Firehouse Manchester is a restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 1776 Google reviews. Known for sunday roast and service by name. Best for sunday lunch and groups 4-6. Features a terrace, dog-friendly. Price range: ££.
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Firehouse Manchester
Across 1,331 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 1,776 |
| 1-star share | 2.4% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Such a good vibe, food phenomenal, service beyond excellent, drinks delish.”
“Not a huge vegan selection (enough for 1-2 people) but loads of veg options.”
“Juicy, tasty chicken, their signature roast baby potatoes are out of this world.”
1,890 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
The roast, the drinks, and the service—all three working together—make this the place to book for a proper Sunday in Ancoats.
Book if you want the best roast in Ancoats and staff who remember your name.
About Firehouse Manchester
A Sunday in Ancoats doesn't get much better than this. The Sunday roast is the reason most people walk through the door, and the pork belly — tender with proper crackling — is the one to order. The pittas and hummus pull their weight across the rest of the week, and the margaritas have enough of a following to be taken seriously. The room has a fireplace, which earns its keep in October. Service is the thing people keep coming back to: Zara, Oza, Louise and Zoe appear by name across recent reviews, praised for attentiveness and genuine warmth with groups of six or more. The bottomless brunch draws a crowd and, by all accounts, runs smoothly. Dogs are welcome inside.
Firehouse Manchester lands in the category of venues that are as much about the cocktails as the food — a destination choice rather than a convenience one.
In the last 90 days, Firehouse Manchester has drawn 89 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Sunday roast
Juicy chicken and roast baby potatoes praised as 'out of this world' and ranked the best in Manchester by regulars; pork belly with crisp crackling also draws repeat mentions.
Service by name
Zara, Oza, Louise, and Zoe appear repeatedly in recent reviews, each noted for attentiveness, patience, and warmth.
Drinks programme
Great cocktails (margaritas frequently ordered), impressive wine list, and curated beer selection all highlighted in GBP attributes and reviews.
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☀️Outdoor
“We were seated in the outside “tent” and the atmosphere was fantastic, with heaters, blankets, decorations and 2 fireplaces”
— Maria
Frequently Asked Questions about Firehouse Manchester
Firehouse Manchester in Ancoats, Manchester welcomes groups of all sizes. Recent reviews mention a party of six having 'a great afternoon' and a group enjoying the Bottomless brunch, with staff like Zara noted for being 'attentive and patient with the group'.
Firehouse Manchester's Sunday roast—juicy chicken with roast baby potatoes—is ranked the best in Manchester by regulars. The pork belly with crisp crackling is also highly praised and worth ordering.
Firehouse Manchester in Ancoats welcomes dogs indoors and outside, making it a pet-friendly choice for dining with your dog.
Firehouse Manchester offers vegan and vegetarian options without compromise, though the vegan selection is smaller (suitable for 1–2 people); vegetable dishes like cauliflower cheese and oyster mushrooms are available.
Dinner reservations are recommended at Firehouse Manchester in Ancoats, Manchester, especially for groups and weekend service.
Firehouse Manchester serves great cocktails (margaritas are popular), an impressive wine list, and a curated beer selection, plus happy hour drinks and free water refills.
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Hot Score: 84/100 · ranked October 2026
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