The Wharf in Manchester

I randomly visited the Wharf recently, it happened by mistake they venue i was attending for lunch had was not serving food that day, due to a private event. I wondered around Manchester centre, and found this establishment. Highly recommend and it is a great experience either family orientated or a night out with friends. 😊

This place has it all! Great views, chilled atmosphere, amazing staff and the nicest food. Large portions at a very reasonable price. If you ever want to sit and relax next to the canal or watch the night skyline light up then this is the perfect spot. Can’t wait to return.

Lovely food with great service. Came for a birthday lunch and really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend.

Been many, many times now, and the service and atmosphere has been consistently good. A really lovely location and an excellent pub.

Great view of castlefield bowl whilst you enjoy your food

Food was fine but nothing special, but £19 for pie & mash? Portions were not big but OK for a lunch. It cost us £90 for two pie & mash, one fish & chips & a child meal plus four beers & 1 soft drink; they then add 10% 'service charge' including on drinks which I got myself from the bar! Overpriced.

Este pub / restaurante se encuentra en la histórica zona de Castlefield de Manchester, con vistas al tren y los tranvías, rodeado de vías fluviales. Sirviendo un menú con selecciones de platos pequeños, gran pub principal tipo grub (filete, hamburguesa, pescado con patatas fritas) este es un gran lugar para tomar asiento y dejar que el mundo pase en un día soleado. La comida era excelente, teníamos una gama compartida de aperitivos y pastado al sol. Perfecto! Imagino que los fines de semana esto probablemente se pondría muy ocupado. Un par de minutos a pie de la estación de deansgate, este encantador lugar es ideal para una tarde tranquila.

The food, service and staff here are fantastic. Natasha always makes us feel like celebrities & family. The welcome you get from the team is wonderful. The chef and kitchen go above and beyond for you. Also, Callum goes above and beyond for the guests with a clear calling for customer care. Thank you to the Wharf

If you are French, do not go with your driving license because the security guards are unable to know if they are real identity documents. It was the third time I went there and they refused entry after a long check of my license on the pretext that they had never seen one. Too bad because it's a very nice place but the security guard is very unpleasant. I quote "you can laugh, I'll be paid at the end of the day" because we were laughing in French because we are 23 years old, a long way from 18 years old

Went last Saturday, 2.30 and the place was manic, okay the sun was out loads of people enjoying the weather, very noisy inside. On arrival told our table not ready yet as previous customers not finished so about 5 mins, was more like 10. When we were seated the first thing we were told was the whole room was booked for 4.30. Ordered our food service was quite slow, the food was nice but my son ordered chips as a side and they looked lovely but after taking a couple out the rest were little bits that were burnt and looked 'old'. As we had our starters to be served at the same time as our mains and we are not slow eaters and we had deserts, very tasty, as they came the waitress said they needed the table in 10mins! If we had had our starters as a separate course we would never have been finished in the time they had allotted as we were sat down late. The feeling of being rushed ruined the whole experience, maybe they should consider a bit of extra time before each seating. Food was tasty, portion sizes okay, was only warm not hot. Although we were in a smaller side room the noise was loud. It would have been terrible if you were hard of hearing. I saw a dog inside, actually don't have a problem with that however owner's should keep them under control as this one jumped up at a table twice and they were not even seated at a table! All in all we came out and all said not a place we would visit again.

A Pint in the Sun at this Nice Located Pub. Life could be Worse sometimes

Nice pub great location and atmosphere but the prices are absolutely mad. We’ve paid £4.25 for a Coke and at times £6.5 for a beer. The food is bang average and about 1.5x the cost for the privilege of a riverside view. Really need to review prices here, especially given the food isn’t particularly exciting!

I was invited by a group of friends who already frequented the pub and I was pleasantly surprised. It was a large, beautiful, well-organized place with a very pleasant view of the canal in Castlefoeld. It was very busy on Sunday and the staff seemed a little stressed, but we were served by a very friendly and attentive blonde girl who took care of our table upstairs. Unfortunately, we didn't catch her name. I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience good food in a welcoming environment.

