The Archer
Quick info
About The Archer
On Manchester Rd in Manchester, The Archer is a pub that opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than reservations. The kitchen bakes its steak and ale pie as an actual pie with a top and base, rather than serving a casserole under a lid. The chicken flatbread comes in a large portion, and a roast dinner is served on Sundays. A Makers lunch runs to two courses for £15, giving a set option alongside the regular menu. No booking is needed to get a table, and the daily opening pattern means the pub is available across the week rather than on set days off.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, chicken flatbread, makers lunch two courses and roast dinner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, chicken flatbread, makers lunch two courses and roast dinner.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken flatbread draws praise for its size and flavor, with the steak and ale pie also singled out as a genuine pie rather than a casserole. Close behind, the Makers lunch two-course deal gets called outstanding value. Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, including to families with babies. One reviewer's roast dinner arrived lukewarm with fatty, under-crisped chicken skin.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken flatbread draws praise for its size and flavor, with the steak and ale pie also singled out as a genuine pie rather than a casserole. Close behind, the Makers lunch two-course deal gets called outstanding value. Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, including to families with babies. One reviewer's roast dinner arrived lukewarm with fatty, under-crisped chicken skin.
Featured reviews
- Jaana M
“Went for Roast Dinner. Think it was ok. Could be warmer,I like my food hot. Chicken would be nice with crispy skin (or just a bit more colour to it)- not jelly, fatty top. Did went for lunch week before and it was definitely better then that roast.”
- Bethany Collins
“A lovely pub for a family meal. The chicken flatbread is very tasty and a huge portion and the steak and ale pie is an actual pie! Not just a casserole with a lid which is my pet peeve. The staff were very welcoming and friendly to my 8 month old daughter. Sometimes at restaurants you can feel unwelcome with a baby but not here. We have dined here a few times in the past and we will be back in the future.”
- Andy Scott
“What a little gem of a place this is. Myself and my wife visited yesterday to try their Makers lunch, two courses for £15. Outstanding value and the quality of the food was excellent. A really friendly and welcoming staff made our lunch a …”
- peter Dimgba
“The Archer is a wonderful pub with excellent food and a fantastic atmosphere. The staff are warm, friendly, and highly professional, making every visit enjoyable. …”
- Paul Swaine
“First visit. Staff so welcoming and we forgot to ask their names… came in around 2.30pm 20th sept. The food was great and large plates. Really tasty and such a good choice of meals. I want to go back to try some other dishes. Highly recommend- even if we got soaked walking there & looked like drowned rats”
Hours
- Monday
- ,
- Tuesday
- ,
- Wednesday
- ,
- Thursday
- ,
- Friday
- ,
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Archer
- Carmen Bar & Eatery4.62632.2 miReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
beef brisket, bottomless brunch, cocktail selection
- Dun Mare4.1853.2 miOutdoor seating
sunday karaoke night, kids allowed until 8pm, pool games
- Hulton Arms4.65663.7 mi
pub lunch, reasonable prices, plenty of parking
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer | 4.6223 | — | steak and ale pie, chicken flatbread, makers lunch two courses |
| Carmen Bar & EateryReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.6263 | 2.2 mi | beef brisket, bottomless brunch, cocktail selection |
| Dun MareOutdoor seating | 4.185 | 3.2 mi | sunday karaoke night, kids allowed until 8pm, pool games |
| Hulton Arms | 4.6566 | 3.7 mi | pub lunch, reasonable prices, plenty of parking |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Bars nearby
Browse more
Explore more of Manchester, or find Bars in other cities.