The Waterhouse in Manchester

Unbeatable in terms of price and the selection of food and drinks. You remember the table number and order everything at the bar. Pay attention to the offers: e.g. fish and chips with a pint of beer for under 13 pounds. Lots of good beers...

JDW's best house in Manchester. Numeeous visits. Great range of real ales, even better during their current beer festival. Food usually very good. Service good particularly if you order on their app' to table. Prices keen, especially for the city centre. Pleasant interior in centuries old building. About the only drawback is that all the above make it very popular and so crowded e.g. weekend evenings.

It was my first time in England, I was offered to try English breakfast, so we went to this place. I really liked it! We went for dinner one more time, everything was great too

Better than average wetherspoons

It's a wetherspoons. It's fine, bit of a different vibe to other spoons in manchester because it's in an old house. Cheap drinks and decent food.

A very elegant historical grand building which almost gives the impression it could have appeared in a film or television period drama. This very busy pub is rather curious with small dining rooms all over the place on the ground floor and a large open dining area upstairs. The beer was generally quite a bit more expensive than Wetherspoon pubs round here in Lancashire but my beer of choice was a top notch pint and enhanced by it being chilled and that is the first time I have enjoyed a chilled pint in a Wetherspoons pub and I have visited many of them in recent times. If the Waterhouse had an attractive open plan lower floor I would have awarded five stars.

Now I love the spoons but this place has terrible grumpy staff obviously doing this as a part time job whilst at Uni. The grumpy miss behind the bar was awful and the prices hiked higher as you are in Manchester ! Nah we won’t be back awful place waste of a great historical building

Breakfast was cold on arrival and took over half an hour to arrive. Staff seemed more interested in chatting than serving people. Run down and dirty.

As expected. Could have been more helpful when there was no milk jug at the coffee station.

Cheap and cheerful good selection of food and drink

Whetherspoons as you expect, variety of rooms and tables but not the typical city centre prices

Very reasonable prices for drinks. Sometimes noisy but it is a pub!

Always like a wetherspoons you know what your getting is value for money, still great value even though it's all gone up

Very nice wetherspoons friendly staff loads of areas to sit food was well cooked and tasty not hectic like most

Our breakfast everyday in Manchester

We use this pub quite a lot and it is our favourite Wetherspoons in Manchester. Handily located on Princess Street it is a big place with lots of anti-rooms for you to find a table and enjoy the food and drinks offered. Ideally, try and get a table by the window where you can see the city going about its business which is always entertaining. on this occasion, the service was slow even though the pub was quite quiet but there was only one lady serving. She soon called the others through who seem to be enjoying a bit of a rest but it isn't normally like that. Of course, the drinks are great value for money even if the wine is fairly awful. I'd recommend sticking to that great price bitters and IPAs.

Wetherspoons pub with a slightly more up market feel, good choice of real ales.

Typical spoons pub but I like it here, food is reasonable and well priced and staff are friendly. Toilets are not the best but it's a city center pub so I imagine it's difficult to stay on top of it here.

The second best spoons in the area.

This is a smaller wetherspoons with small intermat rooms but still the usual food and drinks and a little snug, 🥰

Great pub, quick service, spotless toilets

Had a disappointing start by going to The Moon Under the Water. But then went to The Waterhouse, ordered food and coffee refills, unfortunately the food we ordered and paid for was also not in stock. Evie the manager, apologised offered us an alternative with desserts and drinks. She couldn't do enough for us for all the inconvenience. She also waited on us personally, to ensure the service was at the highest standard. Evie, really made it up to us from the disappointment of both pubs, she is absolute credit to the company. I also recognised how hard she works, zipping around the pub, taking care of the customers needs. Will be definitely going there again!

Nice wetherspoons pub in centre of manchester. It can be busy and finding a seat can be a challenge. Great selection of cask ales. Worth a visit.

We like just about all the Wetherspoons in the city centre but this is probably our favourite. It is handedly located for Chinatown and other interesting locations. It does get very busy but they seem to keep a lot of stuff on and you usually get served quite quickly. it is no surprise that they have a fantastic range of drinks at fabulous prices for the city centre. It was a sunny day on this occasion so we got our drinks in plastic glasses and went out to the street at the back and enjoyed the sunshine.

