The Bank in Manchester

Great Nicholsons pub in the Heart of Manchester, serving really tasty food and drink. Good vibrant atmosphere and prices reasonable for a city centre pub with foot and drinking this quality. Highly recommended.

A chilled comfortable place to be good food

Just had a a few drinks before heading into town on a lovely Saturday afternoon. Great place with lots of character. One of the bar staff (think her name was lucy?) was very helpful on picking out drinks and had a great knowledge of the bar.

Took our drinks order then stopped the music, turned the lights on and told us we had to leave 5 minutes later, despite there being no last orders warning, meaning that we had no time to drink the drinks we paid for. Proper cheeky that!

Well kept, attractive pub. Bit of an oasis of calm right in the city centre.

I am absolutely appalled by the treatment my family received at this establishment, especially from the general manager, Dominic. We came here to celebrate my grandad’s 78th birthday, and what was meant to be a pleasant outing quickly turned into a nightmare. I have frequented this place several times in the past and have never had an experience even remotely close to this. However, Dominic’s behavior has now ensured that I will never return, simply because of him. While we were sitting at our table, a man in a pink shirt with his hair tied in a bun attempted to take my grandad’s drink without asking if he was finished. My grandad, who is hard of hearing, gently patted the man on the back as he walked past to get his attention and let him know he wasn’t done with his drink. Instead of responding politely or acknowledging the situation, Dominic turned around in an aggressive, vile manner and snapped, “What was that?” I calmly explained that my grandad was simply trying to get his attention, but Dominic’s response was utterly disgusting. His instant aggression was completely uncalled for, especially towards an elderly gentleman who meant no harm. I then tried to speak with Dominic to express how unsatisfied and upset we were with his behavior, but he didn’t offer an apology or any kind of explanation. He didn’t even acknowledge my grandad at all, nor did he try to de-escalate the situation. The complete lack of professionalism and courtesy shown by him was shocking. I simply cannot believe this is the kind of behavior exhibited by the person in charge of this establishment. The entire experience was humiliating and disrespectful, and I will never return, all because of Dominic. I would never recommend coming here if this is how customers are treated.

We called in here yesterday. The pub was very busy with a great atmosphere. We found a table and ordered using the app. The drinks arrived quickly. There was a short wait for the food but it was well worth it. I had fish pie which was delicious and my husband had mushroom pie which was equally lovely. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and I would definitely recommend visiting here. The building is also amazing.

Great Pub! The burger was quite good and the beer as well!

Fantastic pub in the city center of Manchester. Classic british cuisine and awarded pie with affordable price. Perfect for friend gatherings and some exploration for food. All drinks have great flavor and desserts were great. The place has long history and welcoming staff.

Located a short distance from Piccadilly Gardens this is one of our favourite pubs in town and we never miss an opportunity to go there. It is an unfussy place with a cracking atmosphere and has an awful lot going for it. It seems to attract quite a mature crowd and Although it does get busy it always has a friendly feel to it. This latest visit was on a Thursday late afternoon and it was very busy but we still managed to get serve quickly. The staff are extremely helpful, professional and are happy to let you try a particular beer if you want to try before you buy. It's about right pricewise for the city Centre andmakes a great meeting point and they also do food.

Drinks were great. "nachos" were something. Not sure nachos is the correct word though.

Nice "pub" for a nice meal or just a drink. We had dinner here. The oceans fish and chips are definitely recommended. Only the nachos were a bit dry beforehand. The bartender was very friendly. Definitely worth repeating!

Buffet lunch when at a presentation, good food and good service. Set up was good and the team worked hard to keep placed clean and tidy after lunch.

Was here for the apprenticeship graduation. What an amazing day. Friendly staff. Thank you FOH and BOH team.

Great place, they hosted an awards ceremony and the food was great. Loved every last bit. Will defiantly come back as it’s not far from the shops.

Camembert was delicious. Thank you so were the drinks

This pub is a strange one. It’s seems like an after work drinking hole. It offers a great range of food and drink and also non alcoholic too. The staff are pleasant enough and the premises are very clean. I’ve only knocked off a star as the toilets are a bit tired. There is a patched up hole outside and the paintwork is very worn. The floor in the gents is very tired and cracked. However, the pipework is sparkling and the choice of hand soaps are more high market than usual but it doesn’t feel like it’s cleaned throughout the day and it the shabby paintwork and floor doesn’t fit against the lovely decor in the bar.

Probably my favourite pub in the city centre. Good food and atmosphere, service can be a bit slow though.

We really enjoyed our food here. The calamari was absolutely delicious and my daughter said her salad was one of the best she has had. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.

very convivial setting with plenty of room to spread out, pleasant clientele not rowdy, good food and friendly service

Always a favourite of mine .Always busy great atmosphere

Friendly staff and good food. Loved the surroundings, pleasant atmosphere.

