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All the March Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023

A number of Manchester restaurants are running 50% off deals this March - with plenty more discounts and offers on top.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 2nd March 2023

This March, there are plenty of great Manchester restaurant and dining deals to get stuck into if you’re eating out on a budget (which, let’s be honest, most of us are).

Given that it’s such a tough time for hospitality, quite a few of the city’s bars, restaurants and cafes have decided to extend their food deals after seeing a huge upturn in business during January.

Whilst there are still great offers, we’re going to keep promoting them – and fortunately for us, there are some awesome set menus, lunch deals and general discounts going around.

From 50% off at Chakalaka, Firehouse and NQ favourite Trof, to £1 tacos, massive £2 hot dogs and lunch deals with a drink from £10, there are loads of great dining deals to get stuck into in Manchester this March.

Keep reading to discover the best Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers to try this month.

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50% off food – Manchester March dining deals

The Bunny Chow. / Image: Chakalaka
Image: Chakalaka

Chakalaka

What is it: Brightly coloured South African bar and kitchen in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

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The offer: 50% off food.

T&Cs: Applies to mains only, all day Monday-Wednesday.

The Firehouse

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What is it: Buzzing venue on the cusp of Ancoats serving wild spirits, chargrilled chicken and some of the fluffiest pittas in the city.

The offer: 50% off pittas, stracciatella, hummus and kalamata tapenades, plus all bottles of wine and sparkling.

T&Cs: Available Wednesdays only with a booking.

Pen and Pencil

What is it: New York-influenced all day kitchen serving imaginative menus, as well as craft beers & cocktails.

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The offer: 50% off all food

T&Cs: Available Mondays only when you pre-book a table.

Trof

What is it: A dandyish den of indulgence in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Famed for brunching and daily food specials, Sunday roasts and classic cocktails.

The offer: 50% off food.

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T&Cs: Available Tuesdays only.

Wood

What is it: MasterChef Simon Wood’s high-end restaurant down at First Street, perfect for a pre-theatre treat.

The offer: 50% off cheese and wine at Homage.

T&Cs: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.

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Image: Trof
Image: Trof

Almost Famous

What is it: Legendary burger bar serving the original ‘dirty burgers’ as well as loaded fries and wings.

The offer: £10 on selected burgers and fries.

T&Cs: Weekdays between 12-4pm.

A Taste of Honey

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What is it: Adorable little neighbourhood deli and cafe on Burton Road.

The offer: Living lunch deal. £3.50 breakfast / £5 lunch menu.

T&Cs: Available during set hours only.

Bab

What is it: Casual venue with an industrial vibe, prepping meze and fancy kebabs with homemade sauces and marinades.

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The offer: Two courses and bottomless drinks for £40 per person.

T&Cs: Available Fridays only from 3-10pm.

Bundobust

What is it: Indian vegetarian street food and craft beer hall with its very own Manchester brewery.

The offer: Two dishes for £9, including okra fries, bhajis, and tarka dhal and rice.

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T&Cs: Available at lunch time only.

The Blues Kitchen

What is it: Dedicated blues bar serving hickory-smoked comfort food, plus regular live music and DJs.

The offer: Selected dishes with a soft drink for a tenner.

T&Cs: Available weekdays only until 3.30pm.

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Cibo

What is it: Modern cafe/restaurant and prosecco bar, for Italian pizzas, grill dishes and sharing plates.

The offer: Two courses for £15.99 and three courses for £19.99.

T&Cs: Every Sunday – Friday from 5-7pm.

Cottonopolis

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What is it: Lively destination for Asian-inspired menus in a warehouse-style venue with a full bar.

The offer: Two dishes and a side for £13.

T&Cs: Available during lunch only, Monday – Friday 12-3pm.

Crazy Pedros

What is it: Part-time pizza parlour and mezcal / tequila party bar serving New York pizzas by the slice and the pie.

