How is it August already? Somehow, this summer has felt like the shortest one yet. Perhaps it’s all that miserable rain we’ve been having, perhaps the allure of ‘freedom’ post-Covid lockdowns is finally wearing off.
No matter, though. Even if you’re feeling a bit meh (as I evidently am) about this wonderful British summertime we’re, there’s always food to turn to – and that, as we know, makes everything better. Failing that, there’s always a drink. Or a few.
So, on that note, keep reading to discover the best new bars and restaurants opening in Greater Manchester this August – because there are some really good ones to look forward to.
Allpress Espresso
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Image: Allpress Espresso
New Zealand cafe and barista school Allpress Espresso opens in Manchester city centre this month, taking up a unit in NOMA’s Redfern Building.
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The specialty coffee roasters already supplies the likes of Manchester’s Trove, Erst, Carhartt, Patagonia, and Campanio, but now fans of its coffee will be able to go straight to the source.
TBC
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Pray Tell
This new cocktail bar in Sale comes from the brains behind the excellent Riddles in Altrincham, aka Beth Ellison, and Paul Rooney of the market town’s famous football bar, Libero.
Natural wine and locally-sourced craft beers will be plentiful in number, as well as cocktails embracing the more Italian, bitter end of the spectrum like negronis, spritzes and aperitivos.
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TBC
Gooey Counter at Selfridges Trafford
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Image: The Manc Eats
Manchester’s favourite sugar dealers return to Selfridges Trafford this month with another cookie and donut counter, featuring classics like red velvet cookies and Kinderella donuts alongside a host of rotating specials including the newly-returned giant Rolo cookie.
Shoppers will be able to pick a single treat or take home a mixed box of six or eight cookies, donuts and cinnamon buns.
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One of Ad Maiora’s schiacciata. / Image: The Manc Eats
Rio Mex tacos. / Image: The Manc Eats
Part of a new £3.5m development at Salford Quays, this new food hall comes from Liverpool operator Blend Family, also behind the Cutlery Works in Sheffield (British Street Food Awards 2022 ‘Food Hall of the Year) and The GPO in Liverpool.
Set to be one of the biggest foodie openings of the year, food traders announced so far include Ad Maiora, Tang’s Hot Pot, Rio Mex, Baity, Nori, What’s Your Beef, Leopard Pie, Vnam, Boba Cha, Bab K, Nila’s Burmese Kitchen.
Mid-August, TBC
Maki and Ramen
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First opened by chef founder Teddy Lee in 2015, May sees Scottish-born sushi and noodle restaurant Maki and Ramen open its doors in Manchester.
Set to open just off Piccadilly Gardens on York Street later this month, it will be the chain’s first north west site.
Diners can expect to find various tonkotsu-based ramens, an array of nigiri and maki rolls, and large sushi sharing platters on the menu, plus the likes of gyoza, teriyaki, pumpkin croquettes and karaage chicken.
TBC
Slice Culture, Track Brewing Co Taproom
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Slinging out Neapolitan pies from Track Brewing Co’s Taproom on Back Piccadilly, find classic pizza 12″ combos like pepperoni and hot honey, nduja and margherita on the menu here alongside some more surprising additions.
The romesco marinara makes an interesting alternative for vegans, whilst the herbed honey pesto four cheese pizza also sounds well worth a try.
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Gingko, Stockport
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This cute little health store on Stockport’s Underbanks has just had a refresh, and owners have added a new menu of healthy snacks, fresh juices, health shots and tea.
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Think protein balls, chocolate shards and dates stuffed with sweet treats, plus fresh juices like the Uplifter (orange, ginger, carrots and lemon), Sneaky Greens (apple, spinach, kale, pear, cucumber) and Revitalise (fennel, coriander, lime, apple and cucumber).
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NQ64
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Image: The Manc Group
The Northern Quarter’s original gaming bar is getting a glow-up this month as it moves from its old home into a new, bigger space next door.
NQ64 takes over the old Dive bar unit, transforming its outdoor terrace with the addition of new arcade games. Inside, meanwhile, specially-designed booths and banquette seating will make room for more customers and even more games.
Having first made their name in Swinton, the local lads behind That Burger Place hae opened a test kitchen at The Height in Salford.
Those heading down will find plenty of new stuff on the menu to try, as well as old favourites like pizza fries and smashed burgers. The team has also collaborated with Bury baker LIttle Blonde Bakes to create some special New York deli cookies.
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Insomnia Cookies, City Centre
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Famed in the States for its warm, gooey-centred cookie delivery, which runs until 3am every day, cult American bakery Insomnia Cookies is making its way to Manchester.
The chain is opening two new sites in Manchester this month, marking its arrival in the UK. Soon enough, you’ll be able to get your fix of chunky ice cream sandwiches, cookies, pancakes and more on both Cross Street in the city centre and University Green on Oxford Road.
