So good food stuff here and a wide menu choices range to have at most times of day, a good spot next to the tram and not too far away from the trains and buses too. Looking forward to another trip to have another purchase of food and drink again soon.

Had lunch there today on the hottest day of the year it was lovely and cool inside. We had the chicken and vegetable skewer and halloumi skewer salads and we all thought they were delicious, could not fault them. The staff were very friendly too. Highly recommend, it's our go to place for lunch in Manchester.

The place is lovely. I used to go there a lot a few years ago, then went away so stopped. I went back today for a pizza because theirs are crunchy. The chef was adorable and we improvised that pizza I wanted for a takeaway (picture), totally yummy. The whole staff there is extremely nice and have always been. The decor is lovely but with all the tables occupied not exactly possible to take pictures. Always spotlessly clean, too.

Great deals on with wine bottle for price of two glasses. Also pizza deal with free drink. Cask ale was faultless and staff spot on. Usually meet up here and go on a crawl but last time stayed a few hours which speaks volumes.

Swrvice was a lovely, nice couple of ladies chatted. Had the choice of 3. Advised of a wait of approximately 14 minutes. Beer and food was spot on. Great atmosphere at 5 o'clock on a wet Friday afternoon.

Wonderful choice of award winning Holts bitter. Went on my birthday to sample food and drink. We were not disappointed. Fabulous food and service from the staff was wonderful. Will go again without doubt. Chilled for a pint on your own at whatever time of day as well as a cheeky lunchtime wine with your food. Great place. Enjoy!

Called in for a cheeky quick drink and ended up staying a while. Drinks great,music great,bar staff are always excellent. Had a pizza that was spot on ,well worth a visit if your in the area

Nice clean well presented pub close to the shopping centre. Food was nice and a reasonably choice available. Nice well kept ales. Staff very attentive. I will certainly go again when in Manchester.

Pizza plus fish and chips and 3 drinks for under £30. Brisket pizza, perfect dough, tomato sauce and toppings. Holt's ale is the best in the region if not country. The Black is sublime. And a warm welcome too. Cheers.

We had a brilliant experience at this family-friendly pub in the centre of Manchester. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the pub grub was excellent. A perfect spot for families to enjoy a good meal together!

Can be a very busy pub today was just nice. Found a table no issue. The place is clean and tables cleared and cleaned often. Toilets also very clean lots of choices of drinks reasonably priced we didnt eat today as main menu finished early and only pizzas available. Will be back.

Yesterday we ordered a grill mix, it was ready within minutes, but not worth it for a small piece of beef, extremely over-salted pork, a tomato was just slightly touched by grill, and the onion rings were poor quality. The drinks may be better though.

I had lunch at Crown & Anchor for three reasons, the location that was quiet and just a few feet away from all the hustle and bustle of people, I could sit outside and because the menu had items that I could eat and hopefully enjoy as well. You order at the counter and they bring you the food to the table. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the steak 🥩 kabob with vegetables well prepared and tasty as were the fries, soft and crispy and not greasy 😋👍🏻🫶

We taste some excellent beers. Next time we are going to have lunch there cause we show some very delicious plates in the menu

I go here with friends after catching an evening show as it's always quiet, even on weekends, which is fine for us. Most of the staff are fine and friendly, but I was taken aback at how rude one staff member was when I asked for a herbal tea one evening. I've been to loads of pubs with friends where sometimes we just sit with soft drinks, especially after something tame like a play or movie. The bartender snorted and asked what I was doing to myself (implied: for not drinking). I think he felt guilty after he made that comment, but I wish he would have apologised. It's a strange attitude to have given that we were still going to be paying customers and not everyone has to drink *all the time*.

Nice for a quick drink before you heading into shopping centre

Nice pub, the food I had was great though. Black pudding in batter with poached egg. Bloody good.

Used to be excellent and good value for money. The portions now are measly to put it mildly e.g. a chicken wrap = the smallest wrap you can buy with chopped up chicken bits in it. Chicken wings = 3 for nearly £5. A small bowl of chips = about 10 chips nearly a fiver. Drinks prices significantly increased too. Used to love this pub we avoid it now.

Myself and my husband called in today 4th April staff were good but my food was disgusting had a beef baguette with fries told the staff they changed it and brought me a second one which was just as bad my husband meal was just ok spent 40 pounds and I didn't even have a drink my husband had one never will I have food in there again

I went yesterday, it was very busy and food wasn't that bad. nachos are nice, the kebabs are nice however letting the oil and grease run onto the chips is wrong. salads are dosed in dressing and do taste nice. this place has certainly improved since the last visit.

Nice place and dog friendly. Only downside is no Real Ale, otherwise it would have been 5 stars

Very friendly staff. I thoroughly enjoyed my fish and chips and the place was clean. Will definitely come again whenever I'm in Manchester

Good service. Comfy seating. Although I wasn't eating there were some lovely smells wafting by. Definitely consider eating there

This was my first visit and definitely won't be my last. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. The food was lovely and very well presented.

Nice pub with good beer and local kitchen

Think we went on a bad day as one chef hadn't turned in and food took awhile and some people didn't get any but I'm presuming that as it was packed it's usually very good. We got there as it opened so our fish and chips were great . Felt sorry for owner /manager having to tell people.

Lovely pub brill deco. Relaxed chilled atmosphere. We stumbled on this pub by accident as we out the area. Staff very friendly . Would love to go back snd try the food next time looked and smelled lush as the plates went past us.

Excellent pub, eatery close to Victoria Station and the Christmas Market Square. Good selection of beer and real ales from Joseph Holt. Food looked good all round and the 4 of us who had firecracker chicken were well impressed.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere, lovely staff, very clean. The best pint of Holts ever! according to my husband!

Only been in twice but never disappointed, reasonably priced food and beer staff always pleasant definitely make it go to place when I am in the area.

Great atmosphere, fantastic beer, excellent food, welcoming staff and very clean. Thank you for a couple of hours well-spent. We will come back soon.