The Marble Arch in Manchester

What a spectacular work of art that this drinking establishment is. First time being here and it’s like stepping back in time. Pulls a really nice pint and also a nice cup of cappuccino.

Excellent beer and food. Wonderful period pub and super atmosphere

Superb, must visit pub of Manchester

Very nice pub, became our favorite pub during the long weekend, we went here several times. Very good food, we ate hamburgers and pie. Plus you got to taste the beer before ordering. My favorite beer was Lagonda. Really a pub to recommend. Don't miss...

Great food, lots of local ales, great service

This is a classic old school Manchester pub. The floor slopes. The bar area is a bit cramped. Tables mostly for four. Nice wall tiles. Friendly folks behind the bar. We arrived one night and a table for 13 had just put their food order in. We had to wait. It was well worth it. After downing a couple Manchester Bitters we ordered steak & onion pie with mashed, chips, cabbage & snow peas. A terrific crust on the pies. A flavourful gravy to pour on top. It is the type of pub where you chat with the table next to you. I believe it is well known for their quality food & drink.

Good beers, can be a little pricey though.

Absolutely gorgeous fresh cooked food. Staff are lovely and atmosphere is wonderful. Will definitely be back

Good food - beyond the usual pies, pizzas, and burgers, and helpful bar service. Decent selection of three real ciders on draught, too.

Our go to place in Manchester..Jan, Paul and the team are great..pub is a historic Manchester Icon...beer is the best. Ross, Cam, Lucy and dog x

We chose this pub for a lunch after a baptism because it was down the road from the church and reviews looked great. The pub is stunning and had a great atmosphere but I disagree with people saying it’s family friendly. There is no children’s menu but instead children order the smaller (around £14) version of something. The staff were great and booking was easy but just a warning to anyone thinking of taking kids in..I wouldn’t.

Great pub, great service love to pop in when I visit Manchester!!😁 Was a little quieter than usual but always a great place!!

Excellent food & Drink..Will come back.

Room in its own juice, really typical Helpful and friendly people Elaborated, cooked dishes So I highly recommend

This is a classic old school Manchester pub. The floor slopes. The bar area is a bit cramped. Tables mostly for four. Nice wall tiles. Friendly folks behind the bar. We arrived one night and a table for 13 had just put their food order in. We had to wait. It was well worth it. After downing a couple Manchester Bitters we ordered steak & onion pie with mashed, chips, cabbage & snow peas. A terrific crust on the pies. A flavourful grab to pour on top. It is the type of pub where you chat with the table next to you. I believe it is well known for their quality food & drink.

Always loved this pub, took my husband for pre-theatre drinks as he had never been before, still a lovely interior with a good selection of drinks. However, found the wine overpriced and was seriously disappointed to find that they are now cashless. Come on Marble Arch sort it out, you need to be more inclusive. Start accepting cash again or we won't be coming back.

Staff great, food great, pub great, Ale not up to usual standards, but good

Can't beat the Marble. Found myself out in the rain so decided to take a trip down memory lane and visit the old frequent. It's only got better! Lovely fish and chips and atmosphere.

Very friendly welcome, I arrived at 12pm and was able to grab a table that had a booking for 2pm. The setting is lovely and cosy, not too packed with tables, and there were some regulars having a drink and a laugh at the bar which is always nice. I ordered the small plate of lamb roast but was served the large by mistake and not charged extra for it. It was a generous portion and I think the small plate would've been plenty for me. The meat was perfectly cooked and I appreciated the variety of trimmings, including potato, carrot, parsnip, cabbage, snow peas, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding, lots of gravy, and a mint sauce was also offered. I'd been hoping to go for dessert too but the large plate was just too tempting so I did eat most of it then couldn't continue! I'll definitely be back in the future, though will probably book ahead to avoid the risk. Highly recommended.

The food was really good. Also, the service was top and we had a good time here. Just be aware that you might need an appointment in advance, otherwise You may have to wait for a table where food is served. You can drink as you please, as long as there are tables available.

Have wanted to visit here for a while and finally got chance and I wasn't disappointed, excellent service, great atmosphere and good selection of drinks,well worth a visit if you're in the area

Fantastic old pub, great beers and friendly staff, would recommend 🍻

Good pub with decent beer, fairly quick service

One of the best pubs in Manchester, the food is amazing as stated by Rick Stein, small outside area with small cosy huts.

