Sinclair's Oyster Bar in Manchester

one of the worst places I've been to in my life

This pub has a lovely beer garden. But we decided to eat on the first floor. The interiors are very beautiful and eclectic. Drinks and food are ordered at the counter as usual. The staff is friendly and in a good mood. The food is very good and plentiful. It was a good decision to try this pub too. Thank you very much and keep it up. Best regards

Probably the cheapest and worst tasting beer in town. The old building looks nice but otherwise best avoided.

Great friendly staff! Thank you very much!

A welcoming and historically particular place where you can enjoy excellent Fish and Chips with beer

I have never been here. But I see that tiny Tim has. This place is the backdrop for some of his outdoor videos. I might like to come in and listen to his rant between himself his mum, and uncle Barry, who has plants in the attic.

I have never had food so couldn't comment, but I absolutely love this bar, feels very historic and cosy, proper old school bar with no phones encouraged etc, very reasonable prices compared to the city centre and the staff are always lovely. Whenever I am in city centre for a beer, I head here!

A couple of beers on a warm day!

Great quaint pub Great selection Friendly service

Cozy pub with a large garden, views of the pedestrian zone. A look into the interior is worth it. We like coming here.

I am biased, after Sinclair's being a fixture of my visits to Manchester for almost 50 years. Plus I LOVE Samuel Smith's beers.

Post op day out, somewhere nice and relaxed. Ordered food. Watched as tables got served before us. Eventually after 1/2 hour manager says sorry your order didn’t go through, he’s on with it now. Another 20 minutes passes, still no food. Decided to ask for a refund. Waited 5 minutes whilst someone checks how long it’s going to be. Then comes back and says you can have a refund, and your food. By this time, I’m so upset and annoyed. We arrived in plenty of time, had a nice seat outside. For lunch to be ruined. Girls behind the bar were shocked we’d been waiting so long. I just got the refund and left. Maybe an oversight. But they say, have a wonderful time you will tell 2 friends, have a poor time tell 10. So I am. Ended up eating at a fast food chain instead, within 5 minutes of leaving. So annoyed! Not even a free drink whilst having to wait another 20 minutes. That’s when I’d had enough.

Very good beer, nice service, great atmosphere

Great place to have a couple of beers!

£7.50 or round about for two pints say no more, especially in the city centre really nice beer, atmosphere and staff.

Traditional Sunday Roast, delicious!

Rundown pub - felt dirty inside. The booth seating had some metal trim sticking up which caught my jeans and ripped a thread. There was a menu outside but no menus inside or any sign of any food being served.

Horrible staff make you feel stupid for asking the difference in beers they sell. Shouted at to put phone away when trying to pay contactless. Then shouted at upstairs again (we were the only two people there) to get off your phone, note we were googling and not on a call. Final straw, put all the chairs up around us 1 hour before closing, what a joke

busy on match days but great atmosphere

Bar located in the heart of Manchester. We enjoyed the beer and the typical English steak pie. It has a very large terrace and the best price of beer in the city. Advisable.

Lovely place, great staff, good priced drinks

Fantastic atmosphere, but it's impossible to eat anything if you don't go early. Of course, you can take whatever you want to accompany the beer. Without a doubt the cheapest and most authentic in the center of Manchester.

Doorman greeted me and my 11 year old warmly and informed us that kids are welcome until 1800. Great start. Left my kid to watch the seats outside and went to find the toilet. I asked a lady behind the bar “excuse me, where are the toilets please”. Was snapped at that I wasn’t in the queue. I repeated my request as maybe she just misheard. Nope was told I needed to queue to ask??? Managed to find them myself. Went back to the bar and queued like a good boy as to not be scolded again. Got half a lemonade and a soda and lime. It was £4.90! Asked if there was a mistake and was again snapped at and told to check the receipt. Was about to say I didn’t get one when one was thrown at me. There were 9 charges on the receipt. I asked why and the barmaid walked off. Dude behind the bar then kept repeating “what’s the issue here” not allowing me to actually explain. Went to find my kid with my alleged 9 drinks only to find them being hassled for daring to look at their phone. I was then scolded a 3rd time for not magically knowing it’s one of those dismal places with signs on the wall saying “try talking to each other”. When I pointed out that I paid with contactless the dude went red in the face. Extremely confusing and rude staff. Definitely wouldn’t recommend.

