Northern Monk Refectory
Northern Monk Refectory
Northern Monk Refectory
4.5
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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- Siobhan B2 contributionsGreat venue for private partyWe honestly had the best time and couldn’t fault the venue both in terms of value for money and helpfulness of the staff. It was a great night and thanks so much for all your help in the run up to it. I would very much recommend the venue to anyone. I have left the food unreviewed as we had our own caterers.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 November 2023
- emily2709Bury, United Kingdom1,556 contributionsSo good we go backThis is a quirky rustic warehouse style bar located to the Piccadilly end of the Northern Quarter that has a great selection of beers and also tasty food options. It has a good amount of cosy booth seating. We usually have a least one drink here whenever we go into the City Centre and sometimes meet friends there too. The service is always good. This time we visited for a couple of afternoon drinks and it was as good as always.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 June 2024
- Sean54 contributionsTop notch beersI've always been a fan of Northern Monk's beers, so it was nice to visit one of their bars when I was visiting Manchester. Good selection of beers on draft- would recommend Faith as a nice all rounder. Atmosphere was chilled. A must visit for any IPA or beer fan generally!Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 July 2024
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Paul G
5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It really comes to something when only 2 of the beers are sold in pints and ridiculously over priced too. We also noticed tables where not a single person had a drink in front of them so guessing they were there to just look cool (or couldn't afford a drink!)
We drank our 3rd of beer each and promptly left heading for Port Street Beer House. It was only when we got there that my partner commented "that last place was all fur coat and no knickers" I honestly couldn't have agreed more. Give it a swerve unless you are of the younger generation and want to mill around looking cool listening to experimental acid jazz or you really don't care paying ridiculous prices for keg beers you can get elsewhere for realistic prices. This review is written out of complete frustration for what is becoming of the real ale/beer market where it is now accepted to drink it out of tiny glasses like wine and pay £6 for a third of a pint!!
We drank our 3rd of beer each and promptly left heading for Port Street Beer House. It was only when we got there that my partner commented "that last place was all fur coat and no knickers" I honestly couldn't have agreed more. Give it a swerve unless you are of the younger generation and want to mill around looking cool listening to experimental acid jazz or you really don't care paying ridiculous prices for keg beers you can get elsewhere for realistic prices. This review is written out of complete frustration for what is becoming of the real ale/beer market where it is now accepted to drink it out of tiny glasses like wine and pay £6 for a third of a pint!!
Written 28 February 2020
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Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback.
I apologise for the delay in our response as well.
I'm really sorry your experience with us didn't meet your expectations.
The Northern Monk Refectory MCR's team.
Written 9 September 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paul B
Manchester, UK2 contributions
Apr 2022
Great bar, with lovely beers, I feel the chap with the curly hair and moustache needs some customer training. I ordered a beer and he threw the card machine in front of me, then dumped my beers in front of me and walked off without saying a word, not even a thank you. I seriously thought I'd done something to offend him! (which I hadn't!), This was Saturday 30th at around 3.30pm
Written 1 May 2022
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Hi Paul!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words!
I'm really sorry about this and sorry for the delay in our response. I will be speaking to that member of staff right away.
I hope you will give us another chance but if you would like to discuss the event further, please don't hesitate to contact us here: mcr@northernmonk.com
We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
The Northern Monk MCR's team
Written 8 July 2022
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David n
Manchester, UK4,809 contributions
Dec 2022
Just a chilled out bar with a super selection of their own beers (+ others). Great value. I love the high furniture as you enter though there is also a separate room at the back with sofas, long tables & booths.
Written 1 January 2023
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Thanks again David for your kind words!
Written 2 May 2023
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Greg O
Manchester, England, United Kingdom26 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Originally given a table with benches for seats. As my wife is pregnant we asked if we could swap to a booth for more back support. Despite them having lots of bookings they were able to swap us to a booth and we were very grateful. Beer was good and vegan food from Chow Chow was amazing - the faux pork belly bao buns were delicious.
