Sam's Chop House

We love Tom's just across the way and fancied a change so visited Sam's. We booked, thinking it would be busy...it was not. Mr H had fishcake to start - fully packed with fish, great portion size - then he had the beef burger for his main and I had the bacon chop. Both were really delicious, although Mr H said mine was the winner 🏆 I had a lovely glass of red wine whilst Mr H made this way through a few of the local beers. When we came out from the restaurant area, the bar was slightly fuller, which was nice to see. Staff were lovely and friendly and service was quick. We're returning in a few weeks and can't wait to see what we can try next.

My aim of this evening was to find some incredible English food that was high quality and had big flavours. I picked well! I enjoyed the lamb and harissa scotch egg, and finished with the beef hash. Thanks for the great service, and giving me a history lesson on the venue and food.

I met some colleagues here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. They serve JW Lees beers, I enjoyed a pint of the MPA (Manchester Pale Ale) which was well kept. The Barnsley chop was delicious and hearty. So much so that I ran out of room to finish the steamed lemon pudding. My colleague had an interesting take on Black Forest Gateau (which I didn't try). A great venue and I hope to visit again soon.

My uncle was visiting from Minnesota so we wanted to take him to a traditional pub and thought Tommy’s Chop house would be a great place for lunch. (We rarely treat ourselves). Tommy’s was fully booked but they directed us here, just round the corner, and I’m so glad they did! Great atmosphere and the Lowry link was fabulous. I dredged up a book by Shelley Rohde from my deep distant memory, (we met her, and Lowry himself a few times when I was 5 years old as my dad was a journalist too). In that book, I think, she’d written about this pub being Lowry’s favourite haunt. So it was quite interesting to stumble upon it. Food was beautiful, staff were lovely and all the photos & paraphernalia about Lowry, fascinating. Loved all the traditional decor and the statue at the bar too. (Like the one at the top of Mottram Moor just up the road from his old house. He’s sat on the bench there). Thank you for our lovely time there.

Wanted to try a chop house so popped in on the off chance of grabbing a table. Seated quick but waited a little longer to order. Was disappointed to see no chop options on the Sunday menu. Roast dinner was nice but could have been a bigger portion, hash was good but a little salty by the end of the meal. We were really surprised by the price of the drinks, £10 for a single gin and nearly £6 for a not great cask. Overall £60+ for 2 meals and 2 drinks. It’s a nice place but wasn’t blown away for the price. Servers were lovely.

We came for lunch yesterday and also to try out the Boddingtons. The staff were all incredibly polite and we thoroughly enjoyed our food. Would highly recommend to anyone to get the corned beef hash. Thank you and we will definitely be back.

The place is beautiful. The atmosphere is very friendly and the food is delicious. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent food, no, stunning food, called in for a Sunday Lunch, wow, thier Roast Beef, with all of the trimmings. Supported with some great quality cask beers. Fantastic atmosphere, really beautiful bar, welcoming, and excellent staff.

As a vegetarian I was always reluctant to eat here...... But with my carnivore husband wanting to go - I finally 'gave-in' Great building/ character/ atmosphere. Fantastic service from friendly & helpful staff. They were more than happy to give me my starter and side dishes as a main. Will try Mr Thomas' next ;)

I've ordered Sam's Chop House a couple of times now on Deliveroo and the experience really has changed from good quality food, to not as good. I really do think I've caught them more than once at an odd day and the food is generally quite good. My recent order of the bacon chop restored my faith in the restauraunt, it was a high-quality, perfectly cooked chop of meat. The peppercorn sauce style gravy made it even better, again fresh with freshly cooked and seasoned chips. They also serve some of the best gluten-free fish and chips I've tried. There are occasionally issues with Deliveroo which means I look forward even more to trying out this place by dining inside when the current climate and government legislation allows. The biggest improvement they can make is consistency with orders, I've had more than one order which isn't as good but that must have been an off day, they are more than capable of delivering spectacular food and I think they just need to make sure they prioritise quality over speed of delivery, right now the food comes out of the kitchen so fast it's impressive but I'd happily wait a few minutes longer if they can deliver food the quality which I know they can do. 4*

Reasonable price for eating England's traditional foods. They have wonderful chopped menus.

