Reviews of Pie & Ale. (Pub) in Manchester (Greater Manchester).

Pie & Ale

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Units 1 & 2 the Hive, 47 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN, United Kingdom

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Information of Pie & Ale, Pub in Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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Reviews of Pie & Ale

L. H.

Great selection of pies and funnily enough beers too. I'm into my Belgian beers as well as some British microbreweries so I've tried a good few here. As well as the odd drink deal we had 2 cocktails for £12.50

N. W.

I haven't been in the Pie and Ale for about 4 months because I no longer work in central Manchester. It hasn't changed. Its still as good as ever. The staff are as friendly as ever and the pies are amazing. Continues to be a favourite and this is why I'm having my wedding reception here. Really good selection of craft beers at reasonable prices. The food is delicious and worth visiting for the pies alone.

P. M.

Came here as part of a large group and the food, drinks and service was impeccable. Great tasty pies and they also show sport

S. W.

Hit on this pub by accident, I was looking for a pub that had both food and decent beer. This hits both with an excellent selection of home made pies (+others) and at least 4 cask ales.

j. c.

Would have taken photos of the food but it was too delicious to keep hanging around and needed to be wolfed down. Really recommend this place, great drinks, awesome food - my turkey was delicious- and helpful friendly staff too. I will definitely be back here again.

J. C.

Great atmosphere. Great food and beer selection. Shows the football. Very friendly helpful staff.

H. I. a. a. f.

As a solo traveller, sometimes I hesitate going to a restaurant that is too busy. I was there at around 8pm on a Sunday night. Not too busy, quiet enough to enjoy my meal. The ambient was lovely and music was not too loud. The waiter was very nice and kind to explain and answer my questions. I went there for PIES but I chose the sunday roast pie eventually and it is a stack up open pie with puff pastry on the bottom and top it with creamed leek, roast beef (or turkey or veg option), mash potato and yorkshire pudding, alongside with some roasted veggie and of course gravy! I would say I eat a lot but the portion was quite big and I could not finish it 100%.. probably 90% with a 5-month pregnant belly when leaving. I also asked for some recommendations on beers which are from Manchester breweries. Tried the Shin Digger pale ale and Arbor Mosaic and both of them taste right! Glad that I go for Shin Digger first as it is more crisp and fresh to have alongside with the pie. The Arbor mosaic is a gluten free one which I am literally surprised. After all, it was a nice Sunday casual dinner and I enjoyed myself good enough there. Would love to return and try their mixed grilled pie (which the waiter recommended for meat lovers. As well as the tikka masala one)

L. N.

Absolutely exceptional pies and drinks. Great Venue. Will certainly be back .

E. H.

The pies are absolutely delicious! I have been several times and every pie has been amazing! My personal favourite is the steak and ale with the dirty mash! They have a big choice of ales (its in the name!) One of our favourite spots in NQ.

M. C.

Fantastic place. Visited at the start of December and ate from their Christmas Menu and absolutely loved the food. Everything was very tasty and well worth the cost. All the staff were friendly and attentive. Already looking forward to visiting again when I'm next in Manchester.

F. R.

Delicious yummy pies, the best I have tried so far! Super friendly staff, we spent an amazing night dining outside. I can't sait to go back to try more.

D. M.

A great selection of pies, the two our table had were both tasty. The beers on offer were ok but could have been a higher class of breweries on offer in my opinion. They were ok but nothing special.

R. W.

Wonderful Sunday roast. Filling, tasty and not too fussy. I had beef, a friend had the vegan option, both were amazing and for under £10 each. Highly recommended.

C. M.

Great place, good choice of beers and outstanding pies! Had the Cuban style pulled jackfruit. Stunning. The best veggie pie I’ve ever eaten by a mile! Service was great too.

C. K.

Pie and mash is great comfort food on a cold day and eating here is fantastic. The restaurant is relaxed and on a weekday night we weren't rushed at all. I had the goats cheese and beetroot pie and loved the crisp pastry with a tasty filling and the creamy mash. The photo is pie and fried potatoes. Good house red wine too and served peppermint tea.

N. J.

I had a pie and an ale. What more is there to say. I had the steak and whisky yippee pie with mash potatoes on top and gravy. I was shown to a table and once I decided on my food I went to the bar and ordered it. That was the difficult part deciding what I wanted an walking to the bar after that everything else happened at my table. The food was brought to the table and I was asked if I wanted another drink and once I had finished I was asked if I wanted a sweet and I could not resist the sticky toffee pudding. I am not going into details about the food but with the wide choice of places to eat in Manchester all I will say is 5 stars and I will be going back again and again.

B. L.

I really liked it here. I had a venison pie, which was really good. The pastry on the pie was especially good and the gravy was cracking. The beers on tap were reasonable, I had a very nice liquorice porter which was a nice match to my pie. I'll be back.

c. c.

This place is great. The food is quality and the presentation is epic. Only been here once so far but defiantly going to be going again. The service was friendly and the prices are reasonable. My and my.mate had the all day breakfast pie and would recommend it to anyone.

L. C.

Nice and tasty pies! Good quality beers and also ingredients. Also the service is very good and staff very friendly!

M. P.

I've never been a fan of British pies, but I must say that I enjoyed the steak pie they served. I also tried their "Pie'll be back" beer and loved it. Nice place.

J. A.

Great food, Great selection of beers, good location. Went on a Saturday afternoon and had a sharing plater plus a few pints, then shots and left completely satisfied. The plater selection sounded great, tasted even better and was just right in every way after an afternoon in the Northern Quarter.

C. W.

I want to go here again. Immediately. The pies are served in large and delicious portions with added dinosaur biscuits. I may go again right now. Was also buy one get one free on Sunday roasts when I went!

