It’s a bit disappointed. There’s a lot of 5 star reviews here. It’s supposed they’re good in making burgers but the patties are overcooked. That’s terribly dry and hard. We have ordered Phoenix Fries as well. it’s slightly spicy, sweet and sour but I can’t say it tastes good. Someone may like it. I don’t know. The service is nice. Atmosphere is chill. But for me, they’re overpriced and overrated.
Liz Bayliffe
Love the food and pool tables at the back.
Alex K
The service was decent, but that's about all I can give praise for.
The food portions were abysmal for the price. Despite getting a burger with three patties, the patties were woefully small and thin compared to the picture of it in the menu. The cost of £14 for a burger without fries or a drink is absurd and the quality of the burger was subpar. I could've got more for that money in a more respectable establishment.
To top it all off, a mandatory service charge was placed for essentially service you'd expect at bare minimum - hence why the lower rating for service.
Don't visit, it's far too expensive and I feel scammed.
Kev TDD
Atmosphere was a bit dead, the service was really good However the food i had was awful, 3 pattys and brisket that were all burnt and over salted left an awful taste in my mouth, couldn't even finish most of it.. all that for £13 without any fries And on top of that all, a £4 service charge!!!
I can see why its almost famous
Wouldn't recommend it at all
Jenny Neilan
Ordered on Deliveroo. Absolutely terrible burgers. The 2 famous burgers were both burnt black, dry, hard, inedible. It's disgusting that it even left the kitchen. Whoever let that happen should be embarrassed. It went straight in the bin.
arif haider
Ordered burger and got complimentary Chees balls
Yousif Mohamed
Great place for burgers with creative toppings and generous portions. The lively atmosphere and friendly service make it a must-visit spot. Their whole menu is Halal so that’s a plus!
John Keggen
Good service, solid food, nice atmosphere fair prices. Couldn't ask for more.
Dave Jones
Fantastic burgers, ridiculously good loaded fries, and reasonably priced too. A decent sub-selection of the menu can be ordered veggie or vegan, which was useful. It was a bit quiet when we went, but that's not surprising for a Tuesday evening, and also meant no issues getting a table. Great place to drop in for a bite!
Vegetarian options: At least a third of the menu (at a rough guess) could be ordered veggie or vegan including plenty of the burgers, and the loaded fries (although a few less options there). Also the "bacon mayo" is apparently vegan.
James Mitchell
Great food, friendly staff and excellent service . Spot on
Amazing burgers. I had the bandit burger, which was perfect. I shared a portion of the phoenix fries, which I would definitely have again. What's also great is that it's Halal, so pork free. My sons are actually able to eat anything on the menu. Very friendly service, you're made to feel welcome. Would definitely come again.
Shushan Li
Best veggie burger I’ve ever had. There seems to be a general lack of care with veggie burgers as often the cheese is not melted, the patty is half cooked, and the buns aren’t toasted. But boy, the veggie burger at Almost Famous in Withington was fantastic!! I ordered the Bandit Burger which was delicious. Toasted soft brioche bun, melted cheese, cooked veggie patty, crispy potato tots. 10/10. The staff were also very nice - what a banging restaurant.
Myles Shackleton
Always served by lovely servers. Take the kids often and they love it. Brought my mates too and it’s a great vibe for later on with good cocktails (and mocktails) decor and music. The addition of the pool tables at the back always finishes my trip to this Almost Famous on a high - plus it makes it unique to the rest! The food never misses and is always top notch as well as it being halal so all my mates can join. This place is an asset to Withington!
Vegetarian options: The wife is a veggie and GF and was accommodated with no fuss.
Dietary restrictions: The wife is a veggie and GF and was accommodated with no fuss.
Kid-friendliness: My kids love it, they provide colouring in sheets and crayons for them, plus they like having their picture taken with the gorilla aha !
Wheelchair accessibility: My mother was able to be wheeled in with no issues and sat at a table.
Ben Jemison
I've been going to AF for years and years now. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu, but found the Phoenix burger and Pig and Waffle fries were my sweet spot. Sadly, these aren't available any more as Withington decided to change to only halal certified ingredients. I was told that the Bandit burger and BBQ Waffle fries would be the ones to order - sadly they really didn't deliver on flavour at all and are no substitute. Whilst I understand that going halal opens their doors to a more diverse customer base, which is always good....the food doesn't really hit the mark for me any more. Oh well...I'll just have to go to one of the other locations next time. Good luck Withington AF....I know you've been struggling recently, so I hope you manage to turn things around.