When your parents are visiting and you want a) a proper sit down meal and b) no burgers, hot dogs or pizzas, one of the Chop Houses is your best bet. I'll admit that Sam's was my third choice after Tom's and Albert's, but it was the only place not fully booked at lunchtime. I booked through Opentable which was simple, and staff were very helpful when I phoned to alter the booking. Long story short, we were those terrible customers who change their booking and then show up at the original time anyway. Argh! Nobody batted an eyelid though and we were shown to our cosy table in the dining area. As most of us had eaten a sandwich a few hours previous and weren't ravenous, we went for just mains, even though the starters looked great. Between us we ordered the beetroot and goats cheese pie, the corned beef hash, the pork belly, and the chicken breast. If I hadn't been in full on 'wintry comfort food' mode I'd have ordered a fish dish as there was a few on the menu. My dad and I each got a beer flight made up of three thirds. The selection wasn't entirely inspiring so I just asked for three dark ones and he asked for three light ones. They were all OK but nothing to write home about. It's nice they offer the flight but would be nicer with some more interesting beers. The food arrived quite quickly and all looked very attractive. We didn't order any sides as everything came with some sort of carb, and the portions were pretty substantial. I had the pork belly but tried a bit of everything else, and it was all really tasty. The corned beef hash had a really intense flavour and was great - don't get this if you're expecting corned beef from a tin (great as it is), as this is proper stuff, more like salt beef. The pie (from Great North Pie Company I believe) was actually very nice even though I'm not the biggest fan of goats cheese. The chicken breast was a bit boring in my opinion but I would never personally choose it. It was really well cooked though and had a nice flavour, a million miles away from supermarket chicken that tastes of nothing. My pork belly was very rich but not too fatty, and came with a really delicious vegetable stew of sorts, featuring pearl onions, barley, carrots etc. There was also some kale. It was a really nice comforting wintry dish, just what I wanted. There was also loads of pork. It was overall quite a heavy dish for lunch but I don't regret it at all. For dessert my mum and sister shared a white chocolate cheesecake and a black forest trifle and I had a very nice glass of Malbec. I tried valiantly to pay the bill but failed, however I managed to spot that it was under £100 which seemed very reasonable for the quality of food for four of us. I'd definitely come back here next time I want somewhere a bit nicer than your average Manchester joint.

Pub grub was on the menu for tonight. After reading Emily's review , who stated this is a non burger, perfect sit down place to bring the parents/inlaws I was sold. At the moment there's is some construction work going on, which threw our sense of direction off. However If you overlook the fencing you should see Grinch and Pret a mange ..this is the street you need to be on. Anyway this place is warm, festive and inviting. Laden with natural wood panels, low beams, pictures and a plentiful bar. At the back there was a more formal dining area, however this was fully booked. You can eat in the pub area though which is still just as nice. Thier festive menu contains pate, cheeses, pies, steaks , veggie Wellingtons and various fish dishes so there is something for everyone. Two of us went to the bar to order scallops with black pudding (£9.95 each). While the others brought a bottle of red and white wine back for the table. When the starters arrived , it did not look a tenners worth and I imagined there would be more fish than cooked pigs blood. The flavour combinations of black pudding, scallops and cauliflower were as good as I imagined. However the black pudding apparently wasn't your average kind, it was Cakey...I was a Black pudding virgin so I had nothing to compare it to. For mains I ordered the Hake with a barley stew, two of us had the fish and chips and one the steak. Mine arrived first, which bobbed in a rich red wine sauce..again £14 was pricey for the portion, and the sauce destroyed the flavour of the delicate fish. The rib eye steak arrived next which was a chunky piece of meat cooked to order. But...when the fish arrived...there was a lack of consistency. One was battered beautifully with home made chips ...the other was a scrap of batter with very little fish. The waiter had seemed sheepish when he delivered this and scarpered. So we chased and made him replace it. The replacement was as it should be. For £2.50 an extra peppercorn sauce was ordered..this was so bad we asked for our money back. It was greasy and lacked flavour. Finally we shared a single honeycomb cheesecake...there were no issues with this..perfect texture and flavour. Overall this was a beautiful cosey pub, which provided beautifully presented food. But for a price. Some of it was overpriced and the fact we had several issues ruined the night. It lacks consistency. Some of the waiters were great, while others were...slippery. I will come back drinking but nothing more..

