Probably one of the questions we get asked most is, ‘Where does the best tapas in Manchester?’, so much so, in fact, that we’ve had to start breaking our answer down into traditional Spanish, Catalan and everything else.
With that in mind, we’ve decided to finally succumb to another big round-up listing some of the best places for tapas in the city centre and further out into Greater Manchester.
Because, in case you didn’t know, while our weather might often fall short, our city’s ever-growing take on food from the region and other Latin countries doesn’t disappoint.
So, we hope you’re hungry and willing to divvy up the portions and the bill, because here are some of the best restaurants for tapas, small plates, and Spanish sharing platters in Manchester (in no particular order, because we can’t hack too much favouritism)…
Where to find the best tapas places in and around Manchester
1. Bar San Juan – Chorlton
Up first, where better to start than with, arguably, the current gold standard of tapas in Manchester: San Juan in Chorlton, which if you haven’t heard of it before, is regularly placed up there with the best of the best around these parts – our review back in 2022 included.
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The beloved Beech Road tapas bar is known for brilliant gambas soaking in chilli, garlic and the most flavourful oil for dipping, along with plenty of other lip-smackingly salty seafood options, their unbelievable bite-size saquitos de cordero (filo dumplings filled with lamb), and so much more. Stunning.
Heading into the city now, we’re going for a personal favourite and one that genuinely feels like it transports you to some taverna in Spain. We’re talking about El Rincon, a.k.a. Rafa’s, which has been a cult classic tapas spot in Manchester for more than 30 years – just look at the atmosphere.
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Opened back in 1994, they barely need to advertise these days; the ‘comida’ has never dipped in quality, with their filetitos pimienta, padrón peppers and chorizo cooked in red wine all delicious. Also, is it just us, or does this stunning shop front convey pretty much everything you need to know about the place?
Not too far up the main Deansgate strip and just a short turn onto King Street, you’ll find Tast: a Catalan tapas restaurant co-owned by Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, and overseen by multi-Michelin-star-winning executive chef, Paco Pérez. Put simply, the food is as top-notch as the footy.
Specialising in specific cuisines from the municipality’s main regions – Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona – we consumed a lot of boquerones (anchovies), cod fritters and prawns here, but you can never go wrong with their top cuts of jamón ibérico and charcuterie boards either.
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We used to love the aubergine dish served in the deceptively shallow plate from a few years back. (Credit: The Manc Group)
4. Campo Blanco – Whitefield
Next up is beyond the city limits and over Bury way, where you’ll find Whitefield’s neighbourhood gem, Campo Blanco, known for wonderful tapas bowls, a popular tasting menu, as well as paella if you fancy using your small plates as more standard starters before one big main. This place is built for sharing.
As for what their tapas offerings have besides other places in Manchester, you’ll find light and refreshing salads such as chicory and beetroot Salad, burrata and courgette with grilled peach, not to mention harissa-baked seabream, saffron and orange-cured salmon, and plenty more creative dishes.
Ironically, we’re not just heading back to the city centre for number five but right next door to Tast, where you’ll find long-standing Merseyside and Manc mainstay, El Gato Negro. This place needs no introduction, really, but we’ll give it a bit of one anyway. We also love their spin-off, Black Cat Club.
The spot headed up by Simon Shaw is still one of the most reliable places for proper patatas bravas, croquetas, spicy sausages, sangria and so on, but they also always freshen up their menu with plenty of specials, meaning we could never skip past including this on our Manchester tapas guide.
Returning to Chorlton now, and this food is so good it’ll have you repeating the lord’s name back to each other. Big Parrot continues to confound us as to why it’s still one of the quietest spots in the area during most of the week, because as far as tapas goes, it’s some of the best we’ve had in Manchester.
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Admittedly, we’ve not been in a bit, but we’ve only ever had fond memories of this place, especially given the reasonable prices you pay for a very filling Spanish omelette, goat’s cheese croquetas, mussels, crispy pork belly and more. Don’t let this be another one that slips away; give it a try.
At the risk of giving you whiplash, we’re hopping the tram back into Manchester city centre and wandering over to Cutting Room Square for a round of ‘tipsy tapas’ at Canto, which essentially sees small plates collide with bottomless brunch, only you can keep the party going until 4pm.
Their salt cod croquetas are so moreish, their rustic take on patatas bravas are perfect; spiced lamb Merguez meatballs are a must-order, and you can even squeeze in a butty with their steak ‘prego’ sandwiches. Find out more about one of the best bottomless brunches in Manchester down below.
