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The Fountain House, Manchester, Manchester

The Fountain House

4.3
4.3
376 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Shannon and her team are ready and raring to welcome you to The Fountain House, a beautiful pub and restaurant overlooking Manchester Town Hall and Albert Square. Whether you’re hoping to enjoy cocktails with a leisurely lunch on our outdoor terrace, you’d like a quick bite with your pint in the bar (pooches welcome!) or you’re looking for a vibrant spot for dinner with friends, come on in, relax and enjoy! We change our menus seasonally and pride ourselves on our delicious and innovative dishes. Don’t forget, our beautiful events space is perfect for meetings and occasions, just get in touch and we’ll do the rest.

Do you have a special occasion on the horizon? Here at The Fountain House we have two private rooms perfect for all celebrations; weddings, birthday dinners, graduations, baby showers.. you name it! For all private hire enquiries please email our sales and events executive via events@thefountainhouse.co.uk
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 834 1866
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mitchell Gillibrand
  • Catering
    We offer a range of options, from 2 or 3 course set menus to canapes, hot buffets and late night munchies!<br />We are proud to cook all of our food fresh in house, so if you have any questions or special requests please do not hesitate to ask!
  • Private party facilities
    Here at The Fountain House we have two stunning private dining rooms which are perfect to make your occasion extra special. Our Thomas Worthington Suite and Memorial Hall are situated on the 1st floor of our grade II listed building. The basement restaurant is also a great space to hire exclusively.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 0161 834 1866
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    LLoyd st and Southmill St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are a 2-minute walk away from St. Peter's tram stop.We are a 10-minute walk away from Deasgate tram stop.We also have near-by train stations such as Oxford Road station and Deansgate station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day

    £37.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Treat her to our gorgeous set menu this Mother's Day, with a Lillet Rose Spritz on us. Our special set menu consists of 3 delicious courses for £37, and includes our revamped Sunday roasts. The Mother’s Day menu can be found on our website.
    Mother's Day photo

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester

    Great for brunch

  • Manchester

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain House offers a warm atmosphere with "super welcoming staff" and "really tasty food". Alex and team provide "fantastic service", making it ideal for both lively evenings and "wonderful lunch" experiences. While some found service slow, highlights include diverse menus and a "great atmosphere" with live music.

376 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere great service and nice food. Great place for a catch up with friends.
    The Fountain HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Julie, Thanks for the kind feedback! We're glad to see you enjoyed your experience with us, hopefully we'll see you and your friends again. Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  2. Andrew

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great, we were really well looked after, thank you for a lovely evening 😊
    The Fountain HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for the kind feedback! We're glad to see you enjoyed your special evening with us and hopefully we'll see you again soon! Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  3. Henning

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and came timely manner. We had a starter so we just couldn't find more space to eat a desert.
    The Fountain HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Henning, We're glad to see you enjoyed your evening with us. Hopefully when you dine with us again you can find room to sample one of our desserts! Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  4. Claire

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was an extremely attentive member of staff. The food was great alongside the fantastic service.
    The Fountain HouseResponded on February 2, 2025
    Hi Claire, Thank you so much for the kind feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon! Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for an early dinner. Super welcoming staff (thank you Alex C) and really tasty food. We were invited to try a new cocktail made by Sharmane and it was delicious as anything ... ! We left just a live band was starting around 6:30 as we had a show to go to, but we would definitely have stayed for the evening if not.
    The Fountain HouseResponded on February 2, 2025
    Hi, Thank you so much for the kind feedback. We're glad to see you enjoyed your experience with us and that the team went above and beyond to make it something special. We'd love to see you again and hopefully this time you can stick around for our weekly live music! Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  6. Dennis

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service from Alec was superb, walked me thru the menu, which was perfect given I am from the states. Settled on a crumpet topped with mushrooms -- truly divine. So well prepared. I have the veggie entree and it was quite large and very delicious. I very rarely have dessert but I had the cherry crumble with clotted cream. Nice crunch and well prepared. A wonderful lunch. Highly recommend this restaurant for lunch.
    The Fountain HouseResponded on January 24, 2025
    Hi Dennis, We're glad to see you enjoyed your experience with us and that both food and service delivered for you! We'll be sure to pass the praise onto Alex S for you and hope to see you again soon! Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  7. Nigel

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend this place. They always do a great job. I had a great time on New Year's eve.
    The Fountain HouseResponded on January 3, 2025
    Hi Nigel, Thank you so much for the kind feedback, it really means a lot. We're glad to see you enjoyed your time with us on New Year's Eve and hope to see you again for another visit. Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  8. Matthew

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good value for food, pleasant staff . Would go again
    The Fountain HouseResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hi Mathew, Thanks for the 5 star review! Glad to see you enjoyed your time with us. Hopefully we'll see you again soon. Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  9. Constantin

    Munich

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good, we had a great night. We were able to get a spontaneous same day reservation, which was awesome. Would definitely come back here again! Would love to try the Sunday Roast Menu, everything sounded delicious.
    The Fountain HouseResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hi Coinstantin Thanks for the 5 star review! Glad to see you enjoyed your time with us. Hopefully we'll see you again soon. The Roasts are fantastic here Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  10. Chris

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient
    The Fountain HouseResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hi Chris Thanks you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are glad you enjoyed your time with us see you again soon All the best Team fountain house

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FAQs

The Fountain House is rated 4.3 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Fountain House

The Memorial Hall Albert Square, Manchester, Manchester M2 5PF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    LLoyd st and Southmill St
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are a 2-minute walk away from St. Peter's tram stop.We are a 10-minute walk away from Deasgate tram stop.We also have near-by train stations such as Oxford Road station and Deansgate station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mitchell Gillibrand
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0161 834 1866
  • Catering
    We offer a range of options, from 2 or 3 course set menus to canapes, hot buffets and late night munchies!<br />We are proud to cook all of our food fresh in house, so if you have any questions or special requests please do not hesitate to ask!
  • Private party facilities
    Here at The Fountain House we have two stunning private dining rooms which are perfect to make your occasion extra special. Our Thomas Worthington Suite and Memorial Hall are situated on the 1st floor of our grade II listed building. The basement restaurant is also a great space to hire exclusively.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 0161 834 1866
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