Good sized beer garden and cheap pints.

The food we ordered arrived cold when it should be hot

Really nice place in good weather, not really explored the interior but the beer is nice and they offer some of the most inexpensive prices in the area...

Atmosphere is always great around this place on dry sunny days, as outside is always full and sometimes there is good music from the guy in the wheelchair. Service can be slow to clear tables and also to get served, the queues can be long and time consuming to get a beer.

The exterior of this pub definitely caught the eye of my wife and I, we couldn't resist visiting. We were greeted by friendly bar staff who gave a brief history of the building to us, we couldn't believe it has actually moved locations over the years. We were encouraged by the bar staff to explore the upper floor as there were records and photographs of the aforementioned moving of the building. We ordered drinks and a good old Fish and Chips each, and opted to sit outside, clinging to the last hope of some decent weather. However, in typical Manchester fashion, the drizzle ensued so we rushed inside, luckily there's lots of snugs to choose from. It was a shame we had to go inside, as my wife and I love to sit outside and watch the world go by. We noticed on our way inside that the establishment adjacent had a large canopy that was unfurled upon the arrival of the rain. It's a shame that the Oyster bar didn't have any form of cover outside. However, there were plenty of snugs to choose from and we were happy with where we ended up. The food was delivered promptly by another friendly member of staff. The food was lovely, the beer crisp and the customer service faultless. We were able to have a chuckle with the staff that were working when we'd visit the bar, full credit to them. We're looking forward to our return!

Good beer to go with an excellent Sunday Lunch of roast beef , all the staff were great. Definitely worth another visit.

Visted with family for a birthday after reserving tables. Staff had no manners at all seemed like they couldnt be bothered. After a long wait food started to arrive soup was cold had to be semt back and burger was not cooked had to be sent back. If only that was the end of the issue after a 50 minute wait and most of the party having finished there meals 3 of us were still waitong for our food. We requested refund to be met with attitude from one of the staff that its not his problem there busy. Another man appeared and agreed to refund us but at same point didnt take responsibility for issue instead stating we all ordered seperate and we were not the only customers so what do we expect. As we all ordered one after another and the 3 meals that didnt arrive were ordered before some that did i dont feel this is a valid explination. And what ever u do dont order wine glasses hanging on bar look like they have never been washed if id spotted this before ordering the food never would have ordered for fear of hygine issues. Highly dissapointed and would reccomend to avoid at all costs

Rude Security at entrance denied entry without reason on Friday evening… the 19th July at 21.00pm. Stop being racist to the people you will not find place even in Hell

Rizzler rizzler on the wall who's the biggest chungus of then all It's sinclair

Really great historical atmosphere, good service, delicious food.

Authentic Pub in Manchester, very nice

We always visit here as it's such a lovely pub. We only go for drinks. The atmosphere is always great.

Sat outside on a partially sunny afternoon, lovely place! Had pints, beans and homemade fish sticks. Everything was very fine and staff was lovely. Thank you!

Went for a drink and food on a Friday 5pm. Wanted fish and chips. Queued at first bar. Sorry we can’t serve you , you need to order food at different bar. Queued at next bar, waited 15 mins to be told…..Sorry, no fish. Ok how about a Sauvignon blanc. No, we’ve run out. We left. What a joke of an establishment.

This place is absurdly brilliant. First of all the drinks are so great they get you pissed after two glasses. Secondly they serve oysters that are so massive you can hardly open your mouth on them. Thirdly the fish is so fresh and liver what can say you need to go here!

**Review:** The food was just OK. Unfortunately, disappointing experience. My soup was left on the counter and served cold, which was quite disappointing. The condiments basket was gross, with dirty ketchup and mayo refill bottles that I didn't even want to touch, shows neglect. The bar staff made no effort to suggest a different drink when they didn't have the one I asked for. Another patron at the bar ended up making a suggestion instead. Additionally, I suspect that the pies were microwaved. Overall, a very underwhelming experience.

Lovely place with extremely cheap drinks

This bar lives up to it's name. You can buy actual oysters here! Although I haven't tried them myself, I'd like to one day! This is a Samuel Smith's pub (the brewer, not the singer with the large head). Fun fact Samuel Smith is the nephew of John Smith. Being a Sam Smith means great value beers. You won't find carlsberg in here. It's all their own stuff. Which I enjoy. I also love the quirky and historical design of the building. A great watering hole in the heart of Manchester city centre. Just a stones throw away from victoria station (well maybe about 5 stone throws). It's easy to get to on foot (if you're in the city centre), rail or tram!

