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The Fountain House, Manchester, Manchester

The Fountain House

4.4
4.4
368 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Stag and his 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    0161 834 1866
  • Website
    http://www.thefountainhouse.co.uk/
  • 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
  • Location
    The Memorial Hall Albert Square, Manchester, Manchester M2 5PF
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 368 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 recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester

    Great for brunch

  • Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain House offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a "really great waiter." Patrons praise its "lovely atmosphere" and varied menu with standout dishes like chicken liver profiteroles. The restaurant is known for its friendly staff and great service, making it a recommended spot for both relaxed family dinners and special celebrations.

368 Reviews

  1. Constantin

    VIP

    Munich

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  2. Chris

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient

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  3. Nicola

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely place for a more special meal. The food for our Christmas party was absolutely incredible. It came out quickly and tasted great. Alex C was attentive, friendly and super accommodating. Massive thanks for making the evening special for us as a big group
    The Fountain HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Nicola, We're glad to see that you and your group enjoyed your Christmas meal! Your group was a pleasure to serve and we look forward to seeing you back for Christmas 2025. Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  4. Caroline

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    all very good, service was good but and food tasty but portions smallish (except for fish and chips was massive).
    The Fountain HouseResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Caroline, Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to see you enjoyed everything and that service delivered. As for portion sizing, this is something we are unfortunately restricted by due to menu specifications. However, we will pass on your feedback and hopefully change this for our future menus. Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  5. Jennifer

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay when it arrived but the wait was ridiculous, especially given that the place wasn't even half full. We only had mains as we couldn't be bothered to ask for dessert menus and then face another long wait.
    The Fountain HouseResponded on 11 December 2024
    Hi Jennifer, Thanks for your feedback - we're really surprised by your experience as Sunday Roasts are one of our most famous sessions and we almost always receive positive feedback. Please could you email us with your details so we can get in touch? Kind regards Team Fountain House

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  6. Neil

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly, great food and great service as always
    The Fountain HouseResponded on 5 December 2024
    Hey Neil, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed yourself We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Team Fountain House

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  7. Lisa

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex April Kerry all amazing thank you so much highly recommend x
    The Fountain HouseResponded on 7 December 2024
    Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the kind feedback. Always happy to see our staff delivering great service and that you'd recommend us! Many thanks, Team Fountain House

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  8. Jon

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant with good atmosphere food was excellent and the service is really good 
    The Fountain HouseResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Jon, Thank you so much for the 5 star review and for recommending us! We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Team Fountain House

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  9. Sara

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best night , food everything was amazing thank you
    The Fountain HouseResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Sara, Thank you so much for the review and for letting us know you enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Team Fountain House

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Roasties were dry and had the tiniest piece of chicken I’ve ever had on a Sunday roast. Still hungry afterwards
    The Fountain HouseResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hi there, We're sorry to see you weren't quite happy with your roast - we're really disappointed as nearly all our feedback for Sunday's is positive. We'll be sure to deliver your feedback to our kitchen team and look to improve and maintain our usually high standards throughout all service. We hope to see you again so we can prove how great we usually are. Kind regards Team Fountain House

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The Fountain House is rated 4.4 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Fountain House

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    LLoyd st and Southmill St
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.thefountainhouse.co.uk/
  • 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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