
Freight Island
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About Freight Island
Freight Island is a food court in Manchester at 11 Baring St, with 12 kitchens and 8 bars under one roof. The kitchens cover pizza, burgers and Caribbean food, and coffee and desserts sit alongside the savoury stalls. Beer is on tap around the venue, and the bars carry a wide selection of other drinks. The space also works as a large venue for festivals, networking events, music events and sports viewing, with 4 nights of entertainment in the programme. Event guests can buy VIP tickets, which come with a separate VIP space and shorter bar queues. Security staff are on site.
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Menu & Prices
89 dishes · mains £3–13- Homemade Baklava£6.50
- Spring Rolls£6.50
- Crispy Gyozas£6.00
- Spicy Mayo Chicken Bites£7.00
- Salt & Pepper Fries£5.50
- Salted Fries£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, pizza, Korean fried chicken and brisket pasta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, pizza, Korean fried chicken and brisket pasta.
Customer Review Summary
Visitors mostly come for the spread of kitchens under one roof, with burgers, fries and pizza enjoyed on a festival night and chicken gyros and rump steak with onions at a Sunday lunch. Close behind is the Korean fried chicken with rice from Fuku, which one reviewer found rather spicy, along with a good beer selection on tap. Reviewers also praise the space for festivals, a networking event and an outdoor reggae afternoon they call buzzing. Complaints are fewer but specific. One diner's chips from the Greek stall arrived cold, and another saw a group take over the upper seating and block the walkway while staff did not step in. A festival-goer waited a while for burgers and found the glitter station pricey, and one reviewer noted few options for anyone gluten intolerant. One reviewer suggests booking a table because lunch gets busy. One diner left with garlic bread and a brisket pasta both loaded with cheese, and plans to return.
Customer Review Summary
Visitors mostly come for the spread of kitchens under one roof, with burgers, fries and pizza enjoyed on a festival night and chicken gyros and rump steak with onions at a Sunday lunch. Close behind is the Korean fried chicken with rice from Fuku, which one reviewer found rather spicy, along with a good beer selection on tap. Reviewers also praise the space for festivals, a networking event and an outdoor reggae afternoon they call buzzing. Complaints are fewer but specific. One diner's chips from the Greek stall arrived cold, and another saw a group take over the upper seating and block the walkway while staff did not step in. A festival-goer waited a while for burgers and found the glitter station pricey, and one reviewer noted few options for anyone gluten intolerant. One reviewer suggests booking a table because lunch gets busy. One diner left with garlic bread and a brisket pasta both loaded with cheese, and plans to return.
Featured reviews
- Lisa Wood
“We attended the Back to the 90s summer festival and had a great afternoon/evening here. The event was well organised, waiting time at the bars wasn't that long and there was a great selection of food options with plenty of seating! We tried the burgers, fries and pizza and enjoyed everything. There was a bit of a wait for our burgers, however the fresh taste made it worthwhile. This was our first visit and when we got home we booked for the R&B event in Dec! We did think the cost of the glitter station in the event was pricey for what you got, however it was all part of the night/fun and gave us ideas for when we attend in Dec! Although the event was sold out and busy it didnt feel too crowded. We spent some time in the heated outdoor area when we needed a break and that was great. We booked the VIP tickets and it was worth it as the VIP space had plenty of seating and shorter bar queues. Would defo recommend.”
- Gareth Jones
“Great place, my food was fab, but my wife chips were so cold, from the Greek stall. Lovely to sit out and enjoy a nice summer evening before the concert at the Apollo.”
- Charlotte West
“Really liked it. Cool place, nice vibe, food we had was good from different vendors. Only issue was a group of blokes commandeering the upper seating area and blocking the walk way. Which is difficult when you are carrying plates and drinks as the step up and down to avoid them was high. Really inconsiderate and staff not confident enough to say anything. The upper areas should have fixed tables and chairs maybe.”
- Michael Binks
“This establishment offers a wonderful setting for enjoying sporting events. The atmosphere is quite lively and engaging for patrons. You can certainly find a wide selection of beverages to complement your viewing experience. It is a highly recommended spot for sports enthusiasts. Many find the combination of good company and refreshing drinks very satisfying here.”
- Dennis Gane
“Pretty interesting place with it's diverse attendees and food offerings. Lots of security and they were all very pleasant and professional. No admittance after 9:00 p.m. And it shuts down at 11:00.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“12 KITCHENS 8 BARS 4 NIGHTS OF ENTERTAINMENT”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Food courts near Freight Island
- Mala4.53,8150.6 mi
live music, avocado scramble, multiple food vendors
- Society4.51,5780.7 mi
craft beers on cask and keg, El Piloto quesadillas, Manzoku curry and chips
- Mackie Mayor4.56,2010.8 mi
qr code table ordering, tacos, gourmet burgers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Island | 4.33,780 | — | burgers, pizza, Korean fried chicken |
| Mala | 4.53,815 | 0.6 mi | live music, avocado scramble, multiple food vendors |
| Society | 4.51,578 | 0.7 mi | craft beers on cask and keg, El Piloto quesadillas, Manzoku curry and chips |
| Mackie Mayor | 4.56,201 | 0.8 mi | qr code table ordering, tacos, gourmet burgers |
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