Saturday 1st June 2024 Tonight at 8 o'clock at night I drank in this john Smith's pub A lively Manchester pub with a great staff clientelle and the pub is such a old fashioned interior it's a great yo see this I had the Extra Siout at under 4 quid were 2 hand pumped sam smith's ales on Everyone behaved well What a great pub This is

Plenty of staff on to serve you great atmosphere and the sun 🌞 was out what not to like

Bar in the historical building located in the city center offering also outside seating area. We spent there nice sunny afternoon and it was full of people. Just few drinks from which I would mention organic beer. There is no service outside but it is still worth an experience. There are also tables located inside.

Visited 20 May for pre concert meal and a pint. Ordered 2x chicken salads and 1x burger. After 1 hour 10 minutes food had not arrived. I asked about it, and staff apologised and said it had been missed in the kitchen and " it wouldn't be long.". Another 20 minutes and it arrived. Processed chicken pieces in the salad but the burger was good. Had to rush our food and missed part of the show due to the hold up. It wasn't busy. We have eaten there before and it was good. Very disappointed.

Great place in summer if you can find a seat in the beer garden! Drinks very reasonably priced and staff seemed super friendly

No digital devices allowed in side. Order the bottled beers 🍻

Best staff in town.best beer selections and Avi is always happy and hard working.he will make sure you get the best pints.all staff are excellent from door bouncer to kitchen and bar.if you are a tourist a must visit place.cash or card anything u can pay and very cheap compare to Manchester pubs.i dont know other staff's names but they are going to give you best experience.enjoy guys and go try

Pints ​​at the best price in Manchester £3.20. Very slow food service, almost an hour for a fish & chips.

Absolutely brilliant 👏 loved it one of the best places in Manchester

For me, one of the most authentic restaurants in Manchester, the place is incredible and all its rooms transport you back to the past. The downside is that you have to go to the bar to order and people don't take turns. They were also very slow in serving us, since it took about 45 minutes. The food has its lights and shadows, it was Sunday and we ordered the dish that they only serve that day and the steak was so hard that it was difficult to eat, the rest of the food was good and the beer was very cold and at a very cheap price for Manchester.

The pub offers a diverse selection of beers, which is highly commendable. It embodies the quintessential English pub atmosphere with a pleasant ambiance. The prices are reasonable, especially considering its prime location. In fact, they are more affordable compared to other restaurants and pubs in the city. This establishment is undoubtedly a must-visit destination in Manchester!

A nice old Tudor building. It gets very busy, probably because it’s quite cheap. It was busy when I entered, both inside and in the outside seating area. Good atmosphere. I’d definitely order food next time.

Typical English pub, top reasonably priced meals and good hand pumped beer/ales.Very friendly staff. I can only recommend

Nice pub, definitely recommended

We had first gone to the more famous one next door but luckily it was full and we entered here to discover that this is actually the oldest of the 2 places and the atmosphere inside confirms it. It was Sunday and we tried the Sunday Roast which was really excellent, plentiful and without exaggerating the price. Not a great choice of beer but the few they have are excellent! If you happen to be in Manchester and especially on Sunday you must go here.

Really rustic pub, we were able to play a few games and drink some delicious beer. Highly recommended for a social evening. Prices were OK.

Atmospheric pub. Nice and warm upstairs. Great service but the bogs could do with a refurb.

I wanted to drink a beer and it didn't work out well for me. This pub aims to be "select" and reserves the right to welcome customers or not according to the dress code. In addition, the tables are not clean. It doesn't make you want to go back there to eat.

The best hot food. Huge amounts of food, I ordered a large Fish & Chips and it was just gigantic. The same thing happened with a cheese & onion pie....fantastic. The bar is very nice and traditional, there are several varieties of beer, I had a Samuel Adams Extra Stout and it was delicious. It is a place to eat well and have a great time. If you go to Manchester you must visit it.

Great traditional english pub We didn't eat here but the menu looked great and reasonably priced Love the no phone policy!

