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M60 7HA   Manchester ,  Oxford Street
0161 233 5151
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Whatever time of day you dine with us, there’s always something delicious on the menu.

All day

Monday to Thursday: 12 noon to 3pm and 5-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 12 noon to 3pm and 5-9.30pm

While you wait

Snacks and small stuff while you decide on Voltini
  • Olives (Ve) 
     4
  • Bread for the table (V) 
     4.50
  • Fire-roasted Padrón peppers, Maldon salt (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Mutabal (Ve) 
     4.50
  • Smoked feta, beetroot, hazelnut, dill (V) 
     5.50
  • Manchego, quince 
     7
  • Manchester air-dried ham 
     7.50
  • Flatbreads (Ve) 
     3

Voltini

Small plates inspired by Volta’s travels

Meat

  • Tamarind-glazed chicken wings 
     5.50
  • Spiced lamb flatbread, pomegranate, mint 
     8.50
  • Slow-cooked ox cheek, mole, crispy onions 
     11
  • Chicken shawarma, harissa, herb yoghurt 
     8.50
  • Lamb rump, truffled lardo, Parmesan, wild garlic 
     9.50
  • Gloucester Old Spot pork belly, apple, carrot, spring onion, Thai seven spice 
     8
  • 6oz chargrilled picanha steak, smoked Café de Paris butter 
     11.50

Seafood

  • Crispy whitebait, dill, aioli, lemon, fennel 
     5.50
  • Salt cod croquettes 
     6.50
  • Squid, chorizo, piperade, crunchy corn 
     7.50
  • Pan-fried sea bass, fava beans, tahini, lemon 
     9.50
  • Mussels, harissa, lemon, parsley 
     7.50
  • Torched mackerel ceviche, lime, Sriracha, coconut, kombu 
     7.50
  • Keralan fish curry 
     7.50

Vegetables

  • Salt-baked celeriac, truffle cream, celeriac crisps and ash (V) 
     5.50
  • Grilled brassicas, miso, sesame, shallots, sunflower seeds, pickled mooli (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Chickpea daal, coconut milk, smoked almond, apricot, dates (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Chargrilled cauliflower, carraway, pomegranate (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Beetroot pakora, tamarind ketchup (Ve) 
     5
  • Broccoli, Romesco, garlic (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Curried sweet potato, spinach, toasted almonds (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Triple-cooked new potatoes, bravas sauce, aioli, parsley (V) 
     6
  • Fennel, pear, dill, radish (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Fattoush, tomato, cucumber, cauliflower, yoghurt (V) 
     5.50
  • Burrata, radicchio, orange, pumpkin seeds 
     6.50
  • Quinoa, charred kale, aubergine, red onion, pomegranate (Ve) 
     5.50

On the side

  • Fries (Ve) 
     4
  • Flatbreads (Ve) 
     3

Can't decide?

Let us make it easy for you - our introduction menus are available Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm and 5-6.45pm
  • Refuge introduction 
     45
    Chef’s selection of six Voltini and a 375ml carafe of wine. Perfect no fuss sharer for two.
  • Vegan introduction 
     40
    Flatbreads‬; Curried sweet potato, spinach, toasted almonds; Chargrilled cauliflower, carraway, pomegranate; Beetroot pakora, tamarind ketchup; Portabello mushrooms, soy, sesame; Daal Makhani; Fennel, pear, dill, radish; a 375ml carafe of vegan wine

Download Dining Menu

Puddings

Puddings

  • Baked cheesecake, clementine, chocolate 
     6
  • Knickerbocker glory, blackberry, vanilla, gingerbread 
     6
  • Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (V) 
     6.50
  • Chocolate mousse, passion fruit, brownie (Ve) 
     6.50
  • Salted caramel panna cotta, biscotti 
     6
  • Brûléed rhubarb and custard tart 
     6
  • Selection of Voltini desserts (for two to share) 
     14
    Cheesecake, sticky toffee pudding, chocolate mousse, panna cotta, tart
  • Old fashioned chocolate fondue (to share) with lots of sweet things to dip 
     14
  • British cheeses, biscuits, apple, grapes, chutney 
     11
  • Affogato 
     4.50
    Heart & Graft Barnraiser, Grandpa Green’s ice cream
Download Puddings Menu