C. J.

I went here last night (Aug 2021). It was alright. Not bad. Not bad at all. But just alright. For a place specialising in pies and ales, I've had nicer pies both at home and in other pubs with broader menus, and I've had better beer at pubs nearby. The filling (chicken and mustard) was a bit bland, pastry a bit dry, mash a bit dry, gravy a bit thin and bland. None of it terrible. Just... alright. I went to Port St Beer House and had a nicer pint. I'd go to Bay Horse Tavern next time for a nicer pie.

A. L.

Excellent service and the best pies i have ever had

L. S.

Lovely atmosphere, great selection of beers and ciders and a brilliant roast! Vegan friendly and carnivore friendly.

J. J.

As I was saying, the pies were gorgeous and the beer thorough and wet. It just so happens that my wife gave birth to our third child right there and then Infront of the bar. The staff, without hesitation, quickly delivered my third beautiful daughter safely and with the skill and elegance of a tenured midwife. Can't fault them will come again.

D. S.

Excellent choice of pies. Very filling. Best I've had.

N. T.

Nice place bit hard to find. A bit expensive for what it is but would recomend. Friendly staff and plenty of nice beers. Good traditional British food.

K. B. W.

Oh so good. Happy hour drinks, great food, and a waitress who went the extra mile... or km... ? Loved this place :)

D. P.

Handy local bar, good range of ales and spirits and a decent pie should you wish to indulge. Good for post work drinks although they turn up the music later in the evening which gets annoying.

a. b.

Absolutely brilliant service food and beers

J. G.

Pie was average and quite overpriced. The venue was quite quiet with very little atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, but did not get anyone to checkin with the NHS covid app for track and trace. I'm sure once covid is over the place would have a bit more atmosphere.

J. a. C. M.

Came here for a friend's birthday as a party of six. We arrived a bit earlier than we had booked, but they got a great table set up for us in ten minutes. The food was great. Really hearty stuff. Nachos were excellent and of course the pie and mash was awesome. We had 5 different pies between us (2 had the kangaroo) and then desserts. Service was friendly and drinks were delivered quickly? Short wait for food, but that was expected as they cook the pies to order. Would definitely recommend here and hope to return.

D. E.

Amazing pies and a range of local craft beers and IPAs to choose from. The atmosphere is great and the staff are very helpful and welcoming

A. W.

Really good pies served with possibly the best mash I've had. Would definitely recommend.

K. P.

Excellent service with a smile, food was absolutely yummy!! Had the sunday roast pie which was 👌🏽

K. A.

Quick and friendly service. Nice hidden gem in the Northern Quarter, which means it's never too full. Food tastes great, the only downside was that the mash served with the pies was cold and it did not come with enough gravy. However, I did get some extra gravy for free on request. Not bad overall.

O. S.

Amazing. Best pie I've ever had, hands down. Really chilled out atmosphere with lots of board and card games available for free. Good selection of craft ales. Lunchtime menu at £9.95 for anyone and a pint is an absolute bargain. I'll be back!

R. C.

The place is cute, drinks were good and the presentation of the food lovely. However, I was a bit disappointed with the pie filling, hoping for more flavor. I’ll have to go back and try another pie to see if others are more to my liking, but the mushroom almond pie was just bland. The gravy and nice crust made up for some of that, but I was a little disappointed.

R. T. (.

Loved the addition of being able to play chess while waiting for your food! Didn't have to wait long though, great beer, and wonderfully cooked pie and mash! Would definitely recommend! The staff were friendly too. The place can be a bit awkward to find if you don't know what you're looking for though.

C.

Quirky restaurant tucked away in the northern quarter. Really good food, with options for gluten free, vegan and others. Would definitely recommend. We didn't get to dessert as we were too full from the pies, but would come again to see what was on offer. They also have a great beer selection. Try it out, just for a pint after work or a full on meal, you won't be disappointed!

J. B.

Love it. The pies are amazing, gravy is fantastic. Mash is super creamy, the peas are top notch. I literally have nothing bad to say about the food. Downsides are that the place is so small it's difficult to ever get a table because of how busy it constantly is!

T. H.

Been here plenty of times. Great pies. Best I have ever had I think. A great selection and sometimes some exotic ones too. Beer selection is okay. Taps aren't the greatest and have an okay selection of cans and bottles just a bit over priced. The other good thing is they have football on. Have it so if you don't like football though it isn't too imposing. All in all a good place in Manchester. PS. The rabbit pie is ace.

K. P.

Great pie. A wide variety of choice. Although maybe lacking a 'normal' boring pie for the less adventurous. Good service, friendly and professional. I had the Katsu curry pie. Had a nice kick to it. Sunday roast pie is a great idea too.

P. P.

Superb lunch deal if you love pies just go here you won't be disappointed! Sluurrpp

E. B.

Amazing service, and great prices. Probably the largest single serving pie I have ever eaten. Huge selection of ales. 10/10 would definitely recommend. Also, great if you have vegetarians or vegans in you group because they have four vegetarian options, three of which are vegan. A+

J. F.

Great bar, great beer and great pies. Job done for me.

j. m.

Absolutely fantastic staff, Dan, Oliver and James and the chef were so very helpful! There were 12 of us in the group. And they made us all feel so welcome! The pies were delicious and the chicken wings were awesome! Highly recommended a visit!

E. M.

Been coming here for a long time, hadn't been for a while so thought I'd check it out again. Still very much what I remembered and hadn't put a step wrong. 3 vegan pies to choose from, loads of great beer, and even a vegan apple pie and ice cream. Left very full and very content. Cannot recommend enough.

H. G.

Delicious pies! Don't go upstairs in hot weather though! It was boiling up there, but to be fair I don't expect an English restaurant to have air con. Maybe invest in a couple of standing fans? Otherwise the service and atmosphere was excellent.

