The Directors Box in Manchester

Horrible service. One of the waitresses made us get up from the table and, very rudely, took two chairs away, leaving us without seats. Two of my friends were left standing. Additionally, our table wasn’t cleaned. I definitely don’t recommend this place and wouldn’t return because of the terrible attitude of this waitress.

Really nice place and the food is cooked incredibly well. Staff are very friendly and got the chance to speak with Adam the Chef too which was a joy. Definitely will come back many more times.

Blonde lady waiter was very rude and had an awful attitude when I told her they got the wrong order. Sort it out love

The atmosphere is cool for watching a football match. However, the reservation system is catastrophic and absurd. People book for several hours in the middle of a match and others stay up without being able to eat because there is a “reservation” We need to review the business plan and reception No need to make a reservation in an establishment like this. Furthermore, the prices are 30% higher than elsewhere, there is only one server (very long service) and the food is passable.

I don't want to give 1 star as the food was good and very friendly service, but I've been waiting over a month to get a deposit I placed partially refunded and still waiting, and I have no idea why it's taken so long. I'm not a big fan of my money being stolen from me. EDIT: Thank you for the good communication and follow-up 👍🏻

Me and my friends have been served by the lovely and attentive Morgan this evening. She has been absolutely amazing. Attentive, courteous and she went above and beyond for our table. Thank you again. This girl deserves some recognition 👏🏻

I’ve been in on several occasions to watch the football and boxing, it’s always got a lively atmosphere for the big sports events, the food is always top quality with the mighty meat pizza being a must have, definitely need to try the bottomless brunch next time I’m in

First the not so good the food on the bottomless brunch is bang average . Left most of it but the endless drinks selection ok . What they do insist is that all drinks are finished and a new round ordered all together when you have 20 plus drinkers of different speeds this can cause issues was it worth it ? Not really

Like to go to DB when any major sports is on, can't miss anything there are that many screens! Great sports bar feel at reasonable Manchester prices. Not tried to much off the menu but what I've ordered has always been good. Also the staff are friendly and helpful even when it's rammed. Would recommend making this place as part of your night out

The food was average and staff were very helpful in service. Unfortunately, that's all positives I can state from my visit. The audio is terrible during a live sports broadcast. Slightly out of sync and forget listening to any commentary as no full range audio for dialogue in the venue. The washrooms were disgusting, water was everywhere on the floor, and they were not clean. Disappointed experience overall.

Having to pay £20 deposit to reserve a table is a load of bs

Had a nice chilled Sunday , few cocktails & wines. Service & the bar was quick but unfortunately using the app to order was slow. Enjoyed it all the same, maybe just stick to ordering at the bar

Had a great time. Staff were lovely. Would definitely go again:)

Great place to watch football with loads of screens

Had the best time at the directors box on Sunday, what can get better than having a bottomless brunch while watching the F1! The atmosphere was amazing and the pub was so busy. The pizza was delicious and the cocktails kept flowing. We loved it so much that I’ve booked back in for my friends engagement party! We can’t wait! The team working was incredible!

Amazing venue with enough screens that you can watch everything at the same time. Food was amazing and the staff were really friendly. Credit to Joe & Morgan for running a great venue! Will 100% be returning!

Went in for a free drink with MiXR App. Was quiet but clean and friendly staff. Ordered the Barbie chick pizza on the lunch deal and was surprised how nice it was

banging place + food and super cool staff 🙏

Great pub for the football games great staff

We literally had to beg for the commentary of each olympic athletics final to be played in an almost empty bar. There was hardly anyone in at all and they were determined to play music instead of any commentary for something that happens once every four years. After every race, they turned the commentary off straight away so we couldn't hear any of the analysis etc, so that they could put on the average music. Then we had to almost fight to get it played again for the next final. Not a sports bar at all. Lots of screens, no understanding of what's important.

Went for the night with friends for the Euros. Brilliant sports bar, loads of screens and was bouncing from the off. Staff were really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the drinks on offer. Drinks no more expensive than comparable bars (unless you go to spoons, but then you're in. Spoons!!), will definitely be back next time I'm in the city

The Atmosphere in the Directors box is amazing especially when sporting events are been aired. The staff are friendly and helpful. I can't comment on the food as we did not eat there. The deco is tasteful and reflects that this is a sports bar

I've had lots of great times here, the staff are really friendly and there is always a great atmosphere in here especially when watching the football!