All Day Sunday

Cocktails

On Sundays we serve our Refuge roasts all day long - turn up, kick back and tuck in
  • Bloody Mary 
     8
  • Mimosa 
     5
  • Negroni Sbagliato 
     6.50
  • White port and tonic 
     6

To start

  • Olives (V) 
     4
  • Manchester air-dried ham 
     7.50
  • Bread for the table (V) 
     4.50
  • Smoked feta, beetroot, hazelnut, dill (V) 
     5.50
  • Salt cod croquettes, parsley aioli 
     6.50
  • Mutabal 
     4.50

Roasts

Roast platter for two

  • Roast beef, suckling pig and chicken with roast potatoes, Chantenay carrots and parsnip, Vimto-braised red cabbage, buttered greens, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, pan gravy 
     39

Individual roasts

Individually served with roast potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding and vegetable selection
  • Grass-fed Dexter rump of beef 
     17
  • Barry Pugh’s suckling pig 
     17
  • Half roast chicken, garlic, thyme and butter 
     17
  • Vegan roast 
     15
    Individually served with roast potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding and vegetable selection

Sides

Any three for £12
  • Roast potatoes 
     4
  • Bacon, sage and onion stuffing ball 
     4.50
  • Pigs in blankets 
     5
  • Smoked mashed potato (V) 
     4
  • Chargrilled tenderstem broccoli, hollandaise (V) 
     5.50
  • Vimto-braised red cabbage (Ve) 
     4
  • Cauliflower cheese (V) 
     4.50
  • Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy 
     3
  • Buttered greens (V) 
     4
  • Honey-roasted Chantenay carrots (V) 
     4
Download Sunday Lunch Menu

Kids menu

Kids menu

Two plates for 5.95
  • Chicken skewers, new potatoes, kale 
  • Cod croquettes, chips, aioli 
  • Cheeseburger, fries 
  • Penne, tomato, cheese (V) 
  • Churros, chocolate dip (V) 
  • Ice cream (V) - ask a member of the team for today’s flavours 
  • Fresh fruit (Ve) 
Download Kids Menu

Public Bar Drinks

Cocktails

  • The Chairman 
     8.50
    Takamaka spiced rum, Camden Pale ale, pineapple juice, lime, cardamom orgeat
  • Rhubarb Crush 
     9
    Warner Edwards Rhubarb gin, redcurrant and honey purée, egg white, lemon, gomme
  • Tipsy Lemonade 
     9
    Virtuous Raspberry vodka, limoncello, lemon, pink sherbet, Prosecco
  • King's Refuge 
     9
    Jameson whiskey, King’s Ginger, lemon, gomme, rosemary, ginger ale
  • Cynar the Times 
     8.50
    Beefeater gin, Cynar, lemon, Schöfferhofer syrup, soda
  • Did It Matter 
     8.50
    Takamaka white rum, ginger, lime, orgeat, pineapple, cranberry
  • Bradburn Smokehouse 
     9
    Smoked Virtuous Blond vodka, pear liqueur, Laphroaig rinse
  • The Queen's Peach 
     8.50
    Takamaka spiced rum, peach, lime, gomme, mint, Prosecco, nutmeg
  • Day One Martini 
     10
    Absolut vodka, passion fruit, pineapple, gomme, Prosecco sorbet
  • Swift Benefit 
     8.50
    Warre’s Ruby port, Cointreau, red wine syrup, lemon, soda
  • The Glamour of Manchester 
     12.50
    Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne, Old Curiosity Rose gin, lemon, hibiscus syrup
  • Proctor's Poison 
     10
    Bulleit rye whiskey, Kahlúa, Cocchi di Torino vermouth, Amer Picon, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic
  • A Friend In Deed 
     9.50
    Bulleit bourbon, Cocchi Americano vermouth, Chartreuse, peach, thyme

Non-alcoholic

  • Homemade Lemonade 
     2.50
    Lemon, lemon sherbet, soda
  • Seedlip Perfect Serve 
     6
    Seedlip non-alcoholic ‘spirit’, grapefruit, Fever-Tree tonic
  • Seedlip Sour 
     6
    Seedlip Spice non-alcoholic ‘spirit’, egg white, lemon and ginger syrup
  • Pineapple Nojito 
     4
    Pineapple, lime, sugar, mint, ginger ale

Wines

We always have a few high rollers and featured wines, but these are ever-changing so please ask if you’re looking for something special.