D. N.

Five lads trying to find somewhere to eat dinner in the NQ on a Saturday evening without a reservation - this was the first place that seated us straight away. They've got a good selection of real ale on tap, and the pies were pretty good too. 4 of us scoffed the lot, but one thought the pie had too much pastry. Can't please everyone all of the time though. Lively atmosphere and the staff were great.

J. M.

Great comfort food, well presented, with friendly staff and reasonable prices (considering the deliciousness). Choices for vegans and gluten-free, both refreshing in a pie shop! The hard-to-find down-at-heel locale does it no favours though.

H. R.

Table for one. Pleasant staff and ambiance was good. Had Venison & Ale Pie which was really delicious. Maybe could have done with a side of some seasonal Veg ☺ Plenty of Ale's and beer to choose from at the bar. This place caters for everyone loners, couples or groups. One of the down to earth and pleasant places in the Northern Quarter's

j. h.

Cracking food and impeccable service. Love coming here with my meat eating family as we can all enjoy ourselves. I had the mushroom stroganoff (vegan), my mum had Steak, whiskey and Beer and my sister had a lamb something. All pies, all beautifully made and cooked. I had the homemade apple pie for dinner and a swear, despite how full I was, I'd have had it again if we didn't need to leave.

G. C.

Didn't know what to expect. Had lunch with a few friends. At first I thought the prices a bit steep for a pie but when it arrived it was justified. Came with a choice of mash too. Even better there was deal on. Buy three get one free bargain. Really good beers too. An excellent selection of pies to choose from, delicious is all I can say.

P. L.

Real tasty food. Great beer. Herefordshire cider

A. W.

Slow service but the food more than makes up for it! Great vegan options on the menu!

G. T.

Booked a friend's Stag do in on a Saturday night. 14 of us. Table service was great. Great rotating ale selection and the house lager is top notch. Pies were large and mash was good. Plenty of gravy too. Reasonable final bill too.

A. H.

Great food, good beer selection and excellent service. Decent value (2 mains, 2 sides & 4 drinks for £40). Can also recommend the sweet potato fries & veggy options. Gluten free options available on request. :)

J. A.

Wonderful place. Great choice of pies. These are made fresh and taste amazing. Choices of different sides to go with the pie. Also vegetarian options available. Good selection of beer. Place wel designed, not loud and possible to book in advance. Very friendly staff. Recommend#

S. G.

Great beer, great pies, great vibe

C.

The pie was super nice and the pastry was perfect. I wasn't as keen on the mash although it wasn't bad. The staff were all friendly and polite and the prices were fair. The apple pie isn't sweet at all which was a disappointment. I would go back though.

J. S.

Good selection of pies. I had the vegan Jackfruit pie. The crust is quite crispy but I liked it, particularly with the red wine sauce. Pie may be a little salty for some people but it's complemented well by the mash. I would certainly recommend it.

G. W.

This a cozy bar selling good real ale and excellent pies. The smell of the pies being made is the first thing that hits you when walking in. There's a heated outdoor seating area, some booths and some less comfortable raised tables and stools. The pies are quite expensive, starting at £8 and going to £12, though they're all served with mash and gravy.

j. b.

Had a lovely meal here before concert at the Arena. Proper pie and mash for him and game and redcurrant stew for me. Even better with 2-4-1 with meercat but each about £11. Decent range of beers, nice g and t and quick friendly service. It will always stay in our memory tho cos Planet Rock called while we were there and we won £1000!!!😮😃😃

B. C.

Pepè and I had the best Christmas pie here. Absolutely beautiful.

C. P.

The staff couldn't be a nicer bunch that make you feel welcome. The decor is warm and inviting and the music is banging. Food was excellent- thoroughly recommend the Moroccan pie. Drinks selection is superb.

R. W.

Really enjoyed the gluten free casserole and the chicken wings and nachos done GF as well. Waitress was great and the food came quickly. Couldn't really fault it. Ideal venue for our works do.

T. B.

Ate here recently and had a lovely Rabbit and Cider pie. I personally really liked mine but some of our friends who had special dietary needs like gluten free and vegan weren't that impressed with what they received. But as a meat eater I thought it was great, albeit a bit quiet. Quite hot though in summer as I don't think they had any air conditioning, just a few fans plugged in around the place.

L. M.

First time in Manchester, looking for somewhere good to eat. We were recommended this bakerie by locals, who said it was good tasty food served in an excellent atmosphere, and all at a reasonable price. How right they were!! Excellent food-Great Ale-Friendly Staff/ What more could you want. I just wished they would open a branch in Cambridge!!

K. V.

This is a great bar, although it might be an odd one to find ticked in the middle of a building block I would highly recommend it. The decor is nice and I like the topsy turvey feel of this bar, little sidewalks with booths and a bigger hall area, and a low roof upstairs balcony all make it feel like a small homely bar. Lots of different drink choices especially when it comes to ale drinkers, they have a regularly rotating tap selection. They also serve other drinks rums, gins etc The food has always been outstanding and although I have been eating there for a while now with friends it. Has always been to a consistently high standard.

e. t.

Good selection of ales, good atmosphere. Service friendly. However I ordered a pie and mash and the pastry was really hard and inedible. Think they need to employ a decent pastry chef to do their pies.

C. L.

Came for the Super Bowl party, brilliant atmosphere and staff with a superb selection of beer.

T. B.

Great little pie and ale bar. Staff were really friendly and prices seems about normal for the the northern quarter. + Yes they do pie take away! And they taste great. Very trendy inside to!

