The Freemount in Manchester

No locks on any of the women’s toilet doors, why?

Good place to get a drink. Friendly staff. Toilets bit dingy and could do with a clean.

I visited for the first time last night with my bossman, and we were impressed from the moment we walked in. The bouncer greeted us and held the door, which set a great tone right away. The ambiance was spot on—the temperature and lighting created the perfect vibe, and the music selection was excellent, on brand yet inclusive, set to a volume that still allowed for conversation. What really stood out, was the team. They were exceptional—warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and well-presented, all while clearly enjoying themselves. I walked in as a stranger and was treated as a friend. This is hospitality.

Cracking place. I ended up here after losing my friends. I met some great people who took care of me and got me to my hotel safe and sound. The atmosphere was very chilled, and the music was great. It's a really great crowd and relaxed place

Very cute place, has live music

Great bar & live music. Place was extremely busy and tough to move around in. Noticed the security guards were very pushy and sequentially was shoved into a table knocking drinks all over the place. Turned around and asked me to leave and didn’t want to hear anything else.

Only had one drink as on a stag doo but very lively and live singer was very good

Delicious pizza. Must try fish pakora

Louis really helped us out with a bad situation, hands down best bouncer we’ve met

Very reasonable. Mediterranean salad is delicious

Yeni was the best bouncer ever!!! He deserves a raise :)))

My dropped their phone and Yeni save the day

Bar staff absolutely fantastic, welcome patrons as they should do. Bouncers are totally inept, don’t talk to you as though you’re human. Get them gone, total jobsworths and extremely heavy handed.

Just a drink loverly bar for a chilled atmosphere

Absolutely class pints of both Murphy’s and Guinness. Staff were welcoming and happy to have a chat, service 10/10. Plan to visit again.

Great venue. Decent point of Guinness poured properly 😅 good vibes x

Great place. The bouncer Joe, is a very kind guy.

Traditional styled pub playing indie rock music with small outdoor area. Really good atmosphere

Great place with a friendly staff

Just spent the late afternoon in the beer garden at the Freemount. Great service, friendly people, love the outdoor area.

Really enjoyed my time last night!! Amazing atmosphere staff & bouncers were great

Great place, great staff, great prices

Always feel at home in this gaff

Really great time here. Great staff especially the bouncer Yeni, was really welcoming and lenient with all of us even after a few drinks. Deserves all the credit in the world

rude and abusive staff, (bouncers) I believe one goes by the name Louie. Unfortunately rude and aggressive not acceptable. Reported to the nighttime economy.

ashamed as a fellow business owner to write this, but the abuse and aggressiveness from the bouncers/people in control is unacceptable and disappointing. Hoping one day the owners can take back control

Absolute blinding pint of Guinness. I visited at lunch time but the pub has a very cool vibe. I will definitely visit on a Saturday night, I have a hunch that this place would be rocking. Bar staff very friendly & welcoming. Best pint of Guinness I've had in Manchester. Very highly recommend. An easy 5* pub

Amazing atmosphere and it was the only club which was full on a Sunday night which means they know what they are doing! We had two cocktails for £12, the songs were amazing, it has a designated smoking area in the back and there are more than enough chairs to sit or leave your jackets! Absolutely recommend visiting this place if you are ever in Manchester!

One of the bartenders here saw I was waiting and continued for 5 minutes to chat to his colleague behind the bar laughing and joking around. The other bartender who was serving round gave me an awkward look as he knew what was happening. When the male bartender decided to serve me he just carried on casually as if he hadn’t just let me stand there for what felt like a while. This individual is seriously letting the bar down as I will not need be returning. Treat people properly or they won’t find a need to return.

This bar is amazing and the live performers are something else. Bar staff are great and Adam on glass collection was nothing short of being a genuine gentleman, definitely pop in and have a drink or two.

Live music, good pin memorable night

Cracking pint and 10/10 customer service

Great night Friday, two amazing singers & a box drummer. We were the oldest people in there but really enjoyed the atmosphere. Friendly,efficient staff & good prices. Bouncers high vis and vigilant so imagine would soon eject any trouble makers ( not tgat we saw any). Lots of people having a thoroughly good time.

Nice atmosphere on an otherwise quiet Tuesday night around Manchester. Only bar we could find with live music. Cross between mature audience & student vibes gave it a friendly feel. Steps down to the toilets are absolutely treacherous though, need a light at the top. Toilets themselves would be best described as rustic. But for a few pints & friendly atmosphere it hit the right notes

The ceiling is dripping, very smelly and sticky. Can’t leave the drink for a second to go to the bathroom, they’re immediately taken from the staff. No matter the drinks were full and we told that to the guy, he didn’t care.

Lovely place, staff are nice and friendly!

Yeni the doorman offered the most professional service.

