All the April Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023
From half-price cheese feasts to 50% off ramen, £1 tacos and some cracking £10 lunch deals, there are some great dining deals to try in Manchester this April.
Spring has finally sprung, and with it has come dreams of al fresco dining, sunny beer gardens, and maybe even a bit of lazing around in the grass with a picnic in the park (if we’re really lucky).
Yes, we know we’ve only had two days of sunshine so far, but that’s enough to get us fantasising about weather so good you can sit out and eat and drink in it without shivering.
As the cost of living continues to drag, more and more of us are continuing to pinch the pennies – meaning dining deals in Manchester have never been so popular as punters look to eat out on reduced a budget.
Offering a way to support your favourite independents without breaking the bank, we’ve pulled some of the best April dining offers from across the city – including half-price bottles of wine, ramen and brunch, £1 tacos and a 50% off cheese feast – to help you enjoy some wallet-friendly dining this month.
Keep reading to discover the best Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers to try this spring.
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50% off food and drink – Manchester April dining deals
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Dokes Pizzeria
What is it: Prestwich-based pizzeria serving delicious, seasonal pizzas using British ingredients.
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The offer: 50% off bottles of wine when dining.
T&Cs: Available every Wednesday.
El Capo
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What is it: Mexican and Latin American dishes, plus tequila menu, in casual, bare-brick space with a tiled bar.
The offer: £1 tacos (usually £7.50 for three)
T&Cs: Available Monday – Thursday from 5pm.
Lucky Ramen
What is it: Stylish sushi and ramen kitchen in Ancoats.
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The offer: 50% off ramen bowls.
T&Cs: Available every Monday and Tuesday. Walk-ins only.
Pen and Pencil
What is it: New York-influenced all day kitchen serving imaginative menus, as well as craft beers & cocktails.
The offer: 50% off food.
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T&Cs: Available all-day Monday for pre-booked tables.
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: Available Wednesday to Friday evening.
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Albert’s Schloss
What is it: Bavarian-style beer cellar for traditional German food and pilsner beers on tap and in bottles.
The offer: Two courses for £22.50 or three courses for £27.
T&Cs: Available every Sunday 12-9pm.
Asha’s
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What is it: Contemporary Indian cuisine in a sophisticated, low-lit venue with plush drapes and gold finishings.
The offer: Three courses for £23.95 and a complimentary glass of Indian lager.
T&Cs: Available every Friday between 1-5pm.
Bab
What is it: Casual venue with an industrial vibe, prepping meze and kebabs with homemade sauces and marinades.
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The offer: Two courses for £18.95.
T&Cs: Available all day Sunday – Thursday.
Birds of Prey
What is it: New to arrive at Manchester’s Circle Square, Birds of Prey is a fried chicken joint with a difference.
The offer: 3 x Wings, fries and soda for £5.95, Messy Chick loaded fries and soda for £8.50, Burger (selected flavours), fries and soda for £10.
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T&Cs: The burgers deal is on selected burgers only, available 11.30am – 2.30pm seven days a week.
Block Steak Shop, Canvas
What is it: Quality steakhouse from the Parmogeddon team serving well-sourced meat at affordable prices.
The offer: Two mains and red or white house wine for £25.
T&Cs: Available on Wednesdays.
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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 or three courses for £19.99.
T&Cs: Every Sunday to Friday between 5 and 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 Monday to Friday, 12-3pm.
Edinburgh Castle
What is it: Another classic pub reborn – cosy vibes and pies downstairs, fancy small plates upstairs.
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The offer: Two-courses for £30 or three for £35.
T&Cs: Available Wednesday – Thursday 5-6.30pm, Friday – Saturday 12-3pm and 5-6.30pm.
Exhibition
What is it: Peter Street bar and food hall with three independent kitchens.
The offer: 10 express lunch with a drink. Different options from Osma, Onda and Baratxuri.
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T&Cs: Available Wednesday – Friday 12-4pm.
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Foundry Project
What is it: Easy-going, casual Northern Quarter bar serving small plates.
The offer: Three small plates for £15 or five for £27.
T&Cs: Available every day.
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Habas
What is it: Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and cocktails in a comfy, relaxed space.
The offer: Lunch for £15 with a beer, wine or soft drink included.
T&Cs: Available Tuesday – Saturday 12-5pm.
Hawksmoor
What is it: A premium British steakhouse and cocktail bar chain serving top-notch chargrilled steaks, burgers and more.
The offer: Two courses for £26 or three courses for £29.
T&Cs: Available for reservations made Monday-Saturday until 6.30pm and all day Sunday.
La Bandera
What is it: Market-fresh, classic Spanish cuisine in an airy, contemporary space with yellow booths and banquettes.
The offer: Six tapas dishes and a bottle of house wine for £40. Any paella (excluding rabbit) with wine for £38.
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Thursday, 4-7pm.
Levenshulme Bakery
What is it: Wallet-friendly Turkish bakery serving up kebabs and other light lunches.
The offer: £4.50 mixed shawarma on samoon bread.
T&Cs: N/A
Peru Perdu
What is it: Bright pink Peruvian-inspired restaurant serving vibrant Latin American dishes with a dedicated ceviche bar.
The offer: £14.95 for 2 courses or £18.95 for 3 courses.
T&Cs: Available as part of the new Prix Fixe & Pre-Theatre menu. Further T&Cs may apply.
Proove
What is it: Award-winning Neapolitan pizzeria and bar with three Greater Manchester locations.
