Pieminister Deansgate in Manchester

The food quality was good and it was served at a good, hot, temperature. However the size of the pie, the amount of mash and the average service were poor overall value. Looking at the other reviewers photos it seems the filo pie I had was smaller than the standard pies but the price is the same. A filo pie + mash + tap water (for which there is a charge) came to £15.

Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing service! 5 stars all round! Would highly recommend the Free Ranger Mothership!!

Came to this venue before the theatre and glad we did. Sensational pies and to top it off they do the best home made Yorkshire puddings.

We tried to get in here for Saturday brunch but the queue was out the door. Instead we went back for Sunday lunch. It was a great experience. Pie , mash , Yorkshire pudding , gravy and veg. What a plateful. Food was hot and very tasty. We finished that off with sticky toffee and ice cream. Yum Yum. Food is very reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is small so would recommend a booking if it’s a definite plan to visit. Highly recommended

Ambiente ridotto ma suggestivo. Buon cibo, peccato che le porzioni siano piccole. Dopo aver assaggiato i tipici pies, ho chiesto a parte, l'aggiunta di mashed peas, e per 7 pounds mi hanno portato due ciotole minuscole, un cucchiaio di purè in tutto. Non ho assolutamente gradito che a mia insaputa abbiano applicato il 10% di mancia.

If you pass through Manchester you must try their Pies! Fast service, hot and tasty dishes 🤩 Friendly waitresses and affordable prices. We will be back!

The servers were sat around not doing much. The good was mediocre. Mash cold. Yorkshire pudding stale. Gravy watery and bland.

not a lot of choice and no chips

Truly wonderful establishment, lovely polite and friendly service, great atmosphere and a very attentive team at this location. Will absolutely be returning!

Added 10% service charge to bill and tried to take payment before giving me the chance to check it. Pretty shady practice, will not be going back for this reason.

Awesome pie and mash and really good value too. Great service, friendly staff and fab music. Would highly recommend & will be back.

A great place with excellent staff. Food is lovely, lots of variety, applicable to most dietry requirments. What else is there to say? It's great, you'll love it.

We visited on a December week day, at tea time on a whim and we were seated straight away despite not booking. The staff members were friendly and happy to help but didn't pester which i appreciate! The food was great and we both enjoyed our meals, the mash was very nice! We'd definitely visit again

I was but a weary intoxicated traveller in search of nourishment and phone charge for my train ticket home. I ordered a beef and red wine pie, sat down and noticed the cocktail menu. Therein I noticed the sale of espresso martinis and ordered one.....15mins later I ordered another. Drinks, pie and hospitality and companionship of Sir Sexy Pie (knighthood appointed upon my visit) and Amy were an oasis in a night of colleague based drinking and conversation. If I haven't convinced you yet fair review scourer.....COME HERE, EAT PIE AND DRINK DRINKS. I'll be back Pieminster of Deansgate, your salvation has done me a fantastic service. EDIT: I purposely missed my allocated train to spend more time here with the fantastic staff, food and drink at expense to myself. This establishment is WORTH IT. EDIT EDIT: Hi Pieminster, sober Dale here. Thank you for accommodating me last night. I regret to inform you that any knighthoods, appointments or titles bestowed by Drunk Dale are not of royal decree and therefore have no standing. Drunk Dale left me a note this morning that I struggled to read but I think says "Banging pies go again". Great establishment, fantastic food. 5/5

Delicious food and friendly service

Food really tasty. Friendly staff. A very enjoyable meal. Highly recommend

Understaffed and overrated- nearly an hour long wait and the food came out lukewarm! Shame as I was looking forward to it, won't be visiting again

Amazing gluten free options here, there was a whole GF menu to choose from and the pie, gravy and mash tasted delicious. Will be returning very soon!

Great pies, helpful and polite staff

Phoned to ask if there were tables before getting an uber from the other side of Manchester on a Christmas shopping day out. Seated straight away but service to order was extremely slow, so slow the family next to us walked out. Another table sent drinks back as they tasted horrible. When we did get served we were told that the majority of pies were unavailable. Eventually we walked out having wasted time and money on an Uber and had to try and find somewhere else.

Awesome pie and mash. Great service, friendly staff and fab music. Would highly recommend & will be back.

Wow, what a place. I recall during the 90s when the building used to be a brothel, some seriously goofy nights out happened there. It’s now a pieminister, I’m fine with that. Food, brilliant. Service, outstanding. Music, perfect. I’ll tell you what, coming here really made me feel old, 20 years ago I was walking out on my wife and kids to come here, now I’m sat across my carer stuffing the creamiest mash I’ve ever had down my gullet. Brilliant, would recommend.

