The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes in Manchester

I wanted to watch the F1 somewhere whilst visiting Manchester so had a Google and this place was suggested. Their website listed the F1 was being screened too. Got there 40 minutes before the race and all the (many) TVs were showing American Football so I checked with the staff that the race would be on and was assured it would be. Fast forward half an hour I checked on the other level and still only NFL so I gave it another five minutes and checked with staff again it would be shown. I was again told it would be and asked what table number I was sitting in so that screen could be changed. I ended up watching the first few laps of the race on my phone then cleared off to the Director's Box which was actually showing it. My wife finished her drink and left 10 minutes later and the F1 still wasn't on. If NFL is their thing and money maker that's fair enough but don't tell people (online and in person) nonsense about it being on when it's not. I'd have happily moved on and watched the whole race elsewhere.

Nice place to watch games! Like the atmosphere they tried to find the game I was after!

Good place for watching sports, both EPL and NFL! Lots of good TV's and a wide selection of cold beer. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and unfortunately they had run out of burgers :( But we had a very good bratwurst and hot dog with good chips.

Great, friendly staff but booked a table to watch the football game 2 months in advance for a special occasion and our table had multiple people and tables in front of the nearest screens so blocking our view of the game and there were walk ins provided with tables with their own tv.

We booked a vip area for a friend's party. The experience was fantastic. Jack the bar manager was fantastic. He sorted everything out for us. Greeted us on arrival and kept us up to date on our tab that was set up behind the bar

Watched a game here with my son and had some bar food. Staff are great and helpful. The food was good. Great sports bar, I would definitely recommend it.

God atmosfär och bra service. Härlig stämning !! Stort utbud av ölsorter. Kommer definitivt att besöka stället igen när jag är i stan nästa gång.

Great place to watch sports. It can get busy for some events so get booked in. The booking process is easy and Duanne communicated really well and quickly. Using the deposit as a bar tab worked without any problems. We really enjoyed it and would fully recommend as a place to watch sporting events.

Food was good when it arrived. Took 2 hours from order for 4 burgers ad 2 hotdogs. Bar service was ok not enough staff for the amount of customers. Toilets not the cleanest

Could do with more service on the lower bar. Toilets but rank, good bar tho. Dart boards down stairs and pool.

Decent bar and plenty of screens with football / sports on.

Booked table for United v Liverpool game. Got told that they need to accept our booking, which they didn’t and so they didn’t have any spots available. Booking system showed loads of availability. One of the staff members was extremely rude to us. We asked multiple times if they were going to switch some of the screens over to the match as they were the only available tables we could find. They walked straight past us multiple times, ignoring us after clearly hearing the question. Our tables that we ended up finding were never cleaned either. Wet from all the leftover liquid. Very clearly understaffed and unprepared for such a big event. Very disappointed in the first time experience.

This place contains a pool table at £2 a go (but pricey) and free darts as long as you leave some sort of deposit in the form of an ID behind the bar. It also played the football with plenty of tv screens and seats available. The staff were very friendly and also gave us the wifi password😁 Nice little spot and would recommend if you’re into sports and football⚽️

Fantastic venue to watch the live football, great service and delicious food. Will certainly visit again

Great night for a work social. We played darts and had a reserved area downstairs. Josh and the team at Brotherhood were great leading up to the event and even better on the night itself. Pre-ordering worked really well too. Would recommend!

Great place to watch the football ⚽️ 👌

Great venue to kick off our sales meeting. The hospilatilty was fantastic as well as the atmosphere (I suppose the football helps regardless of England playing rubbish).

Good bar with plenty of screens for sport

Great spot for the England opening Euro 2024 game. Food and beer was really good. Although being an England game they insisted on non recyclable plastic glasses. Perhaps an improvement would be the hard plastic ones that can be reused. Even paying a deposit and returning them to the bar next round wouldn’t be objectionable.

Are table was next to the dart boards, 20 minutes in and group off people turned up with darts and told us they had booked the boards. We moved and asked numerous times could the staff put a tv on showing rugby league not rugby union. We left before half time. No staff working working stairs. Very bad experience.

Two halves of lager £5,50 two bagels £10 .00

I have been coming to Brotherhood MCR since 2019, the customer service is amazing the entire staff are attentive and even on busy match days the service is swift! The brotherhood burger is also spot on!

