Harden's says
DJs Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford, owners of West Didbury's Volta, have taken over and refurbished this grand Victorian building (formerly the Refuge Assurance Company).
Harden's survey result
Summary
Justin Crawford & Luke Cowdrey (aka the ill-titled ‘Unabombers`‘, who also run Electrik and Volta) are behind this “rather glam space” in an old Victorian office block. Serving small plates – inspired by their “global DJing trips” – fans say it’s “a mighty fine place to dine”; others that it’s “just OK”.
Summary
A “magnificent”, interiors-magazine-worthy setting in an old Victorian office block adds to the drama of a visit to this hip enterprise, by Justin Crawford and Luke Cowdrey, aka The Unabombers (also behind Electrik and Volta). The small plates generally hit the mark, the all-day Sunday roasts are “superb” and it’s “great fun being able to finish off with a game of table football!”. “We were a large motley crew and our waitress did a fantastic job accommodating everyone – from vegans to carnivores, toddlers to octogenarians”.
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Have you eaten at Refuge by Volta?
Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.20 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
