Founder's Hall
Albert Square 2-10, M2 6LW Manchester
Open now · until 23:00
bar food€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Have a nibble
Chilli rice crackers
2.95
estimate≈ 120 kcal18 g carbs
Mixed Manx nuts
2.95
estimate≈ 180 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Moroccan spiced almonds
2.95
estimate≈ 180 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Small Plates
Chilli Cheese Nachos
7.95
freshly fried nachos, chilli con carne & gooey jalapeño cheese
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbs
Warm seeded flatbread
6.95
Warm seeded flatbread with houmous & salsa — houmous & salsa
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Thai honey halloumi friesvegetarian
7.45
ginger, garlic & chilli sauce, toasted sesame seeds
estimate≈ 480 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Sun blushed tomato & Basil Bruschettavegetarian
6.95
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Chicken Caesar dip
7.45
crostini, Grana Padano & bacon bits
estimate≈ 450 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Salt & pepper chicken fries
7.45
on grilled tortilla with tzatziki & Sriracha
estimate≈ 520 kcal38 g carbs
Spiced Squid
7.95
sweet chilli dip & lime
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Messy chips
7.45
Messy chips with BBQ pulled pork — topped with BBQ pulled pork & three cheese melt
estimate≈ 780 kcal52 g carbs
Bao buns
8.45
with pulled pork or pulled shiitake mushrooms (VG), Sriracha mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, spring onions, chillies & toasted sesame seeds
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbs
Crispy Chicken wings
7.95
with sticky stout BBQ or hot buffalo glaze (5 wings)
estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Charred Padrón peppersvegan, vegetarian
7.45
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Tater totsvegetarian
7.45
gooey cheese sauce (V/NGCI) with sticky stout BBQ *, hot buffalo (V/NGCI) or sour cream & chive dip (V/NGCI)
estimate≈ 520 kcal45 g carbs
Classics
John Willie’s beer-battered fish
16.95
Beer-battered fish and chips — thick cut chips, mushy peas & homemade tartar sauce
estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbs
Northern Upgrade
1.50
Bread & butter with curry sauce — bread & butter with curry sauce
estimate≈ 220 kcal22 g carbs
Grilled 8oz Black Angus sirloin steak
22.95
Grilled sirloin steak — thick cut chips, roast plum tomato, onion rings & garden peas
estimate≈ 880 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 68
Add peppercorn sauce
1.50
Peppercorn sauce
estimate≈ 120 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Greek saladvegetarian
12.95
Mixed leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onions, feta cheese & vinaigrette
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Add Griddled chicken breast
3.00
Grilled chicken breast
estimate≈ 280 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Manchester bratwurst
14.95
Stout BBQ sauce, melted onions, French’s mustard & mayo, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 980 kcal75 g carbs
Fritto Misto
17.45
Deep fried seafood, garlic mayonnaise, rocket & pesto, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 920 kcal68 g carbs
BBQ rack of ribs
17.95
corn on the cob, skinny fries, coleslaw & smokey diablo dip
estimate≈ 1150 kcal72 g carbs
Buttermilk chicken loaded fries
14.95
Stout BBQ sauce, gooey cheese sauce, jalapeños, spring onion, lettuce & tomato
estimate≈ 1200 kcal85 g carbsheavy 41
Burgers
Brewery Tower Burger
16.95
2 beef patties, BBQ pulled pork, bacon & Monterey Jack, topped with an onion ring, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 1450 kcal82 g carbsheavy 29
Spicy bean burgervegan, vegetarian
15.95
BBQ pulled shiitakemushrooms, charred peppers, chilli salsa & plant based mozzarella, topped with onion ring, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 880 kcal78 g carbs
Buttermilk chicken breast burger
15.95
bacon, chilli salsa & gooey jalapeño cheese, topped with an onion ring, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 1050 kcal74 g carbs
Hot Sandwiches
Chippy tea bap
12.95
Ale battered fish goujons, chips & curry sauce in sourdough bap
estimate≈ 820 kcal88 g carbs
Pulled pork grilled cheese
13.95
toasted sandwich topped with a crispy frickle, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 950 kcal65 g carbs
Chicken in shawarma flatbread
15.95
Chicken shawarma flatbread — houmous, salsa & tzatziki, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 890 kcal78 g carbs
Chef’s hot roast bap of the day
13.95
Chef's hot roast bap — with all the gubbins, roasties & gravy
estimate≈ 850 kcal72 g carbs
Philly steak sandwich
16.45
6oz rump steak, peppers, onions, gooey cheese sauce & jalapeños, with skinny fries
estimate≈ 1020 kcal62 g carbs
Pies
Slow braised steak & Founders ale pie
16.95
Steak & ale pie — Hand-crafted on site, deep-filled pies, with mash or thick cut chips, mushy peas and gravy
estimate≈ 980 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 69
Three Cheese and Onion Pievegetarian
15.95
Hand-crafted on site, deep-filled pies, with mash or thick cut chips, mushy peas and gravy
estimate≈ 880 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 69
Sides
Ale battered onion ringsvegetarian
4.95
estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbs
Sweet Potato Friesvegan, vegetarian
5.45
estimate≈ 350 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 69
Garden saladvegan, vegetarian
4.45
estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Skinny Friesvegan, vegetarian
4.95
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbs
Thick cut chipsvegan, vegetarian
4.95
estimate≈ 480 kcal52 g carbs
Puddings
Warm caramel doughnuts
7.95
vanilla ice cream & maple syrup
estimate≈ 780 kcal110 g carbsheavy 25
Manchester tartvegetarian
7.95
egg custard tart, raspberry jam & coconut topping
estimate≈ 520 kcal65 g carbsheavy 34
Warm chocolate brownievegetarian
7.95
dark chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 710 kcal75 g carbsheavy 28
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How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
Many dishes have high carbohydrates due to fries and bread. The Greek salad with added grilled chicken is a solid main meal.
12 diabetes-friendly · 43 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Albert Square 2-10, M2 6LW Manchester
- Hours
- Mon12:00–23:00Tue12:00–23:00Wed12:00–23:00Thu11:00–23:00Fri11:00–00:00Sat11:00–00:00Sun11:00–22:00Food Service Times monday - sunday 12pm-8.30pm
- Contact
- +441612416839 foundershall@jwlees.co.uk
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), foundershall.co.uk/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 80 %