Went to go into the pub today around 1:30 on a Friday but wasn’t able to even get in. Blokes shouting outside on the steps and putting up racist stickers on the posts outside of the pub. They were there for over an hour. To the management why is this acceptable ?

Great service and friendly atmosphere.

Ok food, expensive no check back to see if everything was OK. Burnt garlic bread sent out of which I refused, took 15 minutes for a replacement with withered rocket that's been sat under the hot light for the last 15 minutes whilst FOH natter on the bar. Only 3 tables in. 20 mins before dirty pates even cleared, no wonder the rest of manchester bars are rammed and you are quiet. Let down for the chefs.

Some staff were really nice. Others not so much. Portions are small for the price.

Had a wonderful time visiting directors box. brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff. would recommend to all. perfect place to watch the match.

£7.20 a pint u robbing basts !!

Neve was lovely, really nice pub and atmosphere. Will come again :)

A group of us had reserved a table here for a busy euro quarter-finals day and we had a wonderful time. I had to lay out £40 as a deposit but this is knocked off your drinks when you arrive and it worked really well. We asked for a particular table in a booth and this had been saved for us by the manager. He looked after us particularly well and booking prove to be a great idea. It was really quiet when we first arrived at 1:30 but by kickoff time there wasn't a place to be out. They serve an excellent range of drinks at city centre prices and they have some unusual beers as well. Even though it was packed we got served quickly and easily and had a very enjoyable time indeed. Highly recommended if you want a sporting day.

Absolutely terrible place, all the staff give a terrible attitude. Completely rude to the customers. Food was dreadful must have been a frozen pizza. Cant imagine they have any returning customers! Laughable this place

Top place great atmosphere and great staff.

Nice sports bar, many TVs...good appetizers, but the burger could be more juicy.

I can’t say enough about the poor attitude of the door staff at this establishment Questions should be asked about their suitability to represent the Directors Box owners Poor attitude, making up rules & personal appearance all need to be addressed - they are a disgrace to the Establishment & the security industry

A great find from my husband for our weekend away in Manchester. Our food was lovely and this was a lovely place for a few pints. Great atmosphere, fully recommend to all! Thanks so much.

The Little Rebel burger needs serious improvement. Tasted like a doner kebab. Toilets were very dirty.

Had the best experience for bottomless brunch! We arrived and the table was set and drinks were there straight away, as soon as we were nearly finished they brought us another round! The staff were so lovely- we went for my birthday and I was surprised with a dessert and card which was so sweet! The service was amazing and the staff were really friendly will definitely be back soon! Additionally when we asked for the F1 to be put on they were very accommodating. Thankyou for a great experience at the directors box

Went with a group of 11 friends for a bottomless brunch. We were greeted like royalty with specailly made cocktails and jugs of beer! Service was outstanding. The manager and his colleague went out of their way to make sure we were looked after and had a great 2 hours. Food was also excellent and would not hesistate to return.

Great bottomless brunch. Drinks flowed throughout and the food was great.

The bar staff and manager were really rude. One of the bar staff swore at me when I asked them to change my drink which they got wrong. The manager did not apologise and told me to get over it. Terrible attitude from the staff

Had to ask the staff three times where our food was over 1.5h, and got told that she would check with the kitchen. The food was decent when we got it, bit definitely not worth the wait.

People sat around on tables for 6 with only water to drink. Couldn’t get a table - was willing to spend evening there eating and drinking. Barmen laughed at me when asked if a table could be made free.

Amazing experience, drinks were gorgeous and the staff were phenomenal! Would definitely come again for a special occasion!

Great food and amazing service. Service was very quick and all the staff were lovely

Door staff was awful will never return

We were in Manchester for a couple of days for a concert, and came upon this bar we were looking to watch the Scottish Cup semi final, alas on the same day as the Manchester utd semi final 😂 I believe it could have been the manager got it on one of the tvs for us so we could watch it We had a great time with the man u fans, fantastic drinks and atmosphere Thankyou was appreciated

great atmosphere, friendly staff , and good food but its freezing inside.

We went here as it was recommended by a friend. Great atmosphere and very well priced. Good selection of drinks. The food options were good as we all found it difficult to just choose one! The food was well cooked and delicious. Not expensive. The toilet area was clean and well lit.