Great service, kind staff, good music and delicious pies. Definitely would recommend. Thank you!

Popped into Pieminister before the cinema. Accomodated us for starters and pies. Service was friendly, quick and attentive without being annoying. Food is of a high standard and the place is really cozy. Faciities could do with a spruce up at the back of the service area as seem a little tired.

Andi was my server she was great, felt like home x

Staff were very friendly, food was delicious!

Food was delicious!! Our server, andi, was very attentive and provided excellent service. Will definitely be back.

We went for the bottomless brunch and oh my … it was something special, a big shout out to Anna and Andi our servers who went above and beyond for us, food was 10/10, even got some celebratory party hats which topped off the experience, could hear other tables talking about how good it was aswell 🔥

I had the pleasure of dining at Pieminister the other day and it was lovely. Looking for meat-free options I asked the waiter, Cameron, what his recommendation would be. He was very accommodating to my request and recommended the sweet potato pie. To my delight, it was indeed gorgeous. I was worried it wasn’t going to be substantial enough, but the pie was decently sized and filling. Afterwards, I asked for the waiter to come over, asked for his name and thanked him. Cameron gave service with a smile and I appreciated his recommendation greatly.

Nice pies, good mash, and friendly staff.

Andi was our server she was incredibly funny and great, she made our experience 100% better than you Andi!

What a lovely place to eat! I had the vegan pie and it was absolutely delicious. My server andi did everything that she could to make me feel comfortable and took an efficient note of my allergies to ensure that they were met. Top quality service! Will definitely be returning. Thanks andi!

Had such a good time here, the food was brill, vibes were there and the waitress Trinity was super friendly. 🥧🍻

Really love the vibe in here, makes me think everything is going to be okay, food blew my nuts off with how tasty it is, lovely staff

Just when I thought I'd emptied the sack for good pie joints in Manchester, this gem shines its pretty little face. Fantastic experience. Let me paint a picture for you: it's a bitingly cold December evening and me and the wife are famished. It's been a long day — two kids, a dog, a guinea pig with explosive diarrhea — the last thing either of us want to do is fire up the hob or oven and fumble our way through another janky recipe from that pillow-tongued culinary pirate Jamie Oliver. Enter Pieminister Deansgate, its open doors more inviting than a mother's warm bosom to a hungry suckling pig. Can I get an 'R' anybody? Because Pieminister's prices are r e a s o n a b l e. Myself and the wife were both well fed for under £40! I went for cheesy mash with my pie, but the Mrs. drew for mash original (one too many fungal infections have turned her firmly away from anything a little tangy on the taste buds). The atmosphere and staff were both sublime, too. They were smiley, welcoming, and each one I got the chance to sniff smelled great. Fast forward to late evening. I pull a pair of marigolds up to my elbows and set about the guinea pig's litter box. My nostrils are flush with the smell of hot excrement, but all I can think of are simpler times: potatoes, mushy peas, pie containing meat of the chicken. Pieminister Deansgate, you have my heart.

Give us a pie and a pint any day of the week, Im a pioneer with pie & beers

The "moo" pie was great, and the service was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was cozy and it's nice, Definitely worth a visit!

Amazing tasting pies with unique and creative sides. Service from the Waitress was great too, all in all a fantastic and unique place to eat on Deansgate.

The single best dining experience of all time, simply magical, I met my wife here, without this place I genuinely wouldn’t be able to carry on I love it so god damn much

Second visit to pieminister, excellent service and food was brought out quickly. Nice atmosphere will keep returning

I visited last week, and was served by Amy. She was lovely and helpful, and understood the menu perfectly when I asked about Vegan offerings! Will definitely visit again! Food was amazing too, perfect Manchester cold day remedy!

Had a great afternoon, we had the festive bottomless brunch and it was a good price. We ended up having 5 cocktails each. Would recommend booking though as it was fully booked today turning people away

Fantastic Food, Service & Very Polite :) If you love wholesome pies and mash then this is your place!!

Lovely restaurant, friendly staff and incredible pies. Will definitely visit again, highly recommend

such a cute and cosy place! was served by Amy and she was absolutely wonderful to us. very patient and helpful!! try their pies

Food was pretty bland, only one server trying his best (he was lovely) to serve the whole place, some of the pies not available as they didn't get there delivery till the next day, the food came way too fast making it feel more like wetherspoons that a restaurant.

Dined in today and had some great food as well as really lovely attentive service from Cameron. He answered my many questions and was patient with me and my partner as we ordered. He also informed me about the ketchup being purchaseable which made my day 🤣. Thanks again to Cameron who managed to find us a table on a busy evening and offering great customer service!!

