The Sawyers Arms in Manchester

Pure muck. Terrible beer, awful service

Didn't have food, just popped in for a quick pint. All in all seemed like a decent pub.

Asked for a can of Guinness zero at the bar as I was driving during the Man City v Bournemouth fa cup game . The barman shouts at another staff member ‘why is there an open can of Guinness zero in the fridge’ right in front of me. She replied she didn’t know and didn’t know how long it was in there , he then proceeds to take out the open can and starts to pour it into a pint glass right in front of me . I had to stop him and asked him what he was doing . He said ‘ it will be fine mate’ . I started laughing and was like give me a new can. Comical carry on. He had a face on him like I disrespected him or something . A clown . I got a closed can in the end . The pouring of the Guinness zero into the glass was also butchered . If that’s their hygiene and storage standards with a drink , god only knows what’s going on in the kitchen . Beware

Quite for a Sunday, no football, but beers & staff excellent

Great atmosphere busy but still easy to get served. Bar snacks were lovely

Great Pub I enjoyed my afternoon here

Food is amazing Beef pie is the best I have tried definitely a must to try Marie on the bar was very lovely and so helpful and welcoming

Be aware if you order food make sure you get it they miss things off your order and hope you don't realise.

Nice place. Served quickly. No queuing.

Great pub in the centre of Deansgate, lovely atmosphere and selection of food and drinks. Came in the afternoon with some work friends and was served by Kat who was really welcoming and helpful. I enjoyed the Buttermilk Burger for a pub lunch, I would certainly recommend.

It's our pub when we're in Manchester. Great food, great choice of beer, perfect English pub environment

Tried to call into mulligans, which claims to be an Irish bar for something to eat at lunch time told no chance of going in with children, went to sawyers and Marie the bar woman treated us like royalty... ps they don't half pour a decent Guinness for a fraction of the cost. Will defs be back

A great pub, as it has been for many years. Marie, the best barmaid in Manchester, was brilliant as ever. Thoroughly recommended.

Great pub. Bustling and friendly

Me lo pasé genial en los Sawyers, y no puedo recomendarlo lo suficiente! El ambiente es acogedor y acogedor. Sin embargo, lo que realmente lo diferenciaba era el excelente servicio, particularmente de Marie. Ella era amable, atento, y se esforzó por asegurarse de que teníamos todo lo necesario. Su energía positiva realmente se sumó a la experiencia general.

Great real ale pub and quality food

Perfect mid-week escape. Warm lighting, strong drinks, and cozy booths make this pub ideal for date night. Will be returning!

My husband popped in a for a pint this afternoon and was treated appallingly by the man on the door - the bouncer randomly and completely falsely claimed my husband had gone behind the bar, he then threw him out and aggressively shouted in his face that he was a liar when he protested his innocence. My mum and I happened to arrive at this point and witnessed the doorman’s aggression. I asked to see the alleged cctv but he refused to show it (of course). We were completely bemused and appalled by the bouncer’s behaviour. We can only assume he was looking for someone to start a fight with and picked on my husband as he was by himself. Obviously none of us will be returning to this pub.

Great. Pub friendly service and cheap food Great value for a city pub Great service from Marie. Good location clean pub.

It's a good pub never really anything on but does do food. Lovely staff and does get pretty busy.

Enjoyed a drink here. Not tried any food yet

lovely food had brisket burger services was good and friendly few things wasn’t available on menu must had busy weekend but that was no issue 5/5 😊 would recommend

This spot has become a go-to for any part of the week! It’s usually not too hard to find a table and the staff at the bar are very attentive and friendly. I had a lovely chat with Katia who served me throughout the night too, and made me feel very welcome. Overall, definitely becoming one of my favourite stop-ins!

Lovely place on the historic street of deansgate, katia was very nice and a great help throughout the night, would definetaly recommend going

What a gorgeous pub. Full of character and tradition. A large pub on the corner in the city centre. We went upstairs it was so busy. Has a bit of a gothic feel. Loved it!!

Great Atmosphere, friendly staff, historic pub.

Great selection of beers and very friendly staff

The food was lovely great portions and piping hot . For a table of 10 we all said how nice it was, we will definitely be returning

Smashing boozer. Authentic English pub. Great staff, comfy, decent value. 👌

I'm not entirely convinced about this restaurant. The service is actually good, but I'm not that keen on ordering via the website. The ambience is typically British dark, but very nice. The food, on the other hand, is not particularly good for the price. My sirloin steak was very fatty and tasted accordingly.

Alex W - wow!! Table service was unreal, so easy to talk too and made us feel so warm and welcome especially on a storm Dhara day!!

