The Brunswick
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About The Brunswick
The Brunswick is a pub at 97 Piccadilly in Manchester, close to Piccadilly Station, which makes it an easy stop before or after a train. Live acoustic music is part of the programme, with local cover artists playing for the crowd. The kitchen works from a menu of 50 dishes. Breakfast runs from the Full English to Buttermilk Chicken Waffles, and the Sunrise Smash Burger sits alongside starters and a lunch special that comes with a drink. Behind the bar are real cask ales, craft beers, stouts on tap and classic cocktails, with rotating happy hour deals. The pub gets busy on match days and bank holidays, with a rush at the bar. The interior has been refreshed since the pub reopened.
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Menu & Prices
50 dishes · mains £3–13- Buttermilk Chicken Waffles£10.00
- Full English£12.00
- Sunrise Smash Burger£10.00
- Veggie Breakfast£11.00
- Eggs Benedict£8.95
- Breakfast Bap£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention patio seating, large starter portions, christmas toasties and old fashioned cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention patio seating, large starter portions, christmas toasties and old fashioned cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to service that holds up under pressure, with one bartender working alone through a rush and staff described as friendly and efficient on a very busy Friday night. The spot minutes from the station suits a first stop in the city or a quick bite before a long train ride. Diners name the Christmas Toasties, a lunch special with a drink as great value, starters with massive portions, and standard beers and stouts on tap, while one praises a bartender who listed the ingredients of an old fashioned. Complaints are fewer but specific. One brunch party waited over an hour on a bank holiday match day with only one chef on and no apology, then found the sourdough tough and burnt. Another says the music was too loud for a morning breakfast and was told by staff that anyone who dislikes it shouldn't come. One finds staff a bit bored, though still helpful. Two mention sitting outside on the patio, watching people go by on the busy street.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to service that holds up under pressure, with one bartender working alone through a rush and staff described as friendly and efficient on a very busy Friday night. The spot minutes from the station suits a first stop in the city or a quick bite before a long train ride. Diners name the Christmas Toasties, a lunch special with a drink as great value, starters with massive portions, and standard beers and stouts on tap, while one praises a bartender who listed the ingredients of an old fashioned. Complaints are fewer but specific. One brunch party waited over an hour on a bank holiday match day with only one chef on and no apology, then found the sourdough tough and burnt. Another says the music was too loud for a morning breakfast and was told by staff that anyone who dislikes it shouldn't come. One finds staff a bit bored, though still helpful. Two mention sitting outside on the patio, watching people go by on the busy street.
Featured reviews
- Fluff Universe
“It was nice except for some reason the boss won't allow the staff to turn down the music. In fact he made them turn it up higher. Both me and other people complained the music is too loud especially for a morning and afternoon when you just want a nice breakfast. Won't be going there again why the boss thinks turning the music up to the max is a good idea when it puts customers off I'll never know. To be honest he sounds like a tyrant. Staff said that basically if people don't like it then they shouldn't come. That's the attitude of the boss rather than staffs true feelings”
- Sim
“Sound and solid pub minutes from Piccadilly. My first stop.usually when I am visiting Manc. Nothing wrong with the place, Greta for a catch-up with the mates and to plot your next move. Standard selection of beers and stouts on tap, standard scran. Clean and comfortable seating and efficient staff. Decent prices.”
- Kennedy Williams
“Stopped for some food and a drink on a quick day trip to Manchester. Sid the bartender was very helpful and did an amazing job working on his own through a rush. The food was good and came quickly. Great spot to pop in close to the station if you need something to keep you going for a long train ride!”
- Lisa W
“Came for brunch. Ordered food and was told there might be a wait on food. Over an hour later it came. With no apology for the delay. Other people around us chased too and were told it was busy and only one chef on. It's a bank holiday weekend and a match day. Not a great experience. The food was ok and warm but the sourdough was tough and burnt.”
- Charlotte
“Nice interior and lots of space inside. I sat outside which is nice for people watching since it’s a busy street :) Good selection of drinks as well. Staff seems a bit bored/uninterested but they are still helpful.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Station, we’re a true traditional English pub at the heart of Manchester. We open daily from 10am, serving hearty breakfasts followed by a full menu of home-cooked, traditional pub food served until 8pm. At the weekend, the place comes alive with live acoustic music every Friday and Saturday, showcasing some of Manchester’s best local cover artists. Join us through the week for great value offers, including our £8 Express Lunch Menu (Monday–Friday) and rotating Happy Hour deals. Behind the bar you’ll find a strong line-up of classic cocktails, real cask ales, craft beers, and all the favourites you’d expect from a proper English pub. Warm, welcoming, and proudly local — We are the perfect spot.”
- AccessibilityAssistive hearing loop · Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Brunswick
- Waldorf Manchester4.41,7410 mi
fish and chips, pint of Landlord, upstairs function room
- The Piccadilly Tavern4.36,1800.1 mi
beer selection, order via QR code, hearty pub breakfast
- Fell Northern Quarter4.65940.1 mi
cask ales, cider selection, tinderbox strong cask
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunswick | 4.3526 | — | patio seating, large starter portions, christmas toasties |
| Waldorf Manchester | 4.41,741 | 0 mi | fish and chips, pint of Landlord, upstairs function room |
| The Piccadilly Tavern | 4.36,180 | 0.1 mi | beer selection, order via QR code, hearty pub breakfast |
| Fell Northern Quarter | 4.6594 | 0.1 mi | cask ales, cider selection, tinderbox strong cask |
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