I’m giving it 3 stars because the dining area looked dead. So I can’t really review the food. Atmospheres- wish I could give it 0. Dark and no life to it and no one was eating near the bar area either. Reception said it closes at 9. He was a bit gruff and uninterested. He should get another job. Acts like one of those who works in the cloakroom - fed up and wanted life to end kinda guy. Shame.This is the restaurant in Novotel Manchester West
Freddie Coulson
Was very good and you are the beat
Penny L.
Hurrah! Our first time since July last year we've eaten out in the UK! After going for a stroll I clocked this place adjacent to the Novotel Hotel. The weather was nice and since the current covid rules allow for pubs to be open and provide food and drink outside we went for it. We were greeted warmly and it was explained that we had to download the app for table service and we could sit anywhere we liked. The outside was huge offering plenty of space to sit although tables were reserved from 2pm onwards. The menu had a good eclectic selection for drink and as for food offered the usual falafel, meatballs, nachos etc. We weren't massively hungry just nibblish so we shared a buttermilk chicken and haloumi platter for £13 and Latina fries for £4.50 which consisted of a topping of nachos cheese, salsa , guacamole and soir cream. To wash this down with I chose a gin cocktail consisting of prosecco, gin and lemonade..it was really tasty! The presentation was lovely and everything tasted great although I suspected the chips were from frozen. However I did feel that everything was a bit overpriced..there was x3 pieces of chicken and cheese on the sharing platter and everything came to £36 . Despite this we enjoyed the experience and all the staff were lovely. Probably wouldn't rush back for the food.
Stephen Fisher
Service was a little slow but the nicest club sandwich I've ever tasted.
Jim K.
On a recent trip to Manchester, my lovely wife, our daughter and I were staying with a group of friends at a hotel on Worsley Brow and checking out the dining options within walking distance. Given its proximity to our hotel, we popped into The John Gilbert several times during our stay, wanting to avoid dodging the traffic speeding by if we tried to venture down towards the Worsley Court House. The pub itself was clean, nicely decorated and seating was comfortable. The side dining rooms have three-quarter windows offering nice views of the lush wooded surroundings. On our first visit, a quick scan of the cocktail list featured my favorite Negroni as a classic, even though the bartender needed to look up the recipe. It was a fine version with Tanqueray rather than my usual Hendrick's. On subsequent visits, I switched to G&T since they feature Fever Tree tonic. Of course, the fish and chips were a must for our first pub meal in Manchester, though the Sunday Roast looked and smelled wonderful, along with a prime steak burger for our daughter. The fish was very good and the chips, which we typically do not eat very often at home, were hot and tasty with plenty of Sarson's malt vinegar to shake on top. Our daughter enjoyed her burger with rosemary fries, and that juicy burger is something I would later wish I had at another restaurant in Manchester City center. Over the course of several more visits, we tried the Potted Ham Hock (yummy, but not enough sourdough bread), a Grilled Cheese and Ham Hock Toastie (for late night munchies), The Hunter's Chicken (very satisfying), and the Seafood Grill (excellent fish, the smoked hollandaise was very good, but the prawns were overcooked for my taste). The wait staff on most of our visits were friendly, speedy and accommodating. They got to know me and my fedora as I bellied up, so after a few visits, I could ask for "our usuals". The only wrinkle was that we did have one of our meals during the evening on the Bank Holiday, and the pub was packed and could have used at least two more staff. We're glad that The John Gilbert was our local during our week's stay.
Mark L.
We were surprised to find that this place has undergone another makeover, much for the better. Very chic decor and a new vibe to the place. A great range of new world ales on tap and a very exciting cocktail list all priced at £5.99 which I think is very reasonable these days. Not eaten there yet but will definitely be trying the menu soon..... Great outdoor space too!
Samuel M.
Not being a huge pub person myself I was always going to be slightly biased however I've been to the John Gilbert 4 times in my life all my forced purposes for other people's choice. My most recent visit was for a parents birthday he being a fan of the place I went along. The food isn't bad if a little bland if I'm honest and doesn't taste to healthy wether that's way it's cooked or the ingredients used I don't know. The waiting staff are nice enough as are the bartenders if a little aloof. It's cheap enough as most pub grub is but again wouldn't come here by choice others may enjoy though.