Nice pub, very large, with a very wide choice of beers. Very affordable prices. Good burgers.

The current manager, Anna, is the rudest person I have ever come across in the hospitality industry. They are happy to indulge in sharp practice regarding ordering of food online, and then when a member of staff is prepared to make an offer of refund as an act of good faith, Anne is only too happy to renege on that offer because … well she can. By all means visit this so called pub, but woe betide you if you have cause to complain .

Food came after a small wait asked the waitress to bring a small plate she said yes no problem then didn't come back food was ok service was poor

Went in for a couple of Celebrating drinks for my son's Graduation 🎓 (15/07/24) Beautiful building wasn't too busy very clean definitely be back again when i visit Manchester again

The drink took a while to get to us, the building itself was nice and the space was utilised adequately. If you need a place for cheaper drinks in city centre go here. I would give it 3.5 but it's forbidden by the star system.

Average wetherspoons, ok for a drink

What do you expect? Just don't order a burger and you will be fine.

Most of the tables were dirty with lots of plates and food still on them

Love this place. The fish and chips were delicious.

Service was slow as pub very busy on a Friday around 18:00

Not one of my favorite Wetherspoons. But it's definitely okay. There are several in Manchester. And certainly worse. As always, the price-performance ratio is great and the staff is very friendly.

Popped in for quick lunch. I was pleased that our waitress was able to look up carbs for me

Sat outside & enjoyed the sunshine. A bit more expensive than your regular 'Spoons, but you are smack bang in the middle of Manchester. Good choice of real ales.

This is a classic! So much history and very decent prices for downtown Manchester

Usual wetherspoon good deals....

Another visit to this pub. Always busy and a good atmosphere and always a good ale on. Lovely sat outside when it's nice. Worth a visit.

Lovely. Cosy, friendly staff,warm. Lovely wine. White and red.

This weatherspoon has a lot of rooms everywhere so is difficult to get round

Very disappointed because of the bred...is wasn't comestibile, it's boison! The chef supposed to know that and is not allowed in hospitality something like that.

They need to clamp down on people vaping inside.

Very busy good atmosphere and excellent service, we ordered drinks on the app and was surprised at how quick they arrived, excellent Excellent

8/6..Visited with my Son Had two large breakfasts with Lavazza Coffee...Large portions...Tasty and hot Hit the spot...Cracking brekkie

8/6/24..Enjoyed a large breakfast at the Waterhouse...my Son had the same with extra sausages...Two cups of Lavazza coffee...Tasty..& Plentiful..Good location

It's like an old Blackpool hotel 🤣

Having visited here twice, the second time I'd of hoped it would of been better. The first time was with friends on a busy Saturday night. The food looked like it had been done hours before (not the best)😬 The second time I came here was through the week, at night. I walked in feeling great, but walked out feeling annoyed to put it mildly. I suffer from spinal cord compression. I couldn't make the toilets upstairs. When I asked to use the disabled toilet by a member of staff, clearly limping, he replied " you don't have to fake a limp to use the disabled toilet" 😯 I was furious that he implied I was doing this!😡 My reply was...I wish I was mate! I'm actually in alot of pain. This in my opinion, is a severe misjudgement of someone with a disability. And what's more, is this member of staff looked like he had a managerial role.😡I was clearly limping, and at the time in alot of pain! My question is, what would be said for all the people with non visible disabilities?? Very disappointing. Won't come back here again.

Not the best IV been in all small rooms

Solid food. The steak and kidney pudding hit the right spot. The gravy was delicious. Didn’t like the order at the bar system however. That being said, great choice when it comes to pub classics. The beer selection is also good. Prices are very reasonable.

Possibly the best wetherspoons I've been in, I love the fact you get rooms set out with 9 or so tables so it's nice and cosy. Service was fast food was spot on, highly recommended.

