The Wharf

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  Joe Kelly

  ·1 month ago

  “Great pub on the canal with loads of seating both inside and outside. Good selection of beers with a few real ales though I wouldn't mind a couple more! Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is fantastic, roast dinners are excellent. Lots of options and brilliantly cooked with huge Yorkshire puddings. Deserts are excellent too. There are a huge amount of gluten free options and staff are helpful in ensuring no allergens are present.”

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  Gillian Scholes

  ·2 months ago

  “Fabulous The food was awesome, best sea bass I've had. The staff were all lovely, polite and attentive. Slight niggles were I didn't get the samphire with my dish as described in the menu but it wasn't a problem as the replacement buttered greens were lovely, it just would have been nice to have been informed of the replacement when I ordered. A fellow guests' meal had gravy poured over her cheese and onion pie which she would have preferred to have poured herself (on the rest of the meal but not on the pie, beef/meat yes but cheese no! ) and the ladies toilet felt a bit overlooked as there was a lot of toilet paper all over the floor of one of the cubicles. These are very minor nit-picks, the place deserves a 5 star review just constructive gripes hopefully. The experience was still beyond expectation. The two fussy eaters had nothing bad to say at all which is a compliment in itself! Well worth a visit when you're next in Castlefield Side note - it was recommended we booked as we preferred to dine inside”

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  ShlomyAviram

  ·2 months ago

  “Food was great, if you are two no need for the side dishes sharing just get 1-2 sides, I personally am not a big fan of ordering in the Bar but it seems to be the thing so it’s fine Ask for the mint sauce it’s very good with the Sunday roast”

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  Lancs to Manc Eats

  ·3 months ago

  “Possibly the best sunny Sunday roast spot in Manchester. There’s something very satisfying about sitting by the canal, surrounded by Manchester’s ever-growing skyscrapers, pretending you’re just out for a peaceful Sunday while mentally planning dessert. I went for the lamb roast and it was rich, tender and packed with flavour. Accompanied by great roast veg and some very well cooked roast potatoes, which are becoming increasingly difficult to find these days. Crispy roasties seem to have become a lost art. The half roast chicken (£23.95) isn’t exactly cheap, but the satisfaction levels are very high, and the quality absolutely backs it up. Tom went for the cheese pie and, as a self-appointed pie connoisseur, rated it as one of the best he’s had, which is not praise handed out lightly. Excellent food, great setting and one of those places where you suddenly realise you’ve been sat there for far longer than planned. Verdict: Top quality food in one of Manchester’s best Sunday settings. 🍽️ Paying customer | Honest review”

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  Weiyuan Yang

  ·3 months ago

  “The Wharf was one of the highlights of our trip to Manchester. The atmosphere was fantastic. Sitting outside by the water with a gentle breeze was incredibly relaxing, and it was the perfect place to unwind. By around 4 or 5 pm, all the outdoor tables were already full, which says a lot about how popular this place is. The food was excellent. The sea bass was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. Even after we returned to London, my wife was still talking about how much she loved it. I also ordered the steak medium. It was cooked slightly more than I expected, but it was still enjoyable and certainly didn't affect our overall dining experience. One of the most memorable moments was that the couple sitting next to us ordered exactly the same dishes as we did. We all laughed about the coincidence, and it made us think that these must be some of the restaurant's best and most popular dishes! Overall, The Wharf offers a wonderful atmosphere, high-quality food, and a truly enjoyable dining experience. If we ever return to Manchester, this will definitely be our first choice, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone visiting the city.”

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  Mr Wolf

  ·4 months ago

  “Never been in this place before but will be going again. The place is like a hidden gem, roomy, great service and the choice of food and quality is excellent. Well worth it. There's also a beer garden and free parking available. Thank you the Wharf for a great lunchtime experience.”

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  Clive Shuttleworth

  ·4 months ago

  “Great place to meet drink and eat It’s like a Tardis inside with lots of room for dining and drinks There is an area where pooches are restricted which is good for those who are uncomfortable with them around Obviously we selected on the basis it was dog friendly and dined in the area where we could sit with our dogs Food was tasty we had rump steak , two shoulder of Lamb roasts and a pork and beef roast. The chips with the rump steak were lukewarm but they were replaced swiftly and without any fuss once we drew this to the attention of our hostess. Think that the service was extremely busy as it had been match day at Old Trafford and this may have been the reason for the roast chicken option no longer being available as they had sold out . The other dishes were very tasty and we ordered sides of cauliflower cheese and buttered mash . Nothing was left on any of our plates but there was no room for desserts 😩 Would definitely visit again but perhaps avoid matchdays from Old Trafford This would also be great place to visit when the sun was shining as lots of room outside to sit overlooking the canal.”

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  Leanne De Silva

  ·4 months ago

  “Really liked the food here. Came for the Sunday roast and both the lamb and beef were cooked super well. The vegetables were nicely done too, and the portions were huge. We also ordered the cauliflower cheese and mashed potatoes on the side and both were really good. Finished with the sticky date pudding and waffles, which were perfect for sharing around the table. The servers were really nice and the interior was spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend.”

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  Pep Rey

  ·5 months ago

  “The Wharf is a well known place for Sunday Roast nestled in Castlefield neighborhood in Manchester city centre. There have a wide range of different meats for a Sunday Roast including vegan options. Service wise is good and they attend you really quickly. If you can find a spot in beer garden on a sunny day the experience is so much better. I would recommend you to book it in advance as it can be crowded in rush hours”

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  Carrie J

  ·6 months ago

  “This was a great find. Lovely beer garden either views of the canal and lovely inside too. Fairly priced and very friendly staff. The food we ordered was delicious.”