Sam’s Chop House is a historic Manchester restaurant and pub on Back Pool Fold by Chapel Walks. Established in 1868 by Samuel Studd, it has served British food and drink in the city centre for more than 150 years and remains an independent family business.
The kitchen focuses on generous British classics prepared with fresh local ingredients. Corned beef hash and steak and kidney pudding are closely associated with the restaurant, while a seasonal menu introduces other meat, fish and vegetable dishes through the year.
The chop-house tradition favours robust cooking and familiar flavours, making the venue suited to a substantial lunch or unhurried dinner. Sunday roast adds a distinct weekend focus. A life-sized bronze of painter L. S. Lowry at the bar recalls one of the venue’s best-known former regulars.
Local ales, cask beer, wine and spirits accompany the food and reinforce the pub side of the experience. The tucked-away historic interior works for both individual diners and groups. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the current menu with staff before ordering.
Address: Back Pool Fold / Chapel Walks, Manchester M2 1HN, England
Sam's Chop House Menu
Nibbles
Marinated Olives
Rosemary, thyme & oregano – ve, gf.
Marinated Artichokes
with romesco emulsion and herb drizzle – ve.
Starters
Sauteed King Prawns
with chilli, garlic, coriander and a slice of fresh sourdough (can be gf upon request)
Toad in the Hole
with a gravy boat for dipping.
Ploughman's Croquettes
made with locally sourced vintage cheddar from Cryer & Scott cheesemongers, served with pickled apple salad and wholegrain mustard.
Pork Pie
traditional hand-crafted pork pie served with Piccalilli.
Whipped Smoked Mackerel Pâté
with watercress, charred lemon and a toasted sourdough croute. Can be gluten free upon request.
Scotch Egg
a classic Scotch egg served with Piccalilli.
Soup of the Day
with a warm sourdough wedge and salted butter.
Mains
Black Treacle & Mustard Bacon Chop
served with Chop House triple-cooked chips, free-range fried egg and tangy pineapple ketchup
Braised Short Rib Lasagne
with a hearty ragu, dressed arugula & freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
Chicken Supreme
served with roast mushroom and butterbean stew with chicken & tarragon sauce.
Handmade Pie of the Week
served with seasonal vegetables, triple-cooked chips or buttered mashed potato and a pairing sauce.
Sea Bass
served over a braised fennel and orange salad – gf.
Butchers' Sausages
a trio of sausages with buttered mashed potato and caramelised onion gravy. Vegan option available.
Hand Pressed Beef Burger
with house Boddingtons cheese, crisp lettuce, vine tomato, pickles and caramelised onion mayonnaise on toasted seeded brioche.
Classics
Steak & Kidney Suet Pudding
served with triple-cooked chips or buttered mashed potato, mushy peas and beef gravy.
Chop House Fish & Chips
Haddock in our signature house batter with triple-cooked chips, mushy peas and hand-chopped tartare sauce – gf.
The Famous Corned Beef Hash
10 days in the making to our own secret recipe, topped with a soft-poached egg and crispy streaky smoked bacon. (Can be gf upon request).
From the Grill
All served with triple-cooked chips, confit tomato, flat mushroom and a choice of peppercorn sauce, Chop House gravy or Béarnaise.
12oz Barnsley Chop
9oz Rump Steak
12oz Sirloin Steak
Add chilli & garlic king prawns
Add two free-range fried eggs
Side Dishes
Goat's Cheese & Fennel Salad
– gf
Chop House Triple-Cooked Chips
– gf
Pickled Red Cabbage
– gf
Creamed Mash Potato
– gf
Sunday Menu – Small Plates
Marinated Olives
(ve/gf)
Seasonal Soup of the Day
served with a warm wedge of sourdough and salted butter.
Crispy Fried Cauliflower
tossed through a sweet & spicy chilli sauce.
Whipped Smoked Mackerel Pâté
with watercress, charred lemon & a toasted sourdough croute (gf on request).
Sam’s Chophouse Pork Pie
traditional hand-crafted pork pie served with a goat’s cheese salad.
Ploughman’s Croquettes
made with locally sourced vintage cheddar from Cryer & Scott cheesemongers, served with pickled apple salad and wholegrain mustard
Sunday Menu – Sam’s Roasts
Children’s portions available
Roasted Rump of Beef
w/ swede and parsnips, garlic and herb roasties, wilted greens, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Pan-Seared Chicken Supreme
w/ swede and parsnips, garlic and herb roasties, wilted greens, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Roasted Pork Loin
w/ swede and parsnips, garlic and herb roasties, wilted greens, Yorkshire pudding and pork gravy.
Parsnip, Sage & Apple Wellington
w/ swede and parsnips, garlic and herb roasties, wilted greens, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. (VE without the Yorkshire puds)
Sunday Menu – The Classics
The Famous Corned Beef Hash
topped w/ poached egg, bacon & brown sauce
Fish & chips
battered haddock, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce (gf)
Steak & Kidney Pudding
with mushy peas, gravy, and chophouse chips or creamed potato
Hand Pressed Burger
with house Boddingtons cheese, crisp lettuce, vine tomato, pickles and caramelised onion mayonnaise on toasted seeded brioche.
Sunday Menu – Side Dishes
Cauliflower Cheese
(v)
Wilted Greens
(v)
Creamed Potato
(gf)
Pickled Red Cabbage
(gf)
Treacle & Mustard Chipolatas
Chophouse Triple-Cooked Chips
Children's Menu
All children’s dishes are served with a choice of baked beans or garden peas.
Fish & Chips
served with chips.
Chicken Tenders & Chips
served with chips.
Mini Burger & Chips
served with chips.
Corned Beef Hash
a smaller portion of Sam’s classic hash.
Sausage & Mash
served with creamy mash.
Sweets
Citrus Posset
with a buttery almond shortbread.
Earl Grey Infused Cheesecake
with sweet poached plums.
Bitter Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding
with a tangy orange custard
Warm Apple & Blackberry Compote
with a crisp oat topping (ve) (gf)
Sticky Date Pudding
with butterscotch sauce & honeycomb ice cream