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Dukes 92

4.2
4.2
1885 Reviews
£25 and under
British
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Dukes 92 was originally a stable block for the horses delivering foods off barges to the Merchants warehouse opposite. From these humble begininngs the building now houses Manchester's original bar and grill which has been refurbished and extended three times since its opening in 1991 the space today is informal and airy with the buildings heritage being reflected in a subtle blend of antique furniture and modern fixed seating.
With its most recent refurbishment Dukes can now properly call itself a venue with two bars, three private events spaces, a grill restaurant, excellent smoking facilities, canalside terrace and balcony overlooking the canal basin. Dukes continued appeal relies on its ability to transform from a relaxed, family friendly environment by day to a vibrant and stylish bar and grill by night.
The space has been extended and refurbished since its opening in 1991 and inside its interior combines contemporary features and its trademark antique furniture.

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Booked 35 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00–22:00 Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00

  • Phone number

    0161 839 8642

  • Website

    http://www.dukes92.com/

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Location

    18 Castle Street Manchester, M3 4LZ

  • Area

    Manchester

  • Parking Details

    Dukes' free customer car park is immediately in front of Dukes' main entrance. All adjacent parking is free at weekends.

  • Public Transit

    Dukes 92 is approximately 100 metres along Castle Street. Castle Street is located at the southern end of Deansgate opposite Deansgate Station (at the junction of Deansgate and Whitworth Street).

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Outdoor Eating

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  1. t

    teresar

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was fantastic ( chilli beef and tempura tenderstem broccoli) apart from the slightly undercooked tomato pizza bread. The service from all staff was excellent and our waiter, Stan, was absolutely lovely. He was efficient, attentive, helpful, polite and pristine.

  2. K

    Kayes

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great food. A couple of hiccups with the order, but easily rectified.

  3. JV

    JesusV

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Mediocre food, bland and chewy pizzas. Your take away will do it better. Drinks are nice.

  4. IR

    IanR

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Good was good Service was good Food time was very slow Booked for 5pm Exited 7.20pm

    Dukes 92Responded 4 days ago

    Good afternoon Ian, Thank you for your honest review. I am pleased you had great service and enjoyed the food, although it is apparent this was slow. I will be feeding this back to our kitchen teams, who always aim to deliver food as promptly as is feasible. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Jennifer Resaurant Manager Dukes 92

  5. LM

    LucyM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    We had a table booked at 4.30pm we arrived slightly earlier and opted for a table outside, we went to the bar and we ordered starters mains drinks and kids meals around 4.20.. at no point we’re we told that they would bring everything all together, spicy chicken wings with a cold roast dinner doesn’t go well! After an hour of waiting I went to see where our meals were to be told that the chef is busy, who’d have thought it would have been busy on Father’s Day? Our food arrived at 5.35 an hour and 15 minutes later.. my steak was cold by the time if eaten my started and my husbands gravy had congealed after eaten his wings… at the price of the meal I exepevt a lot more, the service was terrible and food was cold, wouldn’t return

  6. CU

    ColetteU

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved the food and service but the ambience is not brilliant. We would have stayed longer if there was music outside of something inside. We left and went to a competitor to end our day.

  7. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    Poor service received which is surprising given previous visits. Food was very slow to come out and quality wasn’t particularly great.

  8. AS

    AlexandraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was exceptional.Drinks again were exceptional a wide menu. The waiting staff were friendly and very polite.Fantastic place to eat with the family.

  9. CO

    CalumO

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Good food- Quite slow service- dessert ice cream had melted due to sitting out for too long

  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience4

    Everything was really nice because the jerk chicken burger was very overcooked and dry

  11. GF

    GiovannaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing and very accommodating to our needs. I asked for non alcoholic beer in a wine glass because i’m preg and a couple of other changes. Very helpful, stunning place. Absolutely will go back

  12. SF

    SharonF

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Dukes, it's always our go to when we go to Manchester. The chicken wings are insane 🥰🥰

  13. TT

    TracyT

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 June 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    Gin had no fruit in it as described just plain. Was charged for another tables bottle of wine. Starter came with main.

  14. CC

    CharlotteC

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Went for a birthday meal, the food is average as it is more a drinking place. The waiter came very fast with each step and it didn't leave you to think or have time to relax. When the waiter did come over he never topped up our glasses and kept trying to take our plates away when we were pausing from eating as we were talking. The food is a good amount of money for what you get as the portion sizes are big. I said I would recommend Dukes 92 to a friend for drinks

  15. JR

    JulieR

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely birthday meal in a lovely setting. Busy outside because of the lovely weather but nice and quiet and cool inside.

  16. CS

    ChrisS

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Friendly service, we were served by Stan. Portion sizes are good which was surprising for what the restaurant looks like. Nice setting inside and outside

  17. TW

    TraceyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 June 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Gorgeous food with lovely gluten free options too.

  18. IL

    IssyL

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 June 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience5

    Food was average, felt like the meals were randomly put together. A shame!

