Gallagher’s Altrincham is a pub in Hale, Manchester. Rated 4.4 stars from 383 Google reviews. Known for beer selection that matters and free sunday buffet. Best for football watching and group drinks.
Gallagher’s Altrincham
Quick Verdict
Locals who'd written it off came back and were proved wrong. It's solid for football, better-than-expected atmosphere, and the free Sunday buffet doesn't hurt.
You want a proper pub for watching football with a good pint, live music, or a free Sunday meal without the pretence.
About Gallagher’s Altrincham
Gallagher's Altrincham is a casual pub on Stamford New Road that's rebuilt itself on football, decent pints, and free Sunday food. The space works for groups and solo drinkers alike — there's a bar for standing, screens for matches, and enough of a crowd that you won't feel watched. Recent management took over from the Tavern and earned back trust by putting actual effort in: staff are friendly, the beer list includes Guinness and Murphys (important if you care about that), and they've added live music and trivia nights. It's the kind of place where people come for the craic, watch GAA, and stay because it doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. Dogs are welcome, so you'll see them tied outside. Prices sit between £1–10, making it accessible for a weeknight pint or a Saturday lunchtime when it's surprisingly quiet.
What Stands Out
Beer selection that matters
Reviewers specifically noted Guinness, Murphys, and Tayto — small details that signal the pub takes Irish drinks seriously. One customer returned specifically to try Murphys after spotting it.
Free Sunday buffet
Multiple reviews mention the free food on Sundays. One reviewer was surprised they could offer it at all; another praised it as 'really good.' It's a genuine draw.
Friendly staff and genuine atmosphere shift
A returning customer who'd left a bad review under previous management wrote: 'The new people who have taken it over have put some love into this. Well done.' Another called staff 'friendly and helpful.'
What Customers Say
Nice pint good for football, surprisingly quiet on a Saturday lunchtime
The only information I can give is that I phoned and enquired what time the pub was open for Sunday lunch and was told 12pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gallagher’s Altrincham
The pub opens at 12pm on Sundays for lunch. Arrive at or just after opening — one customer phoned ahead and was told 12pm, but found it closed at 12:05 and 12:20, so don't rely on a few minutes' grace.
Yes. Free buffet on Sundays. Reviewers called it 'really good,' and one noted they couldn't understand how the pub manages to offer it free.
Dogs are allowed. You'll see them tied outside while their owners drink.
Surprisingly quiet, according to a recent visitor. Full by evening and during football matches, but midday on weekends is a reasonable time to get a seat and a pint without fighting a crowd.
Guinness and Murphys on tap, plus they stock Tayto crisps. It's positioned as an Irish pub with proper Irish drinks.
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