
Croft NQ Bar and Kitchen
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About Croft NQ Bar and Kitchen
Croft NQ Bar and Kitchen is a pub in Manchester city centre, on Nicholas Croft and within walking distance of the surrounding centre. The kitchen runs a menu of classic pub mains, with pies served alongside a jar of gravy, pizza, and a Sunday roast, plus vegan and vegetarian versions for those who need them. Mains are half price all day on Mondays and Tuesdays, which makes the start of the week the cheaper time to eat here. Board games sit in the pub for anyone settling in over a drink, and the bar pours cocktails and a range of beers as well as coffee and hot chocolate. Tables outside give the option of eating and drinking in the open air, and dogs are welcome to come along. The doors open daily, and reservations are recommended if you want a table held.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
119 dishes · mains £1–17- Bloody Mary£9.00
- Mimosa£9.00
- Espresso Martini£9.00
- Tea£2.50
- Espresso£2.50
- Americano£3.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 50% off mains monday tuesday, fish and chips, pizza and pie with gravy jar.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention 50% off mains monday tuesday, fish and chips, pizza and pie with gravy jar.
Customer Review Summary
Food leads the praise here, with the fish and chips singled out by one visitor as among the best they have had, the batter judged neither too thick nor too thin and the tartare sauce properly sharp. The pizza draws a similar reaction from two others, described simply as delicious, and close behind sit the Sunday roast, praised by a regular who comes in with groups, and a pie served alongside a jar of gravy. Staff come up almost as often, described as welcoming and chatty, with one reviewer noting a vegan member of the team happy to advise on veggie options, and several mention a midweek food discount that kept the bill lower than expected. The tone is not uniformly warm: a repeat customer downgraded their view after being refused a hot water top up for a pot of tea and found one older member of staff miserable and rude, while a brunch diner felt a single thin slice of sourdough was too little. One visitor describes lingering a couple of hours over a hot chocolate, watching the trams go by.
Customer Review Summary
Food leads the praise here, with the fish and chips singled out by one visitor as among the best they have had, the batter judged neither too thick nor too thin and the tartare sauce properly sharp. The pizza draws a similar reaction from two others, described simply as delicious, and close behind sit the Sunday roast, praised by a regular who comes in with groups, and a pie served alongside a jar of gravy. Staff come up almost as often, described as welcoming and chatty, with one reviewer noting a vegan member of the team happy to advise on veggie options, and several mention a midweek food discount that kept the bill lower than expected. The tone is not uniformly warm: a repeat customer downgraded their view after being refused a hot water top up for a pot of tea and found one older member of staff miserable and rude, while a brunch diner felt a single thin slice of sourdough was too little. One visitor describes lingering a couple of hours over a hot chocolate, watching the trams go by.
Featured reviews
- Sarah Goldsworthy
“Been here a couple of times. This time I'd been travelling by train for 7 hours and was in a right grump!! The staff were amazing... great conversation, lots of laughs. Cocktails are beautiful and the pizza is delish!! The place is so cosy and clean. Kerry!! You're a wonderwall champagne supernova!!!! You proper cheered me up today!! Thank you!! The Margarita Woman hahaha”
- Ira Mishura
“Came here for a quick dinner with my mum. We were pleased with the service and beer selection. AJ gave us lots of tips where to go and just was a nice guy. Food was really good and the staff were lovely.”
- Susan Mcgarvey
“Have been here many times,with Groups for Birthdays and meet ups. Food is delish. The Sunday Roast is top Notch.Ive been on my own many times and atmosphere is chilled and fun,so you can relax. Food for veggies as well. One of the staff is Vegan and very helpful,just ask. Meet up at weekends with Friends and Family,you can actually reserve a table,just ask. Just had a coffee and it’s as good as anywhere in Town.”
- Leigha Neverson
“Absolutely loved this place! The food was fantastic, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was exactly what you want from a good pub. What really made the experience though was the staff , genuinely friendly, welcoming, and couldn’t do enough for us. You can tell they really care about making sure everyone has a great time. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great pub food, good drinks, and brilliant service! 🍻”
- Max Carroll
“The food was delicious especially the pizza. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was good.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Pizzas, full English breakfast & Sunday roasts offered in a convivial pub with beers & board games.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Location
Bars near Croft NQ Bar and Kitchen
- Junior Jackson's4.23050.2 mi
rock and metal music, happy hour drink deals, free hot dog with drink
- Northern Monk Refectory MCR4.61,3620.3 miReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
vegan biscuits, own brewed beers, popcorn chicken side
- 0.4 miWheelchair accessible
pies (moo & blue, fungi chicken), cider selection, fish and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft NQ Bar and KitchenReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.6973 | — | 50% off mains monday tuesday, fish and chips, pizza |
| Junior Jackson's | 4.2305 | 0.2 mi | rock and metal music, happy hour drink deals, free hot dog with drink |
| Northern Monk Refectory MCRReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.61,362 | 0.3 mi | vegan biscuits, own brewed beers, popcorn chicken side |
| Town Hall Tavern ManchesterWheelchair accessible | 4.3883 | 0.4 mi | pies (moo & blue, fungi chicken), cider selection, fish and chips |
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