Northern Monk Refectory MCR in Manchester

A little disappointed they didn't have some of their stronger/more unusual beers but otherwise a good experience.

Came here to get food which is called Cardinal rules food Which is American biscuits with fried chicken and side dishes was excellent clean place excellent staff food cooked to order Will be coming back

We held a birthday party in the cellar bar and the staff were amazing both on the night and throughout the booking and organising process.

Cool bar in the Northern Quarter with over 20 beers on tap. A small bit very well done food selection. Highly recommended for any craft beer lover.

Great place for a few beers. Good atmosphere and I love Northern Monk beer 🍺😊 Didn't try the food but looked like a good selection of bar style grub.

We’ve been here a few times and my partner loves the beer. The food we had last week was absolutely amazing by cardinal rules! Me & my partner and my daughter all really enjoyed the food. Beer is always good. Only downside is the toilets that are gender neutral which is fine but I don’t like going to the toilet and I try not to when I’m there. It doesn’t put me off going either as it is a decent place. The food isn’t expensive either and big portions.

Our favorite brewery in Leeds is the Northern Monk. It was nice to find a tap room in Manchester.

Really good venue for a private party. Friendly staff and good non-alcoholic options.

I remember almost nothing about it, so that was good!

Good range of beers. Great atmosphere. Love this place.

Try the American biscuits and the banana biscotti cookies!

Lovely vibes and great selection of drinks.

Great craft beers, friendly staff and although we didn't have food this time enjoyed it previously. Lots of large tables so good for groups as well.

Nice enough spot. There was a fairly good selection of core range and some of their patron projects specials on keg. Enjoyed what I had - DDH IPA. Atmosphere a bit flat for a Friday evening though. Was middle of January I suppose. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly.

TLDR: Best food and Drink in Manchester. You'll regret not going here! Some of the best food we've ever had, portion sizes appear small but are surprisingly filling. I honestly had to post my first ever review for the quality of food we enjoyed, no review is of a high enough calibre to do justice for the food. We had the Hometown chicken biscuit sandwich(chicken burger), cheesy gravy loaded fries, potato salad and a biscoff cookie. All of which was out of this world delicious. The selection of beers on tap ensure there will be something to enjoy for even the pickiest drinker. Staff were phenomenal and attentive, and really appreciative of feedback. This is now our favourite place in manchester, dare I say the whole UK. For anyone who read this far into this review, I want to note we have eaten all over the country, from takeaways to £70 steaks and everything in between. This is the only place that has had enough impact for me to review, if you eat and drink here, you won't be disappointed.

“Perfect place in Manchester” kind peoples, best biscuit chicken sandwich, clean environment ,, such a wonderful place in UK you should check the difference opening time between bar and restaurant!

Very disappointed with the far too icy cold beers! Very costly compared to the excellent Timothy Taylor's beers...Beer served that cold is an insult and takes away all the hoppy-malty flavours ... Is it because so many young folk are drinking very cold lagers? However the American biscuit burgers are excellent and filling. Sorry....not a proper ale house at all ..

They do great non acholic beers and hop water. Plus the food by cardinal rules is INSANE

A good restaurant with unique options.

A bit disappointing really. Northern Monk make loads of beers and hardly any of them were available. I won’t be going back any time soon.

My favourite pub. Excellent range of craft beer, and they consistently bring in great people to work in their kitchen. Very friendly staff.

Good beer and sufficiently tasty food. Quite busy and a little too noisy for my taste.

Love the vibe here. Great selection of drinks and very friendly staff. Some great weekly events going on too. Pub quiz and a board game night. Just go.

Called in for a few drinks on our way to dinner with friends. Nice range of beers and friendly staff. Worth a visit.

Lovely pub, great service with a smile and fantastic beer. Recommended

It's Northern Monk, you can't go wrong

Amazing place, even better skills for beer and.. outstanding people working at Northern Monk! What else can I say? 🫡❣️

Keg on the left, Cask on the right, takeaways in the cabinet on the back wall - Got all bases covered

Always a good spot to meet up. The food is well worth the trip alone!

Stripped back taproom with a relaxed atmosphere (midweek visit). Great and varied range of NM beers on

Wonderful selection of beers. Fast, efficient service.

Good bar, great for craft beer and they have a pop up kitchen which normally has a good provider in it. Tables good for larger groups

I went with a few friends to try the new trending American chicken and biscuits and some of the ipa's and other ales l. We were greeted by a couple of lads behind the bar who were professional and knowledgeable about the booze there selling which happened to be really nice ( tried a good selection). We tried the miss honey and a spicy one (couldn't remember the name)the miss honey was cooked well and was seasoned well also the addition of the chipolte and spiced honey really made this one stand out. The hot one was also nice with chillies and other things really gave it a nice flavour although I was expecting more heat which was the only let down other than that it was nice.