Good live music...we were probably a bit old at 40 for most of the crowd

The redhead was lovely serving me the other day! She recommended me and my group some nice gins and was very accommodating :)

I met with some work colleagues here yesterday, a Saturday afternoon. As I was travelling in on the train I was reading previous reviews of this place here on Google and I was wondering why this place had been picked, as some reviews made it sound horrendous. I can only think that those reviewers had been difficult customers, who subsequently had an axe to grind. The only thing that I do agree with some of those negative reviews on is that after a while you do notice that it does smell of washing that's been left in the washing machine too long post wash! This place has really friendly staff and an excellent vibe. A wide selection of beers and spirits, and an excellent music playlist; Wishing - A Flock of Seagulls, followed by April Skies - Jesus and Mary Chain, followed by Say Hello Wave Goodbye - Soft Cell, and a smattering of The Smiths, James, Inspirals etc throughout. I'd return just to listen to the music alone!

Door staff are amazing, 10/10 service, I come regularly and am never disappointed. Can always rely on it for a great time.

Great music, great people, great atmosphere

Great doorman. We felt so safe it was a great experience. Would recommend to anyone visiting Manchester for a night out of fun.

Good atmosphere, great friendly staff

Andy and Ola are very friendly aswell as the bar staff they’re great, loves ittt

Lovely place and lovely bouncer Andy!! What a place to be I love Ireland for real and the drinks were great live music was great

Class spot for a night out. Good criac in there and drinks are a decent price. Bouncers are sound outside and a busy place.

Class night out friendly people great craic best place in Manchester class spot for a night out northern quarters best friendly atmosphere

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Amazing place - lovely staff & great music! It’s a great lively Irish bar there got some cracking people in from MCR and tourists too. Andy & Ola really sound on the doors!

Carl and Andy were amazing service, made us feel welcome and no judgment whatsoever. Thanking you for an amazing night at the freemount

Seemed like it had a cool vibe for a Sunday night, but got told no ‘single person entry on weekends,’ and turned around at the door? I flew from America mate; what a wild rule for a Sunday night. I guess don’t try and go on your own unless it’s Monday-Thursday.

Came In last night with my friends for my birthday. My friend was feeling a bit tired, had a headache and rest her head for a couple of minutes. Was greeted by a not so lovely manager named Noah screaming ‘GET OUT’ over and over again. Tried to explain she wasn’t too intoxicated just tired but he wasn’t listening and carried on being very rude. Clearly very power tripped individual. Spoke to others who have visited this venue and heard nothing but rudeness that has come from this man. Very disappointing and ruined the night.

Andy door man is lovely and looked after us

Do not let anyone in who has any affiliation with the sport of football. Terrible door service.

My wife and I visited here after an evening at the Frog and Bucket comedy club on February 24th. The standard of live music was excellent, the atmosphere convivial and lively, but the waiting time at the bar was lengthy. Would we return? Undoubtedly we would.

Andy was amazing! Love freemount!!

Andy and Cal - great lads! Felt so safe and so professional. Couldn’t recommend enough.loved this night they are such great guys. If you’re out in Manchester go here!

Stunk of sick really bad, and all the tables were sticky, had to leave quickly. Don't bother, horrible. 🤮

Andy and Rick were fantastic. Great door staff. Lovely people. We got stuck in a sticky situation and they massively helped us out.

What a great gaffe, & cheap beer...

Friendly staff, bouncers were calm and let us in as soon as they could. Had a great night! Not expensive, a great night with live music, could t ask for more here!

The venue was mostly clean, the table in the smoking area was a bit sticky but we may have jumped there straight after someone else.the drinks we good, live music and a nice atmosphere. I didn't eat so I'm sure the food was good but I'm not sure

Andy and Rick were amazing security defo come back for them, drinks really good vibe really fun xx. Me and my friend had so much fyn

Andy and Rick were professional will definitely visit again. Not from the area drinks are very cheap and an amazing location

Very chill vibe on a Sunday night, laid back crowd and friendly staff. Highly recommendable if you looking for a Pint in the NQ!

Excellent place. Rick and Andy were extra nice on the door. Really made our experience worth while. Best place in the norther quarter to go

First time here, Rick the bouncer should be called rick the man, because he is the man. Service is phenomenal. Good vibes all round.

Absolutely awesome venue. Really great service from beginning to end. The doorman was very polite and explained what genre of music was on and how long the wait time was. Really professional and great knowledge of the pub and the Manchester vibe in general. Thanks for a great night Freemount, my colleagues and I will be returning on our next night out!

Well what can I say .....I am man of advancing years and my friend and I were looking for a late bar in the Northern Quarter on a Monday night, we found this place and they kindly let us in ,it is a young pub ,vibrant and busy with youngsters the main clientele at this late hour , but we were ok had a couple and left the party at about 1.00am with no signs of closing, there are no frills it's rough and ready but I liked it !

