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The Manchester Pub

Bar Pub

Relaxed British tavern featuring sports on TVs, traditional pub grub & local & imported beers. People often mention wings, great, night, good, Great, drinks, beer, friendly, Manchester, Windsor,


Address

546 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 1B3, Canada

Website

themanchester.ca

Contact

+1 519-977-8020

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: wings (17) great (15) night (13) good (11) Great (10) drinks (8) beer (7) friendly (7) Manchester (7) Windsor (6)
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  • 5/5 Austin R. 1 year ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Love this pub! They got it all on and really enjoyed the food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but love their burgers and wings! Friendly staff and great atmosphere! One last mention a great beer selection.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan F. 9 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    We were in Windsor just for the one night. We ended up here twice once for lunch and once for drinks and to watch hockey. The live music was really good and it was a great atmosphere!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Johnston J. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a decent time here. The service was great, but the food wasn’t the greatest. We ordered chicken wings and the wings themselves were not seasoned at all - it felt like they were just oven baked and drenched in Franks Red Hot.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ethan C. 6 months ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Great atmosphere. Went there for 2 for 1 deal, however the portion I received didn’t looks like 2lb of wings. I couldn’t finished 2lb of wings at loose goose, but I was hungry still after 2lb of wings here. Even though the portion was small, the wings wee delicious. Refill of pop was slow as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sydney Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place but nothing special. Food was good and waitress was friendly. Would go again but not out of my way. Not about the restaurant itself, but it’s a bit hard to find parking on the street.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Laura F. 4 months ago on Google
    We've been weekly regulars here for nearly a decade, minus the pandemic. I'm not sure what's going on behind the scenes, but things are bad. The food is wildly inconsistent week to week, even in the same night the same dish came out looking different for two people at our table. That's when they even have what we'd like to order, even running out of things like chicken tenders and Jack Daniels. Service is equally as inconsistent, items are often forgotten and getting refills is a challenge. We've probably had 5 new servers in the last two months. The bathrooms are consistently filthy and never properly restocked of soap or paper towels. The tables are so wonky they are constantly causing drinks to spill. Don't look too closely at the cracks and valleys in the tables either, because the cleanliness is highly suspect. The only reason we keep coming back is for Mack Flash Trivia on Wednesdays and the bar recently stopped sponsoring the food vouchers as prizes. They should be counting themselves lucky he's still there because he packs the house.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josiah K. 10 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Stopped in for a beer and some food definitely coming back, shout-out to Christian my bartender tonight he was exceptional and made me feel right at home, very kind soul. Just want to add the wings are probably one of the best in Windsor hands down. They’re chef must make it with love lol. Definitely stop by if you looking for a good vibe and great drinks and food. 6 stars if I could 😁😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cameron D. 7 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Great spot that feels like a legit pub in the UK. Went recently for dinner and their new menu looks bomb. I had the Big Ben Burger. It was fantastic! And I’ll be going back for more great UK pub food. The ploughman’s lunch looks great. Also had a great beer selection and my waitress was super nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon C. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Me and two buddies were visiting from out of town, and we came to this place to get out of the rain on a Wednesday night. The Manchester was BOPPING. Excellent vibes, everyone was having a great time, karaoke with lots of participation. The bartender, Christian, was a fantastic host - made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. Two of us ordered the dumplings off of the late night menu, and the price was unbeatable, and the dumplings were fantastic. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Windsor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little spot. They had a trivia night going but put on the Raptors game. Bartender was friendly and professional. Just a nice little spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P H I L I P. 1 year ago on Google
    The British guy beside me at the bar the other day tells his friends he had “the best burger of [his] entire life” from here. He then describes the burger I was having: The Big Ben. He wasn’t lying. It was THAT good Need to visit when a game is on. World Cup finals would be great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chantelle H. 1 year ago on Google
    We went on a Saturday night around midnight. Good live music, cold beers. Super friendly waitresses. We never had to wait for a drink - she always got to us before we were empty. We didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food. It was a great time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Randomly went mid day for a quick pint, the place did not disappoint. The bar tender was working solo and she still managed to seat us and take our order immediately. The decor is nice and feels like a proper pub, and they have Guinness on tap. This is a great place to hang out for some drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 B R. 1 year ago on Google
    We decided to go to the night market on the opening night and walk around downtown afterwards. We'd never been to the Manchester so we gave it a try. It was not too busy when we went on the Friday night around 8:30-9 pm. The staff were good, friendly and nice. The drinks were ok. Nothing special. We had fish and chips. Fish was quite greasy but decent, the fries were cold. Over all the place was underwhelming. The restrooms were atrocious. My wife swore we'd never go back just because of them, and that is the biggest memory she has I'd the pub. Unfortunately when people even talk about the Manchester that's the first thing she says about it. Aside from the restrooms the place was mediocre. I suppose we're not the clientele they're after on a Friday night, it really is more a pub than restaurant, but if Windsor is trying to bring it's downtown back to life, bars and restaurants like this need to up their game.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Frish H. 1 year ago on Google
    Just had the fish and chips. The fries were so heavily salted (didn't have to salt to taste) that my guest and I asked for new, unsalted ones. We got undercooked fries as a replacement and gave up. How do you mess up fries, a standard everywhere, twice? At least the server knocked them off the tab. The menu isn't half of what it was before the pandemic. I know things changed, but how about bringing back some of the good stuff? There used to be so many different flavours for wings. They don't even have buffalo wings anymore, let alone the Spitfire wings. I used to tell people that The Lord Nelson was the best burger I've ever had. It's gone. This isn't a pub anymore. It's just a bar with substandard food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mackenzie C. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    This place is amazing. The service was incredible, our server Christian was so much fun and we had the best experience. The pulled pork nachos are a must. SO good. Definitely stop in, especially on game day!! Great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Jake B. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent chicken wings—come on Tuesday or Sunday night for their two-for-one wings. Waitstaff is friendly and personable. Cool atmosphere, they play 90s and early 2000s alternative and punk rock. Wing flavours are pretty good, nothing too crazy but the sauces they have are all tasty. Their village salad (pictured) is well worth the $2 extra charge.