Sunday Lunch in April 2025 Very very underwhelming for the price. Cut down selection due to running out of some of the roasts and poor quality on the plate. The stuffing which we ordered as a side dish looked like it had been made in a machine and tasted like it. It was cooked well done on each slice and barely cooked on the other side. 5 x 5mm thick slices for £5 was terrible value and quality. The roast potatoes were few in number and tasted like warm ups from the day before. The gravy was sparse on the plates so we had to ask for more. The Roast beef portion size was absolutely risible for the price - two wafer thin slices is a kids portion - not the centre piece of a Sunday Lunch. Given the price charged it was offensively small. This is our second try at this place which we want to love as it is local to us but we will not return nor recommend. Avoid would be our advice. Manchester City centre has some great Sunday lunches. This is not one of them.

Lovely pub, great selection of drinks and very friendly staff. The pub is pet friendly which makes it even more enjoyable.

A large pub restaurant by a canal in Manchester city centre

Awesome pub, my mum is coeliac and it was a refreshing change for her to have a choice of meals. The food and service were great, we'll definitely be back

I replaced my daily coffee break with a paint break once after I discovered the amazing Castlefield canal-side neighborhood and The Wharf. If you are looking to end a tiring day with a good pint of ale and a beautiful view of Castlefield canal, boats, bridges, viaducts, and trains running overhead, this is a place which has it all. Everything is pretty decent here: drinks, food, and the atmosphere. The vibe is just right and balanced; they have plenty of space both indoor and outdoor, so the chances are less that you'll be disappointed if you decide to pop in randomly. This may sound funny, but they had so far the prettiest gents' room I have ever seen, decorated with colorful tiles and informative posters about Manchester. The Wharf - I am going to remember this place for a long time.

The location is great, the plates look big but they don't feel heavy when finished.

Not great.... Food not very hot from start to finish!!! , bit of confusion from the start..... Won't go into too much detail... late lunch with only 3 other peoples having food in the whole place.. Really nice venue, staffs on duty OK,veggy curry really really good, but gamon steak egg and chips, really not great ... Gamon well over cooked.. eggs frazzled under the heat lamp,but the time it came to us was luk warm?? at the cost of over £15???love gamon steak, but sorry to say, worse one for a long time...

Loved this place. Goan chicken curry was superb

We had a great bartender ! Great energy ! Thanks Niall

Great place for a meal an get together.

Not what it used to be, really. Prices have gone up, while quality and service have sharply declined. This used to be one of my favourite places, but I removed it from my list after two bad experiences with my family. The portions of protein were small, and the food was bland. The dessert options were below average, and the attention was awful. The receptionist and booking staff, in particular, were very disrespectful and rude. I kindly asked for a table preference, but the staff member kept interrupting me and speaking loudly in a rude manner. Although he later tried to fix things up after noticing I was upset. If my family and I want to enjoy a good place for a roast or a British dinner, this definitely won’t be the place, there is not quality-value offering worth your money and time

Great beer and a pleasant atmosphere. Breathtaking ambiance.

Went there on Sunday for a first date, The food is soo nice and the staff is really attentive and friendly. Thank you guys

Service was quite slow but the food was delicious as usual and the staff were very kind

Sunday roast was really nice however food took ages to come, some items were missing and we weren’t even offered a refund on the items missing. Nice spot to sit out in the sun however the service was poor

Staff helpful & great location.

Visited with the family and we all loved the food, choice of drinks and staff. Lovely day out in the docks. The toilets were sparkling clean too! We will visit again.

Delicious roast dinner. Amazing selection of cask and keg ales and lagers. Friendly service. Great atmosphere with a nice outdoor section overlooking the canal

lovely pub, great beer and nice to sit and have a get together

Very beautiful, I recommend it.

Great place close to the canal. Probably fantastic in summer thanks to the beer garden.

Met my friend here, my first time, nice and tidy place, bar staff were friendly, there was ample dining tables but few places to sit and socialise, we visited on a Sunday, they opened the doors at 12, we had to join a cue to gain entry, free car parking at the side of the pub, as it was Sunday lunch time the tables very quickly filled up with families, and the noise level was such as even sat next to each other we could not hear wa we were saying and so left to find a quieter place,

Worst fish and chips I have had in years. The place itself is fine good selection of ales and convivial enough and my friends were happy with their pies but do not have the fish and chips !!