Great pub to watch sports , tvs everywhere

Lovely staff and very welcoming, I will definitely tell my friends, the buffalo blue burger was amazing

If you are going to charge more money for a beer and glass of wine than other better pubs around then at least make the toilets semi-decent. Disgusting! Never going back and I hope anyone who wants to take their wife/girlfriend/daughter any female (!) goes elsewhere. Probably what they want tbh. Terrible

Poor service, rude, dirty, never will be back.

Went in on a Saturday evening and played a few games of darts, the boards need some TLC as they are not in the best shape. However, the staff were friendly and polite and service was quick. Door staff leave a lot to be desired though with their guilty until proven innocent attitude. Gave me and my son a proper stare down and mini interrogation to see if we were ok to enter and we had not even had a drink yet.

Chicken wraps were amazing, don’t change them! Great service too

Great selection of beer, fairly priced too.

I thought this was a sports bar and therefore a good place to have a few drinks and a chat with friends. Unfortunately, the music was extremely loud and therefore limited conversation could be had over the noise. Not a place for a quiet social meet up with friends.

Cracking pint and great atmosphere!!! Top bar!! 😃

Great for watching sports, playing darts or pool or just having a drink

Great pub with live sport and pool

Horrible food and even worse atmosphere. Came to watch a football game, everyone super aggressive. Guys started playing pool right in front of where I was sat and decided it was alright to hit me over the head with the pool stick then shout it was my fault for sitting there (id been there over an hour. This guy was around 6’2. Im a 5’3 female). Horrible place

Close to the town hall, busy bar,

ideal for watching sports matches, with beers and fried food.

Food is very nice atmosphere is good and service is quick however this was a Sunday evening and wasn’t too busy .

Plenty of screens to watch the game.good atmosphere.expensive. £18 for 3 pints of Corona.ouch

Really poor communication, tried several times to book a table by email. No response. Disappointing.

I almost stopped going when they replaced the Asahi with Coors but all is forgiven. They do a great pint of Peroni!

Was there for an evening ppv event last night, TVs with live WiFi/net connection had lag and audio issues. Never resolved this though ended up being bearable at the end despite the 1/2 second lag. Pretty ropey set up, very disappointed

Just a quick drink but deffo going here again love the darts pool area got lost going toilets such a great venue

Freezing cold, sat with our coats on. Ordered lemon and herb chicken wings because I don't do spicy and they were so spicy. Soft nachos with sloppy tasteless salsa. The only good thing was plenty of TV screens for watching the football.

Delicious food,strong Lager,great atmosphere.

John completely made our experience. He needs a raise ASAP in my opinion !!!

Good modern bar/entertainment, not inexpensive

Always hammered in here but plenty of good beer choices

The manager refused to serve my friend. His excuse was, “He shook his head a few times.” I disbelieve this was an acceptable excuse. When challenged, he was not interested in having an open and honest conversation about miscommunication. I would not like to be under such management. He had a flannel T-shirt, 20-30’s and had a beard. If he is manager here again, I refused to come back.

Tried to use the QR code. Placed an order whilst using the WiFi at the venue. Order was submitted but never got through to the bar. They asked us to move downstairs to watch the raving and said table service was available but the app didn’t work and we had long periods of no service. We have been coming here for years to watch the racing at Cheltenham. Clearly we need to find a new venue.

Lovely place with a good atmosphere and great food. Would recommend!

Gezellige pub om voetbal of f1 te kijken.

This is a great sports bar, lots of screens to see everything and attentive staff. We wanted to watch the Rugby final and all the tables were booked which was to be expected. However the staff went above and beyond to help us and secured us a small bar table where we could sit and watch the rugby. The staff really were amazing, friendly, chatty and the service was quick, smooth and friendly.

**Brotherhood and Pursuits: A Cozy Sports Bar with Unique Charm** Nestled near St. Peter's Square, Brotherhood and Pursuits presents itself as a distinctive and cozy sports bar in Manchester. Despite being on the pricier side, this establishment offers a unique experience that's worth exploring. *Crafted Cocktails and Sports Watching:* The standout feature of Brotherhood and Pursuits lies in its well-crafted cocktails that, while a bit on the expensive side, deliver a delightful drinking experience. This, coupled with the establishment's provision of a fantastic platform for sports viewing, attracts both sports enthusiasts and those seeking a unique, intimate bar setting. *Crammed Atmosphere and Intimate Size:* The charm of this venue is accentuated by its smaller size, which creates a somewhat crammed yet cozy atmosphere. While the limited space might deter some, it adds to the establishment's appeal, offering a sense of intimacy and camaraderie among patrons. The hustle and bustle contribute to a lively ambiance, ideal for sports events and socializing. **Recommendations and Overview:** Brotherhood and Pursuits, despite its higher pricing, stands out as a unique sports bar that caters to those seeking a more intimate and cozy setting. The carefully crafted cocktails and the opportunity to catch sporting events in a welcoming environment make it a go-to spot for sports enthusiasts or anyone desiring a different drinking experience. The bar's small size may not be for everyone, but it certainly adds a distinct charm, providing a more closely-knit atmosphere that fosters interaction and an immersive sports-watching experience. For those seeking a break from larger, more bustling sports bars, Brotherhood and Pursuits offers a distinctive and more personal option in the heart of Manchester.