This next one has the benefit of being available in three different spots around Greater Manchester, including a stunning Salford sun-trap, East Disbury and on the Cheshire boundary, where the first restaurant opened back in 2016. It remains one of our favourite places to eat, full stop. There, we said it.
Nine whole years on and we’ve spent more time and money at the Bexley Square spot than we care to admit, scranning endless plates of pan con tomate, boquerones, rabbit al ajillo and lemon sorbet. They do brilliant bocata sandwiches, also. 10/10, no notes – we even like the walk-in only policy.
Back into the city centre again, and another staple among Ancoats residents. Maricarmen started as a pop-up inside the now sadly closed Cocoa Cabana but has gone on to be a very solid addition to the Manchester tapas scene, even despite being located on a busy roadside.
The Times’ Charlotte Ivers dubbed the menu a “joyous mountain on beige” (in a good way, we hasten to add), celebrating the calorific, fried and baked golden staples that may not be the best for our arteries, but are certainly good for the heart. Try the ‘Tarta de Santiago’ and thank us later, by the way.
Okay, who fancies having on the tram out to Trafford? Well, Sale and its flourishing foodie scene, specifically and for a Portuguese play on tapas that more people in Manchester need to know about. Seriously, our first visit is a meal and overall vibe we’ve been trying to recreate ever since.
We’ll confess that we’ve only been here once, but we’re still trying to find a place that comes close to nailing the alignment of food, service and overall experience we felt. Two or three dishes aren’t enough: please try as much of this menu as you can. We’re still waiting to rate their famous Sunday roast as well.
Onto an independent business serving some of the very best authentic Spanish tapas in Manchester for our money, even if they don’t ever stay in one place for too long. The curious case of Abejas Tapas, who gained a great reputation from their stall in Hatch, is one we always keep an eye.
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Primarily because we really wish these guys had a permanent brick-and-mortar for us to visit, as you’ll now find them catering corporate events, private events and pop-ups in the likes of Wilmslow, Poynton and plenty of other outposts. Put it this way, we’d travel virtually anywhere for that almond torta.
You can ever get it delivered to your door. However you can get it, just do it. (Credit: The Manc)
12. La Bandera – Central
On to a legend of the Manchester tapas game, La Bandera isn’t just a brilliant place for small plates and sharing, but renowned as one of, if not the, best Spanish restaurant in the city. It’s that kind of pedigree and reputation that allowed them to create a more laid-back pintxos bar in late 2024 (we’ll get to that…).
They’ve been doing Latin fine dining for the past decade, landing themselves on The Sunday Times list of best tapas spots in the UK back in, as well as earning multiple certificates of excellence and Diners’ Choice awards from OpenTable. Just look at the absolutely grade A choice cured meats alone:
Ok, we’re well over the halfway mark now and we couldn’t go any further without mentioning one of the best additions to the world of tapas in Manchester in recent times, which is Madre over at the thriving mini-district that is Kampus, located just across the water from Canal Street.
In truth, we come here for mostly for the margaritas these days – especially since the launch of the Salón Madre pool hall and tequila bar spin-off – BUT, the fish tacos are some of the best we’ve tried in years, the crispy cola pork belly bites are to die for and so is the bone marrow.
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From the same team behind Belzan, we always knew it would be an instant hit. (Credit: The Manc)
14. Dimitri’s – Deansgate
From contemporary Spanish and Latin twists to some of the best Greek mezze in Manchester city centre, is this technically tapas? Maybe not. Do we care? Nah, not really; is it still utterly brilliant food, you bet your pedantic little culo it is. It also happens to have the most charming hidden terrace in town.
Dimitri’s, or simply Dimi’s among its regulars, is an absolute GOAT of Deansgate’s dining scene and never gets quite enough attention as it should, if you ask us. They do a stunning stifado and steak ‘diablo’, but the gigantes me feta (plaki) and kolokithokeftedes are two of the very best sharers.
Since we’re pushing the boundaries of what fits into this tapas guide, we’re going to chuck Madre’s nearby neighbours, Beeswing, in here also; their menu is definitely influenced by the Spaniards, and their sangria is up there with the best of them.
Having launched their food offerings in collaboration with Baraxturi and Levanter (both former Freight Island faves), their smoky shakshuka, Ibérico Benedict, along with a chickpea and romesco eggs dish, are all very impressive. If you’ve already tried Canto’s ‘tipsy tapas’, why not try its Kampus counterpart?