Guys at the entrance very friendly and kind. Inside, after ordering two beers standing, we found a seat. We tried to order something to eat but were told we had to wait over an hour (it was 5.50pm and they didn't ask us what we wanted to order; it was just fries).

We had a wonderful host named Reece, whose customer service and hosting skills are 100% appreciated, from making sure we are having a joyful night, enjoying the night and the drinks on offer. Cannot thank him enough for the service he provided tonigh. A credit to your company and pass on our thanks for a great experience.

Excellent bottomless brunch on a Saturday! We arrived 20 mins late, and pre-called to say we would be as we had trouble with taxis and the venue was super accommodating. We arrived with a bottle of Prosecco already waiting on the able and Joe our server was excellent and served us throughout our booking. He was very attentive with taking our food order and then with drinks orders. Even coming over before we finished our pre-existing drinks. So we could order and be served our next ones as we finished the first. Could not recommend anywhere better. Value, quality and service is/was top notch. Nice one Joe & ‘the directors box’

Have the sports on with the volume. Nice seating. Good pints. The place is very clean including the toilets. Staff are very efficient fast at serving and clear the plates

I booked a bottomless brunch for my birthday and I'm so glad I did. As soon as we got there it was a nice and friendly atmosphere. The security at the door were friendly and welcoming. We went in and the guy who was serving us showed us to us seats then told us how everything works with the bortomless brunch. We still had a few others to wait for so he brought us a bottle of prosecco over while we waited and then more when others were there. As soon as everyone arrived our drinks order was taken and food was brought out. The food was lovely and the drinks just kept coming. There was a few different staff members who came over to our table which made the service very quick and they were all very friendly, including the guy from the kitchen too. Overall, the night was brilliant, and I would highly recommend booking. Was a lovely birthday treat. Thank you to all staff in there.

Really good atmosphere! Great food, drinks and beer and really nice staff! If you want to watch Premier League matches, get there early. It gets packed quickly, and that’s a good thing. 8 screens, you’ll have at least one screen to look at. From everywhere.

The awful manager robin is a fool he’s got a bad attitude he thinks he’s safe as he was talking to any employee of stonegate, he stated he’s got better things to be doing than sorting out a refund for an order no longer wanted lol like what? that’s your job you fool serving people, he wants to watch himself from now on as you never know someone might just wait for him to finish his shift one night & do him in.

Will mark this 5 stars purely down to the service, excellent service by the team who despite being busy was able to ensure me and my friends were fed and constantly watered during the bottomless brunch. I believe the person who served us was Neil (from memory) and he was brilliant. Thank you

We had bottomless brunch. From the moment we arrived, Robin took amazing care of us. Complimentary drinks, more drinks, shots, more drinks, food, etc. he was so quick to get us drinks and would order more drinks for us while we havent even started the ones on the table. So many prosecco bottles too. He was very sweet and nice. Best bottomless experience and I wish everyone would learn from Robin.

Great bottomless brunch, Reece was absolutely top and provided excellent service. I’d definitely come again and get this man a raise!

Quality place for bottomless brunch. Reece served us and was mint 👍🏼

Came for bottomless brunch yesterday, and was served by Reece. Was absolutely the best bottomless brunch we have been to, not once was we without drinks, Reece constantly checking to make sure our drinks were full. He's an absolute credit to the bar! Thankyou Reece for making our day!

Beer is more expensive than most places.

Went already twice. Live atmosphere,cool cocktails and loyality program. Nice food for snacking and share plates. Nice shots)

Sorry to say it’s overpriced it’s self £9.90 for pint larger and glass of orange

Went in with some friends to watch the match. Order a round in and was changed double. Let bar staff know who told me it would be put back into my bank. I said they can just bring me the additional round out as I had paid for it, they said they can't do that. Before I left I told them again I'd been charged twice for the round and can see it's cleared in my bank. Staff told me again it would be put back in. Obviously it never was refunded. Tried to call about it, no answer, emailed about it, no response.

I remember this pub many years okay The Crown new owners kept the lovely personality friendly thank you Kat and Emily for a lovely evening my friend and I will be back god bless you both

Didn't eat just came for pre dinner drinks...trendy corner spot with good selection of beers and spirits...will goto again

Works outing for Xmas last night…. Supper Club with upgrade - what can I say!!!! Fabulous service, wonderful staff, great food and endless drinks. The staff could not do enough and totally looked after the two not drinking, bringing fantastic alcohol free alternatives … cannot praise this enough

Good for watching sports but extremely overpriced.