Christmas has come to the sawyers! A great pint, great atmosphere. Lovely escape from the cold and fantastic service from Marie and the rest of the staff. Cheers!

Do you want somewhere warm and welcome this Christmas then the Sawyers is the place to go. One of santas little helpers Marie served us. I must be on the nice list as the pint was great.

Sawyers for me is one of the best pubs in Manchester. A proper British pub with staff that are friendly and banterfull! Marie, Kat & Charlotte are a Stella lineup behind the bar that look after us every Thursday!

Had a lovely time in the sawyers before going to the Christmas markets was served by a lady called Marie she is lovely

Was there at the weekend with my son ,over from Dublin for a break,great vibe,and lovely staff

Went this week with friends for lunch. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Staff friendly especially Marie.

Excellent pub, fantastic service at the bar👍❤️

Old, wonderfully decorated British pub, as you would imagine. The tables fill up quickly, but people also like to stand around. The ambience was rated low due to the noise level in the bar. At times you almost had to shout at each other to be understood 😊 The selection of beers is typically large and the prices are absolutely fair.

Stopped in for a quick bite on my way to the canal district. Garlic mushrooms on toast was bland. Zero seasoning. Looked beautiful. Shame. Employees were excellent. Friendly!

We come in every week and absolutely love the Sawyer’s. The staff are brilliant especially Jess and Kat they always make us feel so welcome!

Great location, great music and best pint of draft Hobgoblin I've had in a long time. Jess and the team were really welcoming, helpful, and quick even on a busy Saturday evening!

Popped in yesterday for a drink with my partner. First young bar person very friendly, welcoming and kind. 1 pint of Guinness, 1 small merlot £10.15 paid on card. Second older bar person very rude and sour faced. Exactly the same round £ 11.85 when I mentioned it she was extremely rude to me and said "well what wine did you have?" I said exactly the same as my partner ordered, which was 1 small Merlot. She then said oh you'll have to wait for the refund I can't do it now. She offered no apology or explanation. My partner, he's much more forgiving than I am, even tried to make light of it with her but she ignored him and walked off in a huff. Not the best way to treat customers. Lovely old building though.

Lovely building, nice food and drink. Bit quiet when I visited, but well worth a trip !

Well that’s a surprise. We are regular visitors to Manchester and dropped into the Sawyers as a usual shopping stop. Love the refurb the place looks great and the staff were friendly and helpful as always. I wanted to say a special thank you to Jessica - great recommendations on the beer and gin - thank you. We will be back when we come to the Christmas markets.

A fantastic spot for a drink while exploring Manchester! They offer an impressive selection of draft beers. The service is fair, the atmosphere, relaxed, and the setting is beautifully designed, making it a great place to unwind. Highly recommended for a casual stop!

Yet another great afternoon in the Sawyers. Great staff. Always welcoming. Special mention for the afternoon team. Jess and Cat. 👍

Lovely traditional pub , fab food and service

Didnt eat there, but cssk beer was good & pleasent atmosphere.

Ok place for a pint, but way too expensive and no smiles from the waiters...

Popped in for a pint, proper pub good people good service good beer

Great experience! Wonderful pub. Special thanks to Alex our server! :)

1st time here and will be back, great place,buzzing atmosphere and decent drinks,what's not to like

Great pub, good selection of beers and friendly staff, would recommend 🍻

Good boozer. Handy for watching football.

Amazing pub. Great service and amazing team :)

Nice pub, great atmosphere inside. Tasty Beers from the tap. Nice food in great location close to city centre.

We go in fairly regular and its always a warm and friendly environment. Marie behind the bar is very welcoming and pours a great pint.

The perfect spot for a catch-up with friends. Always a relaxed atmosphere and excellent service from Marie! Good food and drinks, always clean, friendly patrons.

Marie gave us a lovely welcoming and poured the perfect pint. Highly recommend for anybody in the area looking for a quick and pleasant break

On entering the pub, smelt very musty

Popped in for a drink with an old friend, lovely pub, very spacious. Nice atmosphere. Staff were lovely, I got recommended a Pomelo Spritz cocktail by Katia which I enjoyed. And the food selection is prefect for a midday lunch spot. Would recommend visiting.

Stopped by for drinks before dinner and was a really pleasant experience all round. The pub is lovely with an equally lovely team of staff. In particular, the service was fabulous from Katia, she was very helpful with recommending new drinks to try from the large selection on offer. Will definitely be visiting again.

Lovely little pub, with very good positioned screens to watch the game. But the food value for money is not worth it.

