The Lead Station is a bar in Chorlton, Manchester. Rated 4.3 stars from 865 Google reviews. Known for sunday lunch sharing platter and exposed brick setting. Best for sunday lunch and sharing platters.
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The Lead Station
| Rating | 4.3★ |
| Reviews | 865 |
| Best for | Sunday lunch |
Quick Verdict
A converted police station bar where the Sunday lunch sharing platter delivers value and the staff remember the details.
You want a casual neighbourhood bar with a kitchen that handles steak and fish and chips in Chorlton.
About The Lead Station
Chorlton's old police station doesn't look like much from the outside, but the exposed brick walls inside give it a character most bars on Beech Road can't match. Sunday lunch is the move right now: the sharing platter draws consistent praise and portions run large enough to send leftovers home. The steak gets the most mentions across recent reviews, and the fish and chips and hake aren't far behind. Vegetarian and gluten-free options both feature prominently enough that nobody in a mixed group gets left behind. The staff are regularly called out as polite, and dogs are welcome too, which in Chorlton counts for a lot.
What Stands Out
Sunday lunch sharing platter
A recent 5-star review praised the Sunday lunch sharing platter as very good value, with quality that left enough to take home for the dog.
Exposed brick setting
The Google profile describes the venue as a one-time police station with exposed brick walls, creating the physical character of the space.
Attentive service detail
A recent review noted that service was very good and staff went beyond the expected — packing leftovers for the customer's dog.
Practical Information
Contact
99 Beech Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9EQ, United Kingdom
+44 161 881 5559Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about The Lead Station
The Lead Station in Chorlton, Manchester serves a Sunday lunch sharing platter that recent diners found very good value, with generous portions and quality dishes that left enough to take home.
The Lead Station offers steak, fish and chips, hake, roasts, and vegetarian options, alongside a full bar of beers, wines and spirits.
The Lead Station in Chorlton welcomes dogs — a recent diner brought home leftovers from the Sunday lunch platter specifically for theirs.
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On the Chorlton Hot List · ranked October 2026
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