We went in here to avoid the rain, the building is very beautiful. The staff that served us were amazing, especially this one beared bloke, if only I knew his name. He was spectacular. We only had drinks, but have to come back for food.

Fanatic venure and staff, was a little quite on the day we went in but the staff are superb and the food was phenomenal. Will not only be going back but will be seeking out others from the chain when we visit new places!

Great venue, didn't eat. One small observation the female member of staff that served us was as miserable as sin, maybe her pet dog had died that morning 🤷‍♀️

From the outside you think it's a fancy restaurant in an old bank, which is basically what it is. In the evening, however, the place turned out to be more of a kind of bistro à la "bar celona" or "Extrablatt", both in terms of the food and the audience, which, as is typical for English people, was already staggering and hollering through the place at around 6 p.m. You don't have to.

Can get a bit crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings so best to book ahead. Can recommend the pies. Beer is good too. A calmer and higher quality pub than spoons but not much pricier.

Brilliant place friendly and polite food was good for 👍👍👏

I would highly recommend The Bank and the staff that work there. Nothing is too much of an ask, I have been in a number of occasions and they go above and beyond to be friendly, with exceptionally service. The general manager, with the beard, was fab and he knows his stuff on gins plus ales. All the team are here there and everywhere, not sure how they do it. Our food was delicious as always, the lunch deal for a sandwich and drink is probably the best in Manchester as its not only a generous sandwich but includes a side, I always have the chips and your drink too! Even when the team looked busy, with it being December, they were all smiles and quick service for the meals. We will definitely be coming back!

It was our Team Christmas lunch and our first visit to The Bank as a Team. We loved it. I organised the meal and from booking to paying of deposits to pre-ordering food, everything was well communicated and worked perfectly. 10 of us were booked in for lunch, the tables were nicely decorated and we were tucked away in a corner out of the way of the rest of the bar - which was lovely. The Bank team were so attentive, drinks ordered and brought quickly, gluten free meal explained and delivered with ease and all 3 courses of everyone's meal was delicious and well cooked. Everyone enjoyed the food and atmosphere and really appreciated how lovely the staff were. Thank you for making our Team Christmas lunch such a welcoming and delicious one - we will see you all soon

Bar staff very polite, kindly helped me back to the table with drinks. A little unexpected in a busy Manchester pub.

We called in to this pub yesterday to get out of the cold and have a drink and saw the menu for their famous pies. My husband had the beef shin and brisket pie with puff pastry mash potatoes and glazed carrots and he was blown away! Said it was so delicious and the best pie he’s ever had!!, so good he just had to let the staff know. I had the club sandwich and fries which was also delicious. For anyone who wants a really lovely meal in a lovely atmosphere and cosy feel then visit here. The staff were lovely and very attentive too. We’ll definitely be visiting again.

This was our first time visiting during our work break. It was a good experience from the moment we arrived. The building is beautiful, charming inside and out- really nice welcoming vibe. Staff were all really friendly and went out of their way to find us a bigger table as two more of us turned up. Menu has plenty to offer- perfect for lunch. Ordered chicken pie, steak pie, the burger and the fish and chips. The pies were excellent, although my friends burger looked anlet down from How it was described. Food was kinda slow coming out which was not ideal when on a lunch break. All in all a great venue in the city center which had a great buzz, perfect for that Friday feeling and getting ready to the weekend

Great atmosphere, middle of the road food, miserable service

great pub vibes in the city centre! LOVE that the cider of choice is henry weston!!! madi was the best server <3

This is an excellent Pub that is well located close to Piccadilly Gardens and we always have a great time there. It is a down to earth place with a relaxed yet buzzing atmosphere and in a very historic building as well. It takes both cash and card which is quite unusual these days and is a bonus if you prefer to pay by cash. We arrived early on a Thursday evening and the place was quite busy but we were served in a fast and friendly manner. The beers are well kept and about average for the city Centre prices. The pub is full of history and lots of interesting photographs and information About people in places in the area.

My wife had her retirement party here last Friday. It’s a great venue and all the staff were amazing, couldn’t do enough for us. Wonderful service and Niamh was especially good, she was bombarded with drinks orders but breezed through it. Thank you all.

Food and service was very nice.

Called in Monday 11th November 2024 for a meal and drinks before going to the Opera House. I had the Brisket and Steak Pie, veg and mash. It is the best steak pie I have ever had in a pub or restaurant. There was a good selection of ales and beers on draft. I was served by Sarah who was knowledgeable of the ales. Recommended. My review from 2018 Over the years I have included The Bank when around Manchester for a drink. I visited in December 2018 and sadly they only had 3 low volume real ales. Still a great place to visit.

Perfect atmosphere and friendly staff!