This is gonna be a bit of a long review, but I really wanted to thank not only the staff who took great care of us on our last visit, but the pub as a whole for having been a part of our lives for some time. Marble Arch was our local when my partner&I moved into our first flat together, over 10 years ago, and walking in expecting just "the closest pub to our flat", seeing the gorgeous mosaic floor, brickwork and ceiling was a great first impression, raised further by the fantastic beer, largely from their brewery, and then seeing the food menu, at the time a really exciting, more upmarket seasonal offering, albiet priced as a little bit of a treat. Everything we saw and tried went from strength to strength, and helped create a really memorable evening underlining us starting a new chapter in our lives, and became a go-to for a celebratory meal or just a couple pints. We've since moved out past the opposite end of the city, so hadn't been back in some years, but when looking for a pub quiz and a nice meal to take my cousin visiting from NZ, I was delighted to find that I could combine the two and revisit one of my favourite pubs in the city. My partner has since discovered she's gluten-intolerant, and the staff were very helpful when I called up to check she could be accommodated, talking through options and offering substitutions. When we arrived, the chef even offered to make a gluten-free batter just for her, so she had the chance to enjoy classic fish+chips for the first time in years! The current menu is classic pub dishes, very reasonably priced, and cooked to a standard that I would say reaches the ideal of what pub food can be; unpretentious, rich, hearty, filling. The steak+ale pie with their own Marble Stout, clearly made in house and all the better for it. The burger tasted as good as it looked, and the whole table's heads turned when we saw one brought out! The staff were relaxed, friendly and attentive throughout. The bar I work in sees a lot of tourists, and I've always recommended Marble Arch when asked about where to go for a "classic british pub", and I was thrilled to find out that, despite having taken a couple years' break myself, it was still more than living up to the memories, and might be the only venue in the city which is actually cheaper than it was 10 years ago! Only downside is now I wanna go back more regularly, it's so much further away!

Must place to visit if you are in the area and want a pint of great locally brewed beer or want something to eat. I had the fish and chips and the fish was some of the best deep fried fish I have ever had. I highly recommend you check it out.

Great range of beers. Brilliant outdoor space with heated huts.

One of the most aesthetic pubs in Manchester with an array of their own ales. Food is quite good though they used to have more vegan options. Staff are friendly and service prompt

Great beer, nice staff and the very friendly chef came and gave a bowl of lamb trimmings to my dog!

Brilliant pub Grub In a lovely pub with lots of original features and great friendly atmosphere

A beautiful old pub, with great beers and service. Also the best pint pot.

Great food amazing drinks selection and friendly staff

If you visit Manchester make your way over.

Great pub. Had many a lovely evening in there. My only gripe is that they don't do burgers on the Sabbath. I like burgers especially the cheesy ones, as did our Lord and Saviour. I've raised this with Paul multiple times but he doesn't seem to care.

A must place to visit if have never been. One of the best real ale pubs in town always great atmosphere and fantastic beer.

Fabulous traditional pub with own brewed beers and upmarket pub food. Very friendly staff and clientele. Highly recommended 👌

We ate very well. The pub is worth seeing. Must see, cozy.

This is one of the finest pubs in the Universe. Its a beautiful, ever delivering feast for the eyes, mouth and belly. Real ale, rocketfuel proper cider, lovely bar staff and shockingly excellent food. The menu was one of those ones where you want to eat everything. Repeat, shockingly excellent food. Chef deserves a Manchester Michelin. Recommend. If you don't go, you are a twat.

Superb pub in the Northern Quarter. Beers by Marble brewery are excellent and served from a bank of hand pumps by dedicated staff. The building is wonderful.

Brilliant pub just outside the City Centre

Appena fuori dal centro. Bella atmosfera e sicuramente uno dei migliori pranzi in Inghilterra. Ottima selezione di birre alla spina e a pompa. Cibo veramente spettacolare, di qualità e ben cucinato, peccato non poterci tornare così facilmente... VERAMENTE BUONA E CONSIGLIATO

Really friendly place. Amazing beer.

Piacevolissimo aperitivo a base di formaggi inglesi e ottima birra. Il locale è molto suggestivo, vale sicuramente una visita.

10/10 pub, food and drinks both excellent. Beautiful Victorian pub with lots of original features. Craft beers on rotation and proper pub grub. Highly recommend the pie. The chocolate brownie is incredible.

