Iconic Northern Quarter bar Trof to reopen as traditional pub & dining room

Much-loved Northern Quarter bar Trof is to be transformed by the team behind one of Manchester’s most raved-about recent openings, Stow.

Opening on Fri 1 May, The Trof takes inspiration from traditional British pubs, complete with refurbished interiors and a brand-new dining room menu.

Food will be rooted in pub classics and local produce. To start, guests can enjoy Hogget mince on dripping toast and dressed Devon crab salad, Roast lamb and gentleman’s relish and English asparagus with a soft-boiled egg. For mains, there are Ox cheek pie with Ratte potato mash and Salmon with trout roe beurre blanc and mussels.

Elsewhere, there’ll be a classic Beef burger served in a milk bun, and a hearty Pork collar with cabbage and bacon, before puddings of Sticky toffee pudding and a Pistachio and cherry Bakewell tart.

To drink, there will be a selection of cask ales stocked from Bakewell brewery Thornbridge, alongside a diverse and carefully chosen wine list.

Sundays will centre on hearty roasts with a selection of quality joints from Littlewoods Butchers, including a rump of beef, porchetta, roast chicken and Knutsford roast lamb.

Matt Nellany, Co-Owner and Landlord of The Trof, said of the change; “It’s nerve-racking to make such a big change to a venue which is so significant to so many people! Ask anyone in Manchester and they’ll have a Trof story – we seem to have hosted a LOT of first dates here over the years – but we felt that it was time for the next chapter in this beautiful building’s history.

“We love pubs, and we’ve always wanted to do that elegant, city centre pub which you see so much across London – being able to do that with fabulous northern produce including cask ales from Thornbridge and meats from Marcus at Littlewoods right in the heart of the Northern Quarter is a privilege we will take very seriously!”

Jamie – Co-Owner and heading up the food said: “The Trof sits right in the heart of what was Manchester’s market district and hopefully the menu pays homage to that – fabulous veg, great quality meat, excellent bar snacks – all served with well cellared cask ale and a great wine list – this will be a pub truly for Manchester’s people  and we can’t wait to get it open.”

The Trof will reopen at Midday on Fri 1 May. The pub will be available for both drinkers and diners to walk-in, whilst reservations can be made for tables in the dining room below.