Very accommodating you can email in advance and book a table for the event of your choice, mad big selection of beers on tap

Very busy and vibrant make sure you come early

Prepuno klinaca koji sede i ne piju ništa zauzimaju mesta mušterijama deru se i baš je loša atmosfera

Pub full if welsh people to watch wales v Oz but refused to change the commentary from NFL to Wales v Oz cause bar staff wanted to watch NFL so we all walked out

Great place, lots of screens, good bar staff and the drinks options were good. The library was upstairs and wasn’t really available for quieter pint. I would struggle to be here if I wasn’t able bodied but for me it was fine. They have a promotion on that states that there is £1 off pints after the game, apparently not after this game…. I don’t mind paying the extra but a little notice is better than none. I would go again. ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️

Nice sports bar! Totally fun when they have big football matches! Love the setup they have downstairs for viewing the match. Food service was good, decent food. Overall nice experience.

Great bar great staff and great vibes

I visit it all the time the waiting time for the food is long but its worth it very tasty.

Have tried to book a table for sport events multiple times via the phone, tired of not being answered. The website booking system doesn't really work well, you can request a table and if you're lucky you'll get a confirmation, otherwise you can say too bad to whatever plans you had. Need to get sorted out on this front.

Always a good atmosphere. Good range of beers at good prices too.

Came here to take on their GutBuster challenge! We were a bit disappointed to find out it wasn’t the one that BeardMeatsFood took on, but realised the 50 chicken wings in 20 minutes would have to do. A serious struggle for me (only managed 26), but light work for my friend - it was his first challenge and he is now the only person to beat the new one! The staff were all so friendly, and the food was really delicious too - also, the bar/restaurant itself is so nice - so many cool spots and bar games to play! I highly recommend just for drinks, but take on the challenge if you dare!

We went on a Friday for lunch, nice young guy explained the lunch deal,was a great deal and fantastic food and service.Staff are so friendly and patient.Would be a great place to watch football ( cricket was being shown at the time were there).Beer was nice and cold on a hot, hot day.

The chicken wing are awesome with an excellent choice of drinks

Good pub to watch football and play pool/TT Beers are really expensive

We visited this venue specifically for the Monaco F1 as a group of friends. This was confirmed with the manager / staff by email way ahead of the date. We arrived and first impressions were that it was great, upstairs had a few massive TVs above the bar all of which were playing F1 with commentary. Perfect we thought, although it was busy and no sight of the table that we had booked. The downstairs area continued with the theme of TVs at each table however for whatever reason we had been placed downstairs, which may be because that’s where the bookable tables are? But it had the football on every screen with the overbearing volume of the football commentary. This would be understandable as it was last day of the league, or so I’m told, however even though each tv could be individually changed to watch the channel you want (we had the f1) I was unable to hear the commentary and there wasn’t subtitles either. As a result of the above we felt that we weren’t well informed of this by the staff and would have preferred to have known ahead of time of that situation to make the decision whether we’d have visited or not. Further to this there bar downstairs although this was nothing to be thankful for… although there was services the chap behind the bar appeared to have been left on his own to serve the whole room and sadly struggled with pouring pints which slowed the process entirely. In addition to that as a group of 4 we had began to order food to the table however before the 4th member of the party was able to order they closed the kitchen… again poor communication and could have easily been avoided by the staff asking if there were any other orders for our table… / explaining it to the first person so could order for everyone. Chicken wings were good though. 10-15 is plenty. Overall it’s a decent sports bar but just don’t expect the world, definitely could have been better and clearly works for major events etc. Or perhaps I’m just salty as I didn’t get to enjoy the f1 as anticipated.

Best place in Manchester Great food Excellent customer service Games room downstairs

Great bar, especially if you are into watching sports

Simply just a very very good city based sports bar. Definitely the best I’ve been to in Manchester. Staff are very friendly as well which makes the experience even more pleasurable.

