Horse & Jockey is a gastropub in Chorlton, Manchester. Rated 4.3 stars from 1919 Google reviews. Known for sunday roasts and named staff service. Best for sunday lunch and groups. Features a terrace, dog-friendly. Price range: ££.
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Horse & Jockey
Across 1,734 rated reviews, 82% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.3★ |
| Reviews | 1,919 |
| 1-star share | 4.0% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Fab pub, great staff and atmosphere, lovely homely place to socialise”
“Great pies, service and my stickies toffee pudding was really tasty.”
“The gentlemen in our group enjoyed the choice of beers.”
Ratings vary between platforms
2,539 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
A neighbourhood gastropub where the roasts and service justify the reputation, and the staff remember regulars.
You want a roast and attentive service in a neighbourhood gastropub that knows your name.
About Horse & Jockey
Sunday lunch in Chorlton has a clear address: the Horse & Jockey pulls in the crowds for its Sunday roast, and the beef roast in particular keeps people coming back week after week. Portions are generous without tipping into pile-it-high territory, and the shepherds pie, cauliflower cheese and sticky toffee pudding all get their share of the praise. The ales are well kept, and the bar team knows the list — Ben behind the bar has been singled out for making celebrations feel genuinely looked after. The staff are the thing people mention most consistently: Laura, Francesca and Chris all appear by name in recent visits, which says something about how the front of house runs. A family-friendly, dog-welcome local in a conservation-area pub, it carries that neighbourhood feeling without coasting on it.
Horse & Jockey is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
In the last 90 days, Horse & Jockey has drawn 27 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 roasts
Beef, lamb, and chicken roasts are named across multiple recent reviews for quality cuts and rich gravies; Sunday roast is the top Google review topic with 75 mentions.
Named staff service
Chris, Laura, Francesca, and Ben are individually praised by name in five recent reviews for attentiveness, warmth, and knowledge—a pattern that distinguishes the venue.
Beer and wine selection
Reviewers specifically mention the choice of beers and wine flight recommendations; the bar stocks ales and a curated wine list that staff can speak to.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
9 Chorlton Grn, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9HS, United Kingdom
+44 161 860 7794Visit WebsiteView Menu☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Horse & Jockey
Horse & Jockey in Chorlton welcomes solo diners—the bar is set up for single guests, and staff are attentive without hovering. Reviewers note the casual, cosy atmosphere makes it easy to settle in with a drink and food.
Horse & Jockey in Chorlton allows dogs both inside and outside. A recent reviewer brought two dogs for an anniversary celebration and praised the dog-friendly welcome and outdoor seating.
Horse & Jockey's Sunday roasts—beef, lamb, and chicken—are the most-mentioned dishes, praised for quality cuts and gravies. The fish and chips, pies, aubergine, sticky toffee pudding, and onion soup also feature in recent reviews.
Horse & Jockey in Chorlton accepts dinner reservations and recommends booking, especially for groups or peak times. The venue also has a private upstairs space for celebrations.
Horse & Jockey balances historic pub character with contemporary comfort—cosy and casual, with outdoor seating. It's family-friendly and welcoming to dogs, with a private upstairs area for groups.
Horse & Jockey in Chorlton is family-friendly and offers a kids' menu, high chairs, and a welcoming environment for children.
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Hot Score: 67/100 · ranked October 2026
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