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Escape to Freight Island, Manchester,

Escape to Freight Island

3.7
3.7
3242 Reviews
£25 and under
International
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
IN THE HEART OF THE DEPOT, MAYFIELD. AMONGST THE HISTORICAL INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE LIES A CULTURAL HUB OF FOOD, DRINK & ENTERTAINMENT.
MULTI-VENDOR, MULTIFACETED & MULTIDIMENSIONAL WHERE PEOPLE MEET TO FORM NEW MEMORIES & EXPLORE NEW POSSIBILITIES

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 000 0000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gary Weir
  • Private party facilities
    Please email for more information regarding private events
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    Mayfield Depot
  • Parking details
    There is an open air car park across the street, priced at £3 for 12 hours.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Escape to Freight Island offers a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, perfect for group gatherings with its expansive space and quick service. Guests praise its "amazing atmosphere" and "great food," with a variety of pop-up restaurants providing diverse options. While some find the self-service model challenging, many appreciate the "friendly staff" and efficient bar service. Ideal for lively celebrations, though quieter patrons might find the music overwhelming.

3,242 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, I’d never been before but will definitely going back, the food from Fatu was great and came within 10 mins.. Great atmosphere in there too 👍🍺

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Liverpool

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food and drink were great however we got sat in the worst possible place away from everyone and everywhere to get food and drinks.

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  3. SteveR

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate from several outlets, all food was fantastic, really tasty, quick service and reasonably priced.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for the massaoke night had food and drinks before it started that we enjoyed would like to give a shoutout to one of the staff members not sure of her name but she works on hygiene with curly hair and eyebrow piercings she was really helpful and kept checking on us and found us chairs when we had nowhere to sit Thank you

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I paid a deposit to book a table but this was not refunded when we turned up. I have emailed about this but so far had no reply (this was only sent yesterday so I'm happy to wait). The ambience would have been nice if it wasn't for the queues - 45 minute queue at the bar and the toilet queue was unbelievable. It was quite loud and rowdy but I didn't mind this too much. The place was absolutely packed, there were too many people and it didn't feel safe. The staff were pleasant enough but there weren't enough of them on the bar. It put us off ordering food because the place was so chaotic. Ive been to Freight a few times but never seen anything like this. Yes the football was on but it really did feel too busy and this took the edge off really as queuing for drinks meant we hardly spent any time at the table catching up with friends which was a shame.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing place to eat and drink. Great value at smoking coal- the sharing platter was gorgeous. Drinks were also lovely, great selection and fast service. Only problem was unsupervised groups of small children running right past the table on a loop screaming. No problem with parents enjoying the venue with their children, but don’t have them running round alone like that- it’s not a crèche.

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  7. TrevB

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Salt and pepper chips a little disappointing but everything else great. It was quite loud due to the bingo but fab time.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were great, food was amazing. Would definitely go again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and a very nice place for anyone and easy way to after food the food come fast and is very tasty

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Visited early Sunday afternoon 1.45 with our two young teens. Nice sunny day thought would be a good atmosphere. First impression was poor atmosphere low playing chilled music. Half of the bars and ice cream hut not even open! Poor quality expensive drinks. A mojito that was ready mixed and a double gin and tonic in a normal tall glass and flat tonic from a scyphon not from freshly opened bottle @ £10 asked for a proper gin glass and told this was it. Frozen mocktails lovely and hand made was the only thing we liked for our kids. Food very mediocre and expensive. Heated up pizza. £10 a slice. Arcade token paid and some games didn't play - no one around to inform. Not much for teens let alone kids to do given they are very welcomed there.

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Escape to Freight Island is rated 3.7 stars by 3242 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Escape to Freight Island

11 Baring St Manchester, Manchester, M1 2PY

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mayfield Depot
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is an open air car park across the street, priced at £3 for 12 hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gary Weir
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0161 000 0000
  • Private party facilities
    Please email for more information regarding private events
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