  19. A

    Abby

    Manchester

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience1

    Struggled with the wifi so ordering took quite some time. No cocktails or pizza was available to order. Music was too loud to be able to have a conversation at 7.30pm, the loud slamming of glass bottles continuously was not relaxing either. No cutlery or napkins were provided with our meal.

  20. TH

    TonyH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Very nice surroundings. Table was ready early, which was great. Service was very good. Food was ok, not a great choice but couldn’t say anything bad about it. We weren’t rushed. Would go again.

  21. MS

    MichelleS

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had pizza but my son had the kebab which looked lovely

  22. NW

    NickyW

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Good food and nice, if noisy, ambiance but very slow service on a busy Saturday lunchtime.

  23. ES

    EmmaS

    Norfolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Lovely setting. Amazing food. The service was good apart from the fact that 3 of our plates were cleared when one if our party were still eating. I find that extremely rude as it made her feel like she had to rush.

  24. B

    Benjidyer

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Good food and staff were friendly. Busy but to be expected for a Saturday lunch time. Drinks orders were slow and staff apologised due to how busy it was. However, did expect a better system in place to ensure waiting times were minimised.

  25. KS

    KaraS

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fab place to eat or drink. They apologised for the slower service as they had a wedding on but we didn’t notice a difference! Defo recommend.

  26. MC

    MichelleC

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Come here every time I’m in Manchester with friends… never disappoints

  27. ME

    MichelleE

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere. Service was fab and it was a relaxed meal with lovely food and drink.

  28. CL

    CarolynL

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just lovely! Had a lovely family birthday meal and everything perfect in every way! Thank you 😊

  29. JB

    JonB

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely food, great service in a comfortable environment. Would definitely recommend and we look forward to our next visit.

  30. R

    Rickey

    London

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 7 June 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    This is a beautiful restaurant with amazing food and service. My 3rd visit and never disappoints. Free parking and good service. Good good as well.

  31. C

    Cara

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 June 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience2

    It was lovely - service was a little slow as they concentrated on outdoor guests a little more. But lovely light meal along with some drinks!

  32. RH

    RenelleH

    Manchester

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    always a pleasure coming here, the lady that takes the bookings is so lovely very respectful and goes above and beyond to make sure we always have a good time.

  33. K

    Katy

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 June 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    The service wasn’t great at all, for example we ordered a bottle of Prosecco and they put it on the table and walked away without opening it. Then our food came and they put it down and didn’t come back with any cutlery, then there was nobody to be seen walking around to ask for some. The food was ok, but I don’t think we’ll be visiting again mainly due to the very poor service.

  34. DW

    DeniseW

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 June 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Lovely restaurant. Very good atmosphere. Good food and prices.

  35. M

    Minnie

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 June 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Here for lunch for daughters 18th birthday . Very busy , it was the bank holiday weekend ! Stan ( our waiter) was very good, he was very busy , I think they were short staffed , but he was very good and asked if we were here for a special occasion and then unprompted arranged for a chocolate brownie / ice cream with candle to be brought to table . Food was good, not quite warm enough , probably had been sat on the pass for a few minutes waiting to come out ( probably due to staffing levels) . Overall it was good .

  36. JH

    JoyceH

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 June 2022

    overall4food2service4ambience4

    Food - Chicken wings were plentiful but overcooked and dry. Chicken burger was dry and bland. Fish and chips was good. Usually food good, which is why we come back, but definitely a miss today. Atmosphere was relaxed and informal. Service was good and most of the staff were friendly and welcoming -spoiled by one guy who literally banged the drinks onto the table without a word. He must have been having a bad day. Drinks - a bit overpriced even by city standards.

  37. DF

    DonnaF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 May 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4

    Great place and food was lovely. Barman was very friendly and recommended a nice wine. Only feedback I could give is that the table service needs improving , we had empty glasses , plates etc on our table and the waitresses were oblivious and just left them despite walking past our table many times empty handed. In the end I asked one to take the plates away but then they left the empty glasses! Bit more experience needed but everything else lovely.

  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Service was shocking, took an hour and a half for the mains to come out. Staff weren’t very friendly and the food wasn’t the best. Paid £6.50 for 3!!! Halloumi sticks which is absolutely awful. Would not recommend

  39. S

    Sammy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Service was terrible which made the whole experience bad. Ordered drinks which never arrived.. had to physically get up and find somebody to take our food order.. the food order was incorrect so had to send food back.. was sat for 40 minutes following our meal with dirty plates still on the table which put us off wanting a dessert. The place itself was lovely and it was a good atmosphere, and great that it’s free parking, but the service really lets the place down!

  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friends hen party. Great table service, very speedy considering how busy they were. Well done team Dukes 👍

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Dukes 92 is rated 4.2 stars by 1885 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Dukes 92

18 Castle Street Manchester, M3 4LZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Manchester

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00–22:00 Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Dukes' free customer car park is immediately in front of Dukes' main entrance. All adjacent parking is free at weekends.

  • Public Transit

    Dukes 92 is approximately 100 metres along Castle Street. Castle Street is located at the southern end of Deansgate opposite Deansgate Station (at the junction of Deansgate and Whitworth Street).

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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