The Bay Horse Pub in Manchester

Fantastic roast dinner. Large portion size, great flavours. Good value for money. I didn’t book, walked in solo on a Sunday. Seated on the end of a high table. Steady flow throughout the time I was there, staff were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend when in Manchester.

Lovely service and great Burger

Lovely little Tavern, the beer was cold and the atmosphere pleasant... however. A wizard followed me to the toilets, I'm yet to understand why he chooses to use the cubicle I've just used as a portal.

I was called annoying by staff? I attended Bay Horse Tavern on Tuesday after making a booking of 9 for their pub quiz. This was for my birthday celebration and we had confirmed both on the phone and later by email the size of the party. When we arrived there was only 6 seats, so I went to speak to a staff member about my booking. I was met with nothing but hostility, saying that they were fully booked downstairs and they wouldn’t be able to fit us in. I then explained that the reservation had been confirmed and since I wasn’t made aware of this I had turned up with a party of 9 and asked if it would be possible to just get a couple of extra stools. The man then got visibly agitated (was picked up by someone else standing nearby) telling me there was nothing he could do and to go downstairs as someone had gone down to speak with me about it. I then went downstairs to see the issue had been resolved, however a friend of mine who was stood at the bar heard that the man call me annoying to the other staff! I’ve worked in hospitality myself and would never be rude the staff over an issue that wasn’t their fault, and didn’t in this case. I was hoping staff would be apologetic of their mistake and offer a solution- not a rude tone and name calling! I thought the service was appalling to be honest, even more so since a party of 9 were guaranteed to be spending a decent amount of money (especially due to the prices!) Really ruined the bar for me and I can’t say I’ll be returning.

Went for a Sunday roast, the food was good although portion a little small for price. Staff were really lovely and decent beers!

Great pub in the Northern Quarter, always big queues at the bar.

Had sunday dinner here twice so far. Can honestly say one of the best I've ever had

Great food, service, spot, facilities, good vibe. Can get a bit loud between the music and people trying to talk loud enough to be heard but that's to be expected for most places on a Friday night. Almost immediately went back for food on Monday with friends.

best roast i’ve had in manchester♥️

What a great discovery! The Bay Horse Tavern's atmosphere is both warm and friendly, with tasteful decor that makes you want to linger. The service is top-notch: the staff is welcoming and attentive. The Sunday Roast was absolutely delicious, with tender and flavorful meat, well-cooked sides, and a perfectly golden Yorkshire pudding. A real success! An ideal place for a good meal with friends or family. I will definitely come back!

We had an early evening meal with beer and wine. The staff were very friendly and efficient and we were served promptly despite it being busy. The slow cooked beef short rib was delicious and they were very helpful in swapping out potatoes for vegetables so I could have a low carb option. I’d highly recommend a visit to this wonderful pub.

Nice establishment and friendly staff, but difficult to have a meal on a weekend night as it’s just too loud. Food was good but sadly my sausage and mash was just small, 2 sausages where on their website the stock photo shows 4! #StillNotOverIt

Great place for drinks and proper food. Good selection of beers and friendly staff make it a must visit place in the NQ

The Bay Horse in Manchester is a real insider tip! The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening with friends or family. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel at home right away. The menu offers a great selection of classic pub dishes, all fresh and delicious. I particularly recommend the pub steak, which was cooked to perfection. The drinks selection is also impressive, with a great selection of beers and cocktails. The prices are fair and the value is definitely there. I will definitely be back and highly recommend the Bay Horse!

A most fabulous pie, lovely staff and great food. Highly recommended! Half price meals on Wednesdays too

We were there on a Monday for a Pie and Pint, which is 10 quid. Amazing price and performance. The pie was delicious and offered with a good amount of chips and gravy. The upstairs floor is a bar and the downstairs is for dining which I enjoyed. I would recommend it

Food was good and at a good price. Some delays in getting our food and service. Overall a good place to eat.

What a great pub this is, service was excellent, staff friendly and the food was really good, not overly priced. It's a card only for payment.

A big shout out for this wonderful venue in the northern quarter.Called in late afternoon after a recommendation from my daughter who visited from Australia in January and we were not disappointed. I had the fish and triple cooked chips and my wife had the Applewood cheese and onion pie.The good was outstanding and delicious and service first class.I would recommend to anyone to visit but if going late weekday or weekend would suggested booking. Thank you a wonderful experience. Mike and Theresa.