Good meeting place with friends, friendly staff and good service 😀

When we come away for the weekend wetherspoons breakfast is a must! Tried this one for a change today as opposed to our usual and were really disappointed. Drinks served really quickly as usual but 25 mins later no sign of the food but 3 tables around us who came and ordered after us had all been served and finished. Chased up at the bar to be told it would be out in a minute. 10 minutes later and 3 of the 4 breakfasts appeared. The missing breakfast turned up after a further 5 mins after having to chase again. No apology from the servers for the wait. Food was lovely but cool as if had been stood a while which is a shame. Overall disappointed with the level of service and will stick to our usual from now on.

Popped in for a coffee on our long walk around Manchester and were pleasantly surprised. A Wetherspoons by name and a Wetherspoons by appearance, service, food, drinks, right down to the furniture and uniquely dreadful carpet. We found a table, sat down to enjoy our £1.25 refillable coffee and enjoyed the experience. Not too busy when we visited, there was room to relax and have a private chinwag before we toddled off on our merry way to see more of the sights and sounds of Manchester. Recommended.

Perfect temperature, cool view inside and more!

One of our favorites spoons in Manchester nice cosy rooms

Nice layout for groups but a bit confused by number of separate rooms but overall good.

Nice drinks an cocktails very cheap food good if you want quick tea lots of deals on drinks an meals where you can get a drink included had pizza an onion rings chips good size of pizza only 2 people on bar area so took a bit of time to get served then an table as was very busy then tailed off when we got food no music or juke box massive building an toilets up stairs for ladies were huge needed more toilet rolls an too be a bit cleaner think this building used to be a hotel could get lost in irt that big several rooms an family an disabled facilitys downstairs at the back - cheap drinks etc an food

Didn't eat, just had a few drinks with friends. I'm a big fan of Wetherspoons pubs because of the amazing beers they have. This one did not disappoint. I'd definitely recommend.

Good value, pleasant enough place to eat and drink. In terms of service, we found it was faster to order from your table via the QR code.

I like Wetherspoons pubs and enjoy a regular drink in various establishments, but couldn't get out of this dump quick enough. 3 staff at bar just ignored me when i tried to order as they were busy talking, when i did get served the girl was unhelpful and didn't respond to my pertinent questions, followed by a pint of flat Stella. Awful experience, unlike Arnie, I wont be back. PS place is a dump

Another well run Wetherspoons Pub. I came at a busy time on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered via the App and I was pleasantly surprised at how quick the items were delivered. Solid quality.

Usual great value spoons in the centre of Manchester. Can be difficult to find a table as gets busy at all times of the day.

We came in yesteday, its a nice place. There was abit of a mix up with the food order, which was corrected quickly and professionally, so not a problem as these things happen and it was busy. But my 5 star review is for my mum, she didn't get the member of staffs name but we feel she deserves recognition. My mum has mobility issues but always feels embarrassed to ask for the disabled toilet key, she tried to make it up the stairs when a member of staff spotted her struggling, helped her back down (she only got halfway up) and unlocked the downstairs toilet for her. It may not seem like a big thing but it's not very often you get that sort of kindness in a busy restraunt environment. Thank-you for helping my mum.

A really lovely wetherspoons, you know what you're getting!

I stopped there to drink a beer and rest a little. You have to remember to get your beer at the bar and then find a place. The place is lively, there are people even outside of meal times, and it's not expensive. On the other hand, I took a look at the menu, there is a huge choice, perhaps too many for that to be a sign of quality. I haven't tried the food.

Nicer than the one on Deansgate,we like all the small rooms and you seem to get served very quick.Try the Kingfisher at Pointon cheshire very nice Wetherspoons.

Good service, food cheap and cheerful and always busy.

Disappointing. Ordered Boneless Basket but a chicken bites basket delivered plated. They had run out of coleslaw but didn't tell me when ordering. Waitress apologised but they had given me an extra pot of sauce instead. They meant well I suppose but sweet sauces are not for me. I was rather in a hurry so didn't complain but my experience today did not inspire confidence.

