Erst
23 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/manchester26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Erst draws repeated praise for its food, with flatbread specifically recommended. One diner enjoys the relaxed atmosphere. Commenters often position it as a more expensive meal. One diner reports bland food and poor service, and another prefers 10 Tib Lane. The overall recommendation remains positive, but value and taste are not unanimous.
Address
Erst, 9 Murray St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6HS, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Flatbreads
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/w1gglepvppy in r/manchester · Sep 2026
Ranks Erst clearly below 10 Tib Lane.
- Recommendsu/aka_liam in r/manchester · Feb 2024
Lists it among recommended places.
- Recommendsu/iswhaaat in r/manchester · Aug 2024taste
Describes Erst as an upmarket option that serves very good food.
- Recommendsu/thegreatart7 in r/manchester · Jun 2024
Names it among their favourite restaurants, giving no further detail.
- Recommendsu/StupidNorthernMonkey in r/manchester · Sep 2024taste
Recommends Erst when asked for restaurant recommendations in Central Manchester.
- Recommendsu/GoHenDog in r/manchester · Sep 2026
Says it is lovely.
- Recommendsu/beebee962177 in r/manchester · Oct 2026
Includes it among restaurant picks for a date.
- Recommendsu/doublepiebarm in r/manchester · Jun 2024
Suggests Erst.
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- Mixedu/disintegration91 in r/manchester · Feb 2024price
Fantastic but not cheap; flatbreads almost worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/nik0lias in r/manchester · Aug 2025
Lists it under fancier places to eat.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Shock_8762 in r/manchester · Aug 2025
Calls this place excellent.
- Recommendsu/venktesh in r/manchester · Jan 2024
Suggested as a suitable option for the meal.
- Recommendsu/bogie55 in r/manchester · Aug 2026
Says they love this place, while acknowledging it is pricey.
- Recommendsu/futuresonic in r/manchester · May 2025taste
Endorses Erst as the one to pick, praising its cooking and drinks.
- Recommendsu/Klarabela in r/manchester · Feb 2025
Agrees with the parent's suggestion and calls it fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Various_Bet_9845 in r/manchester · Feb 2025
Suggests Erst for someone wanting a fancier meal.
- Recommendsu/skee_twist in r/manchester · Jan 2024
Agrees with the list of recommended restaurants, including Erst.
- Recommendsu/Late_Flatworm1244 in r/manchester · Oct 2026
Suggests this place as an option.
- Caveatu/noiseboy87 in r/manchester · May 2026taste
Had a bad time there, finding the food bland, service poor and prices too high for quality.
- Recommendsu/gingerp18 in r/manchester · Apr 2026taste
Calls Erst a favourite with fantastic food and a relaxed atmosphere, noting it isn't inexpensive.
- Recommendsu/BroldenMass in r/manchester · Jul 2025
Suggests Erst as a fancier restaurant option.
- Recommendsu/OkChapter763 in r/manchester · Feb 2025
Agrees with the Erst recommendation.
- Recommendsu/fireboltlovesyou in r/manchester · Nov 2024
Responds positively to Erst's recommendation and plans to try it.
- Recommendsu/Fantastic_Tomorrow53 in r/manchester · Aug 2024
Rates Erst at the highest level.
- Recommendsu/Outershellelectron in r/manchester · Jun 2024
Liked Erst when they went and would go again.
- Recommendsu/RedRabbit1612 in r/manchester · Aug 2026
Names this in a short list of suggestions.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.