Konzept ist eigentlich klasse. Mir persönlich etwas zu laut aber das gesamt Paket ist nicht schlecht. Und die Snacks die sie anbieten sind der Hammer. Wir hatten verschiedene ChickenWings und Nachos einfach super.

Good food. But large difference in food arrival times for large group of 12.

Absolutely amazing place! Went here for an F1 race and the service + atmosphere was impeccable. Food was amazing as well. Thank you for being an amazing place, hope it never changes!

What a lovely atmosphere. A lot of excellent beers. We found the Library

Great for watching football. Plenty of high quality screens, good sound and the staff were great. Best nachos I've had out in a while too!

Love this place, always great atmosphere, beer is great and the food is nice! The only thing that urgently needs to change is downstairs toilets. They are pretty grim, never working, no locks on doors, toilet role etc. Doesn't look like they ever get cleaned and have been that way for a long time!

Super Musik, super Pub, super Bier. Sehr freundliche Leute, hat riesen Spaß gemacht.

The chicken fingers were really good. Staff were very friendly.

Absolutely shocking review for this shocking service, I ordered 6 baby Guinness’s for the price of £20 which came as half a shot. When questioned for the half measure we were asked to leave the premises by staff and door men as were creating an issue. No one’s else was asked to leave. Shocking service by shocking door men and staff. Never would return again.

We orders shots and the shot glasses were filled half full. We ordered baby Guinness and the shots were half full … paid £20 for 6 absolute rip off

Good sports bar with plenty of screens and a downstairs games room.

Great sports bar, loads of screens and pool and ping pong tables too

I called to make a reservation & although they were clearly busy, they were polite & accommodating - Rebecca was amazing in looking after us with a member of our party being 'disabled' When we arrived the staff were attentive, helpful with a 'couldn't do more to help' attitude which made the trip into town all the more enjoyable. i work in hospitality, i see the downfalls of busy venues & if anything im all the more sensitive to good/poor experience. Brotherhood have a brilliant team in place which they should look after at all costs. Sports bar 10/10

Cool bar, was really busy when I went but good choice of drinks

Good to watch the football. Great selection on draft.

Fun bar, great staff. Decent selection of beer. Great prices and regular offers.

Great service, staff all really friendly. Good range of drinks. Really good atmosphere.

Bar Staff were friendly and great - so didn’t give a 1 star. Common sense dictates that if you take a booking 2 weeks in advance to watch both six nations games - you’d put the booking in an area where you’re planning on playing both six nations games.Told us before the England game that the manager had said that Man City games take priority and the game would only be on one small screen upstairs with no audio past the first half. At this point there were no tables / chairs remaining downstairs. Couldn’t have informed us in the nearly 3 hours we were spending money in there before the England game? Or just put our booking downstairs beforehand? Ended up having to go downstairs + took one chair down for one of us to sit on and rest of us stood - bit of a waste of a booking system if you ask me.

We were looking for a place for a quick drink after walking round Manchester for a few hours. We had seen the Brotherhood when passing a couple of weeks ago and decided to give it a go. What a great decision! A fabulous place excellent drinks, brilliant staff and live music. We stayed a lot longer than we had intended. Thanks for a great night.

Great food at lunch. Chicken wings are great!

Been sat here for 40 minutes , no bar tender , finally got a person behind the bar, asked for loaded friends 49 min later . Should of gone for a bug mac

Great places,amazing atmosphere, fantastic stuff and Mason well fit who works there Also Great food and drink

Had a chicken wing here once ! Was amazing

Class bar, good welcome for the Welsh, 50p a chicken wing is a steal, some mason bloke is a top guy there as well. Will be up next year

Unbelievable place with good food, good drink and good staff members, fantastic place to go with great work on special events. Can't really go wrong on a place with that many screens, pool, darts and loads more

Lovely pint and good atmosphere.

Went here today, great venue had great time downstairs. Went to bar advised by passing staff downstairs bar is closed, so followed staff to upstairs bar. When I got there 1 staff was busy setting sky on pad other was serving a couple, no one else at bar. After waiting 5 mins another person walks in gets served straight away not noticing me waiting. I left thinking there's only one reason these 2 guys didn't serve me at the bar.

Top place, top staff. Highly recommend.

Ordered a vegan quesadilla, got served a chicken quesadilla… brought it back to the bar, bar staff apologised for mistake. Manager was needed for refund, she came along and (amusingly) denied any error, eventually threw the refund at me, without apologising. Horrendously bad establishment, would absolutely not recommend. Rude ‘manager’, with NO respect for customers.