Today's visit to Pieminister in Deansgate reaffirmed why this place remains my absolute favourite. The pies, as always, were a symphony of flavours - perfectly flaky crusts and fillings that hit every comforting note. The gravy deserves its own special mention - warming, comforting and goes exceptionally well with their whole menu. What truly stood out, however, was the outstanding service. Despite being visibly understaffed, the team worked tirelessly to ensure everyone felt welcomed and taken care of. A massive shoutout to Trinity, Amy, and Cameron, who went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. Their warmth, professionalism, and ability to maintain calm under pressure were genuinely admirable. This combination of excellent food and a stellar team guarantees I’ll keep coming back. Thank you, Pieminister, for setting the bar so high, even on the busiest of nights!

There are many places to go for eats around Deansgate, and yet me and my partner always find ourselves returning to Pieminister! The seating area is very warm and cosy, and the staff are a lovely bunch. They were just as kind, attentive and welcoming on a bustling Friday night as they would be at any other time of the week. Trinity, Amy and Cameron came together tonight and absolutely made our day. Our food came very quickly, was absolutely delicious, and the service exceptional. Thank you to each of the above members of staff for bringing big smiles to our faces, and fantastic food to our bellies!

The mash here is unreal, definitely worth getting an extra portion! Really chilled vibes and the staff were lovely and helpful.

Great service and food from the staff tonight at pieminister. Liam and Amy worked very hard to make our evening fantastic.

Asked about the menu and sent the server into a meltdown because he didn’t know a single thing that I asked him. He didn’t know any drinks or anything about the food. I’ve literally just come out to treat myself on a Saturday night after working extra hours this week and, I am sorry if I’m wrong, but I feel that I am allowed to ask about a meal I’m about to pay £15 for without receiving an attitude from a worker that clearly hates his job. I asked for someone else. He then proceeded to bad mouth me to the rest of the staff in an open kitchen, plus it’s tiled so the sound echos. A nice enough girl came over, but obviously she privately sides with her colleague, which is fair enough, but poor service for me. Ordered a starter that came with the main. The pie was plain and the halloumi bites could’ve been used for pellets. Had to ask for my second drink after ordering it. Would’ve ordered dessert, but I decided to go to Frurt where I go often go and never receive a horrible service. Who wants to stay somewhere that they feel unwelcome? I never pay bill service charge anyway because I prefer to pay it separately and I was going to not tip at all but I appreciate that the girl who waited my table, albeit slightly strained and below par, saved me from the presence of the lad that wanted to boot my head off for asking about his preference of pie so I tipped her as a thank you for letting me having a semi-uncomfortable evening rather than a really uncomfortable one. If I’d have wrecked the restaurant, I would’ve understood, but I asked about drinks and pies and I don’t think I deserved the service I got because the servers took offence to this.

Perfect for pie lovers with an excellent choice on the menu. Just thing before a night of cocktails!!

Incredible service from lovely ladies and phenomenal sunday pie deal. Lovely staff accomodated for us when they were busy. Will be back

Amazing dining experience! The staff were so friendly and helpful, the food was amazing and it arrived in great time. The restaurant itself was very clean. We were seated and served immediately even though it was busy. I would highly recommend the free ranger mothership!

Nice pie but the mash was squashed under it for some reason, and the service seemed a bit reluctant.

Meh. Good vibes but even though they do vegan options, they can't cater to someone who is vegan and don't have alcohol as the sauces they cook the vegetables for the pie all contain alcohol. Disappointing. Couldn't have anything from there except their halloumi bites and vegan sundae. Decent staff and atmosphere but pricey for what they offer.

Delicious pies; vegan, veggie and meat with plenty of choices of sides. Really lovely staff too so will be back.

This was showing as fully booked on the website but they accommodated us as a walk in so worth asking if you have not booked. The food was delicious, as were the milkshakes and pina colada mocktails ! We thought that the Service was very good especially as there was only one person serving and one person cooking. Our server was attentive, polite and friendly.

Love Pieminister, esp as hubby can get gluten free. Highly highly recommend Mothership, with all the trimmings. Shared starter of Honey and mustard sausages - very tasty!!

Delicious traditional pies in a cosy atmosphere!

Authentic Manchester pie. Great. Very friendly and patient with foreigners.

The pastry is so good! I was impressed with their deal where you get a pie, two sides and gravy for £13. I think this is a fair deal especially given the location which is generally £10 for a small lunch. Friendly staff as well

Molly was really great. Great host. Amazing service. Great drinks. Well worth the bottomless price!