Now onto La Bandera’s aforementioned pintxos twin, El Kabron, which brings a much more simplistic, almost street-food style to tapas and small plates. It replaced the old Bowlers Cafe, a once busy breakfast and lunch spot, last September, and the space has been completely transformed.
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The main difference between pinxtos and tapas is not just their origin, hailing from the Basque Country, but in the tooth-pick-skewered, nearly grab-and-go fashion with which this alternative is presented. Our personal highlights include the chicken thighs in Rioja wine and the albondigas.
17. Evuna – Northern Quarter, Deansgate and Knutsford
Before anyone accuses us of including a chain, one: pipe down, chains can still be good, and two; contrary to seemingly common belief, Evuna isn’t a chain but rather a small group of three restaurants here in the North West built on the back of the success of the original Deansgate location.
Since launching in 2003, it’s become a name that most people who have spent a decent amount of time in Manchester city centre will recognise, and they managed to expand because they were good enough – simple as that. Plus, their lunch deal of three small plates for £16.95 is still a joy with a glass of red.
On to one that surprise some of you, The Molly House over in the Gay Village is a gem for a number of reason, and one of those is that is quietly serves up some of the most incredbile and well-priced tapas in Manchester. It may look like a pub, but inside is a cosy interior turned Catlan-influenced hideaway.
We’ve had some exquisite playes in here, not least of all the likes of their pan sobrasada (toasted focaccia smothered in Ibérico pork with rosemary honey, their perfectly flaky feta parcels, the charred hispi cabbage and a bloody brilliant Basque cheesecake. Please give them your patronage.
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19. Baraxturi – Exhibition and Freight Island
You may remember us mentioning Baraxturi earlier in this absolute epic tale of Manchester tapas and you’ll be glad to hear that some of the brilliant brain behind Beeswing’s food are serving up some very special stuff here in the city centre. They may no longer be in Ramsbottom, but they’re still kicking.
Currently serving out of Freight Island and among the increasingly resident working out of Exhibition, their Basque cheesecake is also the stuff of legend and the best part about them being in the latter most food hall means you can mix and match with other kitchens for the perfect sharing meal.
As we approach the end of our best tapas in Manchester round-up, we wanted to give a shout-out to a slightly more rough around the edges bar that although it may not offer true tapas, per se, it’s a go-to for Mexican and Latin American munch, ranging from ‘bocaditos’ to corn ribs, taquitos and more.
Sitting down an alleyway just off St Ann’s Square, Sandinista is a great late-night spot. Do we have loads of pictures of the food in here? No, mainly because we’re usually so many margs in that couldn’t take a steady-handed snap if we tried, so you’ll just have to look at these instead and take our word for it.
And last but not least, we’re nipping for one last trip outside of central Manchester to the burgeoning Stockport suburb and into the Heatons for the firm local favourite, Casa de Moor. They have a sister site over in Chorlton these days too, but there’s just something really welcoming about the main venue.
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One of the things we love most about this place is that despite offering tapas at great prices, they take a pretty generous approach to ‘small plates’. Honestly, the portions here are great; we’d recommend the brie fritters, costillas de cerdo (BBQ pork spare ribs), as well as the salt and pepper squid.
The best Mother’s Day deals in and around Manchester this year
Danny Jones
Mother’s Day is one of the most important days on the calendar at any point, not just in 2026, as it’s a reminder to thank our wonderful mums for everything they do for us all throughout the year.
Of course, you should be grateful for them every day, especially since they had the good sense to give birth to bring you to this part of the world, but we know life can get busy.
However, that’s exactly what Mothering Sunday is for: reminding them that you’d roll out the red carpet and shower them with praise and eternal gratitude 24/7, 365 if you could.
So, without further ado, please rifle through some of the best Mother’s Day freebies, deals and offers your mum can enjoy in and around Manchester this year.
The best Mother’s Day deals and offers in Manchester city centre and beyond | 2026
What is it:A stunning boutique hotel in the heart of Manchester city centre, which is home to a rooftop terrace, a hidden cinema, and a lovely British restaurant.
For their Mother’s Day Deal:They’ve launched a new Manchester-inspired afternoon tea (complete with Vimto macaron and a tribute to the chippy tea), and if you book in between 13 and 16 March, you’ll get an exclusive ESPA Beauty & Wellness Gift Bag to celebrate Mother’s Day. Find out more HERE.