Popped in here for a quick pint after some shopping in town. Really nice bar inside with plenty of large tables but also some small lower ones and plenty of standing room. Staff very friendly and attentive. Had two pints of very good Guinness, and at £6.20 a pint it’s not too bad for the NQ. Great crisp selection too. Can’t say anything about the food as I didn’t eat but the food I saw coming out looked great! Will be back for sure.

We ate well and had a good time, the dishes were a little small though

I had the brunch burger and it was AMAZING! The staff were so friendly and accommodating and I highly recommend visiting if you’re fancying a drink and good meal! I highly recommend Dav and Sam who were friendly and made me feel very welcome! 10/10 would come again

Haven’t been for a few years but have visited twice in two weeks. Fab food and drinks made even better by great staff and decent tunes. Lovely place to spend a cold Tuesday afternoon👍🏻👍🏻

Delicious cuisine in a festive setting! I highly recommend the meat pie with the mashed potatoes. The service was friendly and warm.

Busy but the staff still took the time to talk to us

Been here on a number of occasions and it's been great, live music, DJs and good friendly atmosphere. Very disappointing last visit, draught lager was not right, reported to bar staff after one sip to ask for another pint, the lady was kind and asked a male to take a look, he stated no problem with pint the barrel and gas had just been changed, I asked for another pint of another ale instead which was OK however the male bar member was not happy, tried to say I should have the flat Lager then threw the pint in the sink in a bad tempered manner. The lady behind the bar sorted another pint, when paying found it then to be over priced compared to other bars in the area. 1 pint of lager and a large white wine and lemonade came to £16. If the staff were all friendly I could stomach the cost but I will not be returning due to rude staff, I will also be letting others know of my recent experience, very disappointed.

Both me and partner had the burger with the mackerel pâté to start. All great portions and beautiful food. Service was great. Guvnor red wine was a hit also.

One of the best drop in meal pubs in Manchester. Food absolutely superb, delicious, crisp fresh. Staff real friendly and inviting, efficient and polite. Small enough venue to always seem filled yet large enough to not feel crowded. Would fully recommend to everyone not just friends and family. Honestly if your coming to Manchester to meet up come here. One of the best in the northern quarter.

The pies and the Haloumi fries were very good. The workers were friendly and very kind.

Had the short rib, it was absolutely immense. All of the food tasted great

Lovely authentic pub food, had the chicken, bacon and leek pie, deep filled, quality tasty ingredients. Doggo friendly, vibey atmosphere

Such a warm hearty meal that hit the spot on a rainy day!! The staff were super welcoming and lovely :)

Tasha was the sweetest person. Made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Thanks Tasha

Servers immediately friendly as soon as we walked through the door, recommend the chorizo and halloumi fries “small stuff” plates, Caesar salad was yummy and very garlicky, burger was insanely juicy and the sauces provided were all very flavourful Overall great experience, will 100,000% be coming back

Great pub in heart of Northern Quartier. Good beer great food.

Booked over the phone whilst on the train as website wouldn’t load. Took all our details (name, phone number, email address) and were booked for a table for 4 at 4pm. We ordered and the starters and mains came at the same time which we could overlook. Service and food were generally great but when we came to pay, the manager Katie was quite abrupt and rude. We were told we couldn’t pay using cash as it was ‘stated on the website’ it was card only. However, as we could not load the website, we booked over the phone. She then stated that there was a sign on the door. After we had paid, we left and there was no sign on the door. I asked to speak to Katie and she could not show me the sign stating it was card only. Doorman was great. A lovely afternoon until we came to pay.

Pretty aight bloody Mary’s 👌🏼 16 pounds for both

We went for a Xmas dinner and drinks, it was extremely busy but the service was still great and food tasted really nice! Happy to go back!

Lovely food, great service, brilliant value for money pie & pint deal on a monday evening.

One of my favourite bars in the Northern Quarter. An oldie but a goodie

Nice pub, let down by atrocious bar staff.

Good pub. Friendly door staff. Was busy when we visited, but got served quickly. Would like a slightly larger selection of real ales, but nonetheless a good visit.

Just been in, party of 5, we had my brother in law join us who wasn’t very well and happened to fall asleep. He’s low on iron so can get very tired and dose off sometimes. He wasn’t drunk, he didn’t even have a drink. A lad came up to us, black hair, mullet, purple T-shirt, telling us to wake him up. He was very passive aggressive and clearly had a serious attitude problem. Shame because the other man at the bar with the red cap on was spot on. Planned on staying there for a few hours but after that we couldn’t get out quick enough. There was absolutely no problem at all. We necked our drinks and left, because of him they’ve lost our custom and a big bar tab.

