{"id":4009,"date":"2026-06-25T15:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/the-refuge-manchester"},"modified":"2026-07-03T19:34:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T18:34:01","slug":"the-refuge-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester","title":{"rendered":"The Refuge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-restaurants\">\u2190 Restaurants ranking in Manchester 2026: TOP 10 verified<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>\u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>Manchester<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 9.1\/10 \u00b7 4112 reviews \u00b7 $$  \u00b7 <em>updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:52<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA, United Kingdom<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+441612335151\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=53.4746208,-2.2408881\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4b1a2fdcbdf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4b1a2fdcbdf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester\/#Glam-meets-industrial_dining_at_the_Kimpton_Clocktower\" >Glam-meets-industrial dining at the Kimpton Clocktower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester\/#What_to_order\" >What to order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester\/#Who_its_for\" >Who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester\/#Questions_and_answers\" >Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester\/#Opening_hours\" >Opening hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/the-refuge-manchester\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glam-meets-industrial_dining_at_the_Kimpton_Clocktower\"><\/span>Glam-meets-industrial dining at the Kimpton Clocktower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Refuge is a distinctive Manchester destination restaurant in the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, created by DJs-turned-restaurateurs Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford (the Volta team). A glam-meets-industrial space, it flows from an all-day caf\u00e9 into a buzzy drinking den, with a stunning glass-ceilinged Winter Garden full of greenery.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_order\"><\/span>What to order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The eclectic menu mixes global small dishes and sharing platters with a Mancunian twist. The Show Menu, for two to share, brings grilled flatbreads, chilli-marinated olives, sweet potato hummus, crispy Korean fried chicken and the famous triple-cooked chips \u2014 plus a proper Sunday roast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_its_for\"><\/span>Who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Soft lighting and a stylish setting make it great for dates, catch-ups, afternoon tea in the Winter Garden or a lively evening that drifts into drinks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_and_answers\"><\/span>Questions and answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>What food does it serve?<\/strong> Eclectic global small plates and sharing platters with a Mancunian twist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to order?<\/strong> The Show Menu with Korean fried chicken and triple-cooked chips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who created it?<\/strong> Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford, the Volta team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is it?<\/strong> In the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, central Manchester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Website and social:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.refugemcr.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official website<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201323:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201300:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201300:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201322:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-6.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 3 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-7.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-8.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.manchesterka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2026\/06\/the-refuge-manchester-9.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Simon Fox<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n14 June 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Was in Manchester for the weekend, booked The Refuge for lunch. Fantastic decor and atmosphere, wonderful ambience. Our waiter Wade was wonderful, so friendly, informative and pleasant to talk to. Wonderful recommendatio\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>matt smith<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n11 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Where do you start\u2026 probably with the fabulous Mina \u2014 concierge, problem solver, and always ready to help with a huge smile\u2026 just don&#039;t try stealing the concierge trolleys! The building itself is incredible. The receptio\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Natalie Leon<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n12 April 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Come here for a Sunday roast. Book the Winter Garden terrace and Hannah O. as your waitress. Wonderful atmosphere, tasty food and a lovely, fun waitress. Hannah O was kind, helpful and her service was incredible. Perfect\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>William Foster<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n9 March 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>We stopped by The Refuge for lunch with my partner. The place itself is beautiful, set in a historic building with high ceilings and a rich atmosphere. It has a lively vibe, and the interior design really stands out. The\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>fredrick Hambleton<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n24 August 2025<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 6.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>This restaurant is special to me and my partner. It&#039;s been our choice for several important occasions, we love the architecture, atmosphere and food. We had family in town and decided to share our &#039;happy place&#039;. We were\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<details class=\"padrino-reviews-more\">\n<summary>Show 1 more reviews<\/summary>\n<div id=\"comment-padrino-more-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 padrino-review-item\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-more-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Thats Me<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n2 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 4.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>It was so stunning to peek inside one of the most famous buildings in Manchester city centre. It&#039;s the former Refuge Insurance building, now converted into a luxury hotel. As you&#039;d imagine from decades ago, the interior\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:52<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: manchesterka.com and editorial picks based on reviews.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2190 Restaurants ranking in Manchester 2026: TOP 10 verified \u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d \u00b7 Manchester \u00b7 \u2b50 9.1\/10 \u00b7 4112 reviews \u00b7 $$ \u00b7 updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:52 Address: Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA, United Kingdom Call Get directions Glam-meets-industrial dining at the Kimpton Clocktower The Refuge is a distinctive Manchester destination restaurant in the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, created [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":543,"featured_media":4573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"moimportance":[],"motype":[],"moformat":[],"class_list":["post-4009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/543"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4009"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6363,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4009\/revisions\/6363"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4009"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=4009"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=4009"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manchesterka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=4009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}