Great cheap little boozer. Perfect location 😃 too

Male member of staff with mustache was rude. The blonde lady behind the bar was fabulous. Very good prices for pub grub. It's fine to have no phones signs up but please reword these as they don't create a welcoming environment currently

Great beers, the best fish and chips, friendly service and a beautiful interior create a wonderful atmosphere. I can't imagine visiting Manchester without visiting this pub!

Ok for a quick drink, too busy, shuts to early in the evening .

Fantastic quirky little bar in the centre of the city. Samuel Smith's, so ridiculous how cheap it is, well under £6 for 2 pints. Great beer garden (weather permitting obviously) Inside 1) no dogs (shame) they are catered for outside. 2) no swearing 3 no mobile phones! At all! You might be asked to leave if you don't get off it. They encourage conversation! How novel. Ancient pub, full of history from the 14th century, even accepts none cash now. Half the price of the one next door.

Fab night out with friends. Great drinks and well run pub. Had a nice chat with Nicky who was managing 🥰

Great music, cocktails weren't amazing but 2 for £12 so reasonable price.

Amazing place first time for me will definitely be back love it and great satff

We had a beer and some burgers. The dish is quite big. We recommend if you want to see an old atmosphere British vibe.

Best price for drinks and food I’ve found in Manchester, 3 drinks and food for £18, when it’s £18 for just drinks round the corner. Nice atmosphere and friendly service.

Great old historical pub servers excellent beer’s and probably one of the cheapest places in city centre Manchester 😎

Food looked very reasonably priced, unsure what like as didn't have. Had drinks-interesting place lots if seating in little rooms offsim bar. Clean & friendly. Inner city pub. Will return.

Best value beer prices in Manchester

Friendly staff, quick service and a great pint of stout

Amazing traditional pub, brilliant selection of beers and Amazing value

Nice old school pub that discourages the use of mobile phones and promotes face-to-face interaction over a nice beverage

Very friendly, cheap beer and lots of history

Great place we went in little snug hubbie loved wheat beer us daughter and partner stayed couple hours great price great staff great larger

Best place to be. If you in Manchester, you must go here!

Nice pub. We went for a couple of drinks. It was Thursday night and it was still quite busy. Good atmosphere and we enjoyed our drinks.

This place is perfect! Cheap beers with good environment. What else to ask for?

Good location, it has a big terrace, good prices

Great pub in the heart of Manchester. I fully recommend

A legendary Manchester pub. Cheap and cheerful with friendly and efficient staff. The beer is good for a Samuel Smiths and it's full of friendly people. It does get very busy so be warned, you may struggle to get a seat inside on a wet and chilly Manchester evening. Well worth the visit

Always a good pint and the best prices. No wonder it is busy at the weekend.

Good atmosphere and the best prices in Town. What are you waiting for? 👍

Lovely old pub with a stunning interior - Unique beers, some better than others.

I only drank a pair of beers but it’s possible to have lunch or supper. Good prices and service. The building, which is so beautiful its outdoor, has two floors and there are lots of tables in different rooms.

It's always mint in here. Cosy comfy good drink selection, happy staff, chilled atmosphere. Around winner 🏆

I like that use of phones is discouraged. Was busy, nice atmosphere.

What an absolute smashing pub this is. Steeped in history and culture. It is one of my favourite places in the whole of greater Manchester.

Staff were great espscially Kyle, drinks are superb as alqays for Sam Smith, the Alpine lager!

Nice priced beer in a nice pub. Unfortunately on our visit just after the new year, the staff decided to leave the front door wide open, when it was 6 degrees outside. So upped sticks to find a warmer pub.

Decent food, no oysters though which was a disappointment. Food was brought in good time and tasted nice and fresh. Staff a little unfriendly but not rude. Pub has a great aesthetic and good atmosphere. Had the Whitby Scampi with Chips, my partner had the fish goujons.

Uno de los pubs más famosos de Manchester, con mucho ambiente y bebida a precio muy económico. El lugar es muy singular y vale la pena visitarlo

Will be back for the pint, not for the food. Soup was room temperature, as was the BLT.

Wow what can I say, flat atmosphere, flat beer and the lady serving us had a face that would turn milk, various patronising signs warning against swearing, using mobiles etc, do your self a favour go elsewhere.

Very busy when I visited. Staff always pleasant. Beer is very reasonable.

La mejor cervecería de Manchester. Ambiente muy inglés