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The Restaurant at The Refuge, Manchester,

The Restaurant at The Refuge

4.4
4.4
1037 Reviews
£25 and under
Global, International
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    0161 233 5151

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feasting Menu

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Served sharing style - sleeves up, dig in. (4 people minimum) Sample Menu Hummus, olive oil (Ve|S) 230kcal Whipped Kidderton Ash goat’s cheese, zhug (V|D) 342kcal Padrón peppers, soy, crispy onions (Ve|G) 118kcal Pittas (Ve|G) 259kcal Gochujang-glazed pork belly 607kcal RFC buttermilk fried chicken (G|D) 475kcal Hispi cabbage, soy and miso (Ve|G|S) 322kcal Red lentil and potato daal (Ve|S) 212kcal Fattoush (V|D|G) 129kcal Triple-cooked chips, garlic mayo (V) 570kcal Chargrilled sweet potato, shatta crème fraîche (V|D) 607kcal

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What 1,037 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

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  1. AO12710

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    Not like me to write a poor review but last night’s experience at the Refuge fell short. We waited nearly half an hour for a glass of wine and just under an hour for food, which we had to bolt as we had to get to the theatre. Very limited menu too. A real shame the Refuge has gone downhill as I used to love it here.
  2. ClareG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Very weird collection of food choices on the menu Opted for the buttermilk chicken but would not order again -very rich dark batter on strips of chicken on a minuscule waffle Prob won’t go back
  3. AdrianR

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, food, service and the overall atmosphere was excellent. Great building and a short hop to the theatre
  4. spoon

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great birthday meal made extra special by our waitress Louise. Many thanks!
  5. DenisC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was exceptional and the service by Lara was excellent
  6. SamM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simple and amazing food in great entertainment with no faff added 😊
  7. SeanG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Tomasz, our table guy was great 👍 Nice decor and good vibe pre theatre trip Would deffo return some other time.
  8. karlinag

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely attentive service. Food was absolutely delicious. Perfect pre theatre treat :-)
  9. MartineS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinner at Le Refuge was a wonderful experience. Food was delicious and inventive, prices very reasonable and staff adorable. The place is beautiful but somehow noisy. However I would definitely highly recommend Le Refuge and will go back with great pleasure.
  10. Jfjfj

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Regularly customer at the refuge and I’m always left impressed by the hospitality for the price. Incredible food, wine and service for a very reasonable price
  11. ThosG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food. Great service from Chris and Jared. Portions cut down probably due to costs. However will come again.
  12. Luce

    Norfolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Was a great experience for a Sunday roast. Slightly frustrating that extras for the roast are pricy making the roast around £50 for 2 people before drinks and dessert. Nevertheless it tasted great
  13. LesleyO

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food wasn't very hot. There was only 1 vegetarian option
  14. EmmaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Food was good but a bit cold . The kids meal came after we had finished our food and when it did arrive it was cold. The service however, was great. Our waitress was lovely and very good.
  15. IsabelJ

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were great! Food was delicious. Atmosphere was really nice
  16. Barnsey

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning building, wonderful service, amazing food and great atmosphere!
  17. GraemeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, the burrata was amazing, recommended by our waitress, overall very enjoyable afternoon
  18. SueB

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I had booked the pre show menu for 7 people and it was only when we sat down to eat that we were told it was no longer an option. No advance notice by email. The maitre d’ was super understanding and arranged for us to have that menu as planned, and it was very enjoyable.
  19. SarahJ

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved our birthday celebrations at the restaurant! The food was incredible. Cannot wait to return and try more of the dishes on the menu. A special message for the team who served and looked after us - you’re all amazing! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening! See you again soon!
  20. Graeme

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    good food and great service, table location was a bit drafty but it's a big space and the weather inside obviously effected the temperature conditions inside, very reasonably priced and would definitely return
  21. Cbt64

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service was excellent and Harry our server was very attentive and explained the menu to us all. Nothing was too much trouble for him and it was agreed unanimously that it was our pleasure to have him serve us. The bar area was a little noisy as it got busy but the different areas in the Refuge lends itself to different personal needs. The building is stunning and we will definitely be returning.
  22. Fiona