I love the Manchester Chop Houses - Sam's, Tom's and the most recent addition, Albert's are all fabulous, traditional British pubs and serve amazing traditional British grub to go along with it. This was my first visit to Sam's for food, as Neil C. and I had spent some time wandering around the City on Sunday with my Sister and Niece we really fancied a good old Sunday roast and we just knew that one of the Chop Houses would be perfect. It wasn't overly busy for a late Sunday afternoon so we managed to get a table straight away - always a bonus when you're hungry, which for me is like all the time. The Sunday menu is great - they have such an amazing list of traditional foods with a very modern twist. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash, which I first tried over at Albert's last year and fell in love with. It's amazingly salty pulled corned beef with sautéed potatoes and creamed onions, finished with dry cured bacon and a soft poached egg. It is great - by far one of the best dishes they serve. Neil C. went for a pie from their specials menu (as it was National Pie Week!) The pie was filled with ham, black pudding and mustard and came served with creamy mash and buttered kale. It was really good too!

I'd been walking past this place every morning and had never noticed it until my other half suggested a drink there. This below-ground-level pub is situated on Back Pool Fold in one of the city's many well-preserved Victorian buildings. Its interior boasts plenty of examples of this bygone era - with its shiny brass beer pumps, polished wood furniture, dark, intimate corners and even a sculpture of LS Lowry (which I thought was an actual person) perched at the bar. Apparently he is one of many famous faces to have walked through the doors of this fine establishment. We haven't tried the food there yet, but I'm certain we will. The menu offers hearty, traditional pub grub such as beer-battered haddock and chips and promises a 'modern twist' to each dish. Although the drinks selection isn't quite up to my standards (a distinct lack of cherry beer *sobs*), Sam's Chop House is still a bloody good place to enjoy a beverage and some banter. Bags of character, low lighting and a warm, clean ladies wc, you can't really go far wrong. So what are you waiting for? Chop chop!

I have only ever had lovely experiences at Sam's. Mini-fish & chip butty's with mushy peas and beef sarnies share a menu with fine soups and a la carte dishes. I highly recommend the sharing plate for lunch as it caters for all tastes and can happily feed three (if your mum is like mine and doesn't eat much, otherwise two maximum!) The drink selection is good for non-beer drinkers, with lovely wine, though I would say that their cider selection could do with expanding. I'm happy with Rekorderlig but I did expect to see some local names, slightly dissapointing not to! The atmosphere is great and can get really busy, but stick around if there aren't any seats, some will come available. Take a look at the artwork on the walls and cartoons dotted around, or have a photo taken with the bronze Sam at the bar - kudos for anyone who doesn't mistake him for a real person at least once! Music selection is worth sticking around for alone as Stevie Nicks and Bruce sing you through dinner. The thai restaurant above is delicious, well worth heading too if you don't fancy pub grub, BUT those who mistake them for the same place should never cross me. Sam's is it's own place, all wooden floors and low ceilings, a real Manc institution.