The Wharf will allow you to enjoy a good tea 🍵 or a good beer 🍺... everyone's choice... nevertheless the place and one of the most atypical places in Manchester...

Very well located by the canal, nice pub atmosphere for a Sunday roast. Accommodating team to find us a place without reservation even though the establishment was full.

Lovely hosts and great place just about reachable in a car

Solicité una mesa con vista a la ventana para ocupar a los niños. Entregaron eso y una muy buena comida también. Mi IPA inicial fue muy sabroso, al igual que mi Goan curry + waffle. Mi esposa era les entusiasta en &er pescado + patatas fritas, pero sabía bien para mí. Las comidas de niños fueron un éxito. El interior del restaurante es de muy buen gusto y la vista exterior es súper. No he estado en 10 años, pero sigue siendo excelente.

Came here for valentine’s as it didn’t restrict you to a set menu like a lot of other places. It was 7pm and the place was packed! We were seen to quickly. I had chosen to book a drinks table so we could sit in the main part of the pub where there’s more atmosphere. Despite how busy it was the service was amazing, the only thing better was the food. I had the pork ribeye steak and a side of buttered vegetables. Every mouthful was delicious and today I’m still thinking about it 🤤 my fella had the steak burger and we washed it down with a bottle of Pinot Noir. It was about £70 including the service charge which was automatically added.

The staff respected our request for a quiet table so we could chat with a balcony table over looking the restaurant. Very attentive staff and a delicious relaxed meal. Just what we wanted

A very beautiful restaurant with delicious food

All amazing put in my opinion its a bit pricy, but for the atmosphere and the service it’s all worth.

Came in for food on a whim whilst walking past over the weekend and what a great find! Great selection of beers and I had exemplary service from Emily. She made a great fuss of our dog too, who really took a shining to her. She’s a credit to you, thank you for a wonderful time!

We had booked a table for 230pm on a Sunday. While we appreciated being able to bring a cake in for the birthday boy and the arrangements made for that, we were a little upset having to wait for our table to be ready. We had to wait at the bar with children and when I chased up our table after 15 minutes (I explained our youngest was getting impatient- he wasn't, he was struggling (autism) as it was so busy and we were at the bar) the host thought it appropriate to tell our son he needs to learn to be patient. Albeit in an attempted light hearted manner but it didn't sit well at all (I don't think I should have to announce his autism to not have a comment made. But if you know autism you know the knock on affect). The food was amazing and we will definitely be back sans kids. I don't know what was in the gravy but oh my days ....delicious.

Came in for food on a whim whilst walking past over the weekend and what a great find! Great selection of beers and I had exemplary service from Emily. She made a great fuss of our dog too, who really took a shining to her. She’s a credit to you, thank you for a wonderful time!

Came for a Sunday roast which was a very high standard. It was slightly on the pricey side but totally value for money. Would recommend going slightly earlier than we did, as some meats and the cauliflower cheese were finished by 7pm when we arrived. Great spot for a roast in Manchester City centre

What a lovely place for a quick weekday meal. I am glad that we booked in advance as despite being a table of two it was busy - even on a Tuesday! I enjoy a gammon steak, so saw the bacon chop on the menu however looking at the reviews there was a disappointing photo of the plate where the gammon steak was almost still oinking. When I sat down my friend mentioned her in-laws had it a few weeks prior and enjoyed it, so thought I would go for it. It did not disappoint however I did not think it was the best value for money dish on the menu. The mini pud and drink was also lovely. Would go back.

We had not booked but they found a quiet spot for us :) and food was good!

Historic pub in the canal area...excellent beers and super food...very welcoming room with fireplace and also outdoor seating

Only had time to stop for one drink. Nice location on the canal and was definitely surprised by the interior. Not to mention how nice it smelt in there 😅 Really friendly staff and the best pint i've had in a long time. Definitely found a gem for my first pub visit in Manchester.

We've had a lovely meal here and it's now become our local pub. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

Wonderful venue and excellent food. I can fully recommend the steak burger and the fish and chips.

We came for a nice dinner and had a surprise voucher, turns out our meals were free! We love Gerard and had the best time, thankyou!! We're regular visitors and the food never disappoints but tonight was extra special

Great place, with an atmosphere and delicious food. The location is also very charming, especially after dark.

