The Wharf in Manchester

My favourite pub in the city centre, or on the outskirts, which is where The Wharf is located. It's not cheap, either for food or drinks, but the location and ambience more than compensate for that. Can be difficult to find seats if you haven't pre-booked. But that's done in less than a minute on their website.

Traditional style pub on the bank of the canal with a distinctly countryside feel to it. Big terrace and 2 floors of indoor seating, plus a huge bar, offering a good selection of ales (incl. hand pulled) and usually fast / efficient service. Food is traditional pub fare, looks great for omnivores but a bit limited for vegans. Also it’s dog friendly. All in all, one of the best pubs in the city. Just tried the vegan Sunday (nut) roast today. Decent, but a bit sparse on vegetables for £20 (incl. service charge). Shame, this great pub lets itself down on food, certainly on the vegan dishes we have tried.

Beautiful location and building. Friendly staff and great food.

Great place in a beautiful location 👌 😍

Exceptional service considering how busy the Wharf was at our time of visit! Knowledgable staff, quick service and the best Sunday Roast we’ve ever had! Thank you!

We went here yesterday (Sunday 13th Oct) for celebratory meal & drinks after running the Manchester Half Marathon. We had difficulty at first being accommodated with our dog but big shout out to Lisa the Glaswegian waitress who moved tables around even on such a busy day to find us a great spot 😀what a fabulous huge roast dinner, drinks & Lisa especially made for a wonderful afternoon of celebrations. Thank you so much Lisa, chefs/bar staff! X

The staff here are the best, friendly and go out of their way to help and accommodate. The Sunday lunch here is one of the best in Manchester

The food was great, especially the pie and the cheesecake. The waiters were lovely and very welcoming. I had to remove one star from the service because the waiting time was quite long, but it Was worth it. You should make a reservation thou.

Had a great dinner, service was excellent and the atmosphere was very relaxed. I would highly recommend a visit.

Best Sunday roast I’ve ever had. We sat outdoors for the river view. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, chasing away the pigeons which were trying to sneak a bite of our Sunday roast, and bringing a knife as soon as I dropped mine. Would definitely come back for the roast. Crispy potatoes, crunchy crackling, and tender meat. Cannot recommend highly enough. Super beautiful and clean toilets and so cosy on the inside.

Amazing, I have visited a few times and this place never disappoints. A restaurant is only as good as the chef, the food is delicious. A busy restaurant but this doesn’t impact the standard of service and quality of the food. If you are in the centre of Manchester and want somewhere to eat and drink then I would recommend you visit the Wharf. Family friendly, clean, spacious in a beautiful setting next to the river boats. You can eat and drink inside or outside. I cannot recommend enough.

Amazing, I have visited a few times and this place never disappoints. A restaurant is only as good as the chef, the food is delicious. A busy restaurant but this doesn’t impact the standard of service and quality of the food. If you are in the centre of Manchester and want somewhere to eat and drink then I would recommend you visit the Wharf. Family friendly, clean, spacious in a beautiful setting next to the river boats. You can eat and drink inside or outside. I cannot recommend enough.

Sally served me and it was the best service ever, will definitely return thanks to her!!

The potato and leek soup is incredible. Our mains, roast beef & steak burger were also delicious. The staff were kind and courteous. Will go back!

Large, roomy, good food, nice place and friendly staff but service needs improving as when I went recently it wasn't too busy but it was difficult to get staff attention for table service and there were long delays between courses.

Great place for pre show food at the Castlefield Bowl. Excellent information on how to get there, and the food and drink were pretty good too.

Met friends here for lunch. Nice pub with a good ambiance. Service was a bit too slow but the food was very good when it came.

Looks like a happy place, But need to wait one hour for the food. Not happy about that.

Very pretty terrace on the edge of the canal Friendly staff Very good food

Great location with lots of outdoor seating. Multiple floors inside so loads of dining space.

The Wharf is always a cosy place to visit in Castlefield whether you're wanting a drink or a meal. We go quite frequently and are often served by familiar faces, and everyone is always super lovely. Amy in particular, who served us once again tonight, always goes above and beyond to make sure we are looked after. When I bring the dog, she makes sure she has water and plenty of treats, and is always extremely welcoming. She's an asset to The Wharf team and look forward to coming back once again in the near future.

We stopped by for an impromptu dinner at the wharf tonight and as ever was not disappointed. The new additions to the menu were delicious and once again we were all well looked after by our waitress Amy who seems to always serve us! We are always pleased to see her and even our mini dacshund recognises her now and wiggles her way over to say hello!

