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Sam's Chop House, Manchester

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Opens at Noon
Chapel Walks, off Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1HN (View on Google Map)
(0161) 834 3210
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A low ceiling pub with an ornate restaurant attached that specialises in traditional British food. Sam's dates back to 1872 and has been on the current premises since the 1950's. Sam Studd (the Sam) was brother to Thomas Studd of Mr Thomas Chop House. The bar is ahead of you as you come down stairs from the street, the main entrance door is quite narrow.

There are 6 handpumps though all may not be on. There is a small space to the left with high barrel tables and a larger low-ceilinged area to the right of the bar. Beyond the bar is a restaurant serving traditional British food.

Steeped in history and once patronised by LS Lowry, who is commemorated with a life-sized statue at the bar and many photos around the seated areas.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
29/03/2026
Leasehold owner
Lees
Freehold owner
Freehold
Pub ID
TRA/3662
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
11:30am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Often Lees Seasonal or Boilerhouse beers) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

JW Lees - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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JW Lees - Bitter
JW Lees - Sam's Special Bitter - House Beer JW Lees - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
JW Lees - Bitter
JW Lees - Sam's Special Bitter - House Beer
(JW Lees - Bitter)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Sam's Chop House, Manchester.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted 6 times
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Sam's Chop House, Manchester.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 16 times
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Sam's Chop House, Manchester.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
terrestial
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 8
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
No Accessible toilet. Contact in advance and you can be helped through a side entrance if you wish as accessis down narrow stairs
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
M1+2
Close to metro (300m)
Exchange Square
Nearby Station (650m)
Manchester Victoria
Directions
between Back Pool Fold and Pall Mall

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