We went there to celebrate my mums 70th birthday, I popped in with a balloon and table decoration earlier that day and when we arrived the table was set beautifully to my mothers delight. The service, food, atmosphere and staff were perfect from start to finish so much so that I returned with my mum a week later on her actual birthday to sample their bar menu and again 5*. I actually live in Newcastle so just shows what a little gem this place is for me to travel back down to Manchester, I must say Sam the guy who took care of us on the two visits was amazing and between Sam and the rest of the staff they just couldn't do enough so thank you for an incredible memorable evening for my mum Louise Nugent

An absolute Manchester classic, Sam's Chophouse is everything you'd expect and more from a traditional, critically-acclaimed British institution. The antique decor, stripped wood, leather booths and tiled flooring makes it so cosy and welcoming, and the staff obviously love working in such an historic establishment. You can taste the quality of the dishes here, and considering everything is made fresh to order, I really don't mind paying between £12-15 for some of the best British food you can get in this town. Homemade Steak & Kidney Pudding, Beef Wellington and Slow-roast Pork Belly are just some of the mouthwatering favourites I've had the good fortune to sample. The beers are a little on the expensive side, but there's a good choice including their own brew Sam's Special. Overall, it's an experience worth savouring.

A Manchester institution, not in a Strangeways way but more in a "everybody likes it" kind of way. Sam's Chop House has been serving traditional food and ales since 1872 and has therefore had a lot of time to get good at it! Quality food, an impressive wine list and a great mix of local beers and bitters all in a wonderfully snug tile and timber setting- what more could you want? The staff are fantastic and the atmosphere friendly- I wish Sam was my dad... and not dead obviously.

I've been coming to Sam's pretty much since I moved up north nearly 12 years ago (though this makes me feel old!). My first permanent job in Manchester was in the Stock Exchange (before the footballers bought it and the homeless people moved in) which is just round the corner so often came here at lunch or after work. It's been pretty reliable over the years and know what to expect. I mostly come just for drinks but have eaten here on occasion. One year, I came here for a Christmas meal and it was delicious with good service. I was there last week for the Rugby World Cup final. After a mix up by Alberts (Tom's, Sam's and Albert's are all part of the same group) they sent us here and looked after us very well. On this occasion I had the burger which they kindly did without cheese for me. One friend had fish and chips and the other had the burger with cheese. All plates were clean as to be expected here. The menu is reasonably priced and is really well done pub grub. I mixed my drinks, having Hendricks vodka and tonic as well as prosecco. The prosecco wasn't the best I've had in Manchester but that's not to say it wasn't drinkable. We had a good table for the big screen to watch the rugby , which was a thriller of a game. If you plan to come here to watch a sporting event and there are a group of you I would recommend booking ahead as it gets very busy and it's not particularly comfy to stand up for 80 minutes. Whilst Sam's isn't one of my first choices when thinking of somewhere to go out to eat or drink , it is a fine choice and it does what it does very well.

Just had beers there. Very original old pub. Like it a lot. Definitely recommend to visit this place.

One of the original chop houses with a cosy time travel feel to it. We went on New Years Day to make the best of their regular January sale of 50% off food (excludes the Scallops with Black Pudding and Ribeye Steak). It's a great deal but their pricing of filling artisan English food (locally sourced) is generally reasonably priced at around £14 a main and £7 a starter, Steak n Kidney pie and Pie of the day, Corned Beef Hash with poached egg and home made brown sauce, Wild Mushroom Wellington and Slow Braised Beef in Red Wine with horseradish mash are just a selection of a Cordon Bleu take on the English kitchen. A great treat to surprise your sceptical overseas guests.

If you want an authentic British pub experience look no further than this Manchester gem. The creaking wooden stairs into the bar set the tone for a cosy, relaxed, warm atmosphere, enhanced by friendly and attentive staff. The bar meals are great for both beer related munchies if your with the fella or a light lunch if you're with the girlie's, all washed down with an excellent selection of BEER!! (half pints available for the more lady like customer) Recommended to friends and family readily and visited regularly at the request of the fella in my life!

