I give this place a 5 star only because how many places can't you purchase 1/3 Pint, 1/2 Pint, 2/3 Pint, or. Full Pint? 1.45 to 5.25 £ Crazy ..... Q: America doesn't sell 1/3 pints? A: nope, we can finish a whole beer. read more

The Dockyard - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Having been impressed with Media City's Dockyard I had high expectations of the Spinningfields branch. The area has always lacked a good bar/pub in my opinion - the Oast House is aesthetically out of place and very expensive - so the Dockyard is a welcome addition. Great local breweries on tap, tasty reasonably priced food and a cool glass front makes this a new go-to place for me in Spinningfields. The only downside is its location, it's a bit out of the way of the hustle and bustle, but thinking again that might not be a bad thing. read more

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I've been to The Dockyard a few times for drinks and once for food and i'm yet to fault it. It's an extremely good pub situated in Spinningfields (where you're surrounded by posh cocktail bars and restaurants alike) and is a great place for just good, hearty pub food. I tried their home-made cheese pie and it was one of the best pies I've eaten (and i'm from Bolton, and I've eaten A LOT of pies) The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about all the beers and ales they have on tap and the menus are varied, with some of the specials noted on the board as you walk in. Last time it was curry, rice and chips for something daft like £5! Bargain. I can see me and Neil C. spending a great deal of time in here! read more

The Dockyard - Cheese and onion pie with mash and mushy peas - oh and gravy - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Ok, I'm not a massive fan of corporate Spinningfields, but I really enjoyed Dockyard because: - good company - good music; Bowie! - £5 offer of pie. This came with mash, peas and gravy. - Titanic Plumb Porter on. - Friendly & prompt service The pie wouldn't leave you stuffed, as was a middling size, but it was very tasty. So get down before the end of Jan, and take them up on their £5 pie offer. We were unsure if you actually needed the yellow Spinningfields card for this offer, so worth clarifying with them - they did not mention it on twitter. The ale was great, but was at the upper end of acceptable price wise. 40p off that, and it'd be 5*. read more

The Dockyard - Mmm pie - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Love this place! So glad they have now opened in Manchester having been a frequent visitor to the Quays. Great selection of real ales and lovely food at really good prices. I've got a feeling I'll be seeing quite a lot of the Dockyard.... read more

The Dockyard - View of the missus and the bar! - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

We popped into this new branch of Dockyard last week on the day after opening. It's very similar to the one down at Media City in terms of wide open space and minimalist decorating - but this isn't a bad thing. A great selection of beers on offer from local breweries (I had the Odin beer from Brightside which always hits the spot) and a full bar for the non-beer drinking members of your posse! Spinningfields is always going to attract a lot of 'suits' but this place is very relaxed and hopefully should lead to a few ties off at home time - especially as there's quite a bit of outside seating and it's very close to the breeze coming off the Irwell. A nice new addition to Spinningfields. read more

Love it in here! A replica of the one in Media City UK. I was here for a couple of drinks and a catch up with Victoria B. Its had a bustling atmosphere when we were there on a friday afternoon. They have a huge selection of craft beers including the Seven Brothers beer. The Dockyard also have there own beer which is pretty nice and refreshing. I loved the whole theme to the place as you just felt you was sat in a Dockyard, a really really cool place and a great new addition to Spinningfields. They also have a few benches out on the front but it was a bit chilly on the day. read more

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The Dockyard is a good new addition to Spinningfields and very similar to the one in Media City ie.good. Huge selection of craft and local beers, so a great place to come for a lunchtime drink or a drink after work. Came in here on a Friday afternoon with Chris T. and it was pretty busy. Attracts quite a lot of good looking suit-types, which I'm not complaining about. Reminds me very much of some of the bars on Canary Wharf in London. There are benches outside so you can sit by the water on a sunny day. Inside it has a sort of industrial, boat/marina theme with high ceilings and plenty of seating-high tables with stools, sofas and ordinary tables. Just came in here for a beer- good vibes, not too formal, will visit again :) read more