We discovered it while walking on the road and went in. A nice pub. The bartender was friendly and good. We drank cocktails and he prepared them immediately. Espresso martini was nice, had a high alcohol content, and was exactly what I wanted. Thanks. Only the tables were dirty and not cleaned before the new customer was seated. We sat down and drank our drinks, it was still dirty and no one came to clean it. I didn't like this.

I cannot recommend the Sunday Roast highly enough! It's ridiculously good! Great selection of beers & such a pleasant atmosphere. I know it is often difficult to accommodate lone diners at busy times but I was warmly welcomed here & made to feel very comfortable. Very kind & genuine staff. Hands down this has been the highlight of my weekend in Manchester & I will be sure to return in the future. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend eating here.

Outstanding Sunday Roast here but not cheap!

Amazing food, best ever Sunday lunch. The atmosphere and the staff were amazing.

The pie is absolutely worth the wait, the texture of the crust, the balance of flavors and steak was cooked to perfection. Even the mash and peas were incredible. The service and pub is lovely as well. Can’t say enough good things about it :)

Now the interior is very modern which normally makes me go on but as a friend recommended this place for food we went in and I had one of the best pies ever. So, what it lacks in "traditional" atmosphere it easily makes up with the food; highly recommended!

Monday night pie and a pint offer is great. Steak pie and mash were stunning. The bay horse own lager is not bad either. Nice pub, can get busy on any day. Dog friendly, too.

Great Wednesday happy hour for food and some beers on draft with amazing service. Loved the fish pate and the steak pie.

The cheese mash is unreal!! A little wait on food (understandable as we were a large group) but we were compensated for it which was very much appreciated. Kayleigh helped a lot with organising our reservation. Lovely food and great service.

Bar staff rude,dismissive and dishonest.

Really good food and super friendly helpful staff, would really recommend this to all.

Always love going to this place. Met some amazingly lovely people from Norway to everywhere in the UK..Shame the lead barman decided to play the egotistical main man. Well done mate

Wonderful food and service. Food beautifully presented. Great value for money also with the 50% off - will definitely be returning.

Great ambience, good choice of background music and excellent food 👏

Great fresh food and you can tell it’s all home made and with such great quality. The service was also excellent and the staff couldn’t be nicer!

Omg the pie were the best ever !!!!!!! Need to try this well done to the chef and service

Absolutely fabulous!! Very busy but staff working hard and attentive. FOOD 5*!! Banging pies! Great value for money also.

The Bay Horse Tavern is a more upscale pub located in the Northern Quarter. I don't mean that it is fancy. It just has a clean look of being refurbished in the past couple of years. They have a very nice selection of beers in tap plus a lot of non-traditional items on their pub menu. We settled on halloumi fries, chicken salad, asparagus tart & haddock fritters. They offer a great deal of 3 appetizers for 15 GBP. We found all four dishes quite tasty. They were well prepared and brought to our table with an attractive presentation. The guys behind the bar were friendly and helpful. A special shout out to Joe, he was great. I think Bay Horse is a very reliable spot for your dinner needs & a more than adequate wine & beer selection.

Have been here a few times now since moving to Manchester and it’s consistently been fantastic. Great atmosphere, with a decent drink selection. The Sunday roasts are great and very reasonably priced, pies are to die for!

Nice place with after-work pricing.

Great venue and friendly staff 👌

Wow. Literally just ate here and not even left the bar yet totally felt the need to leave a review. The service was amazing, nothing to much and the espresso martini was lovely but I can't leave woth out saying how UNREAL the pie is. 😀 definitely the nest I've eaten , full of flavor 😋 will definitely be back .absolutely recommended for sure

Wow what lovely food,coffee,service very pleasent friendly staff will be back soon

Great bar in Northern Quarter. Good atmosphere. Bar staff great

Great beers, pretty dark inside but has a nice outside area for summer.

Highly recommended! Sunday roast was awesome. We had a good time (family gathering of 10), and special shout out to the bartender who also picked out a very good playlist!

Good food, fresh, interesting. Great service. Chill afternoon vibes.

Food was great and the service was really excellent (friendly and conversational). Good playlist and drink offerings were plentiful and affordable on happy hour. My pie was delicious with ample portioning so left comfortably full. Would highly recommend.