Me and my friends had such a good time at the freemount !! There was a queue to get in but it went super quick and when we got in there was no queue at the bar as there was loads of bar staff. Solid 10/10 vibes with the music. The staff, specifically the security leah, Dave and Rick were so professional and lovely! They made it a safe and fun place for us all! Would definitely recommended to a friend!!!! Wear hats and wigs !

We visited this bar on a Thursday night, it’s a relatively small, dim light bar with limited seating - but plenty of standing room so get there early if you want a seat. The music begun around 10, there was a woman singing and she was very good. We had a great night and would definitely visit again.

Amazing time, David the doorman gave us an umbrella and was such a gentleman. Chivalry isn’t dead. Above and beyond service 👍🏼

Amazing time the bouncer David was amazing, made my night 10/10, would 100% come back because of him

Located on Oldham Street not far from Piccadilly. This is a nice place has a lot going for it. Early on a Thursday evening it was ticking over nicely and had a relaxed atmosphere. They have a really good range of beers at fairly typical...

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Average Irish pub. Not very clean and with a smell of clothes that have been on the washing machine for way too long and now you need to put it again. Nice terrace inside though.

Good beer, great music, indie/ rock

Lovely Northern Quarter pub, decent pint of Guiness and nice relaxed atmosphere (during the day at least 😁).

Very poor experience, David the “Bouncer” denied access to to our birthday group due to underlying psychological issues that resulted in a power trip without any backing down. Avoid at all costs.

Time for an update - dripping ceilings, lots of fruit flies, mould on the walls and weeds growing from the ceiling. Staff relatively unpleasant and plenty of other great options in Manchester to go to as an alternative!

Sehr nicer Club. Nette Türsteher und nettes Ambiente.

Top place to watch the world go by

✅live music ✅good drinks choices ❌not nice bouncers

One of the best bars in the Northern Quarter

Nice bar with good vibes even when it's quiet, service was a bit sad though. Bar was almost empty but took us 10 minutes to get served, staff on phones etc..

Great bar staff, booze and music. One of the best spots for a boogie in Manchester.

Lovely staff, great pints of Guinness, great music, all round good vibes. A new regular spot for me

by far the best ,Guinness we've had in the,UK. creamy great domage and shtick. we will be back, thankyou Hugh for you hospitality and great barman skills...

It's a great restaurant and bar during the weekend. Cousy and the music is a beautiful great vibes.

Great bar, great drinks, great vibes, great location. Great outside area. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Live music and good atmosphere, but unfortunately far too busy on a Friday/Saturday night for the space. On the plus side, you're served quite quickly even when it's busy.

Great live music, went for my birthday before we went to a show, and unfortunately had to complain about a staff member who I later found out of a manager that it was in-fact the bar manager. I was sat on a seat waiting for...

We were refused entry for being in “a group”. The same policy didn’t appear to apply to the group of straight men, women or groups who entered one by one. Pathetic.

Awesome bar day or night with a good selection of beers at reasonable prices. Nice little sun trap if you get outside at the right time!

Live music is unbelievably good. I will be back 100%

Was pretty busy in here but not always a good thing. Music was pretty loud and they had a live band on which were ok. Didn't rate the beer quality too much but the decor was nice and the staff were helpful.

The Freemount - Where Community, Music, and Good Vibes Come Together! Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am absolutely thrilled to give The Freemount a glowing five-star review, and I wish I could give them even more stars! This place is a true haven in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter. Let me share why I hold The Freemount in such high regard! One of the standout features of The Freemount is its consistently fantastic atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the positive energy and welcoming vibes filling the air. It's a place where people come to relax, enjoy themselves, and connect with others. The sense of community that thrives here is truly special. A major highlight of The Freemount is the live music. The talented performers who grace the stage create an enchanting and memorable experience for all. Whether it's soulful melodies, upbeat tunes, or soothing sounds, the music adds an extra layer of magic to the already incredible ambiance. What makes The Freemount even more exceptional is the diverse mix of visitors it attracts. People of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life come together in this welcoming space. It's a place where differences are celebrated, and everyone feels included. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the people you'll encounter are simply wonderful. For me, The Freemount epitomizes the essence of the Northern Quarter. It's a place where anyone can feel at home, a place where the spirit of togetherness and unity is palpable. Whether you're a local or a visitor, stepping into The Freemount is like being embraced by the warmth of a close-knit community. In summary, The Freemount deserves all the accolades it receives. The incredible atmosphere, the captivating live music, and the inclusive community make it a must-visit destination in Manchester's Northern Quarter. I wholeheartedly recommend it! If you found this review helpful and share my enthusiasm for The Freemount, please give it a thumbs-up. Let's celebrate this remarkable venue and the sense of camaraderie it fosters. Five stars are truly not enough to capture the magic of The Freemount! 🌟🎶❤️

Friendly pub nice interior the toilets were well above average drink prices not excessive friendly staff top marks

Great pint of guinness. Good atmosphere