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, lots of variet and plenty of options for vegetarians. One of the best meals I've had in Manchester in a while!
  23. MH59

    Manchester

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely environment, food was great quality and plentiful. Drinks and kids options very reasonably priced. An excellent all round Sunday lunch experience for the family.
  24. LauraT

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Took my mum for Sunday Lunch and we had a lovely sharing platter, which was only let down a bit by the temperature of the food which was fairly cold on arrival and stone cold by the time we'd shared the food out between our plates. I'm guessing the sharing platters are lined up ready to go, as ours arrived within 30 seconds of ordering, so I guess the temperature of the food suffers as a result. However, the service was impeccable and our server, Portia was really lovely, really chatty and very attentive and she's a credit the The Refuge!
  25. RiverC

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Hispi cabbage was delicious, great venue and atmosphere.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic evening spent at the Refuge. Thanks to Frantzeska who was a brilliant server, very friendly, polite and attentive, made it a very relaxed and enjoyable evening! The food was amazing - everything fresh and simply prepared - absolutely delicious. Drinks a little pricy.
  27. LindaB

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Relaxing, beautiful venue. Great food and fabulous service.
  28. bernardt

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    excellent meal and service in a superb setting in this historic building
  29. MarkB

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic night for an early Mother’s Day treat, kids loved it as did we - staff were brilliant with the children and food was fantastic
  30. AlexandraB

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Lovely looking spot but that is it! Good for a drink, but don't eat here! The service is horrible and the food just slightly better then Wetherspoons! Would not recommend this to anyone! I booked a table here as I found it on a list of good places to eat in Manchester but it is far from it! The food was really bad, especially for the price and the service practically missing! Nobody really looked after us after we ordered nobody came around to ask if we want more drink even though we had empty glasses for a while. We had to call somebody over to clear the table for us and get the bill. The waitress didn't advise us about the menu and we ended up with a table full for bread for starters. We didn't even start to eat the starters and the steak came out. She put it on a side table next to us and by the time we finished our starters it was cold. Disgusting cold steak with no sides, which she never mentioned when we ordered. Overall an awful experience and would not recommend this place to anyone!
  31. BernadetteL

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The servers were attentive and pleasant. The venue is beautiful and impressive. Just found the food pretty average. Wouldn’t say it was value for money.
  32. DanielM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and Service!! Lara is an excellent server. Thank you!
  33. Lisap

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Was put on the smallest table for 2, had the sharing roast but could hardly fit our plates on the table as there was no room with the sharing platter plate being big & table so small, had to move our plates to the side to eat and take items off the table like wine bottle, menu etc.. food ok but not great and was only Luke warm. The place itself for a drink is great but not somewhere I will be returning to eat any time soon.
  34. CelinaL

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our whole Sunday Roast experience was just amazing!
  35. RichardS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Decent food except the sticky toffee..which was solid..possibly reheated for too long. Pleasant service
  36. NicolaR

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Good was lovely and even the smallest plates were large. Service wasn’t as good as I’d expected. We had to wait a good while for our table to be cleared, then for the bill, then for the card machine. In fact we had to ask for the bill and card machine. Overall was good and I would go back.
  37. JennyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best setting/building in Manchester 😊 Great food and genuinely lovely service Only downside was the draft in the far corner table, but didn’t spoil a wonderful meal 🙏
  38. CarmenD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful venue, friendly and attentive staff and tasty food. Service a little slow but didn’t affect our experience. Will 100% be going again.
  39. AnnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful building, great atmosphere, interesting and tasty food, good value for money and attentive service. We really enjoyed our meal.
  40. EmilyH

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Lucia was so lovely and fun - food was amazing!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Restaurant at The Refuge is rated 4.4 stars by 1037 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 PM


Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Restaurant at The Refuge

Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Whitworth Street and Oxford Street

  • Neighborhood

    Manchester

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Global, International, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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