Came for the finale of the F1 2023 season & was not disappointed - directors box does it again 👌🏼

Watched the Rugby World Cup Final here... so I'm told!

Fab little sports bar the bar staff and chefs were amazing and couldn't do enough for you. Would highly recommend. Definitely will be coming back.

Came in last Friday for the Magic Rock event, that I'd seen on Instagram; turned out to be a really fun night and an added bonus that I won a prize!

Over priced drinks, poor customer service. A male member of staff very rude and abrupt telling us to move AS WE WERE IN THE WAY!

Best Guinness in the city centre! Great service from Joe and Robin.

Came in on Friday after having a conversation with Joe; who popped into my building the previous week to talk to my team about an event he was running at the directors box. Thought I'd drop by and see how it was; ended up staying all night and a lovely bonus that I won one of the prizes! Hope they continue to do more events like this!

Popped in to watch the Leeds v Leicester game last week and was pleasantly surprised to see that they were doing a Magic Rock event (love their beer). Was really fun and interactive, hope they continue doing stuff like this

Went for a bottomless brunch here. Honestly I think it’s the best one in Manchester! Big up my man Joe for amazing service

Some friends and I came in for a few drinks last Friday and took part in a craft beer event going on, the challenges were so fun and I even managed to win one which never happens! The guy running it was super confident and handsome and we’ll defo be coming back for their next event!

Fantastic service from Robyn the manger. Great value for money for the bottomless brunch whilst we were watching a dull United vs Fulham game. Table service the whole time. Well looked after would definitely come back.

Great place to watch the footy.

I came in earlier to watch the city, Man united game with my sister and my little dog Rio ,The man on the door was the nicest politest person I ever met and was so helpful, as well as the lady who was on the door too, She brought my dog water and dog treats, and the man helped me out with the dog buggy, Please Thank them for me again absolute stars, Also great pub, great atmosphere, and very clean, Will return .

Directors box is very good. Also very busy in the days when there are lots of sport going on, if you don't book in advance, the chances are you are not going to get into the place after 4pm. Also, it's a sports bar with loads of TVs showing different sports which is great, but if you wear your own teams colours that you support, they turf you out at 6pm as they have a rule. Crazy rule for a sports bar.

Great bar to watch the match in. Good selection of alcohol and food menu to keep you going through a double header.

We came here to celebrate my daughters birthday and had the bottomless brunch. It was amazing value, the food was lovely and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Joe our server was fantastic and never let us run out of drinks. I 100% would recommend.

expensive but good for sport watching.

My go to pub in Manchester now. I have to be gluten free and the staff are always really helpful, they have a great Selected of gluten free beers and a gluten free menu too. Great for watching Sport in as well!

Typical sports bar, decent prices.

Alex and Kasia absolutely made our day! The bottomless brunch was perfect because of their amazing service!!!

Good food and selection of drinks, loads of TVs with a variety of sport on!

Finger food with beer and football, what more!!!

Went for live sport, hadn’t eaten, didn’t expect much at a sport bar but it was well better than expected. Crowd pleaser is really just that something for everyone to enjoy, the staff were efficient but not in our face and kept the table clear of clutter during the match without disturbing us, the football crowd were buzzing and we had a great time. Recommend if you live in city and wanna watch a game with a safe but lively atmosphere.

Great place to watch a football match.great chicken wing and great beer.

Incredibly friendly place, the team are amazing. The decor is always spot on & atmosphere is top notch. Food is very tasty & they pour a very good pint!

Loved our night here!! Food was delicious and staff sooo friendly!! Craft beer mmmmm great choices too! Will definitely be visiting again

We been there for lunch on a non football match day so it was not busy. As a result we were served quickly. The food was nice and in big portions.A great variety of beer options. A lot of screens broadcasting sports.

Great sports bar with excellent selection of beer

Came here for the new menu, fire and passion was so good! The inferno sauce blew my head off but definitely still tasty though - great atmosphere for a thursday.

Had a great time watching the football on Saturday - really nice drinks and food, the crowd pleaser was great for a group. Robbie took good care of us and talked us through how to order.

Came for a bottomless brunch, food and drinks were amazing, our server Robbie was amazing and did not stop! Drinks were fast and Robbie was always asking if we needed anymore. 100% recommend