Old work style pub (actually hasn't been around that long) situated in basement of old Victorian warehouse (below Chaophraya) with stone flagged floor. Pricey beer but good selection with sit down restaurant at rear, which unfortunately for eaters you have to put up with drinkers walking through to access toilets. Great atmosphere an gets packed in an evening. Traditional British food, the Manchester Sharing platter for two makes a great lunch.

Go on the website - 50% off voucher till end of Aug 2014! Fantastic value & delicious food! Very helpful staff, service of drinks perhaps a wee bit slow (but only because it's so busy - which is absolutely fine in my books), lovely atmosphere too, cosy, good vibe. We had: pork pie (no jelly sadly but others may prefer that), smoked haddock scotch egg (unbelievably tasty - best starter I've had in a long time!!) then steak & kidney pie (HUGE!) & pork chop with crackling (perfect!) both came with delicious chunky chips. Then Eccles cake for pudding. Wow - we really enjoyed it but are totally stuffed! With this offer, our 3course meal for 2people with 2drinks (me - gin, him - pint) was £34...brill value for city centre good-eats.

This stalwart of Manchester's purveyors of all that is honest ,British and traditionally meaty is well worth a visit. Once you have had your first bite of one of their award winning sausages, there is little doubt that you will be drawn back at some point, to salivate while waiting for your next hit. Which is exactly why i was there last week, needless to say i had the local sausage & mash for £13, washed down with one of the smoothest glasses of Shiraz i have had in at least a year! You can see why this place is proud of its wine list. Try and get there early for lunch or dinner, as history is still being made here, you will find that the sixteenth & seventeenth centuries tradition of this being a venue for feeding the hungry local city workers has not been lost, and it gets full fast.

Iconic Sam's Chop House held a night of fine dining and wine matching last night, hosted by Chateau Musar's Ralph Hochar and the charming George Bergier of Victorian Chop Houses. 5 courses, 5 matched wines, £50. What a deal for quality of this level. My taste buds are still rejoicing, and here's why: Located on Back Pool Fold off Cross Street, the evening is set in the dining room of one of Manchester's most venerable buildings. The intimate and friendly group of roughly 20 food and wine enthusiasts settled into the evening with canapés and a delightfully fruity Musar Jenne Rose wine. Our glasses were filled by no other than Mr. Bergier himself, who took the time to chat with each guest and wooing us with his considerable charm. As we waited for the first course to be served, Ralph Hochar walked us through the history of his families three generations in the business and the rather fascinating story of the blossoming of Lebanon as a respected province in wine making. From the Ottoman Empire through today, it was a captivating tale of religious crusades, war and wine. Our starter of rabbit terrine with elderflower and beets was paradise on a plate, which was served with a robust Mosaic Chateau Musar Cabernet Sauvignon, a special reserve wine exclusively for this evening. Next came a dish of Scottish salmon and smoked eel, which was set off beautifully with a 2004 Chateau Musar Rose. Again, we were taken through the development of the wine from Mr. Hochar, giving us further insight into how this lovely bottle made its way from the Bakka Valley in Lebanon to our tables. Mr. Hochar's engaging demeanour made each story informative and enjoyable, not preachy and pretentious as one might fear to be the case in such a setting. I'm not a connoisseur, so I was delighted there was no wine snobbery from anyone. The highly anticipated main was a beautiful duck breast, duck leg sausage, gratin potatoes and roasted root vegetables in a glorious cranberry sauce. The lushness of the perfectly-cooked duck was paired with two deep red wines...both Gaston Hochar's from 2001 and 2003. The intricacies of how each vintage was made was told. A hush fell over the crowd as we tucked in; the only sound to be heard was the clanking of silverware striking the plates. As if the previous courses weren't enough, along came our puds of apple bakewell with toasted almond ice cream. The pastry was flaky and light, with the apple filling a perfect ratio of sweet and tart. This was served with a beautiful Chateau Musar White 200. I'm not a huge fan of dessert wines, but this was a perfect complement to the apple dish. If you missed out on this magnificent evening, fear not....Mr. Bergier will be hosting regular wine matching dinner events in the coming months. It's something to be added to every bucket list.