Sparkling

125ml / bottle
  • Vaporetto Prosecco 
     5.80 / 28
    Veneto, Italy
  • Belstar Cuvée Rosé 
     30
    Veneto, Italy
  • Taittinger Brut Reserve 
     12 / 70
    Champagne, France
  • Taittinger Prestige Rosé 
     15 / 90
    Champagne, France

White Wine

175ml / 375ml / bottle. All wines by the glass are available as 125ml measures
  • Pecorino Villa dei Fiori Terre di Chieti 
     5.50 / 10.50 / 19.50
    Abruzzo, Italy (Ve)
  • Citta dei Ponti Pinot Grigio 
     6.50 / 12.50 / 23
    Veneto, Italy
  • Le Versant Viognier 
     6.70 / 13 / 25
    Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Cap Cette Picpoul de Pinet 
     6.90 / 14 / 26
    Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domingo Martin Albariño 
     7.20 / 15 / 28
    Rias Baixas, Spain
  • Weingut Mehrlein Mittelheimer Edelmann Trocken 
     7.20 / 15 / 28
    Rheingau, Germany
  • Johnson Estate Sauvignon Blanc 
     7.80 / 15.50 / 29.50
    Marlborough, New Zealand

Red Wine

175ml / 375ml / bottle. All wines by the glass are available as 125ml measures
  • La Serre Merlot 
     5.50 / 10.50 / 19.50
    Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Lorosco Reserva Carménère 
     6.50 / 12.50 / 23
    Colchagua Valley, Chile
  • Terre di Vulcano Aglianico del Vulture 
     6.70 / 13 / 24
    Basilicata, Italy (Ve)
  • Tilia Malbec 
     6.90 / 14 / 26
    Mendoza, Argentina
  • Pasarisa Patagonia Pinot Noir 
     7.40 / 15 / 28
    Mendoza, Argentina
  • Quinta Milu La Bicicleta Voladora Rioja 
     7.80 / 15.50 / 30
    Rioja, Spain

Rosé Wine

175ml / 375ml / bottle. All wines by the glass are available as 125ml measures
  • Petit Papillon Grenache Rosé 
     6.30 / 12.50 / 23
    Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine de La Pastoure Rosé 
     7.70 / 16 / 30
    Provence, France

Sherry and Port and Vermouth

50ml / bottle
  • Fino, El Maestro Sierra 37.5cl 
     4 / 18
    Spain
  • Amontillado, Maestro Sierra 37.5cl 
     4.90 / 24
    Spain
  • Manzanilla, Rodriguez La-Cave ‘Barbiana’ 75cl 
     4 / 27
    Spain
  • Quinta do Vallado 10 yr Tawny Port 50cl 
     9 / 44
    Portgual
  • Warre’s Heritage Ruby Port 75cl 
     4 / 36
    Portugal

Beer and Cider on Draught

Pint / ⅔
  • Estrella Damm 4.6% 
     5.30 / 3.60
  • Camden Hells Lager 4.6% 
     5.60 / 3.70
  • Manchester Union 4.8% 
     5.80 / 3.90
  • Track Sonoma Pale Ale 3.8% 
     5.50 / 3.70
  • Camden Pale Ale 4% 
     5.60 / 3.70
  • Shindigger Mango Unchained 4.2% 
     5.70 / 3.70
  • Pomona Island Session Ale 4.5% 
     5.70 / 3.80
  • Shindigger IPA 5.6% 
     5.80 / 3.90
  • Pomona Island APA 5.3% 
     5.80 / 3.90
  • Friels cider 5.5% 
     5.40 / 3.60

Bottles and Cans

  • Modelo Especial 4.5% 330ml bottle 
     4.20
  • Augustiner Helles 5.2% 500ml bottle 
     5.20
  • Früh Kölsch 4.8% 500ml bottle 
     5.20
  • Schnieder Weisse Tap 1 Meine Blonde 4.9% 500ml bottle 
     5.20
  • Mongozo Pils (gluten free) 4.8% 330ml bottle 
     4.40
  • Vocation Life & Death IPA 6.5% 330ml can 
     4.50
  • First Chop MCR Bitter 4.4% 330ml can 
     4.30
  • First Chop Red 4.6% 330ml can 
     4.30
  • Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen 2.5% can 500ml 
     4
  • Jupiler (non-alcoholic) 0.05% 250ml bottle 
     3.20
  • Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime 4%/Pear 4.5% 500ml bottle 
     5.20
  • Kerisac Breton Cidre 5% 330ml bottle 
     4.30
  • Hoila cider (gluten free) 5.5% 275ml 
     5.25