The whole atmosphere and experience was amazing, the staff were wonderfully helpful and kind to me and my friends and they were very understanding about my friends allergys, there wasn't anything that stood out to me that could be improved looking back on our visit

Nice plac, beautiful building, bit noisy

Muy buena comida y un ambiente muy agradable. Varios amigos vienen aquí regularmente. Tomé una hamburguesa muy agradable y un par de bebidas.

Lovely food and a really pleasant atmosphere. Several friends come here regularly.

The Nachos and Schnitzel were very good

Had the rabbit pie. Was so and so. Not bad. The friends all had the burger and they loved it. My advice skip the rabbit pie and order the burger. Service was quick and the atmosphere was nice

Lovely Sunday lunch would highly recommend.

Nice vibe in here, enjoyed the malbec

This was my first time visiting the bank and i was not disappointed. This is a nicholson pub, so it is not a surprise i enjoyed my time there. We ordered calamari, and halloumi fries from the sides and bar snacks menus, and a beef brisket burger. 🧀 Halloumi fries - The halloumi fries were incredible. they were so chunky and cooked perfectly. They were garnished with watercress which complimented them very nicely. It was served with sweet chilli mayonnaise which was a lovely dip. 🦑 Calamari - This was very tasty. The bowl was filled to the brim with fired baby calamari, chillis, and spring onion, served with half a lemon and a sweet chilli sauce, this bar snack was wonderful. There was a lot of calamari, i could not finish it all (which is not a complaint). However, a few pieces were a little over cooked and burnt on the outside. 🍔 Beef brisket burger - WOW. This was incredible. the burger was so thick and topped with so much brisket. My one complaint would be that it did not have much salad in it, and the gherkin was served on top instead of inside. The chips were very nice and a fair amount were served. £17 may sounds steep for a burger, but i would say this is worth it. The atmosphere in here was lovely and the service was fast. It is a great place to grab a drink and/or have a meal. i will be returning.

¡Este es el interior de pub más impresionante de Manchester! Las cervezas se mantienen bien, y la comida es muy generosa. Gran lugar con personal amable.

This is a regular place for us in town and we always have a great time there. This particular visit a friend was down from Edinburgh so I took them in and they were very impressed indeed. The building itself is full of history and has been kept in excellent condition. It has a bustling but relaxed atmosphere and it seems to attract a more mature crowd. They have a great range of drinks at reasonable prices and you never have to wait long to get served. There is a sense of history all around and with it being so centrally located a visit is strongly recommended.

Tuvimos un buen día en Manchester cuando visitamos el banco, y nos encantó el banco gracias a Dom! ¡Volvería otra vez! Buena comida y bebidas

Unkompliziert und hilfsbereit und das obwohl wir unangemeldet waren. Essen sehr gut! Wir hatten den „pie and ale deal“. Excellent service and food. We were a group of about 12 and were looked after very well even though we hadn‘t booked in advance. I can only recommend it!

We've been coming to The Bank for years now, it's absolutely stellar for great classic English pub food and a pleasant sit-down drink. The food is always top notch and comes out really quickly, and the bar staff are friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for a relaxed meal out! A+

Been here several times, with family and alone. Always delicious food and a good choice of vegetarian options. Staff always great. Thanks!

the restaurant looks lovely nice atmosphere and the menu looked very promising however the smashed avocado with poached egg on sourdough toast was disappointing. The sourdough wasn't toasted sufficiently to melt butter the avocado was just plain sliced, not smashed or with any herbs etc in it and the poached egg was hard. Sadly not as appetising as hoped for and suggested by a lovely menu.

Excellent family reunion at The Bank, Nieve and Dowie were amazing. Thanks for great service with a smile!

It's usually empty and the food is too expensive for what you get

The food never fails at this place. Tasty, homey food in a high ceiling wooden room with eclectic taste.

8 of us had a meal in there last night and everything about the experience was excellent. The food and especially the service was excellent value for money. Can't fault the place and would recommend to anyone. 👍

Maddie and the team at the bank were really helpful to me and my family this evening and she took some photos for us ❤️❤️

Excellent "pie" and mash. The "pies" were deep filled and delicious

Been here three times in the last year. Food's always made to a high standard and the staff are friendly. Would definitely recommend the Landlord's Platter 🤤

Went here last Friday and had brilliant service from Sarah and Dom. Had the steak and ale pie with my partner. Was great food and well value for money. Thanks to those 2 for a great service and a great night!

Great food and nice and cozy place. It is not to expensive.

Nice staff. Far too noisy though for a meal. Ridiculous that you have to order drinks at the bar or on the app - they should be served as soon as you sit down if you are coming to dinner.

Great choice of non alcohol drinks and the food was delicious. The decor and atmosphere is so beautiful and welcoming. We found this lovely pub by accident but were delighted we did the staff were very friendly and a delight.