Pieminister Deansgate realmente sabe cómo hacer un pastel! Si estás diciendo que es lo mejor que has tenido, ¡me lo creo! La corteza debe ser súper escamosa y los rellenos probablemente estén llenos de sabor. Suena como una necesidad - tratar para cualquier amante de pastel!

Pieminister deansgate really knows how to make a pie! If you’re saying it’s the best you’ve ever had, I believe it! The crust must be super flaky, and the fillings are probably packed with flavor. Sounds like a must-try for any pie lover!

My friends and I had the bottomless brunch on Saturday, and the service was astonishing! The staff who were serving us at the time were Dion, Liam, Christy and Molly. They were extremely friendly and attentive. The bottomless brunch worked out amazing for value, and the food was so good - my friends and I left extremely happy. I would 100% recommend going here. A photo of the Moroc Star Filo pie with the vegan mothership. The espresso martinis and aperol spritz are fantastic here as well.

I mean there’s lukewarm because it’s a delivery but this pie was fridge cold…….

Delicious pie. Definitely a good introduction to the UK pie scene.

Popped in recently and was served by Andi. It was my first time there and she was very patient and gave me a few suggestions to try. I ended up just going with a classic pie in the end but I’m excited to try more! Wonderful service

Came in for lunch and was served by the gorgeous andi. Her service was brilliant she was funny kind and attentive. She complimented my eyebrows and I think I fell in love. Will definitely be visiting again. 10/10 food with nice vegetarian options.

Had the best lunch ever here last week. Food was lovely and Andi (our server) was absolutely brilliant! Will definitely be our go-to spot when visiting Manchester!

Should be Pie and Chips, not Pie and Mash, Mancunians aren’t Southerners!

La comida y el servicio siempre es genial en este lugar. Vino el jueves por la noche y 2 caballeros encantadores nos sirvieron. Gran experiencia como siempre.

Came here in June. Out of 14 pies available there were 7 crossed out on the menu given to us. At other Pieminsters, we have very kindly been able to order the Mothership and exchange our minty mushy pees for graden pees. Our waiter explained that he couldn't do it, saying something about social media and people taking photos and documenting it. When I questioned more he came up with excuses about inventory too. Mothership = £14 Pie and two sides + adding extra cheese and crispy onion would come to £17 It could be done just at an extra £3 for us. Seemed a silly thing for this Pieminster to be worried over something simple that would make our short stay in this restaurant a pleasant one. We enjoyed our meal, tasty as always, just missing our few extra sides that give it that 👌

Very nice food and pleasant experience. Drinks let’s it down :(

Food was nice, drinks were okay, service was really good. Pleasant experience ☺️

Need a sword to cut into these pies.

We came for a bottomless brunch yesterday with friends and had a fab time. The food was delicious and I would definitely recommend the Moo and Blue pie. We were served by Andi and she was lovely and very attentive! Can't wait to come back.

Had a delicious gluten free pie, with an IPA that had hints of vanilla. Then finished it off with haloumi bites. Everything was perfectly portioned, the staff were lovely and most importantly it was a really satisfying dinner.

Great place with awesome pies, thanks Andy and Anna for serving us 😊

Haven't yet found a better pie in Manchester. Portions are generous, and everything was very tasty and piping hot. Great service, and I'd highly recommend this place.

Aún no has encontrado un pastel mejor en Manchester. Las porciones son generosas, y todo estaba muy sabroso y caliente. Gran servicio, y recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar.

Arrived here about 20 minutes before our booking, and we were in and out within about 25/30 minutes! Would recommend, and is a nice change for tea 😋

Wow!! Cosy place with super nice, friendly staff and the food is amazing! Popped in a with a friend and were served by Andi who is a gem. I ordered the Funghi Chicken pie and honestly didn't want it to end. I had the Mud Pie Sundae for desert and was not disappointed. Bliss.

Got a takeaway Kate and Sydney pie for lunch, very good and pleasant staff made my day. Thank you.

Food is always great here. Nice relaxed vibes for a quick dinner. Staff are always super nice , our server Anna was second to none, so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Had the 'moo & blue' and 'moolin rouge' which are favourites. Will be back

I walk past pieminister everyday and decided to give it a try, I was not disappointed. I had the (gluten free) free ranger with their in-house slaw it was phenomenal!!! and I have to say I will definitely be coming back. Thank you to my server for recommending my meal and explaining the menu thoroughly. 10/10

First time visiting Pieminister with my daughter and Wow the pies are amazing. It's proper comfort food. To start we had hallumi bites and honey mustard sausages and some pork crackling, then We both had the Mothership which is a any pie, topped with mushy peas, cheese and crispy onions. All placed on top of mash. It was wonderful.The service was friendly and attentive our server was called Anna. She was absolutely lovely. We will be recommending Pieminister to our friends and we will be back again.