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The offer: £12 pizza, £2.50 slices, two cocktails for £12.

T&Cs: Available 5 – 9pm, Saturday – Friday.

Edinburgh Castle

What is it: Another classic pub reborn – cosy vibes and pies downstairs, fancy small plates upstairs.

The offer: Two courses for £30 or three courses for £35.

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T&Cs: Available Wednesday – Thursday 5-6.30pm and Friday and Saturday 12-3pm & 5-6.30pm.

El Capo

What is it: Mexican and Latin American dishes, plus tequila menu, in a casual, bare-brick space with a tiled bar.

The offer: Tacos from £1.

T&Cs: Monday – Thursday from 5pm.

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Image: The Firehouse
Image: The Firehouse

Habas

What is it: Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and cocktails in a comfy, relaxed space.

The offer: Three dishes and a drink for £15.

T&Cs: Tuesday – Saturday 12-5pm. 

La Bandera

What is it: Market-fresh, classic Spanish cuisine in airy, contemporary space with yellow booths and banquettes.

The offer: Three mini tapas dishes and a soft drink for £15.

T&Cs: Sunday – Thursday 4-7pm.

The Marble Arch

What is it: Traditional boozer with its own and guest beers, plus food including cheeseboards.

The offer: 25% off starters, mains and desserts.

T&Cs: Available 12-4pm, Monday – Friday.

NAM

What is it: Cool, laid-back Vietnamese restaurant, bar and music venue based in Ancoats.

The offer: Any Pho and a Tiger beer for £12.

T&Cs: Available Thursdays only.

Nell’s

What is it: NYC inspired pizza parlour with locations in the city centre and Chorlton.

The offer: 14-inch pizza for £7.77.

T&Cs: Available weekdays only from 12-4pm.

Ramona

What is it:

The offer: £1.23 Margherita Slices and £6 margarita cocktails.

T&Cs: Available 4-7pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with a booking.

Salt Dog Slims

What is it: Late night dive bar hidden on a Manchester back street serving fat, delicious hot dogs.

The offer: £2 hot dogs.

T&Cs: Monday – Thursday 5-8pm, Friday 4-8pm, Sunday 6-8pm.

Six Trees Kitchen and Bar

What is it: Outdoor kitchen and bar in Trafford Park with great live music events.

The offer: £5 breakfast sandwich and a coffee. Burger, fries and a soft drink for £6.50.

T&Cs: Sandwich and coffee deal available Monday – Friday before 12pm. Burger lunch deal 12-3pm weekdays only.

Society

What is it: Manchester food and beer hall doling out global street foods, plus rafts of craft beer and cocktails.

The offer: £10 lunch deal.

T&Cs: Monday – Thursday and Sunday 12-3pm. Offers unique to individual traders.

Yard and Coop

What is it: Spacious NQ joint offering specialty fried chicken, sides and cocktails amid funky, barnyard-chic decor.

The offer: Main, side and a soda for £10.

T&Cs: Available Sunday – Thursday 12-4pm.

Feature image – Chakalaka / Trof / Salt Dog Slims

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Katy Perry announces massive gig in Manchester next year

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Pop chart-topper and overall legend Katy Perry is stopping off in Manchester as part of her new EU and UK tour dates.

The Roar singer will be heading to the AO Arena next October, alongside shows in Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, with tickets on sale later this week.

Whether you’re going to watch hits like ‘California Gurls’, ‘Hot ‘N’ Cold’ or excited for the newer tracks like ‘I’m His, He’s Mine’, one thing is for certain you’ll have to ‘Swish Swish’ past a lot of people for these in-demand tickets.

In a new video uploaded to her social media channels, holding a Union Jack flag with a mini microphone attached to it, Katy Perry has revealed she can’t wait to ‘share a cuppa’ with us. We’ve already got the kettle brewing.

