Ape and Apple — Restaurant in Manchester

I've been here a few times because a theatre company I follow put events on upstairs. I like the place, overall, and the staff have always been good.

My visit today, however, has left me very unhappy. I went in and asked for two gin and tonics, which cost £14.80 in total. Went upstairs and ordered two more after finishing, and they cost £12.60, so I assumed that the first person gave me doubles without checking. I then ordered two more doubles, this time they cost £16.80 in total.

I asked the bar man why I had paid three different prices for the same drinks (well, apart from the single), he said MAYBE the downstairs till was still set up on weekday prices, which are cheaper.

It was all kind of brushed off in an 'oh well, these things happen' way. It's a shame, because I would be put off going again as I don't know how much I'll end up paying, especially because the drinks prices aren't really displayed...

(3 people lunchtime specials)

After a 40 min wait for food we enquired how much longer the food would be and was told it was our fault because we ordered separately? Clearly ordering at the same bar together, with the same person, at the same time, for the same table number isn't obvious enough?? Never really been blamed for my food being late before??? To top it all off, the spurious service won hands down over and above the harrowing ordeal that eventually found table no3 cunningly disguised as food! Shame really the food and the service used to be on point, I hope it was just an 'off day' but I really won't be wasting any more of my money...

A good old pub, great atmosphere, Manchester vibe, good selection of soft and hard drinks. Many TV screens for sport etc. Front windows open wide to allow good flow of fresh air in these Civid19 conditions. Situated close to town centre with great bus routes to local areas. Bar staff were excellent and made you feel like a local of theirs from 1st visit! Great seating arrangement for intimate or large group gatherings. Just pop in and enjoy! Beer ratings 🍻 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Prices ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clientele ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staff ...