Refuge MCR

Name: Refuge MCR
Address: Oxford Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M60 7HA
Telephone: 0161 233 5151
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1782)

£25 and under

Global, International

Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Charming

From small plates to Sunday roast, our Dining Room menus take their influences from all over the globe. An informal, but informed setting for a weekly catch-up or a gathering of your nearest and dearest. Sleeves up, dig in.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0161 233 5151
Website
http://www.refugemcr.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul Beckley
Private party facilities
A variety of spaces available for Private Hire such as the Winter Garden, The Vault & Private Dining Room.

Location
Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA
Neighborhood
Manchester
Cross street
Whitworth Street and Oxford Street
Parking details
NCP, Manchester PalaceEuro Car Parks, Pritchard Street
Public transit
Two-minute walk from Oxford Road Station. 15-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly & Manchester Victoria.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Winter Garden Afternoon Tea
£35.00 - £49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Exclusively served in the Winter Garden beautiful surroundings. Step into the Winter Garden at The Refuge for a relaxed yet refined afternoon tea experience. Enjoy house-made sweet treats and a selection of loose-leaf teas from the Manor, each chosen to perfectly complement the flavours. Set against the city’s most stunning, tranquil backdrop, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and savour the season. Bookings must be made minimum 24 hours in advance.

Popular dishes

Refuge Blend
A vibrant herbal infusion blending rosehip, hibiscus, peppermint, blackcurrant, and strawberry leaves for a refreshing and fruity escape.
English Breakfast
Classical blend of Ceylon and Assam tea, infused to perfection. Full bodied with a coppery coloured brightness
Earl Grey
Rich black tea leaves scented with a delicate citrus bergamot twist
Silver Needle
A premium white tea, subtle sweetness, delicate floral notes, hand-picked silvery buds
Gunpowder Green Tea
A bold and smoky Chinese tea, robust, slightly grassy flavour
Rooibos
A caffeine-free herbal tea with a rich, earthy flavour and natural sweetness
Rum Arabica
A Traditional Rooibos tea combined with cocoa cores, coffee beans, cinnamon, blackcurrants with rum flavour
Red Berries
A delightful fruit blend, consisting of hibiscus, grapes, elderberries, blackcurrants, blueberries
Peppermint Black
A blend of black tea and refreshing peppermint, perfectly balanced to uplift and soothe.

What 1,782 people are saying

Refuge MCR reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Refuge MCR offers a "stunning building" with a "fabulous atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for "the best Sunday lunch ever." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "attentive service." While some found service slow, the overall experience remains "excellent," with highlights being the "exceptional roast" and "beautiful surroundings."

1,782 Reviews

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Donna
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here came highly recommended and lived up to expectations. Will definitely visit again.
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Angela
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The winter garden is a beautiful place. It's very elegant and yet welcoming. We would have preferred some more appropriate music than the resident DJ. The staff were delightful, particularly Lana Banana. The choice of teas was excellent.
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Rina
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, but service (by Ebony) was outstanding!! Looked after us and recommended loads of places to go for later in the evening… It’s a stunning venue…well worth a visit!
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Stephanie
London1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We organised a visit for dinner to coincide with the 130th anniversary display. We had a Sunday roast menu which was fine but following making the order, the food arrived remarkably quickly!!! Part way through dinner, the candle was removed from the table - presumably with the intent of wrapping up dinner service which made us feel a little rushed. I asked the waitress where the anniversary display was. She didn’t know where it was nor if it had been started. We then had issues with the card machine paying the bill which took a long amount of time to resolve. Beautiful hotel in a great setting though. I think the service should just be a bit sharper to complement that experience.
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Terri
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Came on father's day and food was lovely. Service was a little slow, had to prompt a few times. Although the manager on shift at the time was amazing and so good with my children. I didn't catch her name but she was fab! Just a shame no gluten free Yorkshire pudding. I'd read in a previous review that one was provided and just assumed it was a standard on a gluten free Sunday roast. Maybe I should have checked with the venue. But feedback would be to look into providing as standard as this would really make the meal perfect. Otherwise food was top notch!
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Kay
Cheshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon tea yesterday was our reason to go to Kimpton. Gorgeous inside.. lots of wow moments. The afternoon tea did not disappoint. From top to bottom gorgeousness... selection of teas and beautiful crockery. Lana found out it was our joint birthday gift of time to each other .. she came out with a candle each for our brownie. Extra touches that make you smile. Thank you all it was a delight.... xxx
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Amelia
Staffordshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great good, friendly service, lovely atmosphere. Only thing i can criticise is added a note to the booking for a candle with dessert for my friend’s birthday, to which they responded yes of course, but this wasn’t executed at the meal which was a little disappointing. Aside from this, lovely meal.
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Melissa
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was beautiful, clean and the service was so nice. For two Aussie girls the roast was life changing. We ate in 10 mins because we couldn’t do anything but keep eating it was amazing. We miss it already and don’t want to leave :(
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Cathryn
Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the beef Sunday lunch and it is probably the best Sunday lunch ever. Callum our waiter was exceptional. Can’t beat The Refuge or The Kimpton
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Kirstin
Manchester/Greater Manchester3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Sunday lunch at Refuge for my cousins birthday. The food was incredible and the service was outstanding. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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