late and just been playing catch up all day. Quickly served pint and a friendly smile has really cheered my day up. Thanks Esmee!

Disappointing food and unsanitary restaurant area. I ordered the ‘grande breakfast’ plus sourdough and an apple juice, which was underwhelming and certainly not worth £16.25. I paid an extra £1.75 for the sourdough and received a single, small slice whereas my friends received two for the same price. We were sat by some artificial planters on the corner of the restaurant, which as you can see by the photos, were caked in dust. I don’t think that area had been cleaned for months. Positives? The service was speedy, and it didn’t give us food poisoning. I don’t recommend you visit, I won’t be going there again.

Rachel makes the best bloody mary at tge airport and is perfectly charming to boot

Very nice bar with a fantastic beer selection, all staff very nice and pay great attention. The Guinness was top quality with a shamrock on top.

i was served by Athanasia , i really appreciated her services she was amazing with a bright smile , i will visit this bar again .

Exceptional Service from Pradeep. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing incredible service from Pradeep. From the moment we arrived, Pradeep greeted us with a warm smile and went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. His friendliness and willingness to assist were evident throughout our entire visit. Pradeep's dedication to customer satisfaction was truly remarkable; he effortlessly handled every request with grace and professionalism. Pradeep made sure that nothing was too much trouble. He is a credit to the industry! Thank you and see you soon

Quick service and got exactly what I wanted. Joe was nice and polite and got my order perfectly.

Was served by ellie and libby. The pints came fast and even though our flight eas delayed the servers were just amazing.

Stopped in for a pint before out flight, Ellie and Libby were excellent, really friendly and made sure our holiday got off to a great start.

Great fast service from Ellie and Libby good view of the runway

Slightly above soulless airport eatery, breakfast options were good, although first time I’ve ever experienced eggs Benedict with a croissant rather than toast! Nice view of the apron if you fancy watching the planes come and go, and the coffee was pretty decent

Food was mediocre in look and taste - we ate from the breakfast menu. Drinks were good and the cafe/espresso martini was particularly well made. David & Ana provided a great service; thank you!

Very nice food, reasonable price, thank you!

Emsee was amazing great service

Seek out Esme if u stop here for a bit, brilliant service and she needs to travel the world, so tip well please 👍😂

Athanasiol was amazing very helpfull and a smile on her face all the time

Ellie served me today at the bar, what turned out a stressful experience from the security checks soon changed due to her friendly manner and hospitality skills.

Best experience en route on holiday. It was lovely to have such nice staff and a happy enviroment before the flight even after our delays. Ellie provided us with the best service even offering drinks specifically to the taste we like with great recommendations. Thank you so much. Will be returning.

Visited this restaurant on the way to Switzerland with my university. I was served by Ellie who helped us with drink suggestions. Service was quick and easy however we were running late for our flight so she provided us take out boxes for food. It was nice to have a friendly face before our flight. (Plus the drinks were delicious :)

We had a great lunch here today. The food was delicious and the cocktail made by Ellie was absolutely divine. Thank you!

Ellie was a fantastic server, the best pint I’ve ever bought in an airport

I was served today by a lovely lady named Ellie, she was extremely polite and friendly with me. A professional that can engage well with customers too! 5 stars.

Esme delivered me the finest pint in Manchester

Served by Ellie and Faye, helped us decide what to drink and provided excellent customer service.

Some beautiful food and drink served perfectly by Esmee. Beautiful smile and welcoming manner exceptional. left me with a smile on my face Service 10/10

Having visited here before a flight recently, I had the pleasure of being served by Ellie. She made me feel accommodated and served excellent drinks. Just what I wanted before my flight! 5 star service.

Ellie served me today and she gave me good food recommendations and made me a beautiful cocktail

Really really lovely food pre flight - not the usual airport food!

Perfect pre flight option at Manchester Airport. Quick friendly service from Joe. Great cocktails (Espresso martini & Mojito) and delicious baked Brie sharing plate.

Ellie was a delight behind the bar :)

Faye and ellie were the sweetest people we met! Nice food very polite and fast service

Was served by Ellie and Faye before my flight to Turkey. Fast service, friendly smile and helpful advice! True gems 💎

Everything ran smoothly - thanks to Ellie Boxed everything off - Bosh!

Delicious food and wonderful service from Faye and David. Nice environment in a very convenient location in terminal 1.

Joel’s service was exemplary. He was so friendly and polite! I wish every airport had people like Joel in - thank you :)

Brian was very friendly and gave some useful travel tips, too!

Delicious hot chocolate and eggs benedict. Service was great especially from David and Faye who were very attentive and lovely

Ellie and Brian served us up some lovely Mahou’s eould defo recommend before a flight

Ellie gave excellent customer services she was really lovely to get on with I'd definitely go there again 😊

Had a late lunch with the family, food was acceptable for airport but the staff were happy and improved the airport experience by a lot. The girl who served us on bar Ellie was full of cheer and offered great service with very helpful information which improved our airport experience. Rum and coke hit the spot. Will be back.

Lovely place to.have a meal before the flight. loxated in Terminal 1, airside next to starbucks. FOOD IS AMAZING AND STAFF VERY FRIENDLY.

Esmee 5 star service. Very welcoming and service with a smile

Staff were nice and friendly, nice views outside and a good choice of beers.

The bar is absolutely lovely with a perfect view, staff are efficient and helpful. would definitely recommend coming if you’ve got the opportunity. Joe and Ellie are very friendly, with a lovely atmosphere to add to it :)

Had an amazing experience with Ellie, amazing customer service and attitude! Great way to start our holiday! 🍹

Extremely good efficient service with a friendly bartender who gave a warm welcome

Staff nice, friendly and attentive, food was really nice - had the avocado egg combination with salmon and a very lovely salad. Will recommend any day.

Wonderful service, excellent salad (please try the salad)!!! And nice spacious sitting with view of outside. Great place to grab breakfast before all-day travel.

I expect to pay more for a pint at the airport but £7 for a Guinness that tastes stale is just taking advantage of people.

Great Place with a great Management

Joel and Faye were great. A pleasure.

Supper efficient service from Aoa & Holly. Lovely pre flight pint with a view of the runway.

Joe the barman was happy and a had real time tlfor us great service.

Arrived a little early so decided to relax for my birthday, the staff Joe & Ellie were amazing, friendly efficient and professional, will definitely visit again when at terminal 1.

Great stop for a pre-flight pint, was served by a top bartender, Joe. Excellent service, highly recommend.

great food, our waitress esme was lovely, answered all our questions, pay rise needed!!

Had great service today from Esme- great way to start the holiday at Manchester airport :)

Joe & Fay - great staff!!! Helped stomp out the flying nerves

Nothing plain about this place! ✈️ The time just flew by while sipping on a pint! Which was lucky because our flight was delayed, unlike the punctual service. I almost skipped my hols to stay here as it's a great venue to spread my wings. Pretty much a local now. 🍻 Thanks Joe & Joel