Wonderful pub, very traditional looking. Food was excellent; good portions, great prices and very well prepared. Staff also very friendly - will definitely return when visiting Manchester again!

Super oldie world pub Great beers on offer Loads of history

I've been here a couple of times with my wife and kids, I've never been disappointed. Food is great good seating area at the back (pods). Great friendly staff would really recommend

Great atmosphere and classic old school pub, beautifully tiled, and wonky.

Cracking pub with beautiful interior including a quirky sloping floor. Fantastic range of Marble beers, good wines. Food was great especially the pie and mash! Friendly staff too.

Don't take no for an answer if the staff say no more food orders. Go in the back and beg the head chef. He always does it. Incredible food and beer. My favorite place in manchester. And prob in UK. Excellent pies veg options and sunday dinner. WOW

Love beer? Come here! I had to write other things to pad out my post to meet the minimum word count. I stand by my original statement.

Excellent variety of beers, Lagonda and built to fall especially. Always welcoming with a good atmosphere.

Loved everything about the Marbel Arch , great beer great food 😋

Came in for a cheese board at 7.55pm. Website says kitchen open until 9pm. Food arrived all around me but I can’t get some cheese. Will not be back.

Best pub in town and worth the slight trek out. Stunning inside, great beers, good value and the food is spot on. Can't recommend enough.

Ornate pub on the edge of Manchesters city centre offers unreal scran at reasonable prices. They have a 25% off summer menu which we of course made the most of! Great beer great food. Would recommend

Great place to visit with family Food was delicious Service was good

Food is adequate. Not a large choice though. Ordered bottle house red, bottle prosecco and a double whiskey and ginger, cost £79!!!!! Exorbitant.

Good food and the real ale is great. Nice beer garden.

I visited yesterday with my wife and a friend we were visiting. The environment is absolutely amazing and if we didn't have a plane I would have stayed there longer because the atmosphere of the pub is great. The food was great, it not only looked but also tasted great. I regret that I didn't have the Ale Pie, but only the sausages. The cake looked absolutely divine. Maybe next time.

A once great pub, the food 2 or 3 years ago was fantastic but slowly went down hill. Good selection of well kept beers on cask and keg. Not sure what the food is like recently. Beer garden is good and the place is dog friendly.

Great locally brewed ale. A legend. July 2024, still great beer!

Had a Sunday roast here today. Really cracking. The portion was generous and the food good. I'd say the standouts were the califlower cheese, gravy and the yorkshire pudding. Also some really interesting beers on tap. Will for sure be going back.

Always a great beer selection and friendly staff

The food was very good, especially the starters. The Arch pie was excellent.

Great outdoor area too Good local beers

I was looking for a good real cider pub in Manchester and this is now my fave pub. Had three great flat ciders on when I visited, friendly knowledgeable staff. Absolutely amazing interior with mosaic tiled floor and glazed tile vaulted ceiling, stunning ! If your looking for good flat cider then its well worth a visit. Will definitely be back again when next in Manchester.

A real gem of a timewarp interior that has to be seen in the flesh. Cracking beer range, all in good nick, and the food is great as well - nothing flash, just decent honest grub. Not the smartest part of Manchester, but I guess they will finish building around here eventually. Stunning place, well worth a visit!

Delightful cheese board and wine choices were good.

I’m not usually a reviewing kind of person but had to give one of the bartenders/waiters here some well-deserved praise. Me and my friends came to this pub to celebrate a birthday and our experience was made so special by one of the staff members. He couldn’t have been more friendly and attentive. From start to finish we were blown away by his incredible service. I didn’t catch his name but he had a mustache and was wearing suspenders. 10/10 from us, we will definitely be coming back again!

A proper throwback pub with a brilliant selection of Marble brewery beers. Well worth a visit

An excellent proper pub with a great quality food menu and an excellent range of beers too. Excellent service and the pub has an amazing interior too. Food was great, we had the pie and chips - probably the best pie ever! You need to visit here and experience this great Pub!!

Nice outside area, very friendly staff. But I do not like their beer selection. Nice place for large groups.

Great burger! Cool atmosphere.

I found out about this place via YouTube. Having travelled from Australia, this was my first place to stop. The Manchester Draught hit the spot as it should, the pie was exceptional, and I even treated myself to dessert, which finished off the meal perfectly. The building itself? If you want to see something of interest, stop in here and have a look around. It's well worth a visit!

