The Oast House - Manchester is a restaurant in Spinningfields, Manchester. Rated 4.4 stars from 4320 Google reviews. Known for versatile venue and inclusive atmosphere. Best for group gatherings and after-work drinks.
The Oast House - Manchester
Quick Verdict
A solid all-rounder in Spinningfields that caters to a broad audience, but be prepared for crowds.
Book if you want a lively atmosphere, a wide range of drinks, and the possibility of catching some live music.
About The Oast House - Manchester
The Oast House is in Spinningfields, Manchester, and has a 4.4-star rating from over 4,300 reviews. It operates as a restaurant, bar, and live music venue, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays (until 1 AM). The location is wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrances, restrooms, seating, and parking. The Oast House aims for a casual and trendy atmosphere. It provides free water refills alongside alcohol, beer, cocktails, wine, and coffee. There are vegetarian options and small plates, plus a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The venue is popular with tourists and groups, and is LGBTQ+ friendly. It has a fireplace, rooftop seating, and shows sports. With over 2,200 photos available online, it gives potential customers a good look before visiting. While it offers delivery and takeout, the dine-in experience is central to its appeal. It can get busy, especially during live music events.
What Stands Out
Versatile Venue
It functions as a restaurant, bar, and live music venue, appealing to different needs.
Inclusive Atmosphere
It's family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a Transgender safespace, welcoming a diverse crowd.
Extensive Drinks Menu
With a great beer selection, cocktails, wine list, and hard liquor, there's something for most tastes.
What Customers Say
Wooden cottage with great choice of beers and kebabs. The garlic oil that comes with the lamb and chicken kebabs was delicious.
Staff were SO lovely and efficient, food was phenomenal. The vegan mushroom pie was excellent, plenty of extra gravy provided.
Amazing atmosphere, we sat outside listening to the live music... Fantastic vibe!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Oast House - Manchester
Yes, the venue has a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, seating, and parking lot.
Yes, there are vegetarian dishes available on the menu.
Yes, it is a live music venue. Check their schedule for upcoming performances.
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