Simply a quality, amazing restaurant & Bar in the Castlefield area of ​​Manchester👏👏👏👏👏Great team⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️great service, great atmosphere, great decor and great tastes⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Veranda overlooking the canal A restaurant with Very hygienic⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The prices are reasonable considering the quality of service. Since we went on a weekday, it was quiet. The cozy fireplace was very nice. The young lady who took our order was very polite and friendly. Thank you so much for everything👏👏👏👏👏

Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Accessibility ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atmosphere ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cost ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a nice spacious pub/restaurant serving tasty English gastro pub food alongside some more adventurous dishes. The traditional decor creates a comfy, welcoming and cozy atmosphere. There are board games available and it is also pet friendly. Some areas are not fully accessible but most are with a lift to get to the first floor and a ramp to get to the main entrance. Check out the website to find out more about events on certain nights!

So yummy and the place is really nice

Parking fine despite validating. I appealed it and they still said it was valid. I appealed it again and it went to debt recovery plus ended up paying £170 even though I parked legally for less than 3 hours and validated. A pub that uses a militant parking company like they do is not a pub I want to attend ever again!

Still good to see this place is as good with the same excellent standards I experienced on my last visits! Had soup which I don't normally do....absolutely fantastic and would order again any time! Also tried the Goan chicken curry, again not something I'd normally order in a pub, but was honestly amazing! Still a far higher standard than any mere chain pub, staff are amazing, attentive, friendly and approachable and this time visited with a friend with a dog who also received a warm welcome with doggy refreshments provided too! Keep doing what you all do best! To the whole team at the Wharf, you've been amazing every time and keep living up to and exceeding expectations!

Lovely friendly environment. The service was amazing and the food was delicious 🙌🏼 highly recommend.

Best Sunday roast ever! The staff is lovely too

One of the better pubs for a nice place to sit outside. Inside is cosy with food choice of beer. Touch expensive, so don't come here for a session.

Probably the best manchester pub there is. Top notch atmosphere and pretty good service. Food is good gastro pub vibes - and there's a really good drink selection. Gets busy busy - so if you want a table outside in the summer you might have to be a ninja Likewise in the winter - the same for a table under a heater.

Excellent service and food. When we booked a table we asked for a quiet area which was well accommodated and meant I could have a really nice time! Although it's a really busy place the service is quick and very friendly and the food didn't take too long and was really good!

Flavoursome interesting menu. Food felt freshly cooked and beautifully presented. Slick attentive service and quickly served at bar even though it was peak time. In summer the outdoor area would be lovely by the canal and views to the buildings. Whilst Manchester has lot of choice, if looking for a roast or pub atmosphere, I will certainly most highly be considering here again

One of the best local pubs, large indoor and outdoor seating areas. And has a good size parking space, remember to sign in with your reg.

Lovely cosy pub. The staff would go above and beyond to make customers happy.

Had a lovely meal here, great quality food perfectly cooked, staff and atmosphere were also fantastic. Get a Sunday roast, you won't be disappointed

Visited today for Sunday lunch and was met with a warm welcome, the food was absolutely delicious, the best roast beef dinner I've had. Lovely atmosphere too, also dog friendly downstairs but impeccably clean. Staff very attentive too. Will be back soon for sure.

Ah the Wharf… We love you, as much as we love your staff… Espero verte pronto 🍄

Very good food, wide range of drinks available and easy to park on a recent visit at a quiet time.

I love the place usually but today they fell short. There were some issues with the kitchen. Not their fault, but I was left waiting there with some friends. After 1 hour I decided to leave and pay for a couple of drinks that I wouldn't get if I knew there was no food. At least they could've offered those but they didn't even try

Enjoyed a great New Year's Eve here last night, and the food and service were excellent. We also regularly visit for food and drinks, and the service has always been top-notch.

We have visited for the NYE. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional, they do really care about their customers and their comfort.

Visited the Wharf last night for New Years Eve. We were a party of 4. What a fantastic evening we had. The food was delicious, with an extensive/varied menu. The service from Megan was outstanding. The entertainment was superb. Katie, bar manager, was extremely pleasant and gave us a free round of shots to close a perfect evening. We will definitely return to the Wharf which is located in a lovely setting.

