Shack Bar & Grill in Manchester

It has changed a lot in last years

Very polite and attentive staff. The food and cocktails were amazing, I'll definitely come again!

Simple but done well, just great food & service. We were early eaters, so restaurant was not full but could be later, so atmosphere was relaxed. Highly recommended 👌

Great place for brunch before you start hitting the bars of Manchester. Recommend the Moroccan plate, brisket toast but the chicken and waffles are another level (assuming you like to mix sweet and savoury…..) service is great, great pint of Pravha on draught too!

I just stumbled on one of the best brunch places in Ancoats (Manchester)!! The eggs Bennie with salmon was one of the best I’ve had, the prices were completely reasonable (mine was £12 with the extra potatoes for £2), the staff was lovely ( thanks to Danielle and the brilliant chef Austin) and the presentation was delightfully artistic! The most surprising and wonderful thing was that there was no lineup when I popped in on a Friday at 11.30am. I’m almost sad to share this place… as inevitably everyone will LOVE IT!!!’ Then I might have to wait for a table… which I would still happily do. Brilliant Brunch!! Might have to come back and have lunch for a tenner?! I mean - wow 🤩. Can’t wait to visit again?!

Lovely brunch options on the menu. Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos. The Tatter Tot Tash was delicious, highly recommend.

What a great little place. Quiet and comfy and the food, albeit more simple fare, was put together with great care. My burger looked like it was ready for a photo, it was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. I also had the s'mores waffle dessert which was a tasty and unusual combo... including ice cream and pink marshmallows. It was quiet, but not dead... a good mix for a casual date... where you wanted to be very casual and able to talk. Staff was very friendly as well.

Had the best experience with the team on our trip to Manchester! Not only was the food to die for but the service was outstanding! They decided to remake some of our teams food as they were delayed and even gave us complimentary drinks whilst we wait! We will deffo be back... as it's our new fave place in Manchester!

Monday 50% OFF FOOD is a Scam! Charged full price because for half price offer “you have to prebook”! Wasn’t advertised and when I arrived there had only been one other table with 2 diners. Have just moved to the area but won’t make this my local.

This Bar is bigger than it looks from the outside. There is a lot of space and the cocktails were very nice. The Coke however tasted like water - it really wasn’t good.

It wasn't that great. They messed up orders. There was only one person dealing with all the customers. Food wasn't good. I ordered halloumi, it was so salty. I also had a buttermilk chicken burger. It wasn't that great. Only thing that was good was the drinks.

We visited the Shack for dinner and we almost left at midnight. The fries are to die for and you can’t miss with any of their drink and beers selection

It was a great place for breakfast, just far enough off the beaten track not to have a queue but close enough to not be a pain to get to.

Nice food and drinks and attentive, friendly staff. Definitely return to this place

Great food , great drinks .. even better prices !!

A very mixed (but mostly negative) experience. We arrived at 11am on a Sunday in August 2023. There were loads of great options on the menu which we were really impressed with, and the booths each had their own TV which again I was impressed with. Orders were then not taken for almost half an hour - we were somewhat thankful for getting a bit of extra time to order given how great the menu options were, but half an hour was a bit ridiculous. No drinks arrived for another half an hour - so we were sat with no drinks for an hour total. It was the women’s World Cup final in 2023 but it wasn’t packed out with customers and we could see empty tables. I imagine it was busier than a normal Sunday at 11am, but being a sports bar you’d have thought they’d have made provisions for more staff once they knew England was going to be in the final. Drinks finally arrived, which included three iced coffees but we noticed the milk seemed off. They took them away and made us new ones, but the waitress didn’t look shocked or horrified that we’d been served out of date milk. Once we’d asked how long it would be they did say they’d been telling people at the door that it would be an hour for food (we had not been told this), and they did go to check once we said it had been over an hour and food came promptly after that (but still an hour and 15 mins after we arrived). The food was genuinely good and we were very happy with it. I had the eggs for “daise” with smashed avocado with added smoked salmon and I would definitely recommend that - the portion size was great and eggs poached perfectly. I also tried a couple of the tater tots and felt they were done really well. Prices overall were pretty much what I’d expect. While we were eating we did ask for a jug of tap water which never arrived but we just didn’t bother asking again at that point. Overall it was a good job we were there to watch an entire football match with 13 minutes of added time because the whole experience seemed to take almost the full match. As nice as the food was, I don’t think anything is worth such poor service.

