Manchester - Eating & Drinking - Pubs & Bars - Pubs
Want to imagine what life was like in England in the 18-19th cc.? Go no further than Sam's Chop House. Somehow it still conveys the feel of William Hogarth's paintings or Daniel Defoe's novels. As you go down the wooden stairs to the pub area and into the restaurant, you can almost see the scenes commemorated by the English genre painters. A romantic chat over a cup of tea with apple pie and custard, a political debate over a pint, or even a friendly brawl and TLC from an easy girl - all this could certainly happen at Sam's Chop House.
The fact that it is so central and traditional explains why the place is so often crowded. And the food is indeed amazing. Mushroom soup served in a bulky china pot with a crusty bread roll was only the beginning of my gastronomic escapade. It was followed by a delicious pork chop that was helped by a glass of red wine. At the table nearby a group of seven were enjoying their Sunday lunch. As my stomach was getting full with this wonderful traditional English cuisine, I felt more and more like one of those Hogarth's gentlemen, sitting and lazily observing others. I could compose a short treatise on the beauty of the English pub in the style of Laurence Sterne at that moment. I didn't because tea and custard pie arrived, and after that I went home and didn't feel hungry for the rest of the day. And in the meantime my creative spirit was fully subdued by the happiness of my stomach.
Seriously, this is one of the places in Manchester that must be visited. The fact that it is located in the basement only adds to its beauty, mystery, and popularity. And even though you have to march through the restaurant area to reach the toilets, it still doesn't distract from the overall experience. The good news is that Sam's Chop House is close to Exchange Square, St Ann's Square, and Albert Square. Which means that you can easily go for a pleasant sentimental journey in the Manchester city centre after one of the best traditional dining experiences.
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