The Dockyard - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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This is very similar to the Dockyard which is in Media City - very industrial look but it is very pleasant at the same time. hey have the balance just right in my opinion as some places go OTT with he industrial look and it can make places feel unwelcoming. The beer selection is very good and I had a lovely pint of wheat beer. We shared a Spicy beef wrap which is great value considering you are in Spinningfields. The location is great for me as I work just across the water so can pop in if I feel like a good pin on my lunch breaks. Lets hope it continues to be as busy and doesn't fall fate to the oher businesses which have closed down in the area... read more

The Dockyard - Spicy beef wrap - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Post-Manchester Print Fair, we were looking for somewhere relaxed for a drink and some food; nothing too fancy and totally affordable, which can be difficult to find in this area of town. Despite my hesitation around them potentially showing the Manchester derby (no thanks!) it was actually a very calm atmosphere with not a hint of football. Although the sun had started to disappear, we're British and it was the first day of Spring, so we took our bottle of prosecco and sat outside. At just over £20, it's not the cheapest, but certainly what we were all in the mood for. There are heaters available outside but the position of the building means we missed most of the breeze. In the mood for some small plates, we shared the nachos with ginger chicken, truffle mac & cheese, and some skin on fried. The skin on fries were just fries, and I doubt anyone would complain about them having the skin on, and mac & cheese was a surprising favourite as it wasn't too saucy and had some real truffle flavour to it. The nachos were a marked improvement on my previous experience at the MediaCity location, though the chicken was slightly too sweet for my tastes. At roughly £4.50 a dish, it's a cheap meal when split between a few of you, and a relaxed way to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

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The Dockyard offers a good selection of beers and ales and hearty pub grub as well as a relaxing, laid back and welcoming atmosphere - it's certainly something a little different compared to some of the more upmarket places around Spinningfields. I really enjoyed the décor, with its modern twist on boating, there's ropes twisted within the roof and numerous other nautical themed items posted around the bar. I headed down for their bargain £5 pie offer and I cannot fault it one bit. The pie wasn't huge, but of course for £5 I wasn't expecting it to be. I opted for the beef and ale pie and the flavours were mouthwateringly good. The mash was creamy and the gravy was the perfect consistency. Absolutely delicious. I can see myself spending a lot more time here over the coming months - but afterall I am northern therefore I do love a good pie. read more

The Dockyard - Beef and ale pie - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Dawned on me that I've not reviewed this dockyard site but it deserves a mention! First off the location is just brilliant - I love nothing more than sitting outside enjoying a nice pint in the Manchester sun (that means still wearing several layers and most likely gloves as well) and the Dockyard is arguable one of my favourite city centre spots for doing just that! A good selection of beer to choose from, and a rotation of ales on tap that change frequently - you could satisfy most beer paletes with a stop here! I haven't eaten at this location but if it's like their media city spot they do a cracking burger! I saw on my last visit (yesterday) that they have a newish bar menu full of little snack type items, so I'll have to give that a try next time round! I really like the decor and layout of this place - all in all, a lovely spot to enjoy a few cold ones. read more

This is one of the new restaurants that's just opened in this area. They do a wide range of food and guest beer. Inside is very spacious and overlooks the river. I had the chicken wings which came with sweet potato fries. It was that good we went the day after and had the Sunday roast beef! read more