Tea/Coffee

Tea

Our leaf teas come from Manchester-based The Brew Tea Company All served by the pot.
  • English Breakfast Tea 
     2.50
  • English peppermint 
     2.50
  • Earl Grey 
     2.50
  • China Green Leaf Tea 
     2.50
  • Jasmine 
     2.50
  • Camomile 
     2.50
  • Fresh mint tea 
     2
  • Builders' tea 
     1.90

Coffee

Our coffee is roasted in Manchester by Heart & Graft. All are available decaffeinated
  • Americano 
     2.20
  • Flat white 
     2.50
  • Latte 
     2.60
  • Cappuccino 
     2.60
  • Espresso/double 
     2.10 / 2.60
  • Macchiato/double 
     2.20 / 2.50
  • Mocha 
     2.40
  • Cortado 
     2.25
  • Iced coffee 
     2.60
  • Coldbrew 
     3
  • Hot chocolate 
     2.50

Coffee and cake

Just ask us what cakes are on the counter today
  • Coffee and cake 
     5
  • Coffee and traybake 
     4

Sodas

  • Fritz Kola: kola/lemonade/orangeade 
     3.20
  • Fritz Kola no sugar 
     3
  • San Pellegrino aranciata/limonata 
     2.50
  • Fever-Tree ginger ale/ginger beer 
     2
  • Fever-Tree tonics 
     2
    Indian tonic water/naturally light/Mediterranean/elderflower

Water

  • Belu mineral water 250ml/750ml 
     2.50 / 4
    still/sparkling
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Public Bar food

Bar snacks

Available Monday - Saturday, 12 noon - 9pm
  • Olives (Ve) 
     4
  • Bread for the table (V) 
     4.50
  • Manchego, quince 
     7
  • Manchester air-dried ham 
     7.50
  • Fire-roasted Padrón peppers, Maldon salt (V) 
     5.50
  • Mutabal (Ve) 
     4.50
  • Smoked feta, beetroot, hazelnut, dill (V) 
     5.50
  • Crispy whitebait, dill, aioli, lemon, fennel 
     5.50
  • Beetroot pakora, tamarind ketchup (Ve) 
     5
  • Tamarind-glazed chicken wings 
     5.50
  • Salt cod croquettes 
     6.50
  • Chicken shawarma, harissa, herb yoghurt 
     8.50
  • Spiced lamb flatbread, pomegranate, mint 
     8
  • Chickpea daal, coconut milk, smoked almond, apricot, dates (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Fries (Ve) 
     4
  • Quinoa, charred kale, aubergine, red onion, pomegranate (Ve) 
     5.50
  • Flatbread (Ve) 
     1.50

Lunch plates

Available Monday - Friday, 12 noon - 3pm
  • Spiced daal flatbread, yoghurt, apricot, almonds, coriander (v) 
     7
  • Beetroot pakora wrap, tamarind ketchup, tahini, crunchy salad (Ve) 
     7
  • Burrata flatbread, tomato, pimenton, spinach, toasted pine nuts 
     8
  • Spiced lamb flatbread, pomegranate, mint 
     8
  • Curried sweet potato, spinach, toasted almonds, flatbread (Ve) 
     7.50
  • Mussels, tomato, chilli, bay, lemon, fries 
     9.50
  • The Volta beef burger, mac sauce, pickles, Cheddar, fries, kimchi slaw 
     12.50
  • Pan-fried sea bass, fava beans, tahini, lemon, Refuge salad 
     13
  • 6oz chargrilled picanha steak, smoked Café de Paris butter, fries 
     15
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Christmas Day