Super delicious roast dinner. Mixed roast. Top drawer. Recommended

Amazing food and location, excellent service , one of the best spots in Manchester .Spectacular view over the canals and skyscrapers

Nice pub great location and atmosphere. The food could be a little better priced but overall quality is okay!

Only went for drinks but it was so lovely! Very nice country style pub on the canal / dock thing in Manchester. Nice distance walk from the city centre. Decent price too!

As a regular to this pub with my dog, - a pug - yesterday 2 staff members were extremely rude! A friend and I found a table down stairs and as my friend visited the toilet I asked a female member of staff if the table could have a wipe down, I had already moved previous people’s glasses to one side to which she replied can you find a clean table to sit on. She then came back 5 minutes later and said this area isn’t for dogs and that I would need to find another table, so I said that’s fine I’m just waiting for my friend and will move, no problem. A couple minutes later a male staff member came over and told he had received a complaint that I had a dog in that area and I need to move immediately as there is food in the area. I asked who complained as the same people were still sat there and not eating. The whole pub serves food and no signs to state no dogs beyond a point, even though I had sat there before with my dog. My friend came back we moved (I couldn’t carry all her possessions and drinks). The 2 staff member then proceeded to talk about me as they walked passed and Turing to look, I found this very rude! So for a pub that advertises as dog friendly please be aware there is no signs but only allowed at the front of the pub this should be clearer with signs.

As a regular to this pub with my dog, - a pug - yesterday 2 staff members were extremely rude! A friend and I found a table down stairs and as my friend visited the toilet I asked a female member of staff if the table could have a wipe down, I had already moved previous people’s glasses to one side to which she replied can you find a clean table to sit on. She then came back 5 minutes later and said this area isn’t for dogs and that I would need to find another table, so I said that’s fine I’m just waiting for my friend and will move, no problem. A couple minutes later a male staff member came over and told he had received a complaint that I had a dog in that area and I need to move immediately as there is food in the area. I asked who complained as the same people were still sat there and not eating. The whole pub serves food and no signs to state no dogs beyond a point, even though I had sat there before with my dog. My friend came back we moved (I couldn’t carry all her possessions and drinks). The 2 staff member then proceeded to talk about me as they walked passed and Turing to look, I found this very rude! So for a pub that advertises as dog friendly please be aware there is no signs but only allowed at the front of the pub this should be clearer with signs.

Clean contemporary yet traditional bar. Lovely to sit outside by the canal.

Nice place, stopped for a drink. A bit pricey but lovely building

The best Sunday roast I've ever had !!!

Probably my favourite pub in Manchester! Reminds me of a country pub but in the city centre. The food is lovely especially if you go for a Sunday roast 👌🏻 If you like a drink ask what different selection of drinks they have on since they change every so often. My favourite so far has been a crème brûlée stout which was amazing! Introduced many friends and family to this place, been coming here for years and will continue to 🙏🏻

Lovely pub, great setting by the canal basin, good food. Would of been 5 stars but they didn't sell jager

Spacious and homely decorated pub/restaurant serving tasty English gastro pub food along side some more adventurous dishes. It's the manufactured traditional/retro decor but it still exudes a comfy and cozy atmosphere. Board games are available and dogs are also welcomed in the pub. Service/food can be a hit or miss when they get really busy but I guess it only shows how popular this place is. Definitely a recommend. Also, do check out the website to find out if there are any events on. They occasionally put on live music, gin/ale events etc. Very popular in the evenings so book if you can

Went due to visiting my son and his girlfriend living nearby. Lovely pub. Great food and atmosphere. Saw a traitors there at a birthday party. Going again.

Very nice pub and food is great as well!

Good location in Castlefields although parking can be a problem. However only 10 minute walk from Metrolink stop. Great selection of beer, including lovely Cheshire Cat. Food choice good, not extensive but always well cooked and more than ample. Extensive outside and inside seating. Overall a great place to eat and drink in good setting. Highly recommended.

Nice place to stop for a few drinks. Nice beer garden. Good selection of drinks.

Super nice and relaxed place to eat or just drink.

Whilst spending some time in Manchester I came across the wharf recommended by tick tock. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was lovely would give both a 10/10 but service was by far the winner. Lisa served us and was very helpful with both mine and my friends allergy’s she made all other staff aware and was helpful in explaining what we could and couldn’t have. All staff were also very friendly and helpful. We will be coming back next time we’re down. Couldn’t recommend a place more and a 10/10 roast dinner.

