The Jane Eyre - Chorlton is a bar in Chorlton, Manchester. Rated 4.7 stars from 196 Google reviews. Known for roasts executed properly and vegetarian and vegan options that aren't token. Best for sunday roast and group dinner. Ranked #10 of 10 in Chorlton.

The Jane Eyre - Chorlton
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The Jane Eyre - Chorlton

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4.7(196 reviews)
United Kingdom
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Quick Verdict

Locals keep coming back because the roasts are genuinely excellent, the vegetarian options don't feel like an afterthought, and the staff pitch the right tone between attentive and invisible.

Book if...

You want a roast that doesn't disappoint, or you're bringing a group and need shareable plates that work for mixed dietary requirements.

Best for:
Sunday roastGroup dinnerDate nightBirthday celebrationSolo diningSharing plates

About The Jane Eyre - Chorlton

The Jane Eyre is a casual-to-upscale bar and restaurant in Chorlton that's built its reputation on Sunday roasts and shareable plates done properly. Walk in and you'll find Scandi-style decor, a cosy but not cramped atmosphere, and staff who know how to make you feel welcome without hovering. The menu leans toward roasts (beef, pork, vegetarian versions all praised equally), tapas-style sharing dishes, and a cocktail list that reviewers specifically mention as imaginative. What's consistent across 196 reviews is portion size — generous enough that groups order multiple plates to share and still leave satisfied. The wine list exists but reviewers note it's pricier than the food warrants. Dogs are allowed, groups are catered for, and solo diners show up regularly. It's the kind of place that feels fancy enough for a birthday celebration but relaxed enough that anxious diners feel comfortable.

What Stands Out

Roasts executed properly

Multiple reviewers called it their 'favourite place for a roast in Manchester' with 'great portion sizes and has everything you want included.' Specific praise for pork belly 'cooked perfectly' and cauliflower cheese with 'sensational cheese pull.' One group of 4 ordered beef, pork, and vegetarian roasts and rated all of them '10/10.'

Vegetarian and vegan options that aren't token

Reviewers explicitly noted 'so many interesting and delicious choices for vegetarians' and one group was so impressed with the vegan Artichoke dish they 'simply HAD to order a second plate.' Hispi cabbage with green romesco and garlic crumb was singled out as 'absolutely delicious.'

Cocktails and drinks knowledge

Reviewers praised 'imaginative cocktails' and specifically mentioned the Spicy Paloma and Venetian as 'spot on and packed with flavour.' Great beer selection and wine list noted in attributes, though wine pricing drew one comment that it's 'a little expensive but to be expected for a restaurant.'

What Customers Say

We got 1 veggie roast, 2 beef roasts, and 1 GF beef roast and they were all 10/10.

O.W.

Amazing setting, friendly staff, delicious food - highly recommend.

O.W.

It’s super to be in a restaurant with so many interesting and delicious choices for vegetarians!

H.T.

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Practical Information

Contact

60 Beech Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9EG, United Kingdom

+44 161 881 0005Visit Website

Frequently Asked Questions about The Jane Eyre - Chorlton

The Sunday roast is the standout — beef, pork, and vegetarian versions all get consistent praise for portion size and execution. The pork belly's 'cooked perfectly' and the cauliflower cheese has a 'sensational cheese pull.' If you're going on another day, the tapas-style shareable plates work well for groups. The Hispi cabbage with green romesco and garlic crumb is specifically mentioned as 'absolutely delicious.'

Yes, they accept reservations. Book ahead if you're coming with a group or on a weekend — multiple reviewers mention the place fills up and atmosphere is better when it's busy but not overcrowded.

Very. Reviewers specifically praised the 'wide range of choices for vegetarians' and one group was so impressed with the vegan Artichoke dish they ordered it twice. The vegetarian roast gets the same five-star treatment as the meat versions.

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Yes, dogs are allowed.

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