Mr. Thomas's Chophouse

Frommer's Review

This mellow Manchester pub is also the city's oldest restaurant, established in 1872. Tall and thin, and bristling with history and a sense of Industrial Revolution nostalgia, it's the restaurant we most highly recommend for insights into the gritty cheerfulness and congenially battered charm of this region of England. The structure itself is a good example of the British Art Nouveau, and one of the first cast-iron buildings in Manchester. Under brown ceilings, within a decor that hasn't changed very much since 1901, guests dine at tables placed on the checkerboard floors. Real ales are very popular here, including Boddingtons and Timothy Taylor's. The most traditional British food served in the city center is offered here at lunch, including dishes such as braised oxtail with cabbage and dumplings, and steak-and-kidney pudding. The pan-fried plaice with mushy peas is a local favorite, as is the French onion soup for a starter. Crabmeat risotto, corned beef hash cakes, fish pie, and venison and claret casserole are other always-reliable staples.

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