The Runaway PubThe Runaway Pub

BOOK A TABLE

Good Food, Great Nights

Book a table for seasonal pub food, Sunday roasts, craft ales, cocktails, and live music. We make it easy for locals, families, and groups to eat well and stay out late.

Book a tablePlan your event
Moody empty pub dining room with glowing bar, Sunday roasts, brass details and stage corner.

Metric 01

4.8/5

guest rating

Metric 02

120+

covers on busy nights

Metric 03

4 spaces

table, bar, snug, hire room

HOW IT WORKS

Book, Arrive, Enjoy

Fresh mains, small plates, and pub sides that change with the season.

Glazed pork belly and seasonal sides lined up on a pub kitchen pass with steam and warm light.

Lunch and dinner

Seasonal Pub Menus

From £14.50

Fresh mains, small plates, and pub sides that change with the season.

Sunday roast platter with beef, Yorkshires, potatoes, carrots, greens and gravy on a cream cloth

Sundays only

Sunday Roasts

From £16.50

Close macro of cask and keg ales in varied glasses with condensation and bar hardware

All week

Craft Ales

From £4.80

Citrus cocktail, clear ice and copper shaker on a marble bar as garnish lands beside it.
01Evenings and late

Cocktails

From £9.00

Classic mixes and house drinks made for after-work drinks and late nights.

Empty private dining room set for a reservation, long oak table with candles and glassware
0220-80 guests

Private Hire

From £250

Birthday meals, work socials, and family events in a reserved room.

Empty pub stage ready for live music, with drum kit, guitar, mic, stool and amber lights.
03Select Fridays

Live Music Nights

From £0

Local bands, acoustic sets, and a busy bar with tables near the stage.

OUR SERVICES

Food, Drinks, and Hire

Pick a time, share your group size, and tell us if you need a high chair or extra space.

Brass host bell with reservation cards, key ring and linen pad on a dark wood stand.
01

Reserve Your Table

Pick a time, share your group size, and tell us if you need a high chair or extra space.

Cream plate, bowl, fork and roast potatoes overhead on pale limestone with soft steam.
02

Choose Food Plan

Add roasts, set menus, or bar snacks, plus drinks if you are booking for a group.

Brass tray with pint, coupe and water glass on a bar edge, lit in soft amber mist.
03

Arrive And Order

Come in, take your seats, and order food and drinks from the table or bar.

Cut-glass candle, half-finished cocktail, beer ring, and linen napkin on slate shelf
04

Enjoy The Night

Stay for the full meal, live music, or a private party, then book your next visit.

CASE STUDIES

Busy Nights We Ran Well

Table for 2–6 guests Seasonal pub menu Sunday roast slots Craft ales and cocktails Book up to 30 days ahead

Per bookingPer booking

Starter

From £18 pp

  • Table for 2–6 guests
  • Seasonal pub menu
  • Sunday roast slots
  • Craft ales and cocktails
  • Book up to 30 days ahead
Most popularPer guest

Signature

From £45 pp

  • Table for 8–20 guests
  • Two-course group menu
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Shared starters and mains
  • Live music night seats
  • Named host on the night
Per eventPer event

Scale

From £650

  • Private room or full hire
  • 20–80 guest plans
  • Set menus and bar tabs
  • Cocktail service for groups
  • Late-night drinks service
  • Event lead on site

WHAT GUESTS SAY

Kind Words From Locals

Big tables, hot food, and easy service for three generations at one lunch.

Empty private pub dining room set for a family roast for fourteen, with steaming platters and glassware.

Family

Family roast for 14

Big tables, hot food, and easy service for three generations at one lunch.

Water jugs and tumblers set on a pub sideboard, ready for a work-night service.

Work social

Work night made easy

Empty pub bar and lit stage ready for Friday music night, with haze, taps, stools and warm lights.

Music

Live band, full bar

Steam-filled pub service pass with roast trays, Yorkshire puddings, gravy boat and warming lids

Sunday roast

Sunday lunch for 48

Candlelit private-hire pub room set for sixty with round tables, linen and glassware, seen from the doorway.

Hire

Private hire for 60

Brass host bell, keys and leather ledger on a travertine pub counter

Bookings and floor plans

Megan Price

Chef’s knife, copper sauté pan and cream linen on a stainless pub kitchen counter

Seasonal menus and roasts

Tom Mercer

Bar tools arranged for service: jigger, mixing glass, spoon, zester, picks, and bottles on an oak counter.

Ales, cocktails, and bar flow

Aisha Khan

Brass place-card holders, linen napkins, taper candles and a room key on an oak pub doorway shelf.

Private hire and live music

Ben Walsh

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

“We booked for twelve and the food came out hot and on time. The staff were calm and kind.”

Brass host bell, keys and leather ledger on a travertine pub counter

Sarah Mitchell

Birthday host, Manchester

Verified

“Great cask ale, fast service, and a proper roast on Sunday. We felt looked after all afternoon.”

Chef’s knife, copper sauté pan and cream linen on a stainless pub kitchen counter

Daniel Price

Local guest, Salford

Verified

“Our team night ran smoothly from drinks to dessert. Easy booking and a warm room.”

Bar tools arranged for service: jigger, mixing glass, spoon, zester, picks, and bottles on an oak counter.

Priya Nair

Office manager, Trafford

Service area

Greater Manchester

Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bury

Wet Manchester skyline over calm rooftop haze at blue hour

Area 01

Greater Manchester

Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bury

Misty Cheshire parkland with sandstone wall, lane and distant manor roofline at dawn.

Area 02

Cheshire

Altrincham, Wilmslow, Sale, Knutsford, Macclesfield

Golden-hour Lancashire moorland with valley fields, a stone farmstead and dry-stone walls.

Area 03

Lancashire

Bolton, Bury, Preston, Blackburn, Wigan

Mersey estuary dawn with ferry silhouettes, waterfront buildings, and calm misty water.

Area 04

Merseyside

Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Southport

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Questions

Pub Booking FAQs

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01Do I need to book a table?+

Walk-ins are welcome, but booking helps for busy nights, Sunday roasts, and group tables of six or more in advance.

02Do you serve Sunday roasts?+

Yes. We serve roast beef, chicken, and a vegetarian roast every Sunday, with gravy, veg, and Yorkshire puddings.

03Can I hire the pub?+

Yes. We take private hire for birthdays, work socials, and family parties, with food, drinks, and room plans.

04Are children welcome?+

Yes. Families are welcome early in the day, and we offer kids' meals, soft drinks, and space for buggies.

05Do you have live music?+

We host live music on select nights. Check the dates, then book a table early if you want a seat near the band.

06Can you handle allergies?+

Please tell us about allergies when you book. Our team will guide you through menu choices and safe swaps at the table.

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