Christmas Day

89- per person | 35- for under 12s
  • BEGINNINGS 
  • Olives (Ve) 
  • Bread for the table (V) 
  • Salt cod croquettes, aioli 
  • Beetroot, smoked feta, hazelnuts, dill (V) 
  • Fire-roasted Padrón peppers, Maldon salt (Ve) 
  • CHRISTMAS FEAST FOR THE TABLE 
  • Hand-carved Cheshire roast turkey, roast beef, roast suckling pig 
  • or 
  • The Christmas ‘Ve’llington (Ve) 
  • with 
  • Goose fat roast potatoes 
  • Cranberry-glazed pigs in blankets 
  • Brussels sprouts, chestnuts (V) 
  • Vimto-braised red cabbage (Ve) 
  • Orange-glazed carrots, molasses (Ve) 
  • Cheese mash potato (V) 
  • PUDDING 
  • Chocolate fondue: praline éclair, spiced gingerbread, churros, honeycomb, Vimto marshmallow 
  • or 
  • Flaming Christmas pudding, brandy sauce 

The small print

  • Enquiries can only be made via the email info@refugemcr.co.uk.
  • Bookings are from 1-5pm. Any bookings made up to and including 2.45pm may be required back for a second sitting.
  • Deposit for your table is required in the form of the full food payment. Drinks can be paid for on the day.
Download Christmas Day menu

Festive Feasting

Festive feasting

Our festive feasting menus at £32.50 per person are available for parties of six or more and are served sharing style.

For those dining with us before 15 December, the menu will be priced at £27.50 per person when booking for a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

If your booking is for nine or more people we will ask for credit card details as a guarantee. However, we do not charge you prior to dining, and we’ll explain our terms and conditions in full when we confirm your reservation.

Festive feasting menu

  • Fire-roasted Padrón peppers, Maldon salt (Ve) 
  • Mutabal and flatbreads (V) 
  • Salt cod croquettes, aioli 
  • Turkey porchetta, cranberry and apricot stuffing 
  • or 
  • The Christmas ‘Ve’llington (Ve) 
  • Goose fat roast potatoes 
  • Cranberry-glazed pigs in blankets 
  • Brussels sprouts, chestnuts (V) 
  • Vimto-braised red cabbage (Ve) 
  • Orange-glazed carrots, molasses (Ve) 
  • Cheese mash potato (V) 
  • Old fashioned chocolate fondue with lots of sweet things to dip 
DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS FEASTING MENU ONE

Boxing Day

Boxing Day Buffet at The Refuge

A feast of your favourite hot and cold delights with musical provision by Dr Sid and Lord Chester

Honey Glazed Ham • Boxing Day turkey • Nan’s bacon, sage & onion stuffing • Fresh Baked Bread • Xmas Hash • Bratwurst sausages • Poached Scottish Salmon • Duck Fat Roasties • Cheese and pickles • Pork Pie • Sauerkraut • Festive Trimmings Trifle • Cakes • Mince Pies • Boozy Cream • Clementines • (More Cheese?)

2 hour sittings (1-4pm / 5-8pm), £30pp including After Eights
Kids buffet £10 (under 12s)

Bookings only – call 0161 233 5151

 

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New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve

Our New Year’s Eve menu is bookable from 10am on Friday 1 November by emailing info@refugemcr.co.uk. Full payment is required within two working days our a host team confirming your table is booked.

Tables booked and seated up to and including 8pm are £50pp and are required back two hours after seating.
Tables from 8.15pm onward are £55pp and are yours for the duration of the evening with table service till 1am.

This also includes entry to our New Year’s Eve party.

New Year's Eve menu

  • Mutabal 
  • Flatbreads 
  • Olives 
  • Blowtorched tuna, grilled corn, mooli, shimeji mushrooms, wasabi crème fraîche 
  • Mushroom and miso tea 
  • North Yorkshire grass-fed sirloin, burnt and crispy onions, nasturtium 
  • Potato gratin 
  • Grilled hispi cabbage, truffle 
  • Voltini sharing desserts: chocolate, salted caramel, espresso 
DOWNLOAD NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

New Year's Eve vegan menu

  • Mutabal 
  • Vegan bread 
  • Olives 
  • Marinated tofu, grilled corn, mooli, shimeji mushrooms, wasabi 
  • Mushroom and miso tea 
  • Cauliflower steak 
  • Vegan potato gratin 
  • Grilled hispi cabbage, truffle 
  • Passion fruit mousse 
DOWNLOAD NEW YEAR'S EVE VEGAN MENU

(V) = suitable for vegetarians, (Ve) = suitable for vegans

Food allergies and intolerances: we welcome enquiries from guests who wish to know whether dishes contain particular ingredients. Please note: before placing your order please inform a member of the team if anyone in your party has a food allergy. Game may contain shot. Prices include VAT at 20%.