The offer: Any Neapolitan pizza, side dish and a drink from the lunch set menu for £10.90.
What is it: Chic restaurant with exposed ceiling beams and designer lighting, for modern international cuisine.
The offer: Two course set menu for £19.95 per person.
T&Cs: Available from 5pm Sunday until 5pm Friday.
Zouk
What is it: Traditional Indian, Pakistani and grill dishes in a spotlit, contemporary setting with banquettes.
The offer: Lunch tiffin for £12.95.
T&Cs: Available 12-4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Traitors star and comedian Joe Lycett is putting cash behind the bar at two Manchester pubs
Daisy Jackson
Comedian Joe Lycett is putting money behind the bar at two Manchester pubs this week, as he continues to encourage people to get out and support their local boozers.
The TV favourite – who is also currently one of the stars on The Traitors – announced the news as he bid farewell to his fictional TV pub The Lycett Arms.
On the show, he said: “There are 45,000 pubs in the UK – go and give them some love.”
Joe Lycett then proceeded to list 30 brilliant pubs up and down the country, including two in Manchester, and announced that the drinks are on him this week.
He told audiences: “[This] Friday I’ll be putting a little bit of money behind the bar in all the pubs you’ve just seen. I hope you can have a drink on me.”
The pubs he picked out in Manchester are the iconic old boozer The Peveril of the Peak, and the excellent pub and comedy venue The Old Monkey.
The Peveril of the Peak on Great Bridgewater Street is a real icon in the city centre, with its green tiled exterior and its cosy interiors.
Until recently, it was run by legendary local landlady Nancy Swanick, who died in July at the age of 96.
The Peveril of the Peak pub in ManchesterInside The Pev
Commenting on Joe Lycett’s post about his pub offer, they wrote: “You are all more than welcome at The Pev. Give me a shout and I will sort you out with a pie, Joe.”
The Old Monkey, meanwhile, is famed for its comedy nights run by Trapdoor Comedy Club, and for its open mic sessions, as well as award-winning beers.
The Portland Street pub has also very kindly agreed to match Joe Lycett’s donation, which means double the budget for pints for Mancs.
The Manchester restaurants and bars shortlisted for the MFDF Awards 2026
Daisy Jackson
The Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards – better known as the MFDF Awards – have revealed the shortlist of local restaurants, bars, cafes, chefs, and more that are up for the city’s ultimate accolade.
Dozens of outstanding local businesses are nominated across 17 categories, covering everything from food trucks to Michelin Star chefs.
The winners will be revealed at the MFDF Awards ceremony on Monday 25 January, which this year will be held at Medlock Square’s City Hall for the first time.
Sponsored once again by Therme Manchester, the MFDF Awards celebrate the outstanding talent in Manchester’s hospitality scene.
Categories have been chosen to showcase new openings, talented chefs and producers, neighbourhood favourites, top restaurants, great pubs, and plenty more.
The shortlist has been selected from a list of submissions by the MFDF Awards judging panel, made up of leading food and drink critics, writers and industry experts.
As well as the public vote, judges will mystery shop venues in a number of categories and will score venues based on their experiences. The mystery shopping and public voting period will end at midnight on 11 January 2027 when the polls will be counted and combined with the judges’ scores and the winner of each category will be chosen.
The awards are now open to public vote on the MFDF website HERE.
Alexa Stratton-Powell, Awards Director of the MFDF Awards, said: “We’re proud to reveal this year’s MFDF Awards shortlists and shine a spotlight on the very best of Greater Manchester’s food and drink scene.
“The awards celebrate the incredible talent, creativity and diversity that make our region a world-class food and drink destination. We’re encouraging everyone to get behind the nominees by voting for your favourites, visiting the shortlisted venues and showing your support for our brilliant hospitality industry.
“We’re also looking forward to bringing the industry together on 25 January 2027 for a fantastic night of celebration and to crown this year’s winners.”
The Community Food and Drink Project of the Year, sponsored by Therme Manchester, is being decided through a separate judging process. The award celebrates initiatives making a positive difference to communities across Greater Manchester, from tackling food poverty and promoting sustainability to improving access to healthy food and bringing communities together.
The Howard and Ruth Award for Outstanding Achievement will also be presented on the night to recognise an outstanding contribution to Greater Manchester’s food and drink industry, with no public shortlist for the category.
The Manchester restaurants and bars on the MFDF 2026 shortlist
1. Affordable Eats Venue of the Year (Sponsored by Therme Manchester)
Sips n Dips in LevenshulmeNoodle Alley in ChinatownCredit: The Manc Group
Al Madina – 76 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M14 5AL
Noodle Alley – 56A Faulkner Street, Manchester M1 4FH
Sips & Dips – 994 Stockport Rd, Manchester M19 3WN
Que Huong Viet – 76–78 Oldham Rd, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5EB
Kabana – 52 Back Turner Street, Manchester M4 1FR
Bahn Mi 782 – 782 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DR
Zaytoni’s – 12 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ
Cafe San Juan – 27 St Petersgate, Stockport, Manchester SK1 1EB
Previous winner – Double Zero
2. Takeaway of the Year
Kool Runnings – 118 Chorlton Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M15 4AN
Rita’s Reign – Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1LY
Chicken Run – 6 Yarburgh St, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 7FJ
Viet Deli – 22 Blackfriars Street, Manchester M3 5BQ
Levenshulme Bakery – 842 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3AW
The Post Box Shawarma – 543 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9PP
Georgina Pellant -
6th April 2023 