Do delecious portion od steak eat there highly recommend for everyone

Amazing pub in Manchester....Idyllic spot...Although I visited in winter...I think it's an ideal choice for wine and delicious food on summer days in the well-kept patio area. Very good fish and 🍟!! The venison is also a special and tasty dish!

Wonderful atmosphere and excellent food. Christmas pudding recommended.

Disappointed with the choice of food on Christmas menu on 27 December. Unfortunately, I was unable to eat anything from the menu, wasn't allowed a child's menu so had to have portion of chips whilst others tucked into sirloin steak. I was given no other alternatives. Whilst I appreciate it was the Christmas period and food choices may be limited some flexibility would have been helpful. Still love their Sunday roasts though 😂

Amazing sausages and mash potatoes. Garlic bread was phenomenal!! Must try!! Cozy pub with great service!!

Nice staff, Took care of the doggy with a doggy bowl and treats, but treats caused very smelly farts 😅😅 would recommend staff, but not the doggy treats :)

My friend is disabled and they could not do enough to help her

Good place for drinks xmas lunchtime

We did book quite late so we weren’t able to get the food preordered, even tho is was only for just over two hours, we never felt rushed and had very professional staff come and serve us. From the start till the end, they were really nice and the food was absolutely amazing and generous. Will definitely be back and we will be surely recommending the place.

Good pub food, nice environment in middle of Manchester

I came as part of a work Christmas social, where we had the three course Christmas menu. I had the fish cakes for starter, pork ribeye for main, and Christmas pudding for dessert. The food was delicious, well presented and delivered to the table in a timely manner, by fantastic staff who were very friendly and attentive, even with such a large booking. I will certainly consider coming back here as a smaller group.

Christmas menu absolutely divine. Service very attentive. Cannot fault.

Couldn’t believe how much choice there was on the standard menu for a gluten-intolerant diner. Staff were knowledgeable, attentive and very friendly - big shout out to Meg J and Emily who demonstrated fantastic product knowledge and impeccable customer-facing skills. They helped turn a celebration dinner into a really special occasion, all the more notable as the restaurant was really busy. Food was amazing and particularly impressed that a) a lot of other team members helped deliver different elements of our orders and b) that such a fuss was made of our (admittedly gorgeous) dog.

Given five star but, Gaucho's or Hawksmoor are 5 Star. the Wharf is 5 star for it's up-market pub range. Food is decent but a little overpriced. The roast especially is great and staff are friendly. Dogs welcome and a big sheltered area outside. Staff are usually very accommodating and this is a very stereotypical Brunning & Price where you aren't attacked by the staff (Unlike the Old Hall).

Found this place by accident. Warm, friendly, family friendly, great smelling food (we'd already eaten though), massive variety of drinks.

Typical English cuisine specialities, wide choice of beers on tap and friendly and welcoming staff.

Amazing gluten free fish & chips

Very nice and pleasant meal for five people.

Great food and service - reasonably priced.

Lovely location and hopefully not a place many people know about next summer, as I'm looking forward to trying it again when it's warmer. My food was delicious, I had the quiche with some halloumi fries. My wife had the fish finger sandwich. Only issue with that was, it was rather batter heavy. They have a lovely selection of ales and beers, perfect for the connoisseur, sadly I was driving, so can't comment on temperature, head, etc. Accessibility is a breeze, a bit of a walk from the car park (don't forget to put your reg in at the bar), and there's even a lift to the toilet upstairs. The toilets were immaculate, clean, quality equipment and pleasant smelling. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Seating outside overlooking the Bridgewater canal, some covered and some open. Again spotless and clean. All in all it should be a 5* rating all but for the delay on a pot of tea they forgot and the batter on the fish. In fact to heck with it, I'm giving it a 5.

We went for an excellent Sunday lunch; the service was really quick and the food was excellent, even though the whole pub was full. Would definitely recommend for a great Sunday roast in Manchester.

This is a truly wonderful pub, everything about it is 5 stars. Great service from the whole team, magnificent food and it's just such a lovely place to spend time.

Outstanding Sunday roast. Service staff were even better.