# People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar, Manchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.5/5 from 3,834 Google reviews. Former Edwardian pumping station housing displays on local & national working-class life. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants/people-s-history-museum-also-t-as-open-kitchen-cafe-bar (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar Left Bank, Manchester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7654820039328322463&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Woon hang Keung](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103641050107725031950) **In short:** People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar is a museum in Manchester, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3,834 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places Former Edwardian pumping station housing displays on local & national working-class life. Summary via Google ## About People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar operates within the People's History Museum, a former Edwardian pumping station on Left Bank in Manchester. The cafe serves visitors to the museum's displays on local and national working-class history. The museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. It is suitable for children and offers free entry to its exhibits. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar's own website](http://www.phm.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Manchester Civil Justice Center next door - Manchester Family Court next door - The Oast House - Manchester 150m away - The Lowry Hotel 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this museum offers informative and interactive exhibits about social history, particularly working-class history, and the fight for rights and equality. They highlight the free entry, the well-preserved artifacts, and the engaging presentation of ideas. They also like the friendly and helpful staff and volunteers. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (3,834 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Manchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1817050). [More restaurants in Manchester](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (3,834 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.phm.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0161 838 9190](tel:01618389190) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Manchester **Plus Code** 9C5VFPJW+HV ### 🏨 Places to stay near Manchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar? Call People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar on +44 161 838 9190. ## More near People's History Museum also T/as Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Lowry Hotel ★ 4.5 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/hotels/the-lowry-hotel) - [Premier Inn Manchester City Centre West ★ 4.4 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/salford/hotels/premier-inn-manchester-city-centre-west) - [Moxy Manchester City by Marriott ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/hotels/moxy-manchester-city-by-marriott) - [Manchester Marriott Victoria And Albert Hotel ★ 4.3 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/hotels/manchester-marriott-victoria-and-albert-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [This Charming House 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/salford/cottages/this-charming-house-uk50898) - [Smithy Lodge at Heaton Park 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bury/cottages/smithy-lodge-at-heaton-park-uk35797) - [Luke House 4.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tameside/cottages/luke-house-uk42533) - [Mallison Cottage 7.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tameside/cottages/mallison-cottage-syk1184141) ### Campsites nearby - [Lane End Farm Certificated Site ★ 4.3 · 7.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/lane-end-farm-certificated-site) - [The Hawthorne Nightstop ★ 4.5 · 7.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/the-hawthorne-nightstop) - [Hawthorne Caravan and Camping Campsite ★ 4.5 · 7.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oldham/camping/hawthorne-caravan-and-camping-campsite) - [Gelderwood Country Park ★ 4.2 · 9.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/gelderwood-country-park) ### Things to do nearby - [The Peoples History Museum ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions/the-peoples-history-museum) - [Chaos Karts ★ 4.1 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions/chaos-karts) - [PAC-MAN Live Experience ★ 4.6 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions/pac-man-live-experience) - [Hello Kitty Cafe Manchester ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions/hello-kitty-cafe-manchester)