Sam's Chop House is a remarkable Victorian public house / restaurant complete with a bronze statue of local artist Lowry propping up the bar. Once you've sampled the selection of beverages, head down to the restaurant which is a superb example of a Victorian dining hall with resplendent tiled walls. The service is exemplary, with every employee seemingly very happy to be there. The menu includes the finest British fayre. I must confess, I've tried many of the dishes & would struggle to pick a favourite. The last time I visited, I enjoyed a whitebait and chip starter, followed by their huge & fabulous famous corned beef hash. With just enough room for dessert, I opted for local delicacy, the humble Eccles Cake, which was comfortably the best I have ever had. If you are looking for good sized portions of high-quality British food in very pleasant surroundings, then this is the place!

I did not eat here, so there will be another future posting based on food I guess, there is a good selection of ales and the normal non-alcoholic beverages and as a stop off point between one pub and another I liked this place a lot. I liked it although was disappointed as I feel a 'Chop House' should at the very least sell pork scratchings so felt let down by them failing to provide them (at the very least they should be a by-product of things on the menu).

My review is for dinner. which was mediocre at best. I sent the smoked salmon back, as it was slimy and tasted old. Likewise, my duck was weird...the leg portion tasted old, like it had been frozen since the dinosaur age then rapidly microwaved, sauced, and plated. However the breast portion, which was separate, was served almost rare-- slightly bloody-- which might be ok for steak but not fowl. I realise that food tasting "old" is somewhat subjective...but like pornography, which is hard to define but easy to identify, I know old food when I taste it. I wouldn't eat here again, but I would come back for a drink with friends in the charming pub.

I had an excellent Sunday lunch at Sam's Chophouse. The restaurant was really quaint and I loved the traditional feel of it. There was a big selection of different roast meats with all the trimmings but I opted for the vegetarian wellington. This turned out to be a good choice as the veggies wrapped in pastry were delicious and the mustard sauce that accompanied it was incredibly tasty. The Yorkshire pudding that my friend had with her roast was massive and the meat was very tender. The service was friendly but as the Sam's was so busy we did have to wait a while for our food to arrive but it was definitely worth the wait.

Want to imagine what life was like in England in the 18-19th cc.? Go no further than Sam's Chop House. Somehow it still conveys the feel of William Hogarth's paintings or Daniel Defoe's novels. As you go down the wooden stairs to the pub area and into the restaurant, you can almost see the scenes commemorated by the English genre painters. A romantic chat over a cup of tea with apple pie and custard, a political debate over a pint, or even a friendly brawl and TLC from an easy girl - all this could certainly happen at Sam's Chop House. The fact that it is so central and traditional explains why the place is so often crowded. And the food is indeed amazing. Mushroom soup served in a bulky china pot with a crusty bread roll was only the beginning of my gastronomic escapade. It was followed by a delicious pork chop that was helped by a glass of red wine. At the table nearby a group of seven were enjoying their Sunday lunch. As my stomach was getting full with this wonderful traditional English cuisine, I felt more and more like one of those Hogarth's gentlemen, sitting and lazily observing others. I could compose a short treatise on the beauty of the English pub in the style of Laurence Sterne at that moment. I didn't because tea and custard pie arrived, and after that I went home and didn't feel hungry for the rest of the day. And in the meantime my creative spirit was fully subdued by the happiness of my stomach. Seriously, this is one of the places in Manchester that must be visited. The fact that it is located in the basement only adds to its beauty, mystery, and popularity. And even though you have to march through the restaurant area to reach the toilets, it still doesn't distract from the overall experience. The good news is that Sam's Chop House is close to Exchange Square, St Ann's Square, and Albert Square. Which means that you can easily go for a pleasant sentimental journey in the Manchester city centre after one of the best traditional dining experiences.