NQ64 – Northern Quarter and Peter Street
What is it:Manchester’s much-loved subterranean gaming bar, where the consoles and cocktails are as retro as each other.
Mother’s Day deal:They’re bringing back ‘Shorty Sundays’, which allows under-18s to visit for a whole family afternoon out gaming. It’s running from 11am until 3pm.
The Refuge – Oxford Road Corridor
What is it:A beautiful, grand restaurant space located within the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on Oxford Road, serving everything from eclectic small plates to one of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester.
For Mother’s Day:There’s a complimentary glass of fizz for mums dining on Sunday 15 March, alongside its Sunday roast menu.
You can always grab her some flowers on the way out, too. (Credit: The Manc Group)
The Head of Steam – Northern Quarter, Didsbury and more
What is it:Beloved group of largely Northern boozers, often found at train stations or in key central locations, including a relatively new NQ branch.
For Mother’s Day:A free glass of fizz for mums when you book in advance, available 9-15 March.
Pip at Treehouse Hotel – Central
What is it:A creative new British restaurant from award-winning chef Mary-Ellen McTague, where the cooking is always comforting and seasonal.
The deal:Signature Sunday roasts will be served with a complimentary glass of fizz for mums. Bookings are live now.
Malmaison Manchester Deansgate
What is it: A four-star hotel located just beyond the main Deansgate strip, featuring the downstairs Chez Mal Brasserie, as well as the rooftop Sora ‘sky’ bar and restaurant.
The deal: Two Mother’s Day Weekend packages from £34.95 per person; choose between afternoon tea or Sunday lunch – both of which include a glass of Lombard and champagne truffles for mum.
Albert’s Schloss – Peter St
What is it: Peter Street’s popular day-to-night bars in town, regularly packed most evenings and all weekend, specialising in Bavarian food and drink, live music, and lots of dancing on benches (not the tables, remember). We always recommend booking where you can.
We don’t really need to tell you what goes on in here, do we? (Credit: The Manc)
The deal: A full day of food, drink and entertainment, starting with a ‘Rise and Shine DJ’ set with breakfast offerings from 9am, lots of spritzes in official partnership with Aperol, their usual Sunday roasts, as well as two Mother’s Day special dishes: curry roasted cod with cauliflower, buttered spinach and fennel sauce, and a decadent sticky toffee pudding with Jameson toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream.
The Ivy – Spinningfields
What is it: Surely needs no introduction, this one – the huge three-storey restaurant and brasserie on the edge of Spinningfields that’s a firm favourite with the city’s more glamorous residents.
The deal:There’s a special Mother’s Day Breakfast on Sunday (complete with Champagne, truffled eggs and mini pastries), with a free bunch of tulips and a box of The Ivy Chocolate Truffles to take home for mums. Reserve your table HERE.
Dirty O’Sullivans – Albert Square
What is it:One of the city’s newer Irish bars, doing Sunday roast ‘cauldron’ feasts, pies, and (naturally) lots of Guinness. Perfect if your mum isn’t exactly a dainty afternoon tea type.
The deal:Mums eat free when dining with a group of four or more on Mother’s Day, plus she’ll get a free glass of prosecco.
Mum will be buzzing if you treat her to a proper posh one like this.
Fenix – St John’s
What is it:A stunning and VERY glitzy Greek-Mediterranean restaurant in St John’s, with a bright Mykonos-inspired restaurant upstairs and smart cocktail bar downstairs.
The deal:All mums will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or ‘Lady Athena’ cocktail. Book your meal right HERE.
MAYA – Canal Street
What is it: A stylish Canal Street bar with a renovated basement restaurant, serving elegant food and drinks across a total of three floors – a growing Gay Village favourite.
The deal: A special Mothering Sunday ‘Evening With…’ event for one night only featuring Pianist Eden Binks and RuPaul’s Drag Race star, Viola. There’s also a Sunday Roast available to book from 12-5:30pm, as well as all mums and mother figures being entitled to a complimentary glass of Tattinger with food.
Federico – King Street
What is it: One of Manchester city centre’s most gorgeous new wine bars, serving signature cocktails, spritzes, house DJs and even live jazz in a low-lit setting over at Pall Mall.
The deal: Mother’s Day wine flight of three glasses of wine for £15 available on the Sunday only; the team will create a bespoke lineup based on each person’s tastes.