Great burger, friendly crew, recommendation with greetings from German-Guests

Good place for quick lunch and beer

Really cool brunch. Staff is nice and efficient. Recommended 😉

Went for bottomless brunch was seated downstairs it was a bit quiet but it was a sunday. The staff were great and served drinks quickly I would definitely recommend coming here and £40 each was well worth it. I had the burger which was really nice

Only sat outside with a beer but a good selection of beers, reasonable price and good service with tables outside in the northern quarter

wonderful place, very nice chilled out vibe and definitely worth the visit.

I went out for a few drinks with some friends where the venue saved us some space. We had a great time here.

We attended the red solo cup country night at lost weekend and it was a great time. The music was fantastic, bar was busy but service was as quick as possible. Which was reasonable unless someone ordered cocktails. They take time and care preparing their cocktails so it's fair enough. Prices were reasonable for town and other than a broken door the facilities were fine. It was down a flight of stairs as it is the event venue next door, didn't see any disabled access but wasn't particularly looking. Also hoping the guy who asked me to take his photo sees this 🤣

typical English pub where you can watch the matches and eat an excellent hamburger with beer.

Our table location was right next to the door so disturbed by foot traffic all meal. Didn't take the deposit off our cheque, if you're going to ask for deposits atleast do us the favour of remembering this and don't make us have to have the conversation. Thought the food standard was poor compared to when we have visited in the past and think it's really confusing with how many different menus there are at different times. Don't mention everything that comes on the wraps and the sub I ordered on the menu so surprised when it had onions on which I would have not ordered if I knew.

Food below average and service poor. Waitress absent minded

So impressed with the vegan gluten free options, the bbq cauliflower wings were delicious! Our server was lovely, as were the bar staff, I didn’t catch her name but she looked after us on a busy Saturday shift so thank you ☺️

I nearly didn't eat here as I fancied a quiet night out but a pub full of football fans wasn't the night we had planned but they all spoke reasonably and everyone made us feel welcome so glad I changed my mind, it was 1 of the best burgers I have had in a long time. I tried some of my wife's chicken that was really good as well.

Great venue, staff are amazingly, good food and selections of cocktails

Awful service and moved table once as it was apparently reserved (with no prior warning). Moved to another area before being basically kicked out for private function at half time of the match. Which was also a lovely suprise with no prior warning.

Arrived at 2pm to get a table to watch the united game at 5.30. They threw us off the table at kick off due to being reserved (no sign on the table at all and put one on after we vacated table), said we can watch the game in the basement bar. At half time kicked us and 20 other people out the basement bar as reserved for a private party (again no information this was happening). Absolutely disgusted with the treatment we received, been there most of the day to be basically moved on due to poor organisation from the management. Won't go again

Do not go to lost weekend (the bar in the basement) very weird bar with very unusual staff and terrible atmosphere avoid at all costs

I think I would be quicker getting married, producing offspring, and training that foetus how to make a margarita. absolutely preposterous to wait 45 mins for a cocktail. please hire staff who know how to make drinks. you’ll make 10x the profit

I came into the basement bar lost weekend on 13th April, a Saturday night, and there were multiple staff around and 1 behind the bar (who had previously been throwing chairs). We waited over 10 minutes to be served during a queue of 4 people. The bartender was incompetent and rude, refusing to make any drink that took too long, even though it was taking him over 2 minutes to pour a pint! He was completely oblivious to what times people joined the queue, just mindlessly choosing people to serve. I will actively avoid this place in the future, honestly the worst establishment i’ve ever had the misfortune of visiting. Update: my boyfriend just tried to order a pint of staropramen, and got served a pint of madri with 25% head. Utterly appalled

I decent place to watch the football. Staff wouldn't allow for the sound to be on for the Liverpool against Sheffield United as United were playing. Completely understandable considering the it's a Manchester bar, but the Liverpool game kicked off 45 minutes before United, so it'd have been nice to have had it on for the first half. They also struggled with pouring a pint of Guiness.

Nice bar. Has character and charm.

Another trendy bar in Central Manchester close to The Arndale Centre and The Printworks. Lots of lovely cocktails where I had the best cocktail I've ever had, a Coconut Expresso @ £9.50 yum. Friendly staff. Limited beer, but sell Blue Moon, if you like a spiky blonde beer.