  • 1/5 Bill P. 4 months ago on Google
    Not worth your time. It really pains me to write a negative review of any Windsor restaurant but The Manchester has really gone downhill. I've been coming here since it opened and it used to be one of the best spots to grab a pint and some really authentic pub food, now it's hardly somewhere to go for a quick pint. The service the last few times we've gone has been terrible, just the staff being distracted or completely overwhelmed due to being understaffed. There's been completely different staff every visit and they all seemed checked out. Since the new owners took over this place has turned into a terrible spot to go. I haven't ordered off their new menu but from what I've seen coming out of the kitchen I don't think I'd ever order anything. The baskets look cheap and the food was taking a ridiculous amount of time to come out. The person next to us ordered a wrap and fries and it took close to 45 mins for it to come out. We watched multiple groups come in and leave because they weren't being served. On a Friday night. The mens bathroom is consistently disgusting and need to be cleaned. They need to revamp it because there is nothing left of the Manchester Pub from a few years ago, Its more like a dive these days, in the worst ways. It may have the same fate as The Dugout if they don't change things soon. There are far better places in this city to support.

  • 4/5 Vince M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the fish and chip special offered on Fridays. The food was well prepared. The fries were delicious. Great variety of beers.

  • 5/5 Disney B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best pub in downtown Windsor. Soccer been screened and can be enjoyed with a beer and delicious English style food. Daily specials are available. The service was 👌🏻. The lady was very helpful and explained about different kinds of beers available. European football like Champions league and English Premier league are screened on different screens. Guys go and enjoy football with a beer 🍺.

  • 3/5 Chris Vander D. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place in Windsor-Essex to watch soccer. Proper pub, decent food, big selection of draught beers, good service. Customers often speak the language of the most important worldwide soccer games that day.

  • 5/5 Reza Aein (. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best places we have been! Great happy hours and selection of beer. The food is great! We tried the cauliflower wings and Nachos On Wednesday there's a quiz night for whoever is interested! It is fun to gather with friends and family to test your knowledge! Highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Evan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went around 8 pm July 5th. Waitress/Bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable on all drinks. We had a short but amazing visit and we will be back!

  • 5/5 Josh P. 10 months ago on Google
    We stopped here on a rainy day to get out of the rain and have a quick bite to eat. The scotch egg was very good and my wife really enjoyed the jalapeño poppers. The bar tender was very friendly and served us our drinks very promptly. Great spot to sit and chat.

  • 4/5 Yaguareté Y. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a great place. Very good service and ambient, and the food is delicious. However, when there is live music, the sound is catastrophic loud.

  • 5/5 Anna K. 1 year ago on Google
    The naked wings are an absolute game changer. Highly recommend trying them out. Great apps and drinks as well. This will definitely be my new wing spot.

  • 5/5 Zach P. 11 months ago on Google
    Really nice low key pub. Great to go to if the lines at Tequila Bob’s are too long. Drinks are tall and easy to get. I recommend.

  • 5/5 Ray-Jean P. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in the Manchester for dinner yesterday for the 2lb of wings for 14$ and wow! Really can’t beat it!! Perfect wings and awesome sauces! Also can’t forget about all the beer options on tap! 10/10 will be back!

  • 5/5 Mike B. 1 year ago on Google
    Just popped in for a drink, next thing I know I am a regular at the Pub. Great bar!

  • 5/5 Geoff P. 1 year ago on Google
    A bunch of us from Hamilton were up for the weekend and decided to try something new. So, we checked out "The Manchester Pub". We wanted to tell everyone that the staff was quick (given the fact they were short staffed, last minute), the food was fantastic and the drink prices were excellent. The live music was great, too! We have all agreed, we will 100% be back. Highly recommend.

  • 1/5 Brianne H. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I can’t even rate the food because it HAS NOT COME YET! I’m very hungry and have been waiting for two hours now. Outrageous. I would give it a zero if I could. I’ll update when or IF my food ever comes :/ I left the restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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