The Oast House - Manchester

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  Steven Nathaniel

  ·2 months ago

  “Live music, plenty of seating and a couple of pints. Perfect afternoon for me.”

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  Dan Pottage

  ·2 months ago

  “Really nice spot and the chicken toastie was fantastic, really enjoyed the gravy that came with it to dip into as well, very tasty! Only marking down a star because I do feel it is a little pricey over all both food wise and the cost of the beer. But on a nice sunny day it's a great spot and it wouldn't stop me going back.”

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  Aimee McAllister

  ·3 months ago

  “We had been looking forward to visiting, but the experience was ruined before we even got through the door. Our group was made up of adults aged 25–26, and while one person didn’t have their physical ID on them, the way the situation was handled by the host was completely unnecessary. We understand that venues have the right to enforce their ID policy, and if that’s the rule, then that’s fair enough. The issue wasn’t the policy—it was the attitude. The host was incredibly rude, dismissive, and spoke to us in a way that felt confrontational from the outset. There was no attempt to explain the policy politely or treat us with basic courtesy. Instead, we were made to feel like an inconvenience and were spoken to disrespectfully in front of other customers. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this was one of the worst welcomes we’ve experienced at a restaurant/bar. Customer service costs nothing, and there’s a huge difference between enforcing a policy and being unnecessarily hostile. Based on this experience alone, we won’t be returning and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone expecting to be treated with respect.”

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  Ismael Foroughi

  ·3 months ago

  “The vibe is fantastic! The outdoor area is unique and very lively! Recommend if you are visiting Manchester”

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  Lisa O

  ·3 months ago

  “Used to like the menu, it's changed completely and is absolutely not worth the money. I got the loaded fries, was a measly portion of frozen crinkle cut chips, was supposed to have torn chicken on there, I couldn't see any, also supposed to have cheese I couldn't see any, I had to actually ask the waiter if I was given the right food. Was basically a very small portion of frozen chips with an insanely salty gravy, for £10 . My friend's wine glass was filthy, and I had to go and get a new glass for my cider as the one brought had milk in the bottom, gross.”

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  Rachel Barr

  ·3 months ago

  “Extremely disappointing experience at Oast House. We completely understand that venues have ID policies and that it’s the door staff’s responsibility to enforce them. Our issue wasn’t with the policy itself—it was with the way we were treated. One of our friends didn’t have her physical ID, only a photo of her passport, so we appreciate that this may not have been accepted. However, the member of staff was incredibly rude, dismissive, and unprofessional throughout the interaction. He barely acknowledged the rest of us and wouldn’t even properly look at the physical IDs that we had. What made the situation even more frustrating was that he claimed “everyone in the venue has physical ID.” When we questioned this, he immediately contradicted himself by admitting that “obviously not the older people.” It felt like he was making excuses rather than simply explaining the policy honestly. Our friend also asked whether she genuinely looked under 18, especially as we explained that we are all 25, but he refused to answer and wouldn’t engage in a respectful conversation. We weren’t asking him to break the rules—we were simply expecting to be treated with basic courtesy and respect. There’s a huge difference between enforcing a policy and providing poor customer service. Unfortunately, the attitude of the door staff completely spoiled the experience before we had even stepped inside.”

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  Velichko Georgiev

  ·4 months ago

  “Great venue with a fantastic vibe. The layout and the live music made the evening special. Thank you.”

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  Casey Ng

  ·5 months ago

  “Nice place to enjoy some good live music by the fire. Down side is £7.95 for a pint of Staroprament, and some reviews from 3months ago was saying it was £7.5. Basically London price and without much of a range of drinks to choose from.”

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  Irene Benavent

  ·9 months ago

  “Very nice and cozy place to warm up after Manchester's cold weather. Wooden cottage with great choice of beers and kebabs. The garlic oil that comes with the lamb and chicken kebabs was delicious.”

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  kinda al

  ·1 year ago

  “The best place in Manchester for me to go out late. If the weather is nice and sunny, it is very enjoyable. There is live music. Entry is free. In the winter, it is very special and warm. I always like to go there, summer and winter.”