Will be going again
Will be going again
Written 26 May 2021
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Hi Greg,
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words!
We are so happy you've enjoyed our beers & Chow Chow!
We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
The Northern Monk MCR's team
Written 9 September 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lynne S
United Kingdom313 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Modern bar with relaxed atmosphere suits it’s refectory style. The food by Meat &3 by Kongs was different and very tasty. We chilled, ate, and enjoyed wine and cocktails whilst playing games (Brought ourselves). Fab place.
Written 19 March 2022
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Hi!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words!
We are so happy you've enjoyed the food and atmosphere!
We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
The Northern Monk MCR's team
Written 8 July 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Siobhan B
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We honestly had the best time and couldn’t fault the venue both in terms of value for money and helpfulness of the staff. It was a great night and thanks so much for all your help in the run up to it. I would very much recommend the venue to anyone.
I have left the food unreviewed as we had our own caterers.
I have left the food unreviewed as we had our own caterers.
Written 22 November 2023
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Dominicqa B
1 contribution
May 2022 • Family
Hiya,
I just wanted to reach out to say that I've just left your place and in just recovering from eating the best Waffles, bacon, chicken and syrup I've EVERRRRRRR eaten!!! I inhaled it far to quickly and I wanted to order another one immediately. My brother encouraged me to see it as an opportunity to come back for and to settle my greed. I had to scout the chef out and thank him myself. Fully recommend and fully impressed. Delightful!!! Thank you.
I just wanted to reach out to say that I've just left your place and in just recovering from eating the best Waffles, bacon, chicken and syrup I've EVERRRRRRR eaten!!! I inhaled it far to quickly and I wanted to order another one immediately. My brother encouraged me to see it as an opportunity to come back for and to settle my greed. I had to scout the chef out and thank him myself. Fully recommend and fully impressed. Delightful!!! Thank you.
Written 25 May 2022
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Hi Dominic!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words!
We are so happy you've enjoyed the chicken & waffles, we've passed on your lovely comments to Kongs!
We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
The Northern Monk MCR's team
Written 8 July 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JulesC
Manchester, UK60 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Card payments only which we find unnecessary and unacceptable given that many people are paid in cash and want to spend it. Encouraged to pay via an app which we declined. Rude barman was not interested in changing a flat medicinal tasting pint of cider, luckily a lady swapped it for a pleasant rosé. We had one drink and left, will not return.
Written 4 June 2021
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Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback.
I apologise for the delay in our response as well.
I'm really sorry your experience with us didn't meet your expectations.
Since the beginning of the pandemic we have changed to card only to protect the health of our staff who would have to handle it.
Our cider is a traditional medium English cider and we recommend everyone asks for tasters to make sure their beer and/or cider is up to their taste!
I am glad to read the situation was resolved by our manager.
Many thanks again.
The Northern Monk Refectory MCR's team.
Written 9 September 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Goose
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I had a brisket lasagna with chips and garlic bread. It was fine but the lasagna was basically two steak bakes combined.
My pals had macaroni cheese which was pitiful. The restaurant must have forgot the cheese.
Overall the menu was limited but the beer was good. Not anything to shout about.
My pals had macaroni cheese which was pitiful. The restaurant must have forgot the cheese.
Overall the menu was limited but the beer was good. Not anything to shout about.
Written 1 July 2023
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Graeme R
Wigton, UK38 contributions
Aug 2021
Found this place by accident whilst searching for a decent pub in the vicinity (under pressure due to the incessant rain). Took a leap of faith, and called-in, and was more than pleasantly surprised by the range of ales on offer. There's a hint of Brewdog in the approach, but I'd say its sufficiently different, and that its not a pseudo-brewdog bar. Anyway, the staff were really helpful, and the ales we sampled were great, and very well kept.
Enjoyed it so much that we called back in the following day!
Enjoyed it so much that we called back in the following day!
Written 24 August 2021
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Hello,
Thank you very much for your kind words! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day/evening with us!
We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
The Northern Monk Refectory MCR's team
Written 9 September 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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