D. A.

I have always really enjoyed the pie and ale... At the pie and ale. It is not the largest pub in the area, so finding a seat can be a little difficult... But shouldn't take too long. The pies are of a really good quality and they have a good range... It is thier selling point. The ales are also changed fairly regularly and there always seem to be a few of interest. Dont be put off or confused by the outside, it's nice inside.

E. C.

Really nice service and delicious pie!

E. M.

Really good food, they have two vegan pies and one vegetarian one. A little spicy but really good. The place is a bit loud as it has a pub as well, but the staff is extremely friendly!

S. N.

Probably the best Sunday special in town. Two 'roast of the day' pies for £9.95. Generous serving size as well. Six real ale taps and six standard taps with good prices across the board.

M. “. O. K.

Fantastic selection of beers, delicious pies and some of the friendliest staff I've encountered. If you like sport you can watch it on the big screens in the hall or if it's not your thing you can sit in the bar area. Well worth a visit. Lots of boardgames and comic books too!

y. m. (.

We reserved a little booth upstairs to watch the footie...had my little lad with us...perfect spot! The food was excellent..lots of it and tasty.....I had steak and ale...my boy had chicken tikka masala...who knew that went well with mash! The service was spot on! Food nice and hot 😊

L. C.

Best pie in Manchester! With vegan and vegetarian options too.

R. G.

"Does what it says on the tin" Great choice of Ale, including their own smooth IPA called Yippee Pie Ale. Friendly and helpful staff. A great selection of pies (I opted for a very tasty Hunter's Pheasant pie), sides (loved the Dirty Mash) and a surprising selection of great whiskys.

S. D.

Pie and ale offers an excellent, laid back drinking experience, particularly after a long day at work. The food is class, though on the pricey side for some things. Poised directly on my commute route, it's perfect for me, and situated off the main road so not as directly affected by the crowds, weather or traffic when sat outside.

D.

Slightly disappointed that they didn't have a good selection of gluten free products for our party. Portions were ok, pie was steaming but gravy was cold! Would have been a 4 star review otherwise.

V. L.

Very good and interesting pies. Very good selection of beer. A bit expensive like every NQ place. Mondays are 2-4-1 but they forgot to mention on the adverts that you have to order a drink too, which is fair enough, but not nice to not be upfront about it.

C. B.

Pros 1. Many many beers as you would imagine. 2. They also sell pies. Nice pies. 3. Nice staff. 4. Laid back. 5. Show football without the idiots Cons 5. Heavy crust to filling ratio for my tastes

S. W.

Pie was great, gammon and cheese or something similar, evilly good. Place was quiet but was Monday mid afternoon so would be, great beer selection, sadly I had a San pellegrino, bah!

H. N. H.

Meet up with the lads from the cycling team for a pie and some ale. We had a great time, selection of ales fantastic, the pies were made to measure. I had venison & stilton with mash, red cabbage & gravy. Yummy..

D. S.

Does exactly what it says on the tin, with a good selection of Ales and a non-stop menu of Pies, all beautifully crafted and delicious to eat. Only problem is it can be a little difficult to find, being situated just off Lever Street, effectively behind the main building.

A. C.

Really friendly service and nice staff. Great pie. Good beer selection. Dog friendly. Pleasant atmosphere away from the main NQ drag.

S. W.

Large menu of delicious pies, excellent selection of beers, staff is very friendly and if you ask why I gave 4 stars, the answers is: no connectivity. There's no network coverage and it's almost impossible to connect to WiFi. It's very annoying having to go outside to make a call or to text friends to say where I am, and not getting reply unless I stay outside.

G. A.

Nice vibe. Great beer. Had the rabbit pie which was good but a little dry (maybe cos rabbit can be). Beer was excellent. Will be back soon to try another pie.

N. C.

Not the easiest place to find but well worth seeking out. Does exactly what it says on the tin - pies & ale. Live sports normally on in the front bar if that's your thing, the 'proper' bar in the back is more like a traditional pub and always has a good atmosphere.

A.

The pie and pint of ale I had from here, and being from Bury I know a thing or two about pie and ale, was probably the best pie I have ever had. It was incredible, the beer was also fantastic. A must visit if eating in Manchester.

P. G.

Tucked away, but worth searching out. Usual friendly and quick service. Good selection of beers and other drinks.

l. m.

Great service and selection of ales. Def recommend the pies too

D. M.

This place has great potential. I haven't eaten here but as a bar the future looks bright! Fantastic space and good draft beers. When I went there was live music on which I thoroughly enjoyed.

L. S. W.

Their range of beers started at 3.2% for those seeking a session to the Porters at 5% (anyone who knows me will appreciate which beer I chose). The staff are really friendly and helpful on sharing tasting notes of the beers. We Enjoyed Sonnet 43 American Pale and SWB Teleporter and both were spot on. Top food. Top beer Top Venue. #EatBakeBlogGB

K. A.

Went there for a private function. Wine was good (yes I know, it does ale), unfortunately the steak pie was more like carrot & steak surprise - lots of carrot, surprised if you find any steak.

C. V.

This place is great! Wide range of tasty pies and a good selection of beers. Super friendly staff :)

W. B.

Been today, used the Meerkat BOGOF. Fantastic pies!!!! Bit out of the way but nice place and good staff. Ps mushy peas 👍👍👍

K. T.

Awesome food, venison and Guinness pie 😍. Broad variety of tasty beers, for all tastes. Only criticism: don't dilute the hand soap.

S. D. R.

Best pie I've ever had! Definitely worth it. On Monday they have a great special buy one pie get one for 1 pound. So so good

j. c.

