
The Courtyard
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About The Courtyard
On Chester St in Manchester, The Courtyard is a sports bar with a large heated beer garden and big screens for matches. QR codes on the garden tables let guests order food and drinks from their seats, so nobody has to go inside to place an order. The food menu includes Cajun fries and two burgers, the Katsu and the Buffalo. The crowd leans toward students and football fans, and the bar fills the inside with noise on busy match days. Door staff check ID at the entrance.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap drinks, cajun fries, katsu and buffalo burgers and outdoor seating area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap drinks, cajun fries, katsu and buffalo burgers and outdoor seating area.
Customer Review Summary
The food draws the sharper complaints. One reviewer found the Cajun fries so heavily salted they were practically inedible, and when they asked for a replacement the person at the bar called it customer preference. Another found the katsu burger disappointing, with chicken that tasted frozen and a bun that was too sweet. Several describe poor service: one says a staff member rolled their eyes and sighed over a request for a straw, and another says drinks ordered to a table never arrived after 20 minutes, with staff offering only to check cameras the next day before a possible refund.
Customer Review Summary
The food draws the sharper complaints. One reviewer found the Cajun fries so heavily salted they were practically inedible, and when they asked for a replacement the person at the bar called it customer preference. Another found the katsu burger disappointing, with chicken that tasted frozen and a bun that was too sweet. Several describe poor service: one says a staff member rolled their eyes and sighed over a request for a straw, and another says drinks ordered to a table never arrived after 20 minutes, with staff offering only to check cameras the next day before a possible refund.
Featured reviews
- Aggie Elliott
“turned my favourite song off sweet but pyscho by ava max not happy if anything fuming literally going pyscho atm i can’t belive it didn’t even let it finish. FUMING”
- Jacobinia Bridge
“Worst place to live nearby. I was woken up multiple times by football hooligans on Sunday morning at 03:40am , which should of closed the bar by then. But no that wasn't the case. I have work literally the next day, unacceptable.”
- Honey Arnold
“i ordered drinks to my table and after 20 minutes without receiving it went to speak to someone they told me that they can’t do anything but check the cameras the following day and if i didn’t receive them then i might get a refund. terrible service. spoke to 2 different members of staff and neither were any help”
- Harrison Turner
“Literally the rudest staff I’ve ever encountered. I got my drink and said to one women “oh sorry can I get a straw please?” Which she then continued to look at me and roll her eyes in my face while sighing. Very poor behaviour.”
- Terry Costello
“Typical student pub. Great fun and prices for those hard working students. For a baby boomer like me it brought back some fond memories. 😁”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Come for the great prices, stay for the great atmosphere. Relax, refresh and enjoy the best beer garden in Manchester. With plenty of seating, big screens, food and entertainment, the only issue will be when closing time comes too soon...”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near The Courtyard
- The Salisbury4.62,5300.2 mi
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- Monkey Trio Japanese Bar4.61810.2 mi
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- Gorilla4.43,5710.2 mi
live music gigs, blueberry banana smoothie, beef sandwich with chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard | 4.01,217 | — | cheap drinks, cajun fries, katsu and buffalo burgers |
| The Salisbury | 4.62,530 | 0.2 mi | pizzas, real ales, gig ticket discount |
| Monkey Trio Japanese Bar | 4.6181 | 0.2 mi | sushi, sake selection, grilled pork belly set |
| Gorilla | 4.43,571 | 0.2 mi | live music gigs, blueberry banana smoothie, beef sandwich with chips |
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