Amazing food. I could eat their Avocado Brunch every day. Usually get it delivered and it always arrives perfectly prepared and nicely presented. The herbs they use are always super fresh and that’s a tiny but important detail. Nice place to eat in as well, with a few great burgers. Lovely staff. And to the kitchen guys, thanks for making those avocado toasts so yummy:)

My wife and I went with 4 of our family on a Sunday at lunchtime. We all had different things, which some of us are in the habit of 'trying out'. All dishes were really tasty and well cooked. Good portion size too. Although variations on a theme, as with most eateries now, the menu choices were pleasantly different. The staff were really pleasant & welcoming and the service pretty quick. The restaurant was only half full but very attractive and relaxed. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommended.

We been there for a company event. Super venue, nice food, the burgers were very tasty and all came in time. Cool service and the spirits were reasonable. Thanks for the night at Shack 🌟❤️

Poached eggs with smashed avocado on toasted sourdough, perfect taste! And also friendly staff!

Also a good place for a quick meal at a reasonable price

A great place to watch sports, there’s also a gaming area downstairs with darts and pool.

Great place. The girl who served us was amazing juggling a lot of orders and handled it perfectly.

Delicious food! A bar that does some great grub! The menu attracted us to visit for breakfast and we’re glad we did. There was a little wait but the food made it totally worth it. Would recommend a visit!

Overall was good - there was a bit of a mess up of our order (something to do with a new menu) and we all ended up with wrong food. The staff were more than understanding but the majority of the table ate what we got which was a breakfast baguette / and it was really good!

Great venue, food good but average

Went for all you can eat pancakes and they were lovely. The staff were friendly and informative about the products

Popped in for a drink in-between buses f4om Birmingham to Newcastle, and the service was great super friendly and a great little place would definitely come back for food if in Manchester again 😀

I love this place! I’ve been here a few times now, came in for lunch today. Food was absolutely stunning and the prices are very reasonable! We were served by Danielle who was lovely and attentive. Will be back soon! 🫶🏻

A great spot for brunch. The staff are dead friendly, the food is fab and the prices are good. The French toast and the tater tot hash deserve a special mention.

Went for bottomless pancakes for pancake day and they were amazing! The staff are really great too. Would definitely go back.

Lovely steak, kids wolfed it down. Great service, Ryan was a star.

Food and service lovely every time, one of the best steaks we’ve had in Manchester! Cheers guys :)

unplanned walk in and we loved it have recommended to many people this week

Went for brunch with my brother and had the BEST French toast ! It was unreal, the food was so good and the staff member who was working on his own was very polite and friendly. 10/10 thank you

Amazing food! Huge portions and great service!

An absolute great time was had at Shack. Poached eggs and bacon on sourdough was absolutely banging, especially as I made the excellent decision to add smoked salmon (extra £3 but a good portion). The staff were really friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Also, £35 for two meals and four drinks? Bargain.

Popped in on the off chance they were still serving food. Never heard of the place before. Food stopped being served at 9pm so we got our order in quick time and oh my god was it good. Literally the best surf and turf burger I've ever had. The cocktails did the job, tasty and intoxicating. Definitely recommend.

Just happend to come across Shack, excellent food, service first class, I'd recommend it, no probs.

Please avoid the place, bad bad just bad

Booked a table for Brunch on Christmas Eve. Turned up to an empty venue with all the staff stood round the bar so suspected something was up. One of the staff members approached to tell us that the chef hadn’t turned up and they had no idea where he was (he was supposed to arrive an hour ago). They also said that it would take 45 mins before the kitchen would be ready once he did arrive as they had to get everything ready. They told us that they would have called us if they knew but I find that hard to believe on the basis that they could have called at any point between the hour that the chef didn’t turn up on time and we arrived but they didn’t. No apology or anything, we had to go around trying to find another table somewhere at last minute.

The welcome here was lovely. The food, although pub food, was really tasty and fresh. We were impressed. There was enough of it too. Service was a little slow however there was a lot of attentiveness - connections being made plus time was needed to actually make the food (another reason why we feel it was all freshly made). To top it off, you get to watch a bit of sports! I'd go again.

Ordered the cauliflower bites and some fries that came to £12, was informed about half an hour later that there was no cauliflower and so I could only have fries - I was not refunded the difference- I wait another 15 minutes and they bring out a box of chicken- I’m a vegetarian- someone then comes and takes my order again. Food arrives over an hour after ordering, so I paid £12 for some cold and over-salted fries. Secondly - they take a £10 deposit (on top of £10 to play) for pool/darts for a hour but upon asking for the deposit to be refunded you’re told to then spend it on drinks by staff rather than receiving the full refund initially agreed. Strict on timings for 1hr playing time for pool, 15 minutes before the end of your time slot you’re encouraged to finish up early (despite all other tables being unused). Unsure of the exact reasons but saw several refund issues/queries from customers.