Popped into this real ale and craft beer pub before we ate at nearby restaurant. Very big with plenty of places to sit. Good range of beers and you are encouraged to sample before you buy. They do a limited range of bar food and our waitress took a lot of trouble to get our order and to see we were OK. Music can be quite loud though. Beer is very good here though pricey. Visited this place twice whilst in Manchester. 10/08/2024 - Visited again after a break of 5 years. We ordered food in advance which was generally of the burger variety but very good. Music was quieter and beer was just as good. I lost something that night and the staff were very helpful in finding it.

Their sandwich was quite a pleasant surprise!

Went for Cardinal Rule which was literally the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten. Dog friendly, and lovely service can’t ask for more!

Let’s start with staff , polite smiling and they gave the best service ever . The food was amazing . Atmosphere and the decoration were awesome . God bless . Keep up the good work .

Nice stripped down place with a big beer collection. The Stout was really good and the resident kitchen Cardinal Rule does the most UNBELIEVABLE dried chicken and American biscuits sandwiches.

We'd seen the food from Cardinal Rule Manchester on a food blog, so headed to Northern Monk before going to watch Avril Lavigne at Castlefield Bowl. The decor of Northern Monk is industrial, airy and really pleasing. The staff behind the bar were really friendly and attentive. There were 2 of us and we had food and drinks. We ordered Miss Honey on brioche and The Hot Take on a biscuit, both with cajun fries and extra pickles. There was some confusion as 2 Miss Honey's were delivered, but the order for The Hot Take was quickly done and delivered to our table. The chef and the bar staff were both very apologetic about the mistake, but it happens! The food was hot, so had clearly been made fresh. It was really tasty. We hadn't tried biscuits before, so didn't know what to expect - they were almost doughy and a little sweet. They complemented the chicken perfectly. You have to pay extra for chipotle mayo with the fries (they come with ketchup) and I always find paying for extra sauce a bit ridiculous when everyone wants sauce! That's my only downside. But it didn't affect my experience at Northern Monk and I would definitely visit again and order food with Cardinal Rule.

Good beers and decent venue, just a bit quiet when we went in. Definitely recommend and will return

Lovely place. Nice & clean place. Deffo recommend

Went in at 8pm on a Sunday told they were closed, really put us off going seen as on Google and their own website state closing time is 10pm

I was able to drink the beer I wanted. Manchester is a craft beer paradise like Shizuoka in Japan. Impressed

Great selection of beers on tap

Everyone needs to have a Northern Monk experience. You will be amazed with the selection.

This is a craft brewery's pub. So the focus shouldn't be on the food although it's good. It's mostly Kentucky or Louisiana style burgers and fries. But the main thing here is the craft beer and that is awesome. More than 20 beers as cask or keg on tap. If you love beer go there.

I was having food from cardinal rule which is in the same building and it was great

A little out of the way and not quite as loud and wild as other bars in Manhattan. Outstanding selection of craft beers that appeal to all taste buds. The music is at a good volume and you can have a normal conversation. Not quite as crowded. You can also enjoy cold beer on the street until late in the evening.

Nice chill vibes, good if you are into your beers (£3.50 on 4 of the casks) but they also have a good range of spirits

Great bar with many craft beers. Street seating good in the summer. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly.

Great pub out the way of the hustle of the Northern Quarter. Great selection of cocktails and service was fast - currently the resident kitchen is Southern fried chicken biscuits which was why I visited, absolutely fantastic food for the price, delicious and fresh.

Great beer selection right in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Didn’t try the food as we arrived late.

It’s a lovely bar, nice atmosphere and plenty of space. However, found it quite distressing to find a man in the women’s toilets. He apologised and pointed out the signs which I agree are unnecessarily confusing. It leads to feelings of unsafety especially at night and after a few drinks. I hope northern monk considers the needs of their female customers and rectifies this issue as soon as possible to ensure we have access to female only toilets. Edited to add that thankfully building regulations are being changed next year to make sure bars provide single sex toilets for women. It's shocking that this has needed to happen and that bars like this are unable to listen to women.

You know this sort of place. Open plan. Exposed brickwork. Make their own beer and list in on a chalkboard. Men with beards gather round and talk about hops. There's loads of places like this and this is definitely one of them. I came here because I needed something to eat. I've just finished and now I hate myself. The menu is chicken and biscuits. I still don't know what American biscuits are and I've just eaten one. Whatever it is it is oily, stodgy and heavy. I can feel it inside me and I don't like it. They might be the best biscuits in the world. I don't know. If they are then all biscuits are awful and should be avoided.

Went here for a quick beer while waiting for the train. Nice and helpful staff, great beer and not too loud. Would go again.

Thought-provoking beer and amazing comfort food prepared and served by the most amazing people!

Northern monk taproom with 20 beers on tap. Good choice of craft beers with some guest beers. Staff very friendly. Plenty of tables and chairs

Good vibes, good beers and good food! All this in a perfect location, easy to get there.

Some of the best grub I’ve eaten. Chicken honey. Miss honey. Biscuit etc. amazing.

Always have a gluten free beer on tap in my experience. Hope they keep this up!

Always a go-to for a refreshing beer, cool interior and easy going staff.

Fantastic place with an excellent selection of draught beer and cider. Also has old fashioned and negroni on draught.

