Reviews in Manchester

Special day ruined! Avoid at all cost! Around the end of November we booked a christening reception for 8th February at the John Gilbert pub. We arranged we would be having a buffet and we would have exclusive use of the raised area in the pub as it was a nice sized space for the number of people we were expecting and it gave us an element of privacy. The lady (I think she was called Becky) who dealt with us at the time took our details and wrote everything down. She told us not to worry about paying a deposit at the time and just pop in a week or so before the 8th of February to confirm our final numbers and our buffet choices, the pay a deposit.We decided to go and sort it a bit earlier on 7th January we went to pay for the buffet and confirm the details. The same lady who made our booking originally dealt with us again. As it turned out our party had been moved to different part of the pub that was far less suitable. All we were told was that the area we agreed on is now taken by someone else who already paid! NOT EVEN AN APPOLOGY. I cannot understand why anyone would do this!? As it was clear to see in their diary the party that has taken priority over us is no larger in numbers there seems no financial gain to the pub or even just a matter of fitting more people in better. We never received any phone call or other form of contact to question our intent of going ahead with the booking or to inform us of the change to the agreed arrangements. Imagine if we hadn’t of come in until 1st of February as advised!? Now due to the total unprofessionalism of the pub we have to find a new venue, have the already printed invitations reprinted and all our potential guests will be getting extremely short notice! This is without doubt the most disgraceful example of poor customer service and truly mighty feat to ruin such a special and important day for our daughter before it has even happened!

We booked Fazenda via Sugarvine for our Christmas party and were very glad we did. We all had a fab time and would return.

I live in London but have visited First Chop twice and loved it so much am coming up again next week. Lancashire take on tapas and warm Lancashire hospitality greatly appreciated. Great food , hospitable staff and even friendly customers( including myself of course!) We had a great time and could highly recommend it. Looking forward to the next time!

Spent New Year's Eve in cotes had a fantastic night the food was amazing the best meal we have had in a long time the service was excellent the waiting staff were very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble the atmosphere was so good we stayed to see in the new year and were treated to complimentary champagne and New Years greetings from all the staff including the chef. We found the prices extremely reasonable especially the wine which was also lovely. Overall a fantastic evening will definitely be returning to my new favourite restaraunt and highly recommend it to anyone .

We had a lovely meal at the Alberts Square Chophouse whilst Christmas shopping. Got a recommendation from Sugarvine whilst in the area.

Hi am subin please don't go this restaurant Bec am working this restaurant (before 2011 to 2012)he's not pay my salary and illegal people he's given job so please don't go there and Bangladesh people using India restaurant name

Great food and tunes last night!

We come regularly to Baci it is a buzzing atmosphere great value and lovely food well presented. Staff are friendly even when busy and all seats are good ones. The Mon and,Tues offer nights are such a treat too Great place - highly recommended Elaine.

It's alright and pretty cool menu. Two Mexican beers, two glasses of Malbec, sharing starter and two burritos which we both left, as massive for £50. Alright for NQ.

It's alright and pretty cool menu. Two Mexican beers, two glasses of Malbec, sharing starter and two burritos which we both left, as massive for £50. Alright for NQ.

I go to Bolton a lot but now bury is open I will be hitting it tonight. They have spent a lot of money on it and it's always nice food .

Absolutely brilliant food, I ordered Sunday roasts

Food was ok but was very disappointed in Simon he was very aggressive.

Absolute great food! I also did I trial there, wow loved it on the floor the staff are great there and really nice! Hope to get the job and would be Defo eating there again x

Lovely friendly staff, and the meal was just the best, and we have had curries from many Indian Restaurants.

Called in to this restaurant last Sunday with friends after visiting the Christmas markets and we all had a wonderful 2 course meal with a couple of bottles of Sancerre. Exceptional service at a knock down price! French cuisine and wine at its best.....highly recommended.

Fantastic food - relaxed atmosphere feels like I'm in Italy - which is amazing.

Great menu, great food in Manchesters most iconic hotel. Very similar to Rogan and Co their other place in Cartmel, in terms of the menu. Will recommend.