Really Nice place. I went well before christmas so i can not remember what i had to eat. 5 of us ate and all had positive things to say about it afterwards.

Came here on Saturday to meet with friends before our meal at Rosso - wish we'd stayed here! lol Drinks were good, not too sure of the price as the boyfriend went the bar! We sat at a table at the back, right near the restaurant - didn't know they did food! It looked really good and smelt fantastic. The decor and atmosphere was great, like I say we could have very easily stayed here all night.

Four friends went to Sam's on Friday evening 24th September 2010 to celebrate a 50th Birthday. Having been many times before we knew the food would be exceptional, but on my last visit we did have a problem with one of the staff, who I am pleased to say is no longer there!! All the staff were friendly and very helpful, we sat in one of the booths and set about making a choice from the tempting menu, I opted for the Corned Beef hash for my Starter, with other starters of the Black Pudding, and Smoked Salmon. For my main I chose the Roast Beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding, and all the trimmings other mains were a Steak, Bangers and Mash and Barnsley Chop all cooked and served to perfection. Desserts I am afraid suffered as we were all full!! But after a 15 min wait to make room, we managed an Ice Cream and a Chocolate Orange which hit the spot and was delicious. The Meal, and Wine were first class, the staff were so friendly and happy, enjoying many chats and jokes with them, I am afraid I have forgotten their names, I think the most bubbly one may have been Jeannine? The negative, I guess I have to try and find some, the Salmon portion was quite small but it is a starter and prefer quality over quantity, the door man was not as friendly as on previous visits, (but it was cold outside) but none of this stopped us having a fantastic evening at Sam's, well done, will be back again soon.

If you visit Sam's Chop house be prepared for the enormous portions, believe me you don't need a starter no matter how nice they sound. The food is lovely, traditional English type foods such as steak and kidney puddings, pies, mash, gravy, steaks, chops, you get the idea. The staff are polite and the place has a oldy worldy rustic feel when you step inside. On the downside the toilets are situated in a strange place, people have to walk right through the restaurant to use them. Also you pay for the large portions, Sam's Chop house is restaurant prices not pub prices.

We went there recently for my girlfriend's 30th birthday. If you have ever been to the pub at the front at know how busy it is expect the same in the restaurant. We had booked a table for 9 but there was not one available until 9.30 and had to end up standing in the pub. Inside the restaurant, the tables are quite cramped but the service and food is excellent. The steak and kidney pudding is amazing! They also do a good wine list with offers available on the board - although they tend to sell out quickly. If you fancy a relaxed atmosphere, good food and a mix of locals and Coronation Street stars then I would recommend here. Also, did I also mention, that the bar does a good selection of beer including Leffe on draft!

I ordered the beef wellington, it was delicious. Delicious enough to get 5 stars by itself. The only reason i would give this a 4 was because i asked for a white pinot grigio and was given a red wine instead. Service was great, quickly seated and food arrived quickly.

Tried it on a recommendation and would definitely go back. Stopped in for a quick lunch and beer. Had the Corned Beef Hash Cake, which was excellent.

Just fantastic, elevated versions of pub food with outstanding service. A must go place.

Decent meal and decent service. Was very busy so service not the quickest but overall pleased. Great value for money.