When The Dockyard opened their first pub in MediaCityUK, to say I was thrilled would be an understatement. Though it took them a bit of time to find their feet as trailblazers in an area swarming with media types, they really feel like the beating heart of MCUK now and I love them for it. It wasn't surprising when they won Pub of the Year at last year's Manchester Food and Drink awards. Announcing a second pub in the equally office-filled zone of Spinningfields, I knew they'd do well and have the confidence in their brand to hit the ground running. Located on Leftbank adjacent to the River Irwell, they just about get away with the dock worker theme, though fixing the front end of a shipping container on one wall might be pushing it a little. It's a talking point I suppose... The bar area is large, so on busy evenings you shouldn't struggle to get served and there are plenty of tables. I'm really glad that they decided to replicate the wood-heavy interior of their flagship and not opt for something looking like a cruise liner. If only the landscape consultant for Spinningfields had considered more natural materials and less horizon-filling concrete paving! They have plenty of beer available including locals Se7en Brothers, First Chop, ShinDigger and Runaway. They also serve carafes of wine if ale isn't your thing. I haven't eaten here yet but if the food at their first pub is anything to go by, there'll be some deliciously hearty treats. A very decent addition to the area. read more

We were in Town for the Manchester Day Parade and needed a nice spot for food and in the shade. I've had drinks before at the one in Media City and thought we'd give it a go. We were not disappointed the food was lovely and great service. The menu is simple but everything we had was great. It's also not very busy which is surprising but great for us! read more

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Great bar and restaurant on the bank of the river Irwell with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. This building used to be a Cafe Rouge and was always very quiet, but since its transformation into Dockyard they are getting something right as its almost always busy. Nice menu options including Ribs, Chicken and roast dinners on Sunday. A plethora of beer options, including the ability to have a 'flight' of beer which is three one third of a pint glasses which allows you to sample more of the delicious ales. Unfortunately this has recently increased in price from £4 to £5, which is a tad steep for a pint. Free wifi is available. read more

The Dockyard - Flight of beer now £5 (June 2016) - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Dockyard is a great place, much needed too! It's great for sitting outside in the sun, a cosy lounge inside of a shipping container and they serve food, BBQ style similar to Oast House. Drinks and food prices are moderate, the tram stops is couple of minutes away and runs pretty. read more

I have been here a few time and I really like it. I love the decor it's really modern and rustic. It has a really nice atmosphere I like to go on a Sunday afternoon as it's a bit more chilled and laid back and if it's nice can sit outside and watch the world go by. It's nice in the evening after work as it's only a 10 minuites walk from my work and my partner works over the road so it's s good meeting point but it's a lot busier in the but it's still nice. The food is good too i only shared a wrap off the specials menus but was really nice as a snack. Overall I love it hear defiantly reccomend. read more

After leaving the Imperial War Museum, we crossed the bridge into Media City and stumbled upon this place. It was on a Sunday, right before a United game. We were in a sea of red. The place was packed. Went up to the bar ordered our drinks & food and within a few minutes our food was on the table. I got the chicken burger which had great cheese on it and a nice thick slice of salty bacon. The chips were hot and didn't get cold once I added some Malt vinegar to them. My husband ordered the Nachos with chili and said they were some of the best he has ever had. Lots of guacamole and a ribbon of sour cream on top. He loved them. The Dockyard had a great energy about and played some amazing music. The place thinned out right before the match started, we noticed the tables were cleaned up and turned outer for new guests quickly. Next time I'm in Manchester I'd love to go back. read more

This hidden gem is nestled inside Spinningfields. This homemade chicken and chorizo pie is delicious and filling. The pastry is not overly buttery that make it feels greasy instead this has just right amount of pastry to soak up the meaty gravy. This also comes with a choice of mash or sweet potatoes chips and mushy peas. (£6.50). It also has a really cosy ambience with leather seatings and nautical interior. Definitely worth visiting if you want to have a chill afternoon grub. read more

The Dockyard - Chicken and chorizo pie with sweet potatoes and mushy peas - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Good selection of beers, the staff was knowledgeable. Food menu options are quality but nothing to rav about. The only negative was that it is unclear when you enter that you must seat yourself and all orders are taken at rhe bar rather than having a wait staff. Otherwise this place is a great casual hangout with a cool atmosphere and view! Would recommend for an post work happy hour read more