The Cut & Craft – Central
One of the prettiest rooms you’ll ever eat in. (Credit: The Manc Eats)
What is it: Increasingly one of the best-known steak and seafood restaurants in the North, now serving up gourmet plates, champagne bottomless brunches and more from a beautiful old bank on Mosley St.
The deal: ‘Brunch in Bloom’ event, hosted in partnership with local florists, where guests will be welcomed with a bellini board on arrival and guided through creating their own personalised bouquet to take home, along with a brunch dish and goodie bag from Molton Brown. £60 per person, 10am–12pm.
Electric Shuffle – Deansgate
What is it: One of many places to play shuffleboard in the heart of Manchester, but also happens to be one of the coolest spots to do so, with party-friendly food and sharing platters, as well as a healthy supply of drinks.
The deal: Mothers are entitled to a free glass of Prosecco, and the first 100 mums to join the fun will receive a miniature bottle of Mermaid Pink Gin as a gift to take home. You can book now.
Carden Park – Chester
What is it: One of the most luxurious and relaxing leisure destinations in the North West, offering fine food and drink, spa and wellness services, as well as stunning views of the Cheshire countryside.
The deal: They’re doing an afternoon tea offer for £35pp, which can be upgraded to the sparkling version (Prosecco included) for £44, swapped for gin at £42.50, or an even more glam option of Bollinger champagne for £48.50. You can always book these as part of a full hotel stay.
Piccolino – Central, West Didsbury, Wilmslow, Hale, Knutsford and more
What is it: A tried and tested Italian restaurant that never disappoints; great for a laid-back bite on your dinner break, with their popular lunchtime offer, and is even busier come the evenings. They also do great e-card options if you’re in a pinch.
The deal: A special ‘scented’ Sunday lunch, centred around a roast leg of lamb with all the trimmings (two courses for £40/three for £45); plus, mums get a glass of fizz included and are also invited to stay and design their own Jo Malone fragrance, as well as take home a personalised candle and engraving.
Stock Exchange Hotel – Central
What is it: Well-known Mancunian hotel co-owned by former Man United legend turned businessman Gary Neville, which also boasts the Tender restaurant by Niall Keating in-house.
The deal: They’re offering a special afternoon tea for Mother’s Day 2026, with live performances by the one and only Hallé Orchestra. Prices starting from £40pp.
Zouk Bar and Grill – Oxford Rd Corridor
What is it: Some of the best Indian and Pakistani food not just in the city but maybe even Greater Manchester full stop, offering various deals year-round, from bottomless packages, breakfast and brunches, Sunday roast sharing platters and much more.
The deal: All mums get a free glass of fizz and a red velvet rose dessert for Mother’s Day bookings – worth it for that Sunday roast sharer platter we mentioned alone…
Chotto Matte – Central
What is it: One of Manchester’s newest and swankiest hospitality venues, located inside Gary Neville’s St Michael’s tower, blending the flavours of Peru and Japan, a.k.a. ‘Nikkei’ cuisine.
The deal: They’re serving Peruvian Sunday roast for their Mother’s Day in the city this year, which includes a complimentary glass of prosecco and a special lip gloss for mum to take home (on a first-come, first-served basis).
King Street Townhouse – Central
What is it: One of Manchester’s best and most boutique hotels, with stylish, spa and all-round hospitality services across the board – perfect for any special occasion.
The deal: Traditional Afternoon of ‘High’ Tea for £35pp, or you book them an hour-long ‘ESPA’ treatment (Inner Beauty Facial, Inner Calm Massage or an ESPA Wellness Hour). Find out more.
The Lowry – Salford
What is it: Needs no introduction, really. One of the most famous hotels in the region, if not the entire country, and for good reason – it’s brilliant.
The deal: They’re doing an exclusive Mother’s Day brunch for £25, or £30 with sparkling wine; afternoon tea for £39 (or another tenner with booze once again), OR treat your queen to a full-on RE:TREAT spa day experience, priced at £145 during weekdays and £160 at weekends.
What is it: Similar to The Lowry, the Beetham Tower (and former Hilton) is one of the most famous hotels and parts of the Manchester skyline, and it has luxury food and drink offerings both way up high and in its AA-Rosette ground-floor restaurant.
The deal: They’re doing a bottomless lunch (two courses for £35 or three for £40) over the course of 90 mins, or you can make it a boozy one with rivers of Prosecco at £59.
Browns – King/Brown Street
What is it: A long-standing fine dining restaurant group, with Manc site on the corner of Brown Street and the top of King St, specialising in a wide range of brasserie dishes and British classics.
