Brewski’s Big Tray BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Media City, Manchester. Rated 4.3 stars from 330 Google reviews. Known for smoked meats and shareable big tray format. Best for groups and families and lunch. Price range: £20–30.
BREWSKI’S BIG TRAY BBQ is rated 4.3★ on Google (330 reviews) and 4.1★ on TripAdvisor (354 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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BREWSKI’S BIG TRAY BBQ
Across 194 rated reviews, 82% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.3★ |
| Reviews | 330 |
| 1-star share | 3.1% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Sunday Carvery Tray with double meat (beef brisket + roasted lamb).”
“Really tasty food, generous servings and friendly staff.”
“Cold, small portions, poorly presented and with little in the way of service.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
684 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Smoked meats and shareable trays in a casual, well-lit room with rooftop seating and live music most nights.
You want shareable smoked-meat trays in a casual room with rooftop seating and live music.
About BREWSKI’S BIG TRAY BBQ
A Sunday roast lands alongside smoked meats here, which tells you something about how Brewski's Big Tray BBQ reads the room. The format is simple: pick a tray, load it with brisket, turkey, lamb and pulled pork, add sides, and work through it. The Wagyu brisket draws the most attention, and the jalapeño and cheddar sausage — properly snappy, oozing cheese — is the kind of thing people mention unprompted. The big tray at £25 has fed two hungry people with room for extra sides; the £80 tray is built for a group willing to commit. Laid-back seating, good music and a straightforward QR-code ordering process keep the whole thing easy. Service is quick and friendly, and the drinks range covers the basics without fuss.
In the last 90 days, BREWSKI’S BIG TRAY BBQ has drawn 48 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
Smoked meats
Waygu brisket, burnt ends, and house-made jalapeño sausage are named repeatedly in recent reviews; the brisket is described as 'unreal' and 'perfect' by locals.
Shareable big tray format
The £80 big tray is designed to feed multiple people; a recent local reviewer shared it with wife and daughter and 'still couldn't finish all of it.'
Casual, social setting
Rooftop seating, live music, and a well-lit dining room create what locals describe as 'laid back' and 'brilliant concept'; dogs welcome inside and out.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
media city, Unit 35, the quays, quayside, Salford M50 3AG, United Kingdom
+44 161 399 5798Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about BREWSKI’S BIG TRAY BBQ
Brewski's Big Tray BBQ in Media City, Manchester is built for groups: the big tray concept is designed for sharing, and a recent party of 10 received excellent service. The casual, rooftop setting with live music suits group occasions.
Brewski's Big Tray BBQ welcomes dogs inside and outside the restaurant, making it a dog-friendly option in Media City.
Brewski's Big Tray BBQ is known for its Waygu brisket, burnt ends, house-made jalapeño sausage, and turkey, all smoked in-house. The big tray combines these with sides like cornbread, broccoli salad, and chimichurri slaw.
Brewski's Big Tray BBQ in Media City has on-site parking, usually with plenty of spaces available, plus a paid parking garage and lot nearby.
Brewski's Big Tray BBQ is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating throughout the restaurant.
Brewski's Big Tray BBQ offers a kids' menu, high chairs, and changing tables, making it family-friendly for younger diners.
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Hot Score: 56/100 · ranked October 2026
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