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Trof

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Northern Quarter, Manchester
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    Nash P.
    "Great whiskey and beer selection."(2 Tips)
    James B.
    "Super cheap!"(4 Tips)
    Gareth S.
    "Good selection of beers in the fridges behind the bar"(3 Tips)
    Jen W.
    "Breakfast is excellent too - it comes with bubble and squeak."(10 Tips)
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  • Pete B.
    Pete BodenhamDecember 1, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    A great range of bottled ales and beers. The Brooklyn brewery beer that's on tap is a cross between an ale and lager. It's as gassy and cold as lager but has a decent ale like taste. Give it a whirl!
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  • Sparky R.
    Sparky RowanAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A nice cosy place for a pint and a chat. Their quiz is rubbish, but their live music night 'Shut The Far Cupboard' is great fun.
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  • Dawn Dovahkiin G.heart icon on user image
    The side of ribs are a must. Well porky burger full of flavour. Fries were disappointing. Too hard they hurt my mouth..the layout of the place reminded me of Fallow Cafe.
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  • Jeremy W.
    Jeremy WaiteOctober 30, 2011
    The royal breakfast is an absolute beast. Great quality ingredients too and all for only £8.95. For an even more chilled Sunday, theres often a nice little reggae vibe playing too
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  • Jane K.heart icon on user image
    Jane KellyOctober 23, 2017
    Excellent buttermilk chicken burger. The tofu katsu curry was great too. All very reasonably priced. Would definitely return.
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    VSandraApril 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great burgers and chips. The best rosé vine ever !!! Love the red light corner behind the bar.
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  • Taylor
    TaylorJanuary 3, 2014
    Barbecue brisket open-faced sandwich (£7) with the Trof Special Lager (£3) is obscenely good. Definitely go for the chips, too.
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  • Pete S.heart icon on user image
    Pete SkyScream 🐯November 9, 2014
    Funky music and chill environment. Check out the Trof lager! 💪🍺
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  • Nick K.heart icon on user image
    Nick KlaessensDecember 15, 2013
    Great Huevo Ranchero for breakfast and sweet services, but drink your first coffee of the day somewhere else.
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  • Bora D.heart icon on user image
    Bora DemiralanFebruary 10, 2015
    Had chili burger, amazing. Don't worry it wasn't very chili! Quick service, reasonable price. Very good
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  • Nash P.heart icon on user image
    Nash PleasantJuly 14, 2019
    Great whiskey and beer selection. Solid cocktails. Chill, hip atmosphere
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  • Dan H.heart icon on user image
    Dan HanleyApril 15, 2017
    Large bourbon selection and some nice craft beers
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    velo vinoApril 28, 2019
    Best Fish and Chips I had so far. And a good vibe 😋
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    MiOctober 20, 2019
    I tried lychee cocktails which was tasty! And the service was very friends ;)
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  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HodgkinsonSeptember 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Brooklyn Lager at £4 a pint every time. Great value, and ace vibe to the place. They crank out some great tunes as well.
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  • Lewis S.heart icon on user image
    Lewis SmithMay 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good burgers! Even if the rolls do fall apart. Buy one get one free on Monday too!
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  • Dean Z.heart icon on user image
    Dean ZappyJuly 28, 2015
    Camden Pale Ale on tap, delicious craft beer.
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  • Laura H.heart icon on user image
    Laura HodgsonJuly 27, 2015
    Great pub quiz, really good food at great value and the little smoking terrace is so handy
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  • Daniel C.heart icon on user image
    Daniel CengizApril 29, 2013
    Good music and atmosphere here. Good whiskey and beer! Like this place.
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  • Nathen M.
    Nathen McVittieNovember 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Sunday lunch I have ever had in my life. I've never left a place so happy after eating a meal. And yes, it really is THAT good. Get the beef.
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  • Nas J.
    Nas JacksonOctober 7, 2024
    Neat venue. Ask for Steve Asquith and you will get a discount on the herring gull chick's thoughts meal
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  • Danny W.heart icon on user image
    Danny WilsonMay 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to go on a night out, even better place to go for lunch/tea.
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  • Valerie d.heart icon on user image
    Valerie de BackerJanuary 31, 2017
    Cosy and friendly. The food is great and so are the drinks!
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  • Jessica G.
    Jessica GarciaApril 16, 2014
    Try the burger! As an American it really is the best burger in the world.
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    VSandraJune 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Mushrooms poached eggs with holandaise sauce 💝
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  • Anthony A.heart icon on user image
    Anthony ACAugust 11, 2015
    Their regular burger; really with the price!
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  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BarnbyMay 18, 2014
    Great brunch spot. Friendly service making sure you're well looked after.
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  • Ian T.heart icon on user image
    Ian TAugust 21, 2017
    Cosy bar with an interesting selection of beers.
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  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew ManwaringSeptember 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Unbelievable that they charge you to get in this place late at night on the weekend, when it's exactly the same.
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    Sazzle MApril 24, 2015
    Would recommend the banoffee pie ice-cream milkshake 🍦🍨
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  • Bora D.heart icon on user image
    Bora DemiralanNovember 20, 2016
    A Bartender doesn't know the difference between a bourbon and a single malt. Also doesn't have any idea if they accept amex card or not. She learnt tonight though...
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    Eline🍩January 10, 2016
    very nice, cozy bar for beer.
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  • Victoria G.
    Victoria GalvisFebruary 6, 2012
    Great food. On a sunday be prepared to fight for a table! fantastic music.
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  • J. Kent H.
    very friendly staff. Smoking area is only for those who REALLY want to make friends as it is the size of a broom closet.
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  • Gareth S.
    Gareth SmithMay 25, 2012
    Good selection of beers in the fridges behind the bar and even a bitter on tap
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  • Simon W.heart icon on user image
    Simon WhistanceAugust 16, 2014
    Fantastic breakfast! Go Royal if you dare
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  • Joshua James
    Joshua JamesSeptember 2, 2012
    ohhh this is the ideal hangover cure place! Sunday roasts! Sober you right up!!
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  • Paul H.heart icon on user image
    Paul HarropApril 12, 2015
    Roast roast roast = great great great
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  • Robin D.heart icon on user image
    Robin DaviesJune 12, 2012
    I can confirm the pork & chorizo burger IS excellent!
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  • Sophie W.heart icon on user image
    Sophie WilliamsonAugust 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great on a Friday night including last one of every month 'Block Party' with free booze!
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  • Sam B.heart icon on user image
    Sam BloorMarch 8, 2015
    Look no further than the Huevos Rancheros!!
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  • Luke H.heart icon on user image
    Luke HartleySeptember 1, 2013
    The ice cream milkshakes are epic!
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  • steve m.
    steve mancsladOctober 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great for brunch. Breakfast is heart attack on a plate. Yum yum
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    VSandraMay 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Perfect toffee pudding.
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  • Will H.
    Will HumphreyJuly 2, 2012
    Nice food, great coffee, slow service. I'd go again, but be prepared to wait.
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  • Richard G.
    Richard GregorySeptember 1, 2012
    Would be even better for breakfast if it opened before 10am.
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  • Phil H.
    Phil HNovember 30, 2013
    The Royal Brekkie will sort you right out!
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  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James BatesDecember 3, 2017
    Super cheap!
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  • Julz B.heart icon on user image
    Julz BirdieAugust 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Sweet potato wedges and dj
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  • Benjamin T.
    Benjamin ThomasMarch 4, 2013
    2/3rd glass of Anchor Steam = Perfect lunch break beer!
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