The deal: Mums get a complimentary glass of fizz for Mothering Sunday when purchasing any main from the à la carte menu; there’s also a special set Sunday roast menu (must put down a deposit to secure your booking).
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James Martin Manchester – Great Northern
What is it: Gourmet restaurant by the popular Northern TV chef, located just above Manchester235 Casino, well-known for serving elevated but unmistakably British classics.
The deal: Special set menu – two courses for £48 or three for £52, complete with welcoming nibbles on arrival; available until 15 March 2026.
Seven Brothers – Ancoats
What is it: Local brewery and beerhouse founded in Salford that remains one of the best bars not just on Cutting Room Square but all of Ancoats, if you ask.
The deal: Free glass of Prosecco for mum when you put ‘Mother’s Day’ in the booking notes – you can do so right HERE.
Sexy Fish – Spinningfields
Credit: The Manc
What is it: A swanky seafood restaurant on ‘The Avenue’ just up from Hardman’s Square, specialising in fine dining, sushi, as well as small plates, dim sums, grilled meats and cocktails.
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The deal: Exclusive multi-course set menu for Mother’s Day, priced at £48pp, including dessert, a complimentary glass of fizz, and Applied Nutrition X Coleen Rooney Collagen box.
Now, this is by no means an exhaustive list, but this is just a taster of what the city and some surrounding areas are offering for mums this year.
If you do know of any particularly good ones we’ve missed, please feel free to drop them in the comments, and we’ll make sure to update this round-up with as many as we can.
Loafi – The Ramsbottom bakery thrilling customers with its old-fashioned northern bakes
Daisy Jackson
There’s a bakery in Ramsbottom that’s been making waves since it opened last year – but it’s not for cutting-edge bakes or trendy desserts.
Nope – at Loafi, it’s all about stripping things back to basics, with a properly northern menu of old-school bakes.
The bakery may be new, but the baking is not. You’ll find nothing but traditional favourites, including Eccles cakes, shortbread, and cornflake tarts.
And then as your eyes rove across the counter, you’ll land on the star of the show, and the one that’s got everyone (us included) travelling all the way up to Ramsbottom. The custard tart.
Loafi’s custard tarts are tall, like a pastry shot glass filled with just-set egg custard filling.
You can get them classic, or in a Manchester tart format with coconut and raspberry jam, or catch occasional specials when they have surplus ingredients to spare (we got lucky with a lemon meringue custard tart).
None of us should be surprised to find that this bakery is excelling in this particular field, because the man behind it is chef-turned-baker Rich Sharples, who was previously the executive chef of Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros restaurant group.
The lemon meringue custard tart specialTraditional bakes from LoafiThe custard tart and Manchester tart
One of those restaurants he was a mastermind of was Hispi, which is known across the region for its perfect wibbly-wobbly custard tart slices.
The custard tart at Loafi feels more nostalgic and approachable though, and the stream of customers pouring through the doors clear each tray within minutes of them landing.
Beyond that, you can pick up a whole host of bakery bits with proudly northern roots, like individual loaf cakes made with Irwell Works stout, and mini carrot and walnut cakes.
There are others that will whisk you back to your childhood, such as a pineapple and brown butter upside-down cake, and a banana sponge with toffee and cream.
Plus expect treats such as bakewell slices, tiramisu roulade, and flapjacks.
A full spread of bakes at LoafiRich Sharples with the team outside LoafiA selection of butties at LoafiFresh loaves of bread
Loafi has a fabulous savoury offering too, like sausage rolls made with meat from Walmsley’s Butchers, and bacon butties on soft milk rolls.
Around four different sandwiches drop onto the counter at 11am every day, each of them guilt-free, fuss-free, and affordable. Rich believes that getting a butty for lunch shouldn’t feel like a special treat.
The fillings change regularly but are always local ingredients, prepared and made right in front of you, from cured hams and corned beef to coronation chicken.
During the weekday, you can get this as a meal deal with a sandwich drink and a bag of crisps for £7.95.
There are proper cups of soup served with a wedge of sourdough too, which changes regularly – at the minute, Rich is utilising the stock from his potted ham to make a ham, lentil and tomato soup.
Loafi isn’t setting out to reinvent the wheelhouse, but rather to wind back the clocks to create a nostalgic, quality, Lancashire bakehouse. It’s being incredibly well-received already.
You’ll find Loafi in Ramsbottom – just follow the call of the custard tart.
Danny Jones -
19th June 2025 