A truly excellent place! If you like a pie or want some amazing local food as a tourist, this place is a must! Its a favourite place to go whenever i find myself nearby🤣

A. P.

Steak and ale pie was great, topped it off with jalapenos and blue cheese, great portion sizes and great selection of ales. Only negative is the weekly desert specials is only at weekends :(

A. L.

Absolutely amazing pies and a huge variety of ales. Does exactly what it says on the tin, and in a great location in the quiet end of the Northern Quarter. A tucked away gem that I'll definitely be coming back to.

w. b.

Been today, used the Meerkat BOGOF. Fantastic pies!!!! Bit out of the way but nice place and good staff. Ps mushy peas 👍👍👍

A. B.

Up there with one of the best pies I have ever had, good amount of gravy and the additional mushy peas were just amazing! Really good service and will definitely be back again next time I’m in Manchester!

D. C.

Ale a bit pricey, but very welcoming service and superb pies.

R. B.

Definitely not the quickest service but the food is good. Fillings are a bit sparse which was disappointing as you do feel your plate is filled with pastry but that's made up for by the beer. :)

L. B.

What a hidden gem. I went here with my beloved friend, Karen. Being both veggies we have a great choice and a lovely couple of hours. You can't beat a pie and mash anyday of the year!

S. S.

Amazing food all the time! Great ale and other none-beer options and excellent friendly staff. I come here loads because I love it every time!

N. M.

Been twice in quick succession (it's an ok spot to watch the football) Something common to both meals - the mash? - the gravy? is VERY peppery. Like, there was a residual heat in my mouth after eating here? No TP in either of the ladies loos Can get quite full of "blokes" who've had a bit too much to drink

L. K.

Sometimes meet here with friends relax, nice place

C. L.

Just great. We had there sunday special pie and it was just great. Really good service and their food was great. Good selection of craft beer. This is a place i would visit again next time i'm in Manchester.

D. D.

Great food and great service, staff are all really friendly and attentive! Really good selection of ale and a good atmosphere, I would very highly recommend!

J. D.

Mouthwateringly delicious homemade pies! I had venison and stilton, really good portions and value for money too! Staff are very friendly and welcoming too

M. F.

Great food, definitely recommend the house beer, and the game and blubbery pie. Good vegan choices available too. Also, available on done card 👍

J. W.

Nice atmosphere and great choice of drinks. The staff were chatty and friendly.

J. C.

Good food and beer. Fine selection of pies and mash, very tasty. Good selection of beers. This place is tucked down a side road so you can miss it.

T. K.

Very good selection of pies and three vegan options which is amazing... Super tasty. Not too dear and it was a good pie!!

A. W.

Great pies and good selection of beer.

R. C.

Good real ale and fantastic staff. Always brilliant food.

N. P.

The best place in town!!! Friendly staff. Gorgeous food and ale!!

J. F.

Good selection of Ales. Great pastry on the pies with a nice selection of fillings. Spacious with lots of seats. Good for group meets.

P. W.

Met up here with some friends. Good choice of beers and some really interesting and tasty pies. Veg portions are quite small - but then you don't come here for that!

T. I.

Pie heaven. Extremely rich and tasty pies, great cheap(ish) ales and a clean, friendly atmosphere slightly off the beaten track. Perfect if you want to meet friends as a group

M. M.

Somewhat hidden away in a new building between Oldham and Lever Streets, just north of Stevenson Square. It's a bar and eaterie in one, focusing on cask ales (six), and wholesome and filling pies. A variety of spaces exist in which to sit and enjoy; all are separated by walls or corridors to give added intimacy. There is a mezzanine upstairs level too. Recommended.

J. C.

Great pies and beer selection. A little on the pricier side re pies but the beers make up for it. Just pies go to pie Minster! For a great pie dinner evening this is the place!

O. G.

I have only every had drinks in here and its typically a leaving do, its a nice location, with a great outside space with heating so nearly always end up having a drink outside even in winter. Good place if you are doing a trail through town.

D. A.

Excellent. Superb food and great service.

L. R.

Was really not expecting pie to be that good. The menus do change and I went for a staple chicken and veg varient and it was absolutely awesome. Plenty of food too even for the bigger ones like me.

H. B.

This is a very classy restaurant that you should visit, me and a friend went there on a Saturday night and it was better than I expected. We ordered breton oysters and sliced veal with artichokes. It was yummy

P. K.

Very nice pies and very nice beer. Went at lunchtime and it was quiet. What's not to like. Will be going back again.

D. L.

Hearty food and absolutely excellent service. Name of the place gives away the menu on offer here! Also show some sport on large screens, if that interests you, but didn't distract from the atmosphere.

M. H.

Great ales, we'll maintained pumps, clean lines etc. Their pies are amazing, too so if you're feeling peckish, definitely try one out.

M. G.

Great pies and good ale. Very dependable, and interesting pie fillings - there's always game on the menu.

C. S.

Cheese and Onion pie was absolutely amazing!

B.

Pie was lovely however don't go if you're really hungry....as half a scoop of mash and half a dribble of albeit tasty gravy didn't quite do the trick.

N. V.

Tasty pie and tasty ale, what more could you want? Great range for vegans

N. A.

Beer was expensive. The vegan pie I had had a good filling but the curls and pinches meant there was way too much pastry

J. W.

Love this place for a beer or a Friday or Saturday night. Great selection of beers, not too crowded and the food is great if you want it. Staff are always great too

L. C.

Bar serving hearty pies with a good helping of herby mashed potato. Was reasonably quiet on a tuesday night even with big screen coverage of the football.

A. '. P.

Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely beers and ales. Danielle was amazing and she deserves a pay rise the effort she put in and attention to detail was impeccable....did I say Danielle...I meant Toni

R. M.

A great bar, I’ve been a few times now and the food has always been lovely and always have a good selection of ales. We went in to watch the rugby and booked a table.

T.

