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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Zouk’s brilliant bottomless deal is back for National Curry Week
Danny Jones
One of the best-loved Indians in Manchester has relaunched its bottomless curry offering and is chucking in free rice, samosas, naans and beer to boot.
Yes, to celebrate National Curry Week in the best way possible, Zouk has brought back its endless curry, rice and naan deal to their Manc restaurant and it’s genuinely one of the best in the city.
Costing just £25 a head, you can feast until your heart’s content on the tea bar and grill’s award-winning, authentic curries, showcasing dishes from all over the Indian subcontinent.
From 12pm until midnight between Monday, 2 October and Friday, 6 October, you can choose from a bottomless helping of four different curries (two meat and one vegetarian) each day.
What exactly can you get on Zouk’s bottomless curry offer?
As mentioned, each booking also includes unlimited rice, naan and samosas to go with your curry of choice and better still, the first 120 people through the door each day will receive a free bottle of Cobra or a soft drink. Jobs a good’en.
Tables are for 90 minutes per booking, giving guests plenty of time to take on the increasingly popular bottomless curry challenge.
With an ever-rotating selection of curries inspired by various distinct regions and speciality cuisines, you’re not short on variety either. You can Zouk’s current bottomless curry menu in full down below:
Monday
Chicken Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender pieces of chicken cooking in a sizzling wok over hot flames with tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger and garlic.
Lamb and Potatoes – Tender chunks of lamb cooked with new potatoes, yoghurt, tomatoes and garlic.
Mutter Paneer (V) – Indian Paneer cheese with new potatoes, yoghurt, tomatoes and garlic.
Chole Masala (VG) – From Delhi to Punjab, this authentic channa masala is a tasty street food classic.
Tuesday
Chicken Jalfrezi – Chicken fillet cooked with capsicum, onions & eggs in a thick spicy sauce.
Lamb and Spinach Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender pieces of lamb cooking in a sizzling wok over hot flames with spinach, tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger and garlic.
Tarka Dall (V) – Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce.
Gobi Manchurian (VG) – Spicy cauliflower pakoras sauteed in a spicy sauce with peppers and onions.
Wednesday
Chicken and spinachcurry – A beautifully flavoured dish with chicken pieces cooked in spinach, fenugreek, ginger and fresh cream.
Lamb Rogan Josh – A speciality from Jammu and Kashmir, with chillies and juicy tomatoes.
Tarka Dall (V) – Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce.
Mili Juli Sabzi (VG) -Fresh vegetables fused together with herbs and spices.
Over the halfway hump, room for more? (Credit: The Manc Group)
Thursday
Chicken Tikka Masala – A simple classic chicken tikka masala. Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt tossed inside a balti of garlic and ginger.
Keema and Peas – Minced lamb curry with peas in a spicy tomato masala.
Dall Makhani (V) – Black lentils in a smooth and creamy sauce.
Palak Aloo (VG) – Spinach leaf and fenugreek cooked with new potatoes and coriander.
Friday
Chicken Handi – Punjabi-style chicken curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala.
Lamb Handi – Punjabi-style lamb curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala.
Bengan Masala (V) – Aubergine cooked to perfection in a masala of aromatic mixed herbs.
Bindi (VG) – Traditional Punjabi dish of Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
And now we’re stuffed…
If you’re looking for somewhere to get bottomless curry in Manchester, this is the place for you. (Credit: The Manc Group)
Zouk has become one of Manchester’s leading restaurants since it opened in 2009, even drawing in famous fans like Rihanna, Drake, Manchester United stars and, of course, many a Mancs each and every day – because there’s never a bad time for a curry.
Available all throughout National Curry Week (Monday, October 7-Friday, October 11), you can make the most of this incredible bottomless deal like we do every year and trust us, Manchester it genuinely NEVER disappoints.
You can find more information, including all terms and conditions on the website and book your visit HERE or over the phone on 0161 2331 090.
Greater Manchester’s quaint canal boat cafe with floating flat whites and unbelievable bakes
Danny Jones
There are a lot of good cafes in and around Greater Manchester but you won’t find many that serve up straight out of a canal boat.
Meet Libby and the ‘Cast No Shadow’ canal boat that is now the foremost river-based coffee and cake shop in our region, and with so many waterways around the 10 boroughs and beyond, you’ve got plenty of opportunity to meet both.
Currently moored up over on a picturesque corner of the Bridgewater Canal in Castlefield, just between the distinct white suspension bridge and The Wharf, this narrowboat cafe has only been up and running since May but has already earned queues of regulars who line up every weekend.
It also just might be one of the most wholesome things we’ve stumbled across in a long time.
Local legend Libby has had this pretty little vessel for three years and the cafe life is still pretty new to her as well, but she’s already nailed a really lovely niche.
You’ll find her serving up coffees freshly roasted right here in Manchester, snacks and soft drinks for the hotter days, as well as plenty of specials depending on the season or stuff going on around her.
Back when Sound of the City 2024 was still going on, we even saw her serving up handy little pots of mac and cheese to gig-goers on the way to Castlefield Bowl to fuel up before a long night of dancing and drinking.
Now that’s just legendary behaviour, if you ask us.
But aside from stunning pistachio lattes, colourful iced coffees and pure cosy vibes being served up right out of her small hatch, you can’t order from this canal boat cafe without grabbing one of the many delicious homemade loafs, cupcakes, cookies and more straight from fellow native The Vakery MCR.
With an ever-rotasting selection of sweat treats and regular favourites that sell-out almost immediately, almost everything baked is vegan, flawless and genuinely so good we couldn’t even tell the difference.
Complete with her little sausage-shaped companion and sea-furring captain/very laid-back guard dog Bob, and a small terminal so you can still pay buy card like any other shop, we love everything about this little slice of canal and coffee-fuelled life.
She’s previously been spotted in other spots like Altrincham, Macclesfield and various other spots around Greater Manchester and Cheshire, and may very well be moving on to the likes of Ancoats soon, but at the minute she’s found a perfect home and regular customer base in Castlefield.
To sum it all up, Libby is one of the friendlist people you’ll ever meet, the boat is a solar-powered little stunner that’s a welcome addition to the city, everything is reasonably priced and we love that she’s also helping support other local indie businesses like The Vakery.
So, if you’re in the area or are looking for the perfect stop-off on your next Sunday stroll, make sure to swing by to say hello and enjoy the cutest canal boat cafe in the country – we don’t care if there are others, this one’s ours.
The definition of service with a smile.The real star of the show (sorry, Lib x)Credit: Canal Life UK (via Instagram)/The Manc Group
Georgina Pellant -
6th April 2023 