Very nice old building with slooping floor and mosaic. Very nice atmosphere. Service was very good and friendly. Beer selection was (almost) all from Marble but they make good beers. Elavated pub food and also nice cheese boards. Definitely worth the very small detour from the city center

Popped in recently on a Saturday afternoon. Not been in for years but good to see it hasn't changed and is still beautiful inside. Marble beers don't disappoint.

This pub as stood the test of time way all around it as been demolished or rebuilt this grand old building is still here as you walk in the first thing you notice under your feet is the sloping floor it's like walking down a slight hill . but this is a great pub with plenty of charm . with its open kitchen at the back . good selection of drinks at reasonable prices, and friendly bar staff. what is there not to like,also as an outdoor garden. Everywhere you look, there is a mishmash of picture frames and odd ceiling lamps .it as a great atmosphere. It's great to see some pubs are still standing and not being demolished as with The Marble Arch they cannot just come along and knock it down . Good old traditional pub, no frills . Just great staff , great drinks, a good food , if visiting Manchester pop in your sure of a friendly welcome .

Love this place. Great food and great beer in a friendly atmosphere. 25% off food 12.30 to 4.30 and there is Ginger too. What's not to love?

Website states walk ins any day of the week, no need to book, we travelled here and was told no walk ins as we only order enough for bookings taken!!! Unbelieveable why state one thing on your website and then another thing when your here face to face!!!

Dropped in late at night with a large group. It was a bit difficult but everyone was served after which the bell rang to conclude. During our drink we were urged to leave. Beautiful decor and beautiful card. Beautiful historic place, be sure to soak up the atmosphere.

Magic little pub. Very hospitable.

Food was amazing, friendly staff

Best pub I found in Manchester, amazing beers, excellent service and it’s so cheap. The outside area is kept up nice and clean, it baffles me how they’re not full every hour of every day. Huge thanks to Clare and co. for making my stay in the city much more enjoyable!

Attended whilst the family were at the CoOp Live, and had the best burger and chips and a few pints. Must be one of the best pubs, not only in Manchester but the UK, great history to the building, traditional ales, and friendly staff as well. I'll look forward to visit again soon.

Has to be one of the finest pub interiors in the UK. Unchanged even with its peculiarities such as its gloriously tiled sloping floor. They did have several beers on draught and I tried their ginger beer (which was tasty and gingery - not bland at all) and one of their IPAs on handpump (which again was well made and tasty).

A proper pub with local brews on tap. Steeped in history. Friendly, helpful staff

Visited for dinner whilst staying nearby. Great selection of drinks and food was superb. The pie and mash was delicious. The black pudding starter was fresh, tasty and creative. Recommend for restaurant standard food. Polite service. Pub is clean and welcoming. Prices are reasonable. There was no need to book on a mid week night. Unsure of weekends but suspect this gets busy.

Just had the best pie and chips.

Did the Angel Meadows walk tour , then went to the Marble Arch for a fab Sunday lunch ! It was delicious and the pub itself was lovely , great atmosphere and the staff friendly and helpful . Would definitely visit again !

Great beer, great food, great staff. Nice small pub to stop in for a drink and some food. Highly recommend if you’re in the area

Typical Manchester bar, excellent fish & chips!

Quirky pub with good selection of real ales and other drinks. Food served - changing menu with interesting unique dishes available. Nice atmosphere.

Manchester's oldest pub. Set on a busy road. Stands proud of its heritage. Inside its beautiful ceramic tiles hark back to Manchester glory days of opulence. The pub has its own brewery attached and you can try halves of all the beers. Of which there are many. Also try the gravy as well 😋 Food too is excellent. The chefs are so good and the portion size huge. I came 250 miles to visit it and it was worth it

Amazing pub in Manchester, can't wait to come back.

Best pub in Manchester. all cask ales and ciders are top!

Great beer as always, need to book for food or wait over an hour.

Excellent choice of beers friendly service, very decent fish and chips beautiful traditional pub

Great pub! Fantastic selection of Marble beers in a beautiful pub building. The Sunday roast was stunning as well but you need to book in advance as it is in high demand!

A well established pub with a unique sloping tesserai floor leading to the bar, which has ten taps dispensing locally brewed beer. There is plenty of seating in the rear and in the garden with its sheltered cabins. Food is delightful, the beef and ale pie superb all washed down with Manchester bitter.