Put the heating it was freezing, pub was full of people with coats still on

This is a place we call in every so often and you know what you get. It is a busy Wetherspoons on Princess Street and therefore is well located. The service can be a bit hit or miss to be honest and sometimes you have to wait quite awhile to be served. Other times though it is fine and you get the usual range of excellent drinks at reasonable prices. It was a beer festival on our latest visit which was really good and had even more variety than normal. It can be a bit difficult to find a seat sometimes as it's so busy but it's still worth a visit and it has a nice relaxed atmosphere

What a fun place to meet up and grab a beverage and snack with friends in Manchester!! This is a def stop you will love and go back to.

Great meal prompt service value for money

Called in for quick drink, as had just been for a meal elsewhere. Never been before, My son and his wife had and suggested we call in as early, about 4.30 pm as it apparently gets very busy with workers. It was very busy later but great atmosphere, would recommend 👌

Best Spoons Fish & Chips have had in ages. Plenty of places for a good few pints with mates.

Nice food. Quick service. Friendly staff.

Food & service same as every other spoons, decent. There's multiple rooms in this one which is nice, feels quieter than the other ones in town.

Bar person served us the wrong drink so he was going to reimburse us when another bar person said once it's been poured you can't have a refund you have to have the drink that's poured. Unhappy about this I spoke with the manager who swiftly exchanged the drink for the one we wanted and refunded the difference in price. Great service from her, sadly the same can't be said for the barmaid.

Way 2amy small rooms in here and very hard to fine the place.. also served a pint of dark fruits covered in bugs 🤮

A nice place to grab some food!

Ryan and Evie made my night very enjoyable with the selection of drinks they provided. Best spoons in Manchester!

Food was not nice steak pudding was dried out scampi was ok. Tea and coffee free refills is good.wouldnt eat there again .

Now a fairly regular haunt, this pub remains one of the best in Central Manchester, and probably the least expensive to boot. Food pretty reliable to good on a very extensive menu, service good, especially if you order on their app' (now more reliable), good ambience and a large selection great ales (usually including Wobbly Bob - the best beer in England. About the only drawback now is that this large pub has become so popular that almost any time it can be difficult to find a seat / table. I little more pricy than some other Weatherspoon's, but worth it.

Cheap and cheerful, the best Spoons in the city centre as the building is lovely.

Great city pub, very lively at times. Sadly, this visit for lunch was not up to standard. The food was bland and dry, very disappointing, hence 2 stars.

Breakfast cold and saw a mouse.

Food tasteless lukewarm bloody rubbish, place looks run down carpets sticky.

Good boozer but why do people queue at the bar? It's like a Yates' 30 years ago

Regular weatherspoons, had a quick breakfast coffee was a bit watery and lacked flavour. Clean and plenty of tables.

Food took forever to arrive and it was tepid worst breakfast in any pub I've had

Visited on a Sunday morning for breakfast, the place was quite busy but service was quick and the food quality good for the price charged

The waterhouse is a really nice wetherspoons. It is a large pub, but with an intimate feeling, due to the fact that it has several different rooms. The staff were very friendly and efficient. There was an excellent choice of cask conditioned Hand-pulled real ales on when we visited. There is a great menu. With some excellent burgers and curries, the meal deals are a very good value.

Very good atmosphere Good location, good prices and a very good place to go to relax and socialise

Non alcoholic beers available, always a bonus. Good service and plenty of seating.

This is our favourite Wetherspoons in Manchester and we always have a good time when we go. It's always busy as well but no wonder with such a great range of drinks at reasonable prices in the city centre. On this latest occasion it took a little longer to get served than normal as there is only one person at the bar when we arrived. Soon of this had increased to 4 and the queue subsided. We got a table by the window with great views out over Street and watch the world go by while enjoying a beer or two. It is handily placed for Chinatown as well, so there's a lot of good reasons to go here.

Nice place for a drink bite to eat staff friendly

Friendly staff and interesting layout in an old building. Great prices for food and drink.

Warm n welcoming staff, good pick service.

A Wetherspoons that's different to most others. Lots of cosy little rooms instead of the usual open-planned Wetherspoons. Lots of original features. Great location. Friendly staff.