Had an amazing time at pie minister our waitress Christy was excellent and the pies are very tasty and great value.

Visited my mate in Manchester and wanted a proper northern pie and she took me here. Not only was the food amazing but the atmosphere and general vibe was great. A lady with shaved hair served us and although they were clearly busy, she was really attentive and nothing was too much of an ask. Was just a lovely relaxed experience with banging pies. I don’t normally write reviews but this place stood out of all the places I ate at on my visit. Thanks to the team and whoever makes those pies!!!!

We came for the bottomless brunch and were very disappointed. After half of our party had to cancel we contacted in the suggested way and did not hear anything. Not wanting to be charged a deposit we decided to go just two of us. Staff were very attentive. However flat Prosecco, raw pastry and wrong orders were not impressive. The drinks choice is very limited and each time the Prosecco was flat and served with warm juice. We opted for a passion fruit martini and it tasted so strong of cinnamon (not a listed ingredient). When we ordered our pies it was served as the ‘mothership’ when we asked for the plain basic brunch and repeated we only wanted pie and mash. As fussy eaters minty peas are not appealing and not wanting to cause food waste we scraped them off, making the pastry soggy. The steak pies pastry was raw and one of us could only eat the meat inside. Staff were very kind and concerned and offered us the normal price for the plain pie, we wanted rather than charging for the extras we scraped off… we left one hour early into our brunch as hungry, moody, with flat Prosecco and weak beer our only option for drinks. The young girl who works here Andrea is fabulous and could not do enough, however the brunch needs some serious work as having to go and eat elsewhere after isn’t ideal! Especially when paying £56 for an hour of disappointment.

Pieminister is a gem for pie lovers! The pies are hearty and delicious, with a wide variety of fillings to choose from. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or gathering with friends. Service is friendly and efficient, making it a great spot for both locals and visitors alike. Highly recommend trying their classic pies like the Moo and the free ranger! Cheers

It is a chain of restaurants that serve Classic Pies. The truth is that for being a chain they are very good. Recommended if you pass by one of these restaurants and eat their typical Pies

Our servers Dion and Kyra were amazing. They catered to our big group last minute and were very patient and friendly with us all when ordering. Thank you so much 😊

Vine aquí el fin de semana para el brunch sin fondo y qué puedo decir por el precio de las bebidas estaban fluyendo. El pastel era precioso - creo que quizás necesitan un poco más de comida con él. No me gusta el puré y no había alternativa de patatas fritas, así que tenía guisantes en su lugar. El personal era muy amable y atento. Nos fuimos muy alegres

I came in for bottomless brunch with a few friends. The food was gorgeous as always but the service left little to be desired. The two male waiters lacked any kind of social and customer service skills and came across as rude multiple times. I felt like we were an inconvenience. The fact that the waiter was waiting tables and making cocktails meant that he couldn't keep up with the demand of the restaurant. They told us the wrong drinks on the bottomless brunch offer and we all ordered to be told we couldn't have them 15 minutes later. When we wanted to order drinks separately at different intervals the guy was really funny about it. We then had to synchronise all our drinks which was ridiculous. We asked if we could order an alcoholic drink and a soft drink as we were thirsty as it was such a hot day. The guy said no. We had to then pay separately for drinks and 75p for tap water. When the bill arrived it had £13 tip on there which we didn't think the waiter had earned but with all the hassle we couldn't be bothered to contest it so just let them have it. I read the T&Cs before coming and there was no mention of compulsory tips. I hate it when restaurants do that. It's so presumptuous and rude. It's not bottomless brunch either because we barely got any drinks in the two hours. None of our party would visit here again which is a shame because the food was so good. The service really let the place down. I think further staff training is a must. I worked in hospitality for many years and never treated customers in this way.

Great customer service, with very friendly staff. It you love a tasty pie, with mash, peas and gravy, this is the place for you!!! Decent pint, too! I will be back again...and again...and again...

First time here I just had the pie today and what an amazing pie ! The pastry very crispy well baked ! The filling just amazing Moolin Rogue Pie beef steak with cured bacon cooked in red wine when cracked open it just oozed out ! I poured their delicious gravy on top as well ! Staff are cool easy going , the seating is rustic and trendy very relaxing to eat there ! They do take away as well ! Try it your self !

The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were lovely and very welcoming. We had a wonderful evening and will definitely be returning.