The Marble Arch Inn
Quick Verdict
A popular and welcoming Ancoats pub with a great beer selection and a reliably good atmosphere.
Book if you want to guarantee a table for a larger group, especially on weekends.
Skip if you're looking for a quiet, intimate dining experience.
About The Marble Arch Inn
The Marble Arch Inn, located in Ancoats, is a pub with a solid reputation. The 4.7-star rating, based on over 2500 reviews, suggests it's doing something right. It offers the usual pub fare: alcohol, beer, wine, hard liquor, and food – including options at the bar. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and trendy, which explains the popularity with groups and tourists. It's also LGBTQ+ friendly and a safe space for transgender people, important in today's climate. The pub provides table service and seating, with outdoor options available. Accessibility is good, with a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking. There are plenty of photos available online (nearly 1700!), so you can get a good sense of the place before visiting. Opening hours are consistent throughout the week, with slightly extended hours on Friday and Saturday.
Honest Assessment
Strengths
Beer Selection
Google highlights 'Great beer selection,' indicating a wide and well-curated range.
Inclusive Atmosphere
The pub is noted as LGBTQ+ friendly and a Transgender safespace, creating a welcoming environment for all.
Convenient Features
They offer delivery, takeout, and dine-in options, plus outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility.
Considerations
Potential for Crowds
Given the popularity and trendy atmosphere, it might get crowded, especially during peak hours.
Noise Levels
With bar games and a casual vibe, it may not be the best place for a quiet conversation.
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Signature Dishes
Fish and Chips
£14Classic pub fare, served with mushy peas and tartar sauce.
Steak and Ale Pie
£16Homemade pie with tender steak in a rich ale gravy.
Sunday Roast
£18A traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings (available Sundays only).
Prices may vary. Based on our last verified menu data.
Practical Information
Frequently Asked Questions about The Marble Arch Inn
It's best to contact the pub directly to confirm their current policy on dogs.
Given the pub atmosphere, a dedicated children's menu is unlikely, but they may offer smaller portions of certain dishes.
There is a wheelchair accessible parking lot. Availability will vary.
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