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Famous Crown, Manchester, ENG

Famous Crown

4.4
4.4
29 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
The Famous Crown is a contemporary, majestic pub nestled in Didsbury village in the suburban heart of Manchester. Decorated with stylish curiosities and an abundance of local history, The Famous Crown has the original wrap around bar that holds the story of every pint poured. With plenty of cosy or lively spots to sit back and enjoy an after-work pint on the street side terrace and watch the world pass by or indulge in weekend cocktails and small plates with friends in one of our snug corners, you can put the world to rights here with us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0161 507 7060
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

29 Reviews
  1. Trevor

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly pub, best landlady can’t help you enough. The girls serving were lovely. Great Sunday lunch :)

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    County Durham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Two ladies behind the bar very friendly and helpful. Food was good. Service was punctual. Price was very reasonable and would return

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab food, lovely staff and relaxing music. Have been here in the past and will definitely be back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal off the new spring menu, were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed impeccable service and so did our Yorkie, Lola.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really friendly and helpful staff and a fabulous Sunday roast!

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  6. rosetta

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The young lady that served me at the bar was brilliant, very polite, she served me very quickly, and the food came very quickly aswell, food was lovely

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  7. dontgetoutmuchSW18

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, sitting by an open fire. Can def recommend

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  8. Melis

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bar maid was night polite was disappointed with food beef was was fatty and two small peace’s spud greasy my chicken was re heated due to the texture very hard and dry on the outside was not asked by staff to see if every was ok with food was poor alround!

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  9. olim

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted when we approached the bar, friendly and funny bar staff.. good selection of beers etc.. Cosy pub, sometimes can feel as though its just a few of you in there even on a busy weekend. Food was top draw, highly recommend the roast, servings were perfect amount for me. Highly recommend!

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  10. Helen

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A proper pub. This is a welcome return to the village. The food was very good, if a little pricey. The service was fun and friendly. I would definitely recommend it.

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FAQs

Famous Crown is rated 4.4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Google Map for Famous Crown

770 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, ENG M20 2DR

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Didsbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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