Friendly bar staff a great place to watch live football

I came in the other day for some lunch and a few drinks and was served by Elliyah, she was very knowledgeable on the menu and talked me through everything and even recommended some amazing cocktails! She made our experience there very enjoyable and had amazing service.

Had a team meal here for our annual Christmas get together, lovely staff, very attentive and great drinks selection. Food was great and generous portions, would recommend 👌

Booked the downstairs bar for works event, we were ll looked after and a good array of pub games for all to get involved

Lovely food friendly staff and atmosphere

This was a regular stop when visiting Manchester, haven’t been since early in the year. Called in today with my daughter and I noticed how things had improved. Tables no longer sticky, Fantastic attentive staff, same menu however food much improved. Food now served on plates rather than the tacky plastic bowls they used to use. When I came to pay the bill, I asked what’s changed? A nice gentleman who apparently is the manager not sure if manager or owner but simply said it had changed hands in June. Clearly the new manager/owner who is now in charge has made some great changes.

Staff very attentive. Great service.

Honestly the most welcoming venue I’ve ever been too. If you’ve never been, get down here asap

After seeing the sign advertising 50% off food on Mondays, we made a point to go out tonight to try Shack. The service, food and atmosphere was great and we felt we may have found a regular place to come on Mondays, though when we were charged we were only givin 20% off food. As we learned you need to book in advance to receive the 50% off. The large sign outside didn't mention this and it felt misleading, and after they added a 10% service charge there isn't really much of a discount at all. We left feeling like we had been conned and will likely not come back

Went on a Monday for burger and sides which were great and had 2-4-1 cocktails which were belting! All served by Chloe who was super friendly and welcoming!

Booked a table for 5:15;, order was taken for drinks and food at the same time. No drinks for 20 mins after a lovely waiter noticed and came down took our drinks order again. In the meantime a group of four came in sat at the table beside us.Ordered their food and were being served their food when we asked if our order was going to be ready soon? (We booked an early slot as we were going to O2 for a concert) Our order had not gone through. We were then told it will be next in line. Not one of the four of us enjoyed our food , we rated the Philly chips the best!!! Wouldn't recommend, won't go back. Made it to the concert.,.....

Just spent night in Manchester with family for Fall Out Boy concert, around corner is Shack. Great breakfast, very reasonably priced, friendly staff and music is of a relaxed vibe, can't wait to come back we will come back here for breakfast again.

Had an amazing time tonight! Great service and great food. Came for the footie but stayed for Daisy the singer. Big shout out to the Aussie on the bar 🇦🇺 Will be back!

Fancy cancelling a full venue booking for an engagement party 2 days before the event after having it booked for weeks. Relatives coming in from Ireland all booked hotels and flights many other guests also booked hotels and or travel. But it's ok I mean you did let the hosts know at 10pm 2 days before what more can you ask for. There's some ironic saying about arranging a p*ss up in a brewery but I can't quite remember how it goes? Perhaps I am suffering with the same amnesia that the member of staff who organised and arranged the booking is?

The most unprofessional company I’ve ever come across. Hospitality with zero hospitality. Cancelled a joint engagement party 2 days before the event was to go forward as they “double booked”. As I used to be a AGM of a venue knowing how bookings work there is no way this would have happened if they operated correctly I.e using res diary would have booked the venue not allowing a double booking. It seems as if a better booking came around and cancelled this one. The manager liaising with the lead booker did the bare minimum passing the blame and then clocking off after promising a phone call after 30 minutes to resolve. They are now saying they have been abused when they actually blocked their numbers.

AVOID!!!! extremely disappointed with organisation of this event and to top it off the staff were rude in the way they handled their errors. My 2 good friends had an engagement party planned, with guests booking hotels, transport etc for them to cancel 2 days before and then ghost them.

AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE!! They cancelled my engagement party 2 days before the event due to a booking double they overlooked. They have disappointed 50 guests travelling from afar and left the newly engaged couples distraught! They completely ghosted us and did not attempt to find another suitable venue for us. We were met with comments from their events staff Harry ‘’this happens all the time’’ and their events manager Alex ‘’we’re not going to apologise because of all the bad reviews you and your guests are leaving’’. The whole team are completely unprofessional and do not care at all about customer service. We were left with no compensation and no replaceable venue. Thanks for ruining our whole weekend!!!! And yes, my guests will continue to leave bad reviews which is directly proportionate to their experience dealing with yourselves.

Really terrible experience having booked a joint engagement party for 50 guests over a month ago and then getting cancelled (via 1 email which could have easily been missed) 2 days before the event. They offered 3 completely unsuitable alternatives and said that if we didn’t like them they would use their industry contacts to source something suitable ‘with immediate action’. This didn’t happen. We rang and got we got told to wait 30 mins for a call back which never came. And then upon ringing for updates we got told that the person looking had left for the day and not to call again. I’ve emailed for my deposit back and they have said none of their team are at fault and they won’t apologise. Just laughable now!

Would give them 0 stars if I could. Got to be the worst bar/venue in Manchester. Cancelled an important event 2 days before due to a "system error" and made 0 effort to try and rectify. Even though it has been booked for a month with physical visits to the venue and conversations with staff. Got offered alternatives which were terrible and not like for like. Events team (Alex, Harry, Daniella) haven't got a clue how to run things and couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery if their lives depended on it. Completely ghosted, little information or help offered, promised call backs which didn't come. When I phoned them to chase things (after being ghosted for hours) got told to stop phoning. Honestly stay well away from this place and spend your money elsewhere.

STAY WELL CLEAR!!!! Absolutely disgusting company. Cancelled the venue booking 2 days before, at 10pm, when it had been booked for weeks. Not only this, they provided 0 customer service and proceeded to ignore us. Don’t bother booking with them, unless of course you want your special occasion RUINING!

AVOID AVOID AVOID! Well that’s unless you like your booked events being cancelled 2 days before and being ghosted! 2 couples have multiple friends and family who have booked expensive travel and hotels to attend an event they cancelled over email 2 days before the event. Absolutely no level of customer service! Avoid at all costs

Went to the shack for what was originally a pint, ended up having a lovely evening with some food. Gabi took care of me and was very helpful, brilliant customer service!! I will be returning.

We went to Shack as a group of 5 before going to see Blink 182 on Monday evening. It was very busy but the staff working were really helpful and attentive, particularly Chloe. They even offered us all a free shot as we had just missed cocktail happy hour. The cocktails were great and the food was amazing, especially the poutine fries. They had Blink playing which was a nice little touch to the atmosphere too.

Shack NQ have hosted our staff quiz night for the past three years and we will continue to hold this event here for as long as they'll have us! Alexandra and the team are fantastic, they are so accommodating - a perfect example of customer service excellence. Great choice of food and drinks, I can't recommend enough.

From Blackpool and I come to Manchester just to eat here, 10/10 every single time💯💯💯

Food was cold when it was served and took ages to come out. The drinks took ages to be served as well. The place looked to be run by a load of 16 year old girls. Wouldn’t go again.

Great service and cocktails . Chloe thank you for the great service

Amazing experience Chloe was awesome

Friendly staff and lovely food well catering. Chloe was brilliant providing great service and hospitality, would highly recommend.

So much fun! Excellent meal and drinks with the girls pre-show! Fab food! Fab drinks! Amazing service from Chloe 🥳😍 thank you Shack!

Food was amazing (buttermilk chicken waffles & buttermilk chicken burger) as was the service. I was supporting a gentleman and Harry who served us went out of his way to make us feel welcome. (Thanks Harry) I would highly recommend the Shack!!

Dear lord, couldn't be slower. Almost an hour getting 2 bacon bagels and 2 other breakfasts. No apology, no explanation. Just appalling. Not worth the wait at all either.

Went for bottomless brunch, the drinks were weak, they finished the bottomless drinks 10 minutes early which was frustrating as we paid £40 each. Then on top of that a compulsory service charge was added which we didn’t feel was justified at all. Will stick to Turtlebay bottomless going forward

Visited for a colleague's leaving do. Staff were amazing, attentive and able to read the group well. Most ate and couldn't find a fault with any dish. Lots of options for the vegetarians and stacks of options for the carnivorous types. The Vim[p]to cocktail was the favourite if the evening.

Great food, friendly and fast service plus busy but not too much. Had the burger on Saturday, brisket on toast Sunday plus Bloody Mary's and green tea. Would definitely go back.