We all want what we don't have and tend to ignore what is our own... I guess its a similar situation in Britain -- where curry is the national dish, there is a China Town in every big city and most of us have a rack of spices at home. Sam's Chop House reminds us how ridiculously good, yet simple a true English meal can be. Ahh the good old roast chicken, a mouth-watering Sausage and Mash and a warm pie, definitely makes my heart melt. The beauty of a British cuisine is that it sounds very simple but it is also equally easy to screw it up. Sam's Chop house has definitely mastered the art and rightly so because this is one of the oldest pubs in Manchester where the famous Mr Lowry had his supper and pint! You can see a human size statue of Lowry right at the bar (if you have a one too many to drink then you might just confuse the statue to be a real man). They have a great selection and range of beers; my German flat-mate was extremely impressed to find her favorite beer from her native country here. This place is a good example of British Fine Dining, as it stands tall (should really call it short as it's in the basement) right in the fine dining capital of Manchester (Kings Street). I am actually big fan of Mr Sam's neighbor (Chaophraya) too. The food is on the expensive side, be ready to shell out a minimum of 20 pounds to enjoy a meal for one person. I exchanged a friendly banter with the bar-man -- we spoke about different kinds of beer and the statue of Lowry. Verdict : Love it and definitely going back again to try the Dessert because I was too full to try any last time!

Oooooh I do love me traditional English grub on a cold wintery day! If traditional wholesome food is what you are after then Sam's does the job. Went here on a crisp bright November Sunday for a late lunch. Opted for the roast beef with yorkie pud and it didn't disappoint! Lovely thick slices of pink hand carved beef, fresh veg, roasties, and mini boat of gravy all crowned with a massive pud were laid before me. Others in the group opted for the roast lamb (equally as nice looking as the beef) and the corned beef hash topped with poached egg ( this is next on my to try list here! Make sure you order veg with this one as its just the hash you get ) and all looked appetising. Good selection of traditional deserts ( Eve's pudding, Eccles cake, crumble) but i was full to the brim after my generous main. Good list of wines as well i went for just the house red which was pleasing on the palate. Bronze statue of Lowry by the bar is pretty cool if not a little unnerving!

Sam's Chop House, fairly swanky pub with a really pricey menu, but the food is top notch. They have a decent selection of ale and it's always crowded, the popularity speaks for itself really. I've never been disappointed!

Sam's Chop House is quite simply the provider of the best Sunday dinner in Manchester. I would hazard an educated guess that it is also the provider of the best Sunday dinner in the world. Seriously. The price may seem slightly prohibitive, but it really is so good that I would offer the idea of not eating before or after your visit and making the cost up that way. The roast beef is idealexcellent meat, spot-on potatoes and a perfect amount (i.e not many) vegetables. The service is friendly and helpful, but I would seriously recommend getting there early as prime time hours are likely to be very busy. Tasty.

Gorgeous pub, nice to go on a Wintery day as it's very cosy inside. The restaurant is wonderful, serving some really delicious home cooked grub. Highly recommend eating and drinking here.

Great place to go for a few drinks. V. reasonably priced and great music too! Outside seating and central location. Restaurant too but not eaten there yet!

We have been there on 2 occasions but never managed to eat as we enjoyed the bar area too much ! Prices are on the higher side but were really well kept. I will give it 5 starts once we have eaten there :)

Beautiful looking pub, a companion to Mr Thomas's Chop House just around the corner on Cross Street. This is one of those, sadly increasingly rare, handsome old time boozers, with knowledgeable (and uniformed) staff. Good selection of ale including the real ale menu's alongside the high powered Belgian pop. The food is absolutely fantastic, real, rugged and homely pub food in a restaurant setting. Indeed the setting reminds me of french bistro (even if you don't eat there you'll pass it on your way to the loos). There's ample seating, but you'll be lucky to get seated such is the busy nature of the place. In short this is real city pub crossed with a rural, country pub and after a couple of whiskeys in there you'll be forgiven for forgetting your location as you wander back into the city and not an old country lane. As it's set in a basement of a building, the lack of views outside your window merely compound this effect.

Top banana :)

Food is amazing, but has a hefty tag. Beer selection is very good. Only minor grip is the location of the toilets, as you have to walk through the restaurant to get there. Great atmosphere, and very central location.