We had our wedding reception in the cellar bar, the whole experience was exactly what we wanted and can't thank the team enough for making it happen! The staff were so helpful in answering all our questions and making sure everything was perfect on the day.

Great choice of beers and a delicious rotation of good food. Cosy bar

Best Brewery in the universe. No beers can beat Northern Monk.

Fantastic selection of beers.👍🏻

Gem of a bar ... As others have mentioned, slightly pricey but worth it for such a lovely pint

Great place but staff seemed distant and non engaging.

such an amazing place. There's everything for people who likes great drinks, organization seems great (group privatizations, kitchen, the cellar project...) Big up for the pairing Beer x Shots, it's dumb and i like it

Nice boozer, getting progressively more expensive, as is Manchester.

Great atmosphere and superb selection of drinks

Don’t go to this place. Today 17/02 I went with my family to enjoy a few beers before the city match. In the bar they have mixed gender toilets. I went to the toilet and opened the cubicle door and I hear this woman (who appeared to be the manager) say ‘you need to shut the door’ in such a rude manner - she then slams the door shut. I said to her that this is a ‘shared gender’ toilet. I then went to the bar to speak to the manager and it turned out that this person was indeed the manager. She repeated the same conclusions Ive gone out with my family and I to enjoy a few beers and this is what I get. .

£5 for a small ale? And it wasn’t a pint. Come back Ten Bar.

Nice rustic pub serving mainly craft beers. Nice atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Food ok. Good service. Great for groups as they have some long tables perfect for after work drinks or meeting mates.

Excellent place with friendly staff

Fairly understated venue (quiet on our Thurs pm visit) with good range of beers ( good Cask choice). Interesting food menu but didn't bite. Will be back to try.

Great types of beer. Lovely large tables and friendly space! Definitely somewhere to always keep in mind for a pint!

Good beer (duh), but also very good food. When I was there, they had a great lasagna.

Lovely space, great service and some really quality ales on tap

Really good atmosphere in here and some affordable beers to try.

Thoughtful staff, good choice of beers and lots of space.

Outstanding, if pricey, flagship of the brilliant Northern Monk brewery. The beers can be VERY expensive, but that goes with craft beer sometimes. They do usually have a house special on the board at £3.50 pint. The food has changed a couple of times over the year - top marks to whoever selects them though because all top class.

Nice venue and decent selection of beers. A group had been in before us with a few dogs (which I’m fine with) but then the booth smelled like wet dog and had a lot of white dog hairs. Spoiled it a bit for us as we were dressed nice for a night out.

Good place to go with a few friends, would not advise for a date night as very casual. Cocktail was horrid, old fashioned. Service was alright.

Nice place with free wifi. Friendly staff. Lots of taps. 3 cask and a fridge of canned beers. Card only, no cash (a common theme here in Manchester)

Everything a brewery tap house should be: Great beer, knowledgeable staff, chilled environment, unfussy decor. Very highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good beer, good staff, good music (if you like pop punk from the 2000's)

A first visit to this huge bar. Two large rooms with another large bar downstairs. A typical industrial decor in the warehouse district. As the name suggests it is an outlet for Northern Monk brewery. ( Leeds) Four cask beers. Boothroyd had a 3.4% Pale Ale, Luminosa. Yet another cashless outlet. Hard to spend folding money in Manchester city centre trendy bars.

We honestly had the best time and couldn’t fault the venue both in terms of value for money and helpfulness of the staff. It was a great night and thanks so much for all your help in the run up to it. I would very much recommend the venue to anyone. I have left the food unreviewed as we had our own caterers.

If you visit Manchester and you like your beers craft beers, then this is a must. Fantastic selection of beers and guest beers, the food bloody delicious.

Superb craft beer pub. Spacious and cool setting, great staff and massive selection of mainly Northern Monk craft beers. Had some excellent garlic bread.

Great atmosphere, great choices. Lovely & relaxed

I know Northern Monk are all about the beer, but when forced to you have to go for the alcohol free drinks. I chose the ginger beer because you can't get this wrong can you? Well it turns out you can, this was the worst Ginger beer ever!

Excellent choice of ales. Knowledgeable staff too

Erg leuk craft beer bar in het hartje van Manchester. Wij waren net bij het 10 jarige bestaan en kregen toen een mooi gratis glas & een lekker biertje naar keuze. Sfeer en personeel waren top!

After a long day, the beer (Striding Edge) was lovely

Great staff, not much seating and had a private event on so left people standing who wanted to be seated. Floor at the top of the stairs is just dangerous. Food was ok, a little disappointed in the décor. Could have been any old pub. Expected far more given the competition. Great beer and selection.

Nice beer but was asked to move from s reserved table that nobody used for the hour we were there

Very nice craft beer place in Manc

Outstanding. Great keg and cask lineup, lots of variety - plenty of IPAs but also a couple of marzens, imperial stouts, sours etc. All delicious. Staff were excellent. Nice space inside, loads of seats, easy to find. Can't knock it. Brilliant place.