Beef brisket burger is the best burger I've ever tasted. Beef is from the Trough of Bowland and comes in its own jus. Its just fantastic. You have to wait .... but thats because the food is cooked to order. Next time .... and yes there will be a next time! .... I'm trying the beer as well. My wife's fish and chips well covered a 12inch plate and was also delish. I'm highly recommending and suggest booking if you want to sit outside.

A pleasant pub in a good side street in Northern.

Quaint English tavern. Staff were nice. Food was nice. Was not very busy as I went on a Monday afternoon. Looked like a nice spot for a few beers with friends

Genuinely the best burgers around. Get yourself there!

Lovey sunday roast and great service!

Friendly service, interesting menu. We ordered both versions of the sunday roast. The roast beef was a bit chewy and the yorkshire pudding way too greasy for our liking. The chicken version was better, though the chicken could have been seasoned better. Overall it was a good meal though.

Great service. Wonderful cocktails

First time having a meal here, very good pie. Had their Chicken & chorizo pie which was superb, served with chunky chips. Would come here again. note Its card payment only

The staff were very responsive and helped a lot in making a booking for 15 people for the euros for a corporate do. We were sat downstairs where their booked tables are. There was no mention however that we would be on 3 tables split by big pillars down the middle, and I was also told that everyone would have a view of the TV for the euros. This was not true, and even if they did the TV is not big enough to be seen unless you sit on the first table of 3. Ultimately a little disappointed as these were questions I had aimed to iron out before the booking took place. Drinks were brought to table which did help however.

Great pub to stop in for food and a few beers. Lovely old and new pub aesthetics, with vintage wooden pub tables and seats, and even some antiques on display! The service here was amazing, and very relaxed staff which just helped make the perfect pub atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

Happy hour till 8pm Monday to Friday pie and mash and a pint on Mondays for 10 pound half price food on Wednesday perfect pub

Ate late lunch. It was super good food and large portions.

A great day out in Manchester and this pub had my favourite IPA winner 👍

Great venue, great food. Most of the staff were great (guy who served us beers with beard great and lady also great). Just one guy with stud earrings had a terrible attitude working at around 17:00 and 30th June. Looked at me like a piece of garbage and was speaking to me sharply when ordering food about what table I was at- put numbers on the tables if you can’t identify the only person sat in that direction sat at a table asking over and over again. How difficult is it to identify that one person, clear he was just being off/awkward. Appreciate he might have been having a moment but I really don’t think most would have stood for it and it’s the worst bit of customer service I’ve ever encountered. He spent most of the rest of the time we were in there sat on the wrong side of the bar and playing darts with his mates so probably not committed to the role. Would go back again for the food, atmosphere and other great staff

Party of 10. All loved the carious main courses. Service was Excellent.

Amazing food, splendid service and great beer. Roast dinner to be recommended & cauli cheese & camembert mash were brilliant.

Good afternoon spent with beers and snacks. Could do with a bit more range on the beer selection but overall decent.

Went for the Sunday dinner over bank Holiday weekend, has changed a lot from being just a boozer to now being a restaurant/bar. Food was really nice, locally sourced beef and the fish & chips were spot on. Good selection of beers also.

We felt very comfortable. Staff was very friendly. Food was delicious. Price-performance ratio is still right. Nice ambience. Clear recommendation

Very rude staff do not waste your time and money visiting this place plenty of other bars better than this place

Good outdoor seating area on Bank Holiday Sunday. Staff very helpful to retrieve left jacket 👍

Very nice place to have a good time

The food was really good and the staff were pleasant

Lovely pub, good choice of drinks, good music, friendly service and the pies were amazing!

Great place, reasonably priced food and drinks Good service, I recommend this pub

Very nice roast. The chicken and beef was cooked perfectly and the vegetarian option was superb. Tasha was excellent, very friendly and polite, and everything came out fast!

Great experience at bottomless brunch, fab drinks 10/10 for Tasha!

Smelt amazing but didn't try the food. Bar service was quick, efficient and friendly. Busy on a Tuesday evening. Was easily upsold double G&Ts during happy hour. One absolutely tiny criticism is that there wasn't any consistency in how the gin and tonics were served. On with lemon, one lime, one orange! Orange won me over.

Went for a roast dinner with a friend and the food was outstanding but the service wasn’t. Staff friendly but we waited a while to be given menus and our order to be taken. Our food came before my drink! The jug of gravy that comes with the food is crazy, so small. So when asked for more gravy, a big jug came but then when we got bill, discovered it was an extra £1.50. Gravy should be free! Nice in the end but felt like I was being a nuisance when I wasn’t. Would go back if I’m ever in Manchester again :)