Huge shout out to Harry and lucy, they were amazing! 10/10 service from both of them, food was great and drinks were better!

A great pub, a must visit while over this side of Manchester

Harry and lucy absolutely amazing 10/10 service food amazing service great and fast. Amaxing location reccomend to anyone in nanchester

Nestled in the heart of Manchester, The Bank is a gem that stands out amidst the city's bustling streets. Just a short walk from the office this traditional pub is more than just a place to grab a pint/prosecco — it's a slice of Manchester's rich history But it's not just the setting that makes The Bank special. The bar staff here are exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready with a warm smile. Their passion for what they do is evident in how they expertly pour each drink and engage with customers, making everyone feel right at home whether you're a local or just passing through. The food here is equally impressive—classic pub fare done right, with quality ingredients and generous portions.

Nice traditional type pub, just what my husband and I like. Food typical pub very nice

Very careful atmosphere and decoration, retro style, very beautiful. Exquisite food and very friendly service

Great staff who were really helpful and the food was also really good. Would definitely recommend this place to others.

Fabulous service; going above and beyond to support each person in our group. Food was delicious and well presented! Would highly recommend.

Excellent serive at the bar, ordering and speed that the food arrived from ordering. Great taste of food. Will sure come back again.

Amazing experience at The Bank! Food absolutely delicious in a lovely environment. Lucy mainly served us, she was lovely and very helpful! But every person who served us was very friendly, amazing service x I would recommend visiting here and the chicken schnitzel is a must, we will return x

Maddie was lovely, top tier service!

Great service by Maddie!! Lovely and smooth Guinness! The place looks great for family dining. We only had a beer. Great service by Maddie!! Lovely and smooth Guinness! The place looks great for family dining. We only had a beer.

Great service today from Sarah, Neve and Maddie. Bit of a regular at The Bank. Mostly visit on football days. Breakfast was great. Just wish they showed the football. Stunning building but to be honest we go for the service. They were really busy this morning but still got served straight away.

Always lovely and welcoming food is good atmosphere is warm

I had an awesome time at The Bank. The atmosphere is cozy, the drinks are top-notch, and the staff are super friendly. Definitely a place to unwind with mates. Big thank you to Lucie and Harry. I highly recommend it!

Loved the ambiente, really beautiful and good beer

Food was excellent and the staff were great.

The food tasted really good and the staff are always friendly, especially Harry and Lucie, and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing

We visited Friday the 16th August, been here before and enjoyed it. This time the food was even better! The sea bass was brilliant and good portions. The staff were attentive and very helpful. Can't wait til we visit again.

This is a fantastic pub in a not so great location Morley Street bit tucked away . The food is OK just typical pub food . A little over priced for what you get . The building itself is is amazing full of character

Lovely staff, so friendly and helpful! And a great selection of beers and ciders too 😊

Thank you to the amazing team here who make us feel so welcome every time we visit. Great food, always really quick service and friendly staff. Unusual to find such a central location with a ‘local pub’ atmosphere. Top tip- Get the pie!

Called in for food yesterday. Had been before but now not as good, quality of food has gone diwn hill. Husband had wild boar pie, but there was hardly any filling & I had salmon fishcakes but the salmon was hard to find. The waitress collected our plates but never asked what we thought of the meal!! Very disappointing, won't be eating there again

I tend to go here 2-3 times a week for lunch with a colleague. The food is always fantastic but it's the staff that make this place my number 1 and why i won't go anywhere else. All the front of house staff I've ever spoken to have been brilliant. Friendly, welcoming, polite and you feel like nothing would be too much bother. Overall I can't fault this place and you know you'll get fantastic food and service every single time. I'd highly recommend the Nicholson burger and duck croquettes, my colleague has developed a mac n cheese with brisket addiction as well so I'd say that's a good shout as well!

In a pot of gold, so warm and bright, Cheesy dreams dance in the soft twilight. Pasta twirls in a creamy embrace, Small comfort found in the mid of the day. Sprinkled with beef, some brisket delight, Melting away all worries in sight. With each bite, worries fade away, Mac n' cheese magic, come what may.

Tom,Niamh and Maddie. Thank you so much for the wonderful service. The food is always so nice

Fantastic meal; really recommend it! The fish platter was amazing!

Food is spot on. Friendly and welcoming service. Great deals and discounts, would recommend a visit to anyone

I had the steak and ale pie. It was delicious! Amazing place and good service.

Great pub. Great staff. Perfect for a lunchtime drink

Great service! Lovely food and a really great selection of drinks!

Great to have lunch in..the food is excellent..the beer is spot on and the price is quite reasonable..the staff are all amazing..nothing is too much trouble..I highly recommend this pub if your in the city centre of Manchester for food and drinks..👍🍺🍔

The best pub in Manchester- staff are amazingly friendly