I’m giving it 3 stars because the dining area looked dead. So I can’t really review the food. Atmospheres- wish I could give it 0. Dark and no life to it and no one was eating near the bar area either. Reception said it closes at 9. He was a bit gruff and uninterested. He should get another job. Acts like one of those who works in the cloakroom - fed up and wanted life to end kinda guy. Shame.This is the restaurant in Novotel Manchester West
Was very good and you are the beat
Hurrah! Our first time since July last year we've eaten out in the UK! After going for a stroll I clocked this place adjacent to the Novotel Hotel. The weather was nice and since the current covid rules allow for pubs to be open and provide food and drink outside we went for it. We were greeted warmly and it was explained that we had to download the app for table service and we could sit anywhere we liked. The outside was huge offering plenty of space to sit although tables were reserved from 2pm onwards. The menu had a good eclectic selection for drink and as for food offered the usual falafel, meatballs, nachos etc. We weren't massively hungry just nibblish so we shared a buttermilk chicken and haloumi platter for £13 and Latina fries for £4.50 which consisted of a topping of nachos cheese, salsa , guacamole and soir cream. To wash this down with I chose a gin cocktail consisting of prosecco, gin and lemonade..it was really tasty! The presentation was lovely and everything tasted great although I suspected the chips were from frozen. However I did feel that everything was a bit overpriced..there was x3 pieces of chicken and cheese on the sharing platter and everything came to £36 . Despite this we enjoyed the experience and all the staff were lovely. Probably wouldn't rush back for the food.
Service was a little slow but the nicest club sandwich I've ever tasted.
On a recent trip to Manchester, my lovely wife, our daughter and I were staying with a group of friends at a hotel on Worsley Brow and checking out the dining options within walking distance. Given its proximity to our hotel, we popped into The John Gilbert several times during our stay, wanting to avoid dodging the traffic speeding by if we tried to venture down towards the Worsley Court House. The pub itself was clean, nicely decorated and seating was comfortable. The side dining rooms have three-quarter windows offering nice views of the lush wooded surroundings. On our first visit, a quick scan of the cocktail list featured my favorite Negroni as a classic, even though the bartender needed to look up the recipe. It was a fine version with Tanqueray rather than my usual Hendrick's. On subsequent visits, I switched to G&T since they feature Fever Tree tonic. Of course, the fish and chips were a must for our first pub meal in Manchester, though the Sunday Roast looked and smelled wonderful, along with a prime steak burger for our daughter. The fish was very good and the chips, which we typically do not eat very often at home, were hot and tasty with plenty of Sarson's malt vinegar to shake on top. Our daughter enjoyed her burger with rosemary fries, and that juicy burger is something I would later wish I had at another restaurant in Manchester City center. Over the course of several more visits, we tried the Potted Ham Hock (yummy, but not enough sourdough bread), a Grilled Cheese and Ham Hock Toastie (for late night munchies), The Hunter's Chicken (very satisfying), and the Seafood Grill (excellent fish, the smoked hollandaise was very good, but the prawns were overcooked for my taste). The wait staff on most of our visits were friendly, speedy and accommodating. They got to know me and my fedora as I bellied up, so after a few visits, I could ask for "our usuals". The only wrinkle was that we did have one of our meals during the evening on the Bank Holiday, and the pub was packed and could have used at least two more staff. We're glad that The John Gilbert was our local during our week's stay.
We were surprised to find that this place has undergone another makeover, much for the better. Very chic decor and a new vibe to the place. A great range of new world ales on tap and a very exciting cocktail list all priced at £5.99 which I think is very reasonable these days. Not eaten there yet but will definitely be trying the menu soon..... Great outdoor space too!
Not being a huge pub person myself I was always going to be slightly biased however I've been to the John Gilbert 4 times in my life all my forced purposes for other people's choice. My most recent visit was for a parents birthday he being a fan of the place I went along. The food isn't bad if a little bland if I'm honest and doesn't taste to healthy wether that's way it's cooked or the ingredients used I don't know. The waiting staff are nice enough as are the bartenders if a little aloof. It's cheap enough as most pub grub is but again wouldn't come here by choice others may enjoy though.
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