The Fountain House

4.4

370 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Good for groups
Charming
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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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
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
Neighborhood
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

What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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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.

370 Reviews

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Nigel
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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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 5 days ago
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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Constantin
VIP
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 5 days ago
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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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 5 days ago
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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Nicola
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
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 on December 18, 2024
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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Caroline
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 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 on December 14, 2024
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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Jennifer
Yorkshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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 December 11, 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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Neil
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 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 December 5, 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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Lisa
Cheshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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 December 7, 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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Jon
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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 December 2, 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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FAQs

The Fountain House is rated 4.4 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
LLoyd st and Southmill St
Neighborhood
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

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

The Fountain House

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Private dining

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What 370 people are saying

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