My partner and I visited this pub for a relaxed drink on a Saturday afternoon. Lovely clientele and the bar staff were so friendly. The bar snacks menu caught our eye, and with 3 snacks for £16 we decided to give it a try. All the food in the pic was only £16 and everything was so fresh and delicious. We'll definitely be back.

Nice old pub with delicious food, good selection of drinks and very nice staff. If I'm in Manchester again, I'll be back. Greetings from Germany. Nice old pub with delicious food, good drinks selection and very nice staff. When I'm back in Manchester I'll come back. greetings from Germany

What a lovely staff & environment

Went in last weekend, had a few really tasty pints with friends, service was great and was just a really cool setting, will go again

Not interested in passive aggressive service.

Great offer- Spend £50 on drinks and get £30 off your bill ! 😊 We had 2 bottles of Picpoul de Pinet at £26.50 a bottle and 2 Negroni cocktails to start with.The bill came to £42, instead of £72 😊😊😊

Really traditional English pub great atmosphere and excellent selection of Gin etc alround lovely visit thankyou😊🍹definitley will be back when I next visit Manchester

Sawyers arms is always a decent pint. Good for the sport too and central to everything.

One of my favourite pubs in my favourite city. Beautiful from the in- and outside, fair prices, a great atmosphere and friendly staff.

One of my new Manchester favourites! Great vibe and lovely staff. Ended up staying for much longer than planned. Love the bar snacks too

Had a lovely afternoon in the sawyers arm, its been refurbished and its really nice, great place.

Lovely cold beer here on one of the hottest days of the year so far, recommended.

Stunning pub! Looks beautiful since it's remodel. Fabulous service from Charlotte and her team.

Amazing service and lovely pub! Had Kat as our server and she made us feel really welcome, definitely will be visiting again!

Absolutely packed out when there's an England game on. Unless you're going to watch the match, I would avoid.

We love this bar and always pop in when we go to Manchester, especially at christmas when we've done the markets, but after our recent visit, we will no longer be calling in. I know prices are going up on everything, but £16.95 for a pint and a glass of red wine (and we travel abroad at least a dozen times a year!), this is now the most expensive round we have ever bought in Europe! Including Paris and Norway!

Just popped in for a quick pint.

I had a fab experience here, came with my friends for drinks and dinner and everything was top tier especially the veggie Shepard's pie, thank you everyone !

Great pub, good selection, amazing service - staff were lovely, especially Cat who gave us some great recommendations!!!

Steak and ale pie was inedible and the chicken dish was dry as a bone and had poorly cooked potatoes with no taste at all

Great pub with high ceilings and stucco. Good food and best ales

Nice airy pub, clean and has a nice feel to it. The Guinness was good there.

Had Bangers & Mash but unfortunately the sausages were not freshly cooked and obviously reheated as sausages were hard at the end and skin very tough. Sent it back and came back freshly done and enjoyable.

Went here for drinks,bought pint of Amstel (average lager) and a eperol spritz, came to £15.75 and about a cap full of procecco went in it and loads of ice and lemonade,not a patch on dukes 92 who used half a glass of procecco and for £1.40 cheaper and nicer venue,disappointed so left after the one drink.

Food was incredible and Kat was an amazing server. Thoroughly enjoyed the pub and people. We ordered the chicken and mushroom pie & mash, amazing food would definitely go again.

Ordered tapas after waiting 45 mins decided to call it a day and get our money back another couple at the side of us also had waited so long to they we were about to leave just as their food arrived

Went in at a lunch time was very quite . Doesn't seem to have changed much since I was last there which must have been twenty years ago.

Molly and Alicia were unbelievable at their service. Made us feel very welcome. Would recommend 110% Well done Served us quickly and great beers on

Nice Pub, busy during the Weekend and has lots of TVs to watch Sports 👍 Friendly crowd

Was hoping to see the famous Carmel Wilson still serving in there. Still good after nearly 40 years

Popped in to watch the lunchtime football and have a couple of pints. Great pub with plenty of seats. Staff were helpful but unfortunately a poor selection of whisky 😔. Other than that I can't fault it.

Would not go to this pub if you want beer only. Bought pint and half pint of bitter and was charged £10.80 on 7th February 2024 @ 2.00pm. DEFINITELY NOT A DRINKERS PUB WILL NEVER RETURN

Nice bar in the centre. Busy during game day. Good service, but it would benefit from a few more tables to the ground floor.

Overpriced food and overpriced alcohol, wouldn't bother going here, find somewhere else.

Pub with ample space and screens to watch sports, but it doesn't have the charm of older pubs. Prices in line with the rest of the city

Not an old pub but suitably comfortable