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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

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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Bada Bing sandwich shop is hosting a 24-hour charity run to help the homeless this Christmas

Danny Jones Danny Jones Bada Bing homeless charity run Manchester 2024

Manchester’s beloved Bada Bing sandwich shop is getting in the festive spirit and looking to give back that Christmas by hosting a 24-hour charity run on behalf of Greater Manchester’s homeless.

The Sopranos-themed deli and butty makers made their long-awaited return to Manchester city centre earlier this year after closing back in 2022, much to the delight of us fellow bread-lovers, and it didn’t take long for them to get back on top.

Coming back with a bada-bang this past September, Bada Bing once again has people lining up out the door and down the road for their unreal sandwiches pretty much every lunchtime.

However, apart from the daily queues, another thing that sadly remains a constant on our streets is the homeless community and with this time of year a particularly difficult one, the foodie favourites have decided to lace up their running shoes to help make a difference.

Teaming up with Sam from Peaks and Pubs, who posts his own running, hiking and general outdoor content to more than 40,000 followers, the digital creator will be helping lead the 24-hour charity relay run around the city, starting and ending at the sandwich shop itself.

Put simply, the aim is to raise as much money as possible for the local non-profit Mustard Tree by running 2k loops on the hour every hour. The first lap will kick off at 11am on Friday, 20 December and will finish with one final loop setting off at 10am the following day.

The Ancoats-based charity combats poverty and aims to prevent homelessness all over the 10 boroughs and has been making a huge impact in central Manchester for more than three decades now; their important work only becomes more vital during the holiday season.

As for Sam and co., they will be running at a super social and steady pace meaning no one gets left behind and, more importantly, everyone can get involved to do their bit for a community that desperately needs our help – especially during the winter.

No doubt taking inspiration from the city’s annual 24-Hour Run Against Homelessness on behalf of the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, which absolutely smashed its fundraising target in 2024, we already know how brilliant a turnout these events can produce, so we can only hope for similar success.

Manchester’s 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness raises a whopping £50k for ‘A Bed Every Night’
Manchester has been putting in the hard yards to help the homeless for many years now.

Announcing the run last week, Bada Bing reiterated that as well as coming along for the charity run, “all donations, little or large, are hugely appreciated and go a long way”, adding that they “will also be accepting tinned food donations at the shop throughout the challenge.”

We’re sure the sandwich stars will be serving up the odd ‘Bing’, ‘Chicago Beef’ and even a festive special or two to help keep the runners fuelled but, above all else, they’re playing host to a wonderful heartwarming event and we’re always happy to hear of charity events like this.

So, if you fancy getting involved you can turn up any time from 11 onwards this Friday and even if you’re not the running type, you can donate directly to the fundraiser HERE.

See you there for a few loops.

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Thousands of FREE tickets to The Big Night of Musicals at AO Arena have been released

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

There are thousands of free tickets up for grabs to attend ‘The Big Night of Musicals’ in Manchester next year which features a variety of theatre classics.

The curtain has risen once again as returning favourite, The Big Night of Musicals, is coming to AO Arena for a fourth year.

Hosted once again by the one and only Jason Manford, this event contains segments from some of the world’s greatest theatre productions.

Fronted by The National Lottery, this showcase is a thank you to all players whose money has supported more than 20,000 theatre-related projects totalling £1.3 billion.

These funds have been used on many performing arts resources including restoring theatres and enabling hundreds of musical-related projects to commence.

This isn’t something to be missed out on as the bill is shaping up to be one of the event’s biggest to date featuring stars from the West End and some of the most notorious shows.

Attendees can expect to hear some familiar favourites in the likes of Bat Out of Hell, Here & Now: The Steps Musical, Mean Girls and more.

There’s even an exclusive preview of the upcoming theatre adaptation of a Disney superhero as snippets from ‘Hercules’ will be performed live.

Guests even have a chance to be in the same room as musical theatre legend Carrie Hope Fletcher as she takes on the role of Calamity Jane in the theatre show of the same name.

Dear Evan Hansen is also on the bill and if you aren’t free for the musical ensemble, it’s running at Palace Theatre Manchester from 18-22 February next year and tickets are available right now.

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This event has a super varied lineup too, from throwback pop bangers to Wild West heroines, this night really caters to everyone.

In true musical style, there will be big, bold performances and, of course, lots of excellent surprises all set to make a fantastic night of live music at the AO Arena.

All National Lottery players have the chance to reserve up to four tickets, the only cost is proof they’ve purchased a product from the National Lottery and a £2 booking fee per ticket.

Tickets for the ‘Big Night of Musicals’ on 25 January are already on sale you can try your luck at grabbing some free seats HERE.

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