The scallop was very oversalted. Very! And the asparagus is overcooked 😢

Overpriced, poor service, had to sit on stairs because upstairs was closed and no room available on main level

Fourteen of us met up at the Wharf this week. We worked together for forty years, now we meet up to chat together once a month. The Wharf has been our meeting up pub/restaurant for the last three months because it provides comfort and is near to transport hubs, as well as having its own car park. The food is always excellent and varied. The vast choice of real ale is one of our main reasons for visiting The Wharf. The friendly staff team are willing to go the extra mile to make us feel comfortable. Roger.

Long wait but fish/chips was lovely - nice pint of Aspall too!

The atmosphere and drinks are great, specially on a sunny day. But don’t come here for food. Plates are tiny and massively overpriced, avoid.

One of my favorite places in Manchester for an afternoon bite or snacks or smoke.. I often come for coffee and to smoke my cigar by the river in their amazing outside open tables. It gets busy at night and during weekends.

Had a delightful ad-hoc lunch here in the middle of a local walk. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Food delicious and a comfortable atmosphere.

Super busy pub on the canal. Excellent attentive staff and good food. The cheese pie was especially good.

Sadly, I don't think I'd recommend after this latest visit. I was quite disappointed, I found it very expensive for what I recieved. We came as a group. I ordered lamb, I didn't get a Yorkshire pudding, I had to ask for one. On a Sunday roast? Apparently it's not on the menu, on a Sunday roast? Anyway I was given one which is fine. There was a pitiful amount of mashed potatoes on my plate, if I hadn't have ordered the sharing platter which was very expensive, I'd have asked where my mash was. I felt I had to order a sharing platter as not much came with the actual Sunday roasts? There was a lack of veg in my opinion, no broccoli, no peas. I didn't think much or the cauliflower cheese, it wasn't good quality at all. Overall, I was quite disappointed, I don't think I will return for Sunday roast as it just wasn't upto standard really. It was Instagramable, but extremely disappointing

Great experience! I recommend. There is a children's menu, however you have to ask for it, it is not displayed.

Good place in the Manchester canal area, good atmosphere. In our case we had a few drinks on the terrace, price according to the city and the place

I love this place. Food is delicious. Emily was super nice and friendly, her timings were perfect. Thank you

Best beer garden in Manchester, great location by the canal. It can get busy, so be prepared to wait in a queue

Lovely food and outside seating area on the water

Great beer selection, really nice outdoor tables with a slight breeze. Can’t beat it on a hot summers day!

Absolutely loved this place. Fabulous lunch, served by lovely staff. Great setting with a lovely beer garden. Would definitely recommend 👌

Great pub, food wasn’t amazing very few options for a pesquetarian. But the place is great, great service, will be back for some drinks there with a nice view. I hope I can get a table upstairs next time

Best Sunday roast I've had for ages, plus gluten free beer on tap

Excellent service, food presented well and tasted superb.

Lovely pub right on the canal, great atmosphere with good seating inside and out. The staff were super friendly and the food was just as good. The sea food linguine is as good a pub food as I've had. Fantastic beer selection to top it off. Thanks team 👍

As always food amazing and service fantastic 👌

Food was amazing, staff was attentive by how busy it was! Would definitely recommend! However when we turned up, the security said we are closed (probably because it was packed) we had a booking so were let in! Would definitely recommend booking for food especially on a weekend!

Great place, with service of 10.

Lovely pub on the canal front - great pints

Gorgeous restaurant and gorgeous food! Everything came out quick and hot and was overall a lovely dining experience, will definitely be back!

Very good food, views and location are great.

Can't fault this place, the food was beyond gorgeous and so well priced, but the utterly beautiful touch of brilliance was the real flowers on every table, where other establishments have plastic flowers! I'm certainly coming back for sure.

Really nice pub. Although it was surprisingly busy for 3pm on a Friday service was quick and very good. Food was delicious. Will definitely be visiting again

Excellent food and service was very good.

Had a few drinks on a retirement do. Nice place with a large outside terrace overlooking a canal. I had a burger and fries, which was very good.

Haven’t tried the food but I am yet to forget about that Elderflower Cider I had here. Delicious. And the views are incredible

A very atmospheric place. One of the best restaurants in Manchester.

Amazing. I will be going again!

My partner and I were visiting Manchester for a concert and we had a fantastic experience at The Wharf. The food was fabulous and the gentleman who looked after us upstairs was absolutely delightful and nothing was too much trouble. The only thing I was gutted about was that I couldn't finish my dinner and that I had no room at all for pudding!

Lovely place. The food was delicious

Came for a few drinks at The Wharf yesterday for my birthday. Absolutely fantastic service! Especially from Jed, thanks for the hot chocolate!