There’s a real connection between the former American Idol judge and our beautiful country, with her performing at Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Concert in 2023 and more recently bringing an exclusive ‘A Night Of A Lifetime’ show to ITV this winter.

Perry has the second most Diamond-certified singles in for a female artist in the U.S, four guiness world records and five UK number one hits.

Her latest album ‘143’, which is a numeric synonym of ‘I love you’ and the singer’s angel number, came out mid-September featuring three standout singles, ‘Woman’s World’, ‘Lifetimes and the aforementioned ‘I’m His, He’s Mine’, a collaboration with upcoming rapper Doechii.

The American performer hasn’t had it easy with the rollout of her seventh studio album coming under fire for working with controversial record producer Dr. Luke.

In 2014, the American producer was part of a nine year long court case with musician Kesha which has now reached an agreement, however Luke is still heavily involved with the music industry working on songs with artists like Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat and Kim Petras.

This tour is a poignant one as the global superstar is set to donate £1 from every ticket to Music Venue Trust which will be distributed to UK grassroots music venues.

After a sensational and career-defining Vegas residency titled ‘PLAY’ which featured a giant toilet as stage decorum, it’s no surprise that this run of UK shows are set to be just as captivating and outrageous.

Katy Perry is bringing ‘The Lifetimes Tour’ to Manchester’s AO Arena on October with pre-sale tickets going live on 20 November and general onsale on 22 November HERE.

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Forget pub crawls – you can now go on a guided cheese crawl around Manchester

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Manchester is a foodie’s paradise and with so many options at hand why not break it down into individual food groups – starting with the dairy crowd pleaser, cheese.

Long gone are the draining pub crawls of the past, it’s time to make way for the new pioneer in the world of adventurous crawling, ‘The Manchester Cheese Crawl’.

There’s always lots of food and drink options flowing throughout our bubbly city spanning all cuisines and cultures so it comes as no surprise that the latest way to experience Manchester is via cheese, a staple of many citizens’ diets.

On the tour, there will be insider knowledge on-hand as you wander the streets and sample the creamy delights, assisting you with any dying queso queries and pecorino ponders that you need to get off your chest.

There’ll be plenty of familiar independents on the Manchester Cheese Crawl, including Northern Soul’s impressive grilled cheese sandwiches as well as more traditional cheese samples.

How could this experience get any better I hear you ask, how about a free glass of fizz to accompany those already impressive cheese selections? Yes please! 

Guests can expect to sample some of Manchester’s dairy delights while being directed by some of Manchester’s top cheese connoisseurs that are the real big cheese.

Groups who take the tour aren’t just treated to food and drink, they also receive free entertainment from their food guides who are prepared to make you chuckle with their incredible humour.

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The Manchester Cheese Crawl will feature plenty of bites for curd nerds
A selection of dairy heaven displayed on a wonderful variety cheese board.
A selection of dairy heaven displayed on a wonderful variety cheese board.
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Previous visitors have commented on their experience while taking the tour sharing the names their groups received with highlights such as ‘Shaken not curd’ and ‘Three blind mice’.

They really are serious about their cheeses, another previous visitor who went on the tour revealed their guide even had a name that perfectly fit the occasion, ‘Mel the babybel’. 

It’s sure to be a fantastic day with games and activities planned for all as you walk between the shops landmarked on the cheese-filled route.

Everyone on the tour also gets a small taste of the high life as they are treated to a Lancashire cheese handmade by a local star and celebrity.

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Starting at the Richard Cobden Statue and finishing on the always vibrant Tib Street, a quick google search reveals this walk isn’t too strenuous taking only 12 minutes but with many cheeses to get your whiskers on it will probably take around an estimated two hours to tackle.

Running this Saturday 16 November and planned to continue until November 2025 and beyond, you’d be emmental to miss out on this cheesy adventure.

If all this cheese talk has left you dreaming about your next foodie fix, tickets for ‘The Manchester Cheese Crawl’ are on sale and available here.

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