Brilliant wish I had food there now. Great atmosphere brilliant bar staff. Tucked away on Faraday street this place deserves a visit

L. H.

Large selection of delicious pies, very friendly and efficient staff, loads of beers available. You can book and order ahead for large groups.

M. C.

Superb pie... good ales..

J. P. (.

Beers were good and the food tasted nice... The pie dough was verry hard on my rabbit pie, so it took some effort to get to the rabbit goodness... But worth it

R. H.

Cafe style dining. Pie was fine. Beer was fine. Can't complain. No rush to visit again though

K. B.

Service was very slow, we got sat upstairs and nobody came to take our order for about 20 minutes. The food itself is great, and their ale selection is very good.

M. C.

Absolutely gorgeous. Hate to say it, but it beats nearby pieminister, and even Stockport's own lord of the pies. I used taste card so it was a proper bargain

L. B.

Great pie and mash. And a lovely selection of beer

J. D.

Great beer selection, nice pies, good for watching sport. Advise booking a table.

J. H.

Fantastic pies - almost on a par with the Dunsborough Pie which is the best. Great service, great beer - well worth the visit

K. H.

Just had a beer here but found the place warm and inviting. Food looked lovely. Good selection of ales.

P. L.

Cosy modern pub with plenty of seating including booths, cheap drinks (happy hour runs until 8pm) and good food. Popular for after work drinks.

S. F.

It's beer and pies and big screens for the footy. I honestly can't think of anything to complain about. Good selection of beer as well.

R. D.

Fun place to hang out, v friendly service, large selection of alcoholic beverages and great vegan pies! What's not to like?!

T. H.

Brilliant food. Best staff. Real passion for what they create

C. B.

Great hidden away bar just off Lever St in the Northern Quarter. Definitely worth a visit anf great to sit outside on a warm summers evening.

G. D.

The food was cooked to order. The staff are amazing. The tea was delightful. (The missus says the ales are tasty too!)

M. W.

Great little bar out of the way but very popular on the weekends, does a fantastic choice of real ales and bottled beers.

K. M.

If you love pies and ale this place is for you. Even get a glimpse of the chefs making the dough fresh

M. C.

Very good food. Modern twist on traditional cuisine. Awesome selection of beers. Very friendly staff.

A. W.

Great food. Friendly staff. Proper hearty, warming cuisine. Good selection of cask ales and bottled beers.

A. J. (.

Great prices, alwayd a good beer selection; "pies" doesn't cover it though. These are feasts inspired by the notion of pies.

w. w.

Really good Pie, nice Ales. Relaxed atmosphere. Staff is also very relaxed, so it takes a while to get you pie

S. P.

Good ale, good music and with it being hidden away down a backstreet theres a better clientele over the weekend than most of the other local bars. Foods good too.

M. C.

Great pies. Food took a while to come out, but this was the price of non-processed food. Will be back!

A. C.

Nice pies, very good service and a big variety of beer. I'm looking forward to try the desserts.

T. B.

I was one member of a huge party, all food was delivered quickly and it was delicious. Selection of beers was excellent.

D. B.

Superb Pie's, great Ale selection and very friendly staff. Would recommend the Game Pie, perfect on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

R. H.

Really enjoyed my Rabbit , apricot & brandy pie with dirty mash & pea's. Helpful Staff & clean a pleasant surroundings, it's worth seeking out 👍😎.....

J. B.

Has a great time. Excellent menu and ale selection, of course. The pastry is amazing!

M. P.

Great place with outstanding pies. Decent selection of ales and reasonably priced. Really friendly staff.

V. H.

The vegan Sunday roast pie was delicious. Several good vegan options

R. S.

Great food with vegan options, yes, they have more than one vegan pie.

J. L.

Great vegan pies and reasonable prices. Really friendly helpful staff. Will be back!

M. S.

Generic but decent as these things go. Kinda weird two room set up and no amazing beers on tap but not bad.

M. M.

Great food, wide selection of drinks, friendly staff, can't ask for more really. One of my favourite things about Manchester.

A. A.

This was possibly the best pie I have had in my entire life. Fresh, hot and delicious!

R. A.

Delish food, good service and nice drinks. Everything came out in a timely manner and the place was kept nice and clean xx

P. S.

Always a great time here, and the Sunday lunch pie is well worth it.

C. O.

Best pie and ale place I've been to great beer selection!

R. B.

Always an appropriate selection of real ales and the food looks great - this part of the city is vibrant and usually very civilised - well worth a visit

F. K. (.

Not the largest of portions, but very nice food with a great drinks selection, including Delerium Red.

k. 1.

Fantastic place for drinks with an interesting vibe. Pies need no introduction and are amazing.

P. M.

Only just discovered this place, it's friendly, comfy and it might actually have one of the cheapest pints in Manchester city centre.

D. C.

Has Pie ✔ Has Ale ✔ What more could you want?? But wait! They also have their own little querks which makes it pretty perfect.

S. M.

Good selection of beers with tasty pies & very friendly, helpful staff.

Y. K.

Tasty but pricey! They have a great deal on Monday where second pie is only £1!

T. K.

Very friendly staff, nice ales and pies are delish.

V. W.

Great real ales and delicious pies in this cosy modern take on a pub. Diner-style seating in one area.

J. C.

Lovely venue tucked away off the main drag. Good food (even got vegetarians), great selection of beers.

B. J.

Lots of great beer, good food and atmosphear. Slightly of the main nq strip so you can usaly get sat down.

J. A.

Only went in for a pint. 4 pints and a Pie with all the trimmings later we left with smiles on our faces 👏 Great place.

A. K.

Great vegan options. Great beer and seated in a booth without reservation on a Saturday night.

