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Sam's Chop House — Restaurants in Manchester

Sam's Chop House

RestaurantsManchester, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(2,146 reviews)

Quick info

+44 161 834 3210
Back Pool Fold, Manchester M2 1HN, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Sam's Chop House

Sam's Chop House is a chophouse restaurant on Back Pool Fold in Manchester, with a 140-year history and a connection to the artist LS Lowry, who once frequented it. A bronze seated statue of him sits at the bar, and photos of him are displayed around the pub. Old tiles and woodwork line the walls, and the lighting is dim. The menu includes a Barnsley chop among the mains, alongside corned beef hash and fish and chips made with a thick haddock fillet. The bar pours JW Lees beers, including the MPA, next to Boddingtons, a choice of cask ales and a wine cellar. A separate restaurant area sits alongside the bar. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.4/5
2,146 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, Lowry statue at bar, corned beef hash and Barnsley chop.

5★
1,332
4★
542
3★
171
2★
55
1★
46

Customer Review Summary

Fish and chips draw the most mentions at Sam's Chop House, with reviewers describing a thick haddock fillet as outstanding and one diner calling it their first traditional English fish and chips. Close behind are the hearty mains: the Barnsley chop, the bacon chop, the blade of beef with cauliflower cheese, and the corned beef hash, which one diner recommends to anyone. Starters and sides get praise too, including a packed fishcake, a lamb and harissa scotch egg, marinated olives and a cheese board. The beer and wine side earns its own notes, with a well-kept pint of JW Lees MPA, Boddingtons, cask ales and a good wine cellar. Reviewers describe the old tiles, woodwork and dim lighting as cozy, and the bronze statue of LS Lowry at the bar and photos of him around the room come up repeatedly. Staff are called polite, friendly and quick, and a large group was easily accommodated. The one complaint is a single reviewer who found the fish and chips disappointing, saying the fish was fine but the batter was very hard and the crust unpleasant. One diner finished with the steamed lemon pudding, though they ran out of room before the end.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Can't comment on the food or service,apart from the bar,we came on a quiet Thursday lunchtime,quick pop into Manchester with my daughter,we called in,somewhere i wanted to visit,walked past so many times. Great to finally see Lowery, at the bar..pictures of the great man all around. Hopefully get back & try out the menu..”
  • Google user
    “Great proper pub , a good wine cellar and a good choice on cask ales . We had a cheese board and it was great , fantastic selection . Great to see the statue of Lowry”
  • Google user
    “The fish and chips were disappointing. The fish itself was fine, but the batter was very hard and the crust wasn’t particularly pleasant to eat.”
  • Google user
    “I'd been so looking forward to have the fish and chips here again, and they didn't disappoint. A thick piece of haddock fillet, they were outstanding (£19.50) My mate was very happy with the blade of beef £24.50 and cauliflower cheese £6.50. A beer each , the bill with a discretionary service charge 10% came to £66.99, 2900 THB an expensive meal but a real treat. The service was exceptional and deserved the tip.”
  • Google user
    “Sam's Chop House I had my first traditional English fish and chips here. My meal was excellent. I also had the marinated olives and prosecco. The service was great and our large group was easily accommodated. The atmosphere is absolutely old English Pub. The old wood work and dimly lighting make the atmosphere cozy I highly recommend this pub ☆☆☆☆☆”

Highlights

“Restaurant with a 140-year history, once frequented by artist LS Lowry, of whom there's a statue.”

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Sports

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
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  • Vegetarian options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Coffee
Offerings· 8
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Free water refills
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Wine
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Dining options· 8
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Historic
Planning· 2
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 6
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Sports
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 4
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Parking· 1
  • Usually difficult to find a space

Location

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