The Wild Alderman is a pub in Didsbury, Manchester. Rated 4.7 stars from 217 Google reviews. Known for sunday roast and beer and wine programme. Best for sunday roast and quiz night. Features a terrace, dog-friendly. Price range: £20–30.
The Wild Alderman
Across 140 rated reviews, 92% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 217 |
| 1-star share | 2.1% |
| Best for | Sunday roast |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Food, beers, service, vibe all great”
“Gorgeous interiors, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food.”
“Had a few dishes off the small plates, all really tasty.”
232 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Sunday roast, serious beer, and staff who make you feel known—a neighbourhood pub that does everything well and asks nothing extra for it.
You want a proper Sunday roast and a serious beer list in a warm, welcoming room where the staff know your name.
About The Wild Alderman
Sunday lunch in Didsbury has a clear destination. The Wild Alderman pulls a devoted local crowd, and the Sunday roast — with roasties and cauliflower cheese that reviewers keep circling back to — is the reason most of them first walked in. Rice pudding closes the meal for those with room, and the ham hock croquettes are worth knowing about earlier in the order. The cask and craft keg beers are taken seriously, and the range gives regulars something new to find on each visit. Staff are consistently described as friendly and genuinely helpful, which in a busy Didsbury pub is not a given. Tuesday quiz nights draw a crowd of their own. Dogs are welcome, the room is clean and comfortable, and the kitchen cooks everything fresh — which means the wait is real, and worth it.
The Wild Alderman 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, The Wild Alderman has drawn 34 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 roast
Beef, roasties, and rice pudding consistently singled out as exceptional; 40 mentions in Google review topics.
Beer and wine programme
Cask and craft keg selections plus a wine list that holds its own in the zone; reviewers praise the choice.
Staff and atmosphere
Described as welcoming, friendly, and helpful across recent reviews; quiz nights and live music draw regulars and groups.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Reservations
Reservations RecommendedContact
Amenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about The Wild Alderman
The Wild Alderman in Didsbury, Manchester serves a Sunday roast with beef, roasties, and rice pudding that reviewers describe as exceptional and off the scale. It's the standout draw and the reason many regulars return weekly.
The Wild Alderman welcomes dogs, and recent reviewers specifically mention loving that it's dog-friendly. There's free street parking outside, making it easy to stop by with a pet.
The Wild Alderman stocks cask and craft keg beers with a serious programme that reviewers praise for its range and quality. The wine list is equally strong and holds its own against other venues in the zone.
The Wild Alderman hosts quiz nights on Tuesday and live music on Thursday. Recent reviewers describe quiz night as great fun with friendly and helpful staff, making it a popular draw for groups and regulars.
The Wild Alderman runs £20–30 per head. Reviewers consistently note the venue punches above its price point for food quality, drinks, and atmosphere, making it excellent value for a neighbourhood pub.
The Wild Alderman in Didsbury has wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. It's also family-friendly with pushchair access and full table service.
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Hot Score: 56/100 · ranked October 2026
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