
Firehouse Manchester
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About Firehouse Manchester
Firehouse Manchester is a restaurant at 40 Swan St in Manchester, built around wood-fired cooking in an open kitchen. Wood smoke runs through the menu, which includes roast cauliflower served as cauliflower cheese and chicken breast as a main dish. Pitta comes with dips to start. The kitchen also prepares a roast, including a vegetarian version, so those who skip meat have a roast of their own. The bar pours frozen margaritas and beers on tap. A bottomless brunch rounds out the offering for groups of friends who want a long meal.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, roast cauliflower, peri sauce chicken and pita and dips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, roast cauliflower, peri sauce chicken and pita and dips.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the chicken, praising the succulent, perfectly seasoned breast and its juices, and one reviewer says the peri sauce is something they order every visit. Close behind are the Sunday roasts, which one Manchester resident calls the best they have had, and a vegetarian roast also gets praise. Roast cauliflower, described as gooey and gratinated, fluffy pitta, lamb koftas and the potatoes turn up among the sides and small plates, and a couple of reviewers suggest getting the pickles and all the dips. Drinks mentioned include frozen margaritas, beers on tap, and a chance to try different wines before buying. A repeat visitor rates the Friday bottomless brunch for its value. Reviewers describe friendly, joyful staff, a chaotic and fun room, and an open kitchen with a wood fire outside, and one notes the place is dog friendly. One party who felt cold asked to sit closer to the fire and was moved to another table with no problem.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the chicken, praising the succulent, perfectly seasoned breast and its juices, and one reviewer says the peri sauce is something they order every visit. Close behind are the Sunday roasts, which one Manchester resident calls the best they have had, and a vegetarian roast also gets praise. Roast cauliflower, described as gooey and gratinated, fluffy pitta, lamb koftas and the potatoes turn up among the sides and small plates, and a couple of reviewers suggest getting the pickles and all the dips. Drinks mentioned include frozen margaritas, beers on tap, and a chance to try different wines before buying. A repeat visitor rates the Friday bottomless brunch for its value. Reviewers describe friendly, joyful staff, a chaotic and fun room, and an open kitchen with a wood fire outside, and one notes the place is dog friendly. One party who felt cold asked to sit closer to the fire and was moved to another table with no problem.
Featured reviews
- Helena Hayward
“Me and my friend have been here on a Friday night for bottomless 3x now, and each and every time we have had an amazing experience! The service and value for bottomless 'brunch' has been on every occasion the best we have experienced! I have already done so, and will absolutely continue to recommend this place to anyone I know!”
- Laura McMillan
“Top tier food, great atmosphere, very quick service and will definitely be back for more. Ordered lots of small plates and everything was delicious. Get the pickles - more pickle than you expect! Zara was an excellent host.”
- J H
“Having lived in Manchester for a few years now, here is easily the best Sunday roast (and I’ve tried a few!). Good atmosphere and service too!! We had Ola today (5th July 2026) and she was fab! Dog friendly too, which is another reason we come.”
- Jackiii
“Absolutely chaotic haha, this place is so fun but absolutely mental full of dancing and singing people which was hilarious and such a joy to see. The staff also were so lively and joyful, plenty of smiles and laughter, they are genuinely nice people. I was not expecting the food to be that good but wow, the juices on the chicken for a breast was insane. The burger was packed full of flavour… but the real star of the show for me was the Peri sauce wow wow wow, I couldn’t come here without getting that every single time.”
- Cadi Williams
“What a gem of a venue! Happened to find this whilst looking for food close to a gig, so glad I did. All of the waiters/resses were fantastic, shout out to Jess but honestly, they were all super! Food was phenomenal, best meal I have had in AGES! Will come again whenever this rural bumpkin ends up in the city again :)”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Firehouse Manchester
- 0 mi
authentic spanish tapas, hot breakfast eggs, prawn gambas
- The Koffee Pot4.52,7230.1 mi
full english breakfast, black pudding, pancakes
- Fress Restaurant & Bar4.51,6070.1 miWheelchair accessible
steak and eggs, full English, mocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firehouse Manchester | 4.81,853 | — | sunday roast, roast cauliflower, peri sauce chicken |
| Tapas La Casa Bar & Restaurant | 3.727 | 0 mi | authentic spanish tapas, hot breakfast eggs, prawn gambas |
| The Koffee Pot | 4.52,723 | 0.1 mi | full english breakfast, black pudding, pancakes |
| Fress Restaurant & BarWheelchair accessible | 4.51,607 | 0.1 mi | steak and eggs, full English, mocktails |
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