D. G.

Great homemade pies and a variety to choose from and a good atmosphere for the football

J. H.

So glad I found this place! Great pie and good ale what else can you ask for?

N. R.

Great selection of beers and pies freshly made next door in the sister restaurant.

P. A.

Went here to watch the Superbowl. Great atmosphere. Food was good and staff friendly

E. S.

Lovely place with very well presented tasty pies and a very good selection of beers

J. M.

Good size pie and ales of many kinds. Shame they no longer have stainer but worth visiting

p. m.

Lovely back street modern pub. 10% off cask for camra members 25% off cask for everyone on Tuesdays Three thirds £4.20

C. M.

Decent food, menu always changes slightly and great rotation of ales. Recommend booking on a weekend

D. O.

Pie was delicious 😋 nice ale . Highly recommended good service friendly staff

D. M.

Seriously good pie. Mine had a dinosaur on top. Good craft beer selection.

M.

We went to watch the rugbyworld cup final, great atmosphere, great food, great beer.

S. C.

Casual, great pies, good ale and the nicest staff. Just never let it close again!!

J. J.

Good home cooked food. Pies are a little on the small side, but it's generally tasty food that's a little expensive.

C. V.

Superb and original pies with a great choice of Ales/beers to go with it.

T. F.

Amazing vegan pie and mash

G. L.

Very tasty, good price, friendly, if not a bit busy, staff.

H. K.

Best pies ever. Great selection of beers. Excellent service

C. L.

Excellent food, great portion sizes, good selection of drinks!

Z. C. (.

You can drink even Belgium beer there😊 very nice place, been there 3 times and definitely will be another!

F.

Pima on tap and good food

J. O.

Great selection of pies (for vegans too!!) And great beer!

Α. Ν.

One of the best places to get a pie. Avoid upstairs though as the ceiling is too low and it feels claustrophobic

J. S.

The choice of there pie's was excellent but I think a tad over priced at £10-95

L. L.

Excellent pie, and great service.

A. D.

Good selection of beers enjoyed the all day breakfast that was recommended by the staff

N. v. K.

Really good pies for a good price - and some good music to accompany your meal.

A. A.

Nice tasting pies with a crust that stop's it getting 5stars as it was inedible on parts, slow service despite it been quiet was a shame too

N. D.

The staff are amazing, very well priced with a great selection of drinks

D. R.

Very hipster. Pies Ok but nothing special. Definitely not worth £12+ for them.

N. W.

Always fantastic. Beer selection first class. Camra friendly. Superb.

D. G.

Simple hi test rustic food, friendly people and good beer

P. H.

The staff are so nice here and the food was lovely. Highly recommend you try it

O. W.

Amazing pies! Had the gammon and cheddar and it was beaut!

B. B.

Nice staff, great beers and excellet pies!

M. A.

Great pies and nice atmosphere!

J. J.

Fab pies. I had rabbit my friend had steak. Excellent service as well.

T. M.

Went for the superbowl - it was a great night. Good food and drink and a nice setup!

m. M.

First visit to pie and ale and it was very very good a must visit for pie lovers

C. G.

Nothing's better than this little restaurant. They're doing a great job their!

N. H.

Great idea. It is what is is. Good selection of pies and ale and good value.

T. K.

Absolutely gorgeous food, and lovely amazing staff

S. M.

Fantastic

M. F.

Pies are amazing, ale superb and staff are a treat. Will go back, as will you.

J. H.

Good pie selection, good ale selection. Friendly staff.

M. S.

Always a good experience.friendly staff ,good food and drinks .one of my favourite places.

P.

Large & tasty pies, plus many different beers

m. o.

Without doubt this is a true hidden gem, Off the beaten path, well worth visiting if you love Pies and Sport

T. d.

Lovely food and good service and a good range of ales and beers

P. T.

Lovely food very helpful staff.

S. P.

30 mins till we could order, told it would be 40mins from when we did order.... I think they need a bigger oven!!

A. F.

Don't know why I didn't know about this place earlier. Great food in convivial atmosphere.

C. W.

Consistently great pies and beers with 3 vegan options.

T.

Food was great, far too much gravy though! And i love my gravy!

M. C.

Good selection of food and drinks. Great service

A. L. (.

Best pie in greater Manchester and yes that is controversial.

D. O.

Wow. What a little gem of a bar.....and the staff even greet you on the way in and out. ..recommended this place

T. H.

Great pies, great ale. What's not to like?

C. F.

Portions are huge and excellent quality. Not a single bad word to be said about the place

L. H.

Friendly staff, awsome pie, definitely worth a visit.

K. M.

Superb. Food was absolutely amazing. Service great. Cannot fault it at all.

M. T.

Great beer and a range of tasty pies.

J. K.

Great ales great pies what's not to like.

P. D.

Excellent pies and good ale. Unique pies.

D. B.

Excellent bar, reasonable food, cracking atmosphere..

A. B.

Excellent pies and a decent selection of real ales

L. H.

Great food very filling and good friendly staff.

R. H.

Great pies, already trying to decide what I'll have when I go back

L. M.

Great pies and beer. Would definitely go back.

G. B.

Great ale, amazing pies and a great spot to watch live football

S. B.

Good pub. Couple of ales on. Nice and relaxed on a Friday night

A. P.

Great pies and great ale. Does what it says on the tin!

S. A.

Really nice pies and mash friendly staff.

r. t.

Great food and beer, lovely staff also

M.

Nice and cozy place with super delicious food. Highly recommend

S. L.

Lovely ambience with a HUGE selection of different types of craft ales and lagers

M. H.

Good selection of Ales and pies, what else in life do you need?

C. M.

It's all in the name. Great pies. Great ale.

