
The Trof
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About The Trof
The Trof is a pub on Thomas Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, with an upstairs dining room that serves British classics. That same room hosts a quiz night, which gives the pub a social event beyond food and drink. The kitchen works from a menu that changes regularly, with fish and chips served with mushy peas and tartar sauce, an ox cheek pie and a burger among the dishes. Downstairs, the bar pours cask ales and wines and mixes cocktails, and a happy hour is part of the drinks offer. Private dining is available for groups.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, ox cheek pie, burger and sticky toffee pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, ox cheek pie, burger and sticky toffee pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the dish diners mention most, with a good-sized, really crispy fish served alongside chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce. Close behind are the ox cheek pie, called sensational, and the burger, which one reviewer likened to a delicious posh Big Mac. Steak frites with tender pink steak, lamb, ribollita and sourdough avocado toast also earn praise, and several describe the room as cosy. Service is called polite, friendly and quick, and one reviewer found a bubbly server made dinner fun. The caveats are practical. One burger arrived underdone in the centre with a metallic raw beef taste. The menu keeps changing, so a garlic chicken Kiev has reportedly gone and one visitor could not get fish and chips. Sunday roast was only served after 12, so one party ate breakfast instead. One reviewer finds it pretty dark inside and suggests booking for the Wednesday upstairs quiz. A shared sticky toffee pudding left one table saying they could have devoured one each.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the dish diners mention most, with a good-sized, really crispy fish served alongside chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce. Close behind are the ox cheek pie, called sensational, and the burger, which one reviewer likened to a delicious posh Big Mac. Steak frites with tender pink steak, lamb, ribollita and sourdough avocado toast also earn praise, and several describe the room as cosy. Service is called polite, friendly and quick, and one reviewer found a bubbly server made dinner fun. The caveats are practical. One burger arrived underdone in the centre with a metallic raw beef taste. The menu keeps changing, so a garlic chicken Kiev has reportedly gone and one visitor could not get fish and chips. Sunday roast was only served after 12, so one party ate breakfast instead. One reviewer finds it pretty dark inside and suggests booking for the Wednesday upstairs quiz. A shared sticky toffee pudding left one table saying they could have devoured one each.
Featured reviews
- Georgia Corneli
“This was truly one of the best culinary experiences i have ever had and 100% worth the awful AUD to GBP exchange rate. I ordered the Lamb and it was absolutely amazing, i have struggled to find a great meal while being and the UK and this has really scratched that itch! thank you very much!”
- J FW
“Food and atmosphere were amazing. My burger was a little underdone in the centre so I got that very metallic raw beef mince taste but the starters were fab. Will definitely return for starters and some cocktails”
- Meg
“food was delicious (of course) but honestly incredible service from Leigh…. so bubbly and personable! made our dinner so much fun! absolute angel”
- mahir meriç
“It was a great experience. They keep changing the menu. Unfortunately, I could not get fish & chips but I got ox cheek pie which was great.”
- Nathan R
“Atmospheric neighbourhood pub on the edge of the Northern Quarter, with subdued lighting, craft beers and a large selection of bourbon to choose from. Has upstairs dining room for British classics.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The Trof is a popular pub and dining room in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, known for British pub classics, Sunday roasts, craft beer, cocktails and relaxed dining in Manchester city centre. Situated on Thomas Street, The Trof is one of the best pubs in the Northern Quarter for food, drinks, private dining, and late-night atmosphere. With locally sourced seasonal ingredients, cask ales, quality wines, and a cosy dining room, The Trof blends the charm of a traditional Manchester pub with modern British dining in the heart of the Northern Quarter”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating · Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Bars near The Trof
- Pixel Bar Manchester4.61,0820 mi
game-themed cocktails, console gaming booths, guitar hero
- Hare & Hounds4.57610 mi£10–20
joseph holts bitter, cask ales on handpump, tiled historic interior
- Croft NQ Bar and Kitchen4.69730 mi£15–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
50% off mains monday tuesday, fish and chips, pizza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trof | 4.52,530 | — | — | fish and chips, ox cheek pie, burger |
| Pixel Bar Manchester | 4.61,082 | 0 mi | — | game-themed cocktails, console gaming booths, guitar hero |
| Hare & Hounds | 4.5761 | 0 mi | £10–20 | joseph holts bitter, cask ales on handpump, tiled historic interior |
| Croft NQ Bar and KitchenReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.6973 | 0 mi | £15–30 | 50% off mains monday tuesday, fish and chips, pizza |
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