
Directors Box
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About Directors Box
On Booth St, Directors Box is a pub built around global pub fare, craft beer and sports on screens, with subway tile and wood paneling through the room. Multiple screens carry football, golf and rugby, and a pool table sits for those between matches. Bottomless brunch comes with a bottle of prosecco brought to the table, and staff check back for the next round through the sitting. The drinks list runs to cocktails such as Passion Fruit gin with tonic alongside the beer selection. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. The pub sits about a 15 minute walk from the train station.
Good to know
“Global pub fare, craft beer & sports on TV in a modern space with subway tile & wood paneling.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, prosecco on arrival, sports on screens and passion fruit gin and tonic.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, prosecco on arrival, sports on screens and passion fruit gin and tonic.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws the most attention, with reviewers repeatedly praising unlimited prosecco top ups alongside food that several call spot on and top notch. Sports on the big screens, including football, golf and rugby, and games of pool for a small fee also get mentioned. Staff attentiveness is the recurring theme behind the praise, with servers described as checking in before drinks ran out. One review, however, details a bottomless brunch where a party waited nearly two hours between drinks while staff congregated at the bar, only resolved when a supervisor stepped in, extended their session, comped a bottle, and discounted the bill. That same reviewer noted a younger group nearby was served rounds promptly while their own table was ignored. A visiting reviewer also singled out a security guard for making them feel welcome during a big match. Most accounts close on staff going out of their way, from added drinks to shots thrown in at the end of a sitting.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch draws the most attention, with reviewers repeatedly praising unlimited prosecco top ups alongside food that several call spot on and top notch. Sports on the big screens, including football, golf and rugby, and games of pool for a small fee also get mentioned. Staff attentiveness is the recurring theme behind the praise, with servers described as checking in before drinks ran out. One review, however, details a bottomless brunch where a party waited nearly two hours between drinks while staff congregated at the bar, only resolved when a supervisor stepped in, extended their session, comped a bottle, and discounted the bill. That same reviewer noted a younger group nearby was served rounds promptly while their own table was ignored. A visiting reviewer also singled out a security guard for making them feel welcome during a big match. Most accounts close on staff going out of their way, from added drinks to shots thrown in at the end of a sitting.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Watched one of the World Cup matches here on a Saturday evening (last Saturday) and had a great experience. The atmosphere was exactly what you want for a big game – a friendly, civilised crowd enjoying the football with no rowdy behaviour at all. The drinks were good, and a special mention to the lovely security guard who was incredibly helpful and friendly throughout the evening. Made us feel very welcome. Would of definitely come back to watch another match if Manchester was local to us. We are from down South but, hopefully visit in the near future.”
- Google user
“Good food and drinks reasonably priced. Staff friendly, lots of screens to watch sports. Get down there.”
- Google user
“Had a great experience, Alex T was our server and couldn’t recommend anyone better! Attentive and great service! Definitely will be coming back”
- Google user
“Regular visitor to Manchester here! My friend let me know about this spot and was too excited to try! We went for a bottomless brunch and the sweet nicole handled our table. 10/10 need to go back on my next visit.”
- Google user
“We had bottomless brunch yesterday at Directors Box. The city v liverpool match was on and it was very busy (this added to the atmosphere). Even though the place was busy, Alex and Liz really looked after us. They sat is down and took our drinks orders. They brought a bottle of prosecco to the table and our drinks arrived. We never had to ask for fresh drinks, Alex and Liz were so attentive and had checked in withbus for the next drink order before we were done with the previous drink. The food was really tasty. Such amazing value. Alex and Liz you are a credit to your company! Great hospitality, friendly and so attentive. Thank you so much”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Food at bar
- Restroom
- Beer
- Food
- Live performances
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- Sports
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- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors Box | 4.31,010 | — | £10–40 | bottomless brunch, prosecco on arrival, sports on screens |
| The WaterhouseWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.04,659 | 0 mi | £10–20 | bangers and mash, steak and ale pudding, full english breakfast |
| Town Hall Tavern ManchesterWheelchair accessible | 4.3883 | 0.1 mi | — | pies (moo & blue, fungi chicken), cider selection, fish and chips |
| Kielys Irish BarOutdoor seating | 4.2563 | 0.3 mi | — | guinness, live music, outdoor covered seating area |
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