It’s a bit disappointed. There’s a lot of 5 star reviews here. It’s supposed they’re good in making burgers but the patties are overcooked. That’s terribly dry and hard. We have ordered Phoenix Fries as well. it’s slightly spicy, sweet and sour but I can’t say it tastes good. Someone may like it. I don’t know. The service is nice. Atmosphere is chill. But for me, they’re overpriced and overrated.
Love the food and pool tables at the back.
The service was decent, but that's about all I can give praise for.
The food portions were abysmal for the price. Despite getting a burger with three patties, the patties were woefully small and thin compared to the picture of it in the menu. The cost of £14 for a burger without fries or a drink is absurd and the quality of the burger was subpar. I could've got more for that money in a more respectable establishment.
To top it all off, a mandatory service charge was placed for essentially service you'd expect at bare minimum - hence why the lower rating for service.
Don't visit, it's far too expensive and I feel scammed.
Atmosphere was a bit dead, the service was really good
However the food i had was awful, 3 pattys and brisket that were all burnt and over salted left an awful taste in my mouth, couldn't even finish most of it.. all that for £13 without any fries
And on top of that all, a £4 service charge!!!
I can see why its almost famous
Wouldn't recommend it at all
Ordered on Deliveroo. Absolutely terrible burgers. The 2 famous burgers were both burnt black, dry, hard, inedible. It's disgusting that it even left the kitchen. Whoever let that happen should be embarrassed. It went straight in the bin.
Ordered burger and got complimentary Chees balls
Great place for burgers with creative toppings and generous portions. The lively atmosphere and friendly service make it a must-visit spot. Their whole menu is Halal so that’s a plus!
Good service, solid food, nice atmosphere fair prices. Couldn't ask for more.
Fantastic burgers, ridiculously good loaded fries, and reasonably priced too. A decent sub-selection of the menu can be ordered veggie or vegan, which was useful. It was a bit quiet when we went, but that's not surprising for a Tuesday evening, and also meant no issues getting a table. Great place to drop in for a bite!
Vegetarian options: At least a third of the menu (at a rough guess) could be ordered veggie or vegan including plenty of the burgers, and the loaded fries (although a few less options there). Also the "bacon mayo" is apparently vegan.
Great food, friendly staff and excellent service . Spot on
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and experience
Amazing burgers. I had the bandit burger, which was perfect. I shared a portion of the phoenix fries, which I would definitely have again. What's also great is that it's Halal, so pork free. My sons are actually able to eat anything on the menu. Very friendly service, you're made to feel welcome. Would definitely come again.
Best veggie burger I’ve ever had. There seems to be a general lack of care with veggie burgers as often the cheese is not melted, the patty is half cooked, and the buns aren’t toasted. But boy, the veggie burger at Almost Famous in Withington was fantastic!! I ordered the Bandit Burger which was delicious. Toasted soft brioche bun, melted cheese, cooked veggie patty, crispy potato tots. 10/10. The staff were also very nice - what a banging restaurant.
Always served by lovely servers. Take the kids often and they love it. Brought my mates too and it’s a great vibe for later on with good cocktails (and mocktails) decor and music. The addition of the pool tables at the back always finishes my trip to this Almost Famous on a high - plus it makes it unique to the rest! The food never misses and is always top notch as well as it being halal so all my mates can join. This place is an asset to Withington!
Vegetarian options: The wife is a veggie and GF and was accommodated with no fuss.
Dietary restrictions: The wife is a veggie and GF and was accommodated with no fuss.
Kid-friendliness: My kids love it, they provide colouring in sheets and crayons for them, plus they like having their picture taken with the gorilla aha !
Wheelchair accessibility: My mother was able to be wheeled in with no issues and sat at a table.
I've been going to AF for years and years now. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu, but found the Phoenix burger and Pig and Waffle fries were my sweet spot. Sadly, these aren't available any more as Withington decided to change to only halal certified ingredients. I was told that the Bandit burger and BBQ Waffle fries would be the ones to order - sadly they really didn't deliver on flavour at all and are no substitute. Whilst I understand that going halal opens their doors to a more diverse customer base, which is always good....the food doesn't really hit the mark for me any more. Oh well...I'll just have to go to one of the other locations next time. Good luck Withington AF....I know you've been struggling recently, so I hope you manage to turn things around.