What a venue and fantastic food

Loved this place. Beautiful pub right by the water, with parking! We went for Sunday lunch and it was delicious. Staff friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable, especially considering where it is. We'll be back 😊

Brilliant food great atmosphere and lovely staff. Family friendly and dog friendly

Went there for a family lunch. The staff was super kind to accommodate a change in booking and finding a great arrangement for our group to eat all at the same table. Lovely day, lovely Sunday roast. Didn't try any beer this time but generally large selection.

We had a lovely party in a separate room. We were allowed to put up decorations and we had access to the TV on the wall. The drinks are reasonably priced and there was a quick service.

Hi I am over from Northern Ireland for few days, which she booked a table tonight at 6.30 for 3...we decided to eat outside which was fine. 1st off all the 2 wines where wrong measurements, then our sides came out nearly 10 mins b4 our mains. We had barely finished when we decided to move back into our table which was still free an unset as it started to rain heavy. We where told by waitress this was fine BUT waiter came over and told us we had to move downstairs. We where barely there 35/40 mins an told we had to move, didn't even get dessert etc. We would have had a few more drinks an dessert but the waiter decided to say our table was again allocated. We waited on lift downstairs to see table was still vacant. Your waiter needs a few hospitality skills refreshed but as for the for the young girls they are lovely. I will not be in a rush to go back an will leave a review

Beautiful setting and good choice of ales and ciders.

Lovely pub! Every 15 days there’s a spanish language exchange if you’re looking to make friends is a great option!

Beautiful dishes cooked to perfection. Atmosphere was chilled without too much heavy ambient music, easy to hear the rest of the diners without needing to shout. The staff were attentive without making you feel rushed. The venue was busy and clearly popular.

Amazingly beautiful place, nice vibe and decent food! I would prefer to go there for drinks!

from the moment we walked through the door, the staff were absolutely lovely. the guy that took us upstairs to our seats was super friendly, and the girl that was our server was also very friendly. the food was absolutely delicious! we got it within about 10 minutes of ordering, and it was absolutely perfect. depending on your appetite, the portion size might not be great for you but it worked well for us! i’m extremely fussy with meat but our beef honestly could not have been better. the atmosphere was great, everywhere was very clean, and despite it being a lovely warm day (at 5pm) it wasn’t too busy. we’ve definitely found our new favourite restaurant! 10/10, see you next week 😆🫶

Excellent lunch this Sunday. A pleasant discovery.

Lovely pub inside, even better outside overlooking the canal, good range of drinks and the food looked lovely

It was ok. Beer and wine was not the best. Little bit dated and expensive

Six of us plus dog went for lunch today on Father's Day and it was absolutely perfect. The service was good, food was tasty and hot and the environment was just right. Highly recommended, will definitely return.

Definately 5 Stars. Wow! Attended a birthday party here recently, and was totally impressed with every aspect of the visit. Food in particular was excellent in taste and presentation, and served by very helpful and pleasant staff, for which nothing was too much trouble. I would happily and consciously take special guests or visitors to this venue, knowing that no one would be disappointed. Very impressed!

Beautiful location,great staff and delicious fresh food.Very reasonably priced.

Generous portions of delicious British food! I had a three-course meal but by the time I got to the dessert, I could barely eat a few spoonfuls! For starters, I had leek and potato soup with sourdough bread which was already a full meal on its own. My main was a steak, ale and mushroom pie with mash, greens and gravy, and it was honestly one of the best pies I'd had in the UK! For dessert - apple tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream. Reeeally sweet! The atmosphere is quite lively and there can be a queue at the bar but there's also table service so you don't have to wait. The Wharf is right next to the Castlefield canal and the views are lovely! 💳 I was part of a big group, but was able to pay separately via card.

My favourite pub in town. Sunday roast was awesome. The Scottish lady who looked after us was brilliant!

Delicious food!!! A very large selection of dishes of excellent quality. I can definitely recommend the halibut main course and the salmon appetizer - delicious. Friendly service and a very atmospheric place. I recommend!

Came here for my birthday today in the afternoon... Very popular with people but no service lacked despite that! Me and my girlfriend were served by Regek, absolute gentleman and checked in regularly which was appriciated. We were also partially served by Lisa who was also caring and attentive! Finally, hats off to Tom and the rest of the chefs who served us the best food we've ever had in Manchester! We'll be returning soon for more :)

Very nice pub, very nice food, friendly staff. Lots of outdoor terrace seating.

Delicious food, beautiful well-filled dishes with a nice palette of flavors. The atmosphere is fantastic and the decor and location are great.

My husband and I attended an event with our local guides group, the food was good and the staff were friendly and helpful