The Edinburgh Castle Pub

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  Mark Nicholson

  ·7 months ago

  “The public bar has the atmosphere of a street corner local on match day ⚽️. With so much fantastic cask beer brewed locally it’s such a shame the lineup here lacks any imagination.”

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  John Carr (Corinne and John)

  ·1 year ago

  “Decent pub about 12 minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station. Three cask beers on handpump when I visited. Busy after the Spurs game at the Etihad. This former Whitbread pub had been closed for many years but after a major refurbishment reopened as a pub on 14th November 2019 with a restaurant on the first floor. It has been tastefully renovated and as you enter from the corner door there is a long and impressive marble topped bar opposite. There are tables around the bar and high stools at the bar. In the area behind the bar there is more seating. The house beer is brewed by Ringwood and there is also an extensive selection of craft beers, foreign beers, whiskies and gins.”

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  Tracy Boland

  ·1 year ago

  “We celebrated our anniversary here last night. We hadn't been to the Edinburgh Castle before and we weren't disappointed. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and very cosy. We came to dine here because we love head chef Gabe Lea's food who moved here from Maya. Yet again we were blown away by the menu. Locally sourced produce cooked to perfection. All the dishes we had were absolutely delicious and well worth the 2 hours travelling time to dine here. I'm sure Gabe's outstanding dishes, with his attention to detail will get his hard work recognised again soon by being listed in the Michelin guide again. With lots more accolades to follow. Well done team 👏”

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  Nana Obeng

  ·1 year ago

  “I had the pleasure of dining at the Bangkok Diner’s Club at Edinburgh Castle in Ancoats, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The menu is a thoughtful take on Thai cuisine—beautifully presented, rich in flavour, and clearly prepared with care. Each dish brought a perfect balance of spice, freshness, and texture. The crispy pork belly in a rich, savoury sauce was a standout, complemented perfectly by the chicken fat fried rice and vibrant vegetables. The sides, from the delicate greens to the light, fluffy omelette, added depth and variety to the meal, making it feel both comforting and elevated. The atmosphere inside the Edinburgh Castle adds to the charm—warm, intimate lighting and a relaxed yet stylish setting that makes it ideal for both a casual night out or a special occasion. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, which really enhanced the overall dining experience. Bangkok Diner’s Club manages to deliver authentic Thai flavours while giving the dishes a refined edge, and it’s easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Manchester recently. Highly recommended.”

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  MADDOGLEP

  ·2 years ago

  “Making my first visit since 1974 when this was a bleak and dodgy area north of the city centre and the pub was a back street local. To be fair the pub was shut for decades and Ancoats is a rapidly developing trendy area with lots of new places to eat and drink. Three real ales so Boothroyd had a Buxton bitter. Very good. Lovely pub. The upstairs is a dining area. The ground rooms for drinks. Will be back..I hope. Card only which annoys me but told they have been robbed three times so cashless to deter the scumbags.”

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  MissNJT89

  ·2 years ago

  “Visited EC last night after it being on our ‘list’ for a while, it was our anniversary! Food is borderline ‘fine dining’ but rest assured it was delicious! Annoyingly they don’t serve large glasses of wine and the small glasses are expensive! That would be my only complaint I suppose! We had the Oysters, pollen sourdough, sausage, mussels, shared the Guinness pie, had a side of the chips and veg! The only reason a 3 for atmosphere was because it was super quiet in there, suppose weather was glorious and it was only a Wed evening!”

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  Moon Choi

  ·2 years ago

  “Edinburgh Castle stands out as the best gastropub in Manchester. Its calm, cozy atmosphere is a refreshing change from the usual pretentious dining spots in the city center. The friendly male waiter with glasses was very helpful with our order. I can't wait to bring my family here to experience the exquisite British pub food.”

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  Sarah Barker

  ·2 years ago

  “Now that's what I call a Sunday lunch! The food was absolutely delicious (you have to get the cauliflower cheese with it - it was amazing!). The atmosphere is lovely, homely pub vibes, and the service was very attentive. I'll definitely be going back l”

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  Dan Lawton

  ·3 years ago

  “Definitely the best pie I've ever had in my life - incredible! The rest of the menu also seemed interesting and the other items we ordered were well made, although the partridge was a bit of a tricky one to eat/share.”

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  Alexander Gkikas

  ·3 years ago

  “All the dishes I had were amazing. The menu is seasonal , using local produce. Loved the asparagus dish, the tomato salad and the charred aubergine. They also cook proteins to perfection ! I wish every gastro pub would try to serve that top quality food. Reasonable prices. Just go!”