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Grafton Arms

Bar Pub Sports bar Live music venue Pool hall

Chill hangout for British grub & cask ales, plus live music, movie nights, sports on TV & a garden. People often mention friendly, good, staff, great, music, prices, atmosphere, live, quiz,


Address

27 Grafton St, Manchester M13 9WU, United Kingdom

Website

www.joseph-holt.com

Contact

+44 161 523 4357

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (360 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: friendly (11) good (11) staff (9) great (7) music (7) prices (7) atmosphere (6) live (6) quiz (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Steve C. 2 years ago on Google
    The Grafton Arms is a totally unique experience with everything required for a great night out - its brimming full of atmosphere, where the food and drink are top class, and the personalities and entertainment are second to none !!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food welcoming and friendly land lady and bar staff have different events and live music happening great prices for beers in and around town would highly recommend popping in
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely bar with some great singers on, nice stout and very reasonable prices considering central location
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Martin L. 5 years ago on Google
    The Two Hoots Bitter was magnificent. Had just got back from Spain and dying for a pint of real ale. The female bar person was friendly but she needed help not enough staff on on a Friday night in Manchester. Nice mix of people in the pub.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ed J. 1 year ago on Google
    Was there to see the Freshies. The staff were friendly and quick to serve...I just don't like the beers or cider on offer. One punter was a bit of an arse and should probably have been shown outside but he may just have been a v drunk regular
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abbi W. 9 months ago on Google
    If you’re looking for community, this is the place. Punters old and young alike, Sarah the landlady has created such an inclusive atmosphere at the Grafton, you can only feel welcome. Not only that but it’s a great venue for live music, sport and there’s a great quiz every Wednesday, not your usual quiz night, gets everyone in and is a real laugh! Can’t recommend this place, Sarah and her team enough! Oh and there’s pizza (other food too but pizza)

  • 5/5 Steve 10 months ago on Google
    Love Holts ale. Competitively priced. Food is good for the price. Great place to watch sports, multiple screens.

  • 4/5 phat s. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick liquid stop after visiting MRI- trailblazer stout nice and cold- shame there was about 6 TV's on sport and all running with a lag on the sound....Echo,...Echo...echo!!! 😆

  • 5/5 Amanda S. 10 months ago on Google
    Popped in for quick pint on way home. Lovely staff and friendly customers.

  • 5/5 Annabel L. 9 months ago on Google
    Most welcoming pub in Manchester, the landlady Sarah has created a top environment for all. Best pub quiz I’ve been to on Wednesday and live music throughout the week, great atmosphere for live sport. No better place to watch the women’s world cup this summer!!

  • 4/5 David R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice friendly pub Early for a hospital appointment so went for a pint.

  • 5/5 Bethany T. 9 months ago on Google
    10/10 would recommend. Great atmosphere, cheap prices and friendly staff. Quiz on a Wednesday is always a fun time, also a really good place to watch sports. Good selection of food and drinks

  • 5/5 lewis h. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice pub with good beers at reasonable prices - also lots of live music there like gigs, open mics and jam nights that are always well attended and good fun

  • 4/5 Marc G. 9 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff good selection on spirits and beers. Music nights dizzy quiz and music nice mix of people

  • 5/5 Brandy plays P. 5 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing time during a pre-drinks session before we attended a metal concert in the academy, really enjoyed the hospitality, good prices and available area outdoors. Staff were awesome and genuine :-) thanks for a great time!

  • 5/5 Laurence A. 6 months ago on Google
    Top venue. Hosted a Slamming Brutal Death Metal gig last minute on halloween. The sound was absolutely top notch. Massive respect for the Grafton Arms

  • 5/5 Glass M. 6 months ago on Google
    They have banging open mic nights on Tuesdays. Prices aren't too bad and the regulars are mostly real friendly.

  • 5/5 Ricci L. 1 year ago on Google
    Turing is lovely! Definitely give it a go if you're around uni!

  • 5/5 Millicent T. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're looking for a proper pub in Manchester here's the place. With reasonable prices, friendly staff and locals, a decent pool table and a good quiz night every Wednesday - what's not to like!

  • 5/5 Martin P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little music venue

  • 5/5 Louise F. 6 years ago on Google
    Good wee pub with good service. Didn't eat here, so can't comment on the food, but it was friendly and welcoming, good range of drinks available and prices seemed reasonable. Was unusual to find a pub adjacent to an Accident & Emergency department, but maybe that comes in useful at times.

  • 4/5 Paul T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good down to earth pub friendly people and also very inexpensive

  • 4/5 Mary R. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely staff, especially Michelle. Reasonably priced drinks. Good karaoke on a Thursday afternoon. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Pool table in reasonable condition too. And horse racing on the telly for the boys. Definitely recommended. Lost one star for limited food options & no New Zealand Sauvignon blanc (my fave wine), but the spiced rum & diet coke I had instead was yummy. Thanks ❤️

  • 4/5 Ant 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff. Went out if there way to get me a coffee for my dad who was in the hospital next door. Thank you mum and daughter who helped me.

  • 5/5 Renzo M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is by far one of the best pubs I’ve ever been to! I had the most amazing evening, immaculate vibes!

  • 5/5 Ashleigh W. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place to be. Got recommended by a friend and was not disappointed at all. Worth going on a Wednesday evening for the quiz night, and already looking forward to next week! 😀

  • 4/5 colin b. 1 year ago on Google
    Fourteen minutes walk from the o2 Apollo Manchester. Good atmosphere I think it serves food at certain times.

  • 5/5 John Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pub in a good location Enjoyed the live music and good selection of ales and beers And parking at the hospital car park literally at the back of the pub.

  • 4/5 Jon B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not in there long and only coke these days but passed 45mins chatting and a dj on dport on tv and a really nice ( friendly) girl behind the bar Saturday 18th.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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