R. V. B.

Good beer and pie and dog friendly

N. P.

Had a few drinks before and after the game. Enjoyed it - will go again

m. b.

Great food,polite and friendly staff.

D. F.

Pies ruined by the fact they seem to think evrything had to have chillies in.

S. B.

Great pies as you would hope!

T. H.

Great pies very helpful staff great ale. Does what it says

P. J.

Great selection of beers and amazing pies.

P. C.

Very good real ale, quite good food, a little expensive I thought.

P. D.

Amazing pie!! Disappoint there isn't a lunchtime menu anymore!

L. A.

Good food, good beer, lovely staff

A. S.

Exactly what it says on the tin. Great beer and lovely pies

S. S.

Great place. Good terrific, pie tastic

G. M.

Great pies and beers

C. B.

Looking amazing but didnt taste as nice as it looked

M. B.

Great pies and even better ale

E. C.

Last time pie quite thin on meat, for the price

A. P.

Went to watch the football here the other week- great place.

R. B.

Great food and drinks and atmosphere!

C. R. (.

Amazing pies good music and lovly atmosphere

J. H.

Great food, great selection of beers and gin!

N. O.

Excellent hand made pies. Not cheap though...

R. W.

Excellent pies. Beer was good.

J. C.

Lovely pies and great beer.

M. D.

Best ever Sunday pie...5 stars

J. F.

Good size pie at a reasonable price

I. I.

Best pie you're ever going to have!

R. H.

Been twice with friends now and twice they've got the order wrong.

D. W.

Excellent selection of pies and ales.

P. T.

Good beer and excellent different pies

F. R.

Delicious vegan pies and mash and gravy!

R. B.

Perfectly sized pies with plenty of gravy.

A. G.

Quick friendly service and really good pies!

D. A.

Fantastic pies, pints & service

N.

Great pies. Love the staff

I. J.

Great food and drink at great prices

J. C.

Had the roast lamb pie which was excellent

S. B.

Great pies & cheap beer

M. S.

Nice staff, good beer selection

E. M.

Nice food and good selection of beer

C. S.

Best restaurant in town

D. H.

Love it great pies and ale 😀

D. P.

Incredible pies with a great choice of fillings

S. B.

Love this place, good beer, excellent food

J. L. D.

Great food, nice atmosphere

C. F.

Cheap beers and good pies

R. G.

Good beer. Nice beer related decor

M. B.

Good pie. Good ale.

R. B.

Good service, nice food and drink. 😊

S. W.

Lovely pies. Pheasant one was fantastic

C. B.

Amazing!!!!!

J. O.

Great pub, superb meals.

S. B.

Lovely pie crust just right.

P. M.

FANTASTIC GREAT FOOD LOVELY AWESOME SERVICE

J. P.

Can't wait to return the pies are the best.

V. D.

Small pub with a good selection of beer

K.

A proper northern meal at it best!

M. C.

Nice place. Staff X'lent. Enjoyed. Thank you. 🐝

R. G.

Great selection of beers here!

j. o.

Nice place and good stuff. Fair prices

E. P.

Amazing pies and really filling!

G. H.

Only went for a drink so didn't try the food.

J. P.

Nice staff lovely food

A. P.

Good food and a great pint

J. D.

Bang on! Great pies, great ales.

L. T.

Gorgeous pies and great offers

j.

Excellent Pie and Ale as the name implies.

n. c.

Great pie and great staff! ❤

T. O.

Tucked away in a hidden street. Like this sort of place.

P. K.

Top place for a pie and a beer 👍🏻

S.

Lovely, cosy, pleasant staff, reasonable prices

A. C.

Excellent value and quirky menu

J. M.

Great atmosphere, drink and food

i. w.

Steak and pies are something to die for, amazing!

G. P.

Ale by name, ale by nature. The beer is fantastic.

A. L.

Fairly decent beer selection.

P. P.

Good pie, decent ale

C. D.

The steak pie is amazing!

K. M.

Very nice veggies pie

M. N.

Good ales, great pies.

G. S.

Good but quiet on a Tuesday afternoon

M. V.

Fantastic pints and fantastic pies!

A. V. R.

Long time waiting. Very good pies

J. B.

Pies to die for and lovely, friendly staff

S. F.

Good beer great company

L. E.

Nice and vibrant, friendly staff

P. R.

good beer, good food, good atmosphere

C. K.

Great beer, great food.

C. P.

Cracking bar, great food.

C. T.

Great beer, great food...

A. R.

Mildly drunk. Nice beer

L. T.

The location is hidden. You can easily walk past it from the streets if you are not paying attention. The range of beer is good. Some permanent and some rotating. The range of pies are also good. They often have specials on, so make sure you check them out. You may want to order some peas or something extra if you have a good appetite. The pastry is solid and the pies are packed bit sometimes I needed a little more. Issues I do have, is the difference in staff. I have been in and served quickly, looked after etc. Other times I feel like I am getting blood from a stone. I think this is due more to the experience of some of the staff, and the attention they pay. You should check this place. The prices are fair and it has a good vibe.

N. S.

Great atmosphere for the rugby

N. C.

Great pies and service.

S. W.

100% better than pieminster!!

D. S.

Delicious pie and tastey ales

K. C.

Great vegan pies!

a. p.

Lovely food and service

G. F.

Brilliant food and service

A. M.

Great vegan pie!

D. M.

Good pie, good ale, unusual pie, unusual ale

M. F.

Beer and Brickhouse. Camra Discount

E. H.

The best pie in town

m. h.

Great pint of erdinger! :)

L. M.

An awesome variety of real ales

D. S.

The rabbit pie is amazing!

P. H.

Great Pies and Great Ale

R. T.

You won't leave hungry

C. K.

Good pies

A. H.

Good selection of ales.

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