The Pen And Pencil – manchester

Came across this online when looking for a bottomless breakfast about 3 years ago. FINALLY had the last sat of month become convenient to try their offering. Food was really tasty, well presented and friendly, helpful service throughout. The brunch cocktails allowed for a decadent start to the day. Staff where fully conversant and practising of all the current social distancing rules.

Excellent food

Came across this online when looking for a bottomless breakfast about 3 years ago. FINALLY had the last sat of month become convenient to try their offering. Food was really tasty, well presented and friendly, helpful service throughout. The brunch cocktails allowed for a decadent start to the day. Staff where fully conversant and practising of all the current social distancing rules.

I was very pleased with this restaurant. The menu is small, but very well selected, the food was fantastic I had a risotto and my partner had steak, both of which were well beyond our expectations. The customer service is really good there (I cannot remember our waitress's name but she was very attentive and an asset to the venue), they do have an option to use an ordering app, but this does incur an additional charge of 19p. I would highly recommend this place, but please note they don't do desserts, but still a fantastic place to visit.

Amazing gin martini, one of the few places who know how to make proper martinis! Went into for lunch, friendly and attentive service and great drinks. Well worth a visit 👍

We had what were quite possibly the best burgers on the circuit. I had the "Buttermilk Chicken Burger'" and the others had "The Real Mac" and the "P and P burger" absolutely gorgeous, quality chicken breast and beef. Plenty of fries which is a pleasant change as most places give only a scattering. My only negative wood be that the chips were on cooler side of hot, I like my food scorching hot. In all, a super place for an informal bite to eat and a beer.

I booked few hours ahead to get the 50% off food on Mondays. It was already busy at mid-day but all the staff were calm and friendly. We weren't told what were the actual T&Cs of the special offer but I know that we had to order drinks. We ordered Hot Chocolate (£3.40), Latte (£2.90), Brisket Burger (£12.50), Crab Burger (£12.50) and 5 Hot Chicken Wings (£6). The food and drinks came at a reasonable time. I would have expected the hot drinks to be bigger in size like in a taller or wider mug for that price. My OH was slightly disappointed with the size of the crab which was smaller than the burger buns whilst I had no complaints about my Brisket Burger. Both burgers tasted great. We were quite surprised with the Chicken Wings though. They weren't fried but boiled then topped with sauce? We thought the chicken wings were overcooked but there was a kick to the sauce which we liked. Mixed reviews on the food and drink but overall it was a positive experience and we'd visit again in the future.

It would have been more helpful if gluten free options or adaptions were marked on the menu. They manage this well for vegan clearly marked on the menu. This is the first for a long time I have been to a restaurant and had to ask so many questions. The food we had was very tasty but could have been less stressful to select.

Red Velvet French Toasts are nice, and fruit burst tea has got all the flavour and it tastes lovely, pancakes are too sweet though, too much syrup, I would prefer the syrup is given separately instead of just pouring onto the pancakes when they are served, so individual customer can adjust the amount of syrup according to their own taste. Waiter, waitress are friendly, the whole setting is comfortable.