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Must Be Micky’s, Ply NQ
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Formerly known as Mira and famed for its saucy butties, these popular Manchester sandwich makers have returned to the city following a rebrand.
Serving out of the kitchen at Ply in the Northern Quarter from 11.30am-4pm Tuesday to Sunday, find posh crisp butties, homemade cream sodas and crispy roast potato sides in abundance.
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Juice Box
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This cool little wine shop and bar has already made a name for itself up on Burton Road, now it’s making its way into town with a second site.
Taking over the former Neon Tiger on Bridge Street, find top-quality wines to drink in or take away plus ‘fancy snacks’ in the form of caviar-loaded crisps, charcuterie, pickles, Gordal olives and more.
This authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean favourite has recently landed at Hatch on Oxford Road serving up its flavourful East African curries on spongy, fermented injera bread.
With a huge range of tasty vegan curries on offer, you’ll also find street food-style burgers and loaded fries topped with the likes of fried lamb, cheese and grilled chicken.
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Things to do and try in August
Wingfest at Love Factory, 12 & 13 August – The UK’s biggest chicken wing festival returns to Manchester this year, showcasing the best traders from home and across the country as well as hosting fiery food challenges.
Maker’s Market in Prestwich, 13 August – Prestwich gets its first ever Maker’s Market this month, bringing together foodie traders like upcoming Masa Bakery with arts and craft stalls. Head down and grab a sourdough.
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Perilla x Higher Ground, 13 August – Higher Ground welcome friends Ben Marks and Matthew Emmerson to Manchester for a special collaborative lunch. Ben, one of the finest cooks in London, opened Perilla with Matthew in 2016. It has quickly become a mainstay in London for its level of cooking and hospitality. Joseph Otway and Ben Mark will be cooking a set sharing menu for £58 per person celebrating the finest summer bounty from Cinderwood Market Garden and Jane’s Farm Shop.
10 Tib Lane & Friends, 17 August – 10 Tib Lane celebrates their 2nd birthday with an all-star night, with contributions from friends across the city. Each special will be available from 6pm.
On the bar, with contributions from Speak in Code, Hawksmoor, Blinker and Red Light: – Lavender & Lovage / Matt Morgan / Speak in CodeSipsmith Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Lavender Liqueur, Blueberry, Lovage –Fig Leaf Daisy / Rory Carrodus / Blinker Plymouth Gin, Tio Pepe, Lemon, Fig & Bay Leaf Cordial – Calyptra / Manjari Kesavan / Red Light Dolin Dry, Cocchi Torino, Wild Turkey Rye, Benedictine, Bitters – Champagne Cocktail / David Cole / Hawksmoor Seven Tails XO, Pineau Des Charentes, Champagne, JasmineFrom the Kitchen;Sardines, Holy Grain Birthday bread, Tomato & Piquillo Pepper Concasse Pear Tarte Tatin, Pevensey Blue from Crafty Cheeseman, Watercress Salad Ex Dairy Dry Aged Ribeye, Bone Marrow Butter from Littlewoods Birthday Cake Ice Cream, Raspberry Jelly
A natural wine tasting at Plattfields Market Garden, 21 August – Does what it says on the tin. Sample quality low-intervention wines from across Europe from 6.30-8.30pm and enjoy some paired canapes from Manchester Urban Diggers’ chef Emily Witts.
Festa Italiana at Cathedral Gardens, 25-27 August – Festa Italiana, the UK’s biggest Italian food festival hosted annually in Manchester, will return for its sixth season this August bank holiday weekend. Find street food traders, cooking demos, a banquet feast and plenty more at this free-to-attend event.
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Doux Chaton debuts in Manchester: Vietnamese and French cuisine meets the North West
Danny Jones
Regardless of our rivalry, the Scousers have given us a lot: The Beatles, two Premier League football clubs for us to get regularly riled up against, even the Bold Street brand – and now it’s the turn of Doux Chaton, who just landed in Manchester.
Vietnamese food right in the heart of town, but like you’ve never had it before, Doux Chaton is the Southeast Asian spot with a European twist that’s already turning heads.
In fact, despite quietly opening on the main Deansgate strip over the festive period, there was already plenty of passion for this place down the Mersey, as this Liverpool-founded business has developed a foodie favourite following here in the North West.
Run by owners Jimmy and Jennifer Ly, whose parents Ko and Linda moved to the UK back in the 70s, this place might be regionally born and bred, but it’s still deeply rooted in the rich heritage of two ex-pats helping bring some seriously incredible flavours to our shores.
Walking past the old unit on the ground floor of Great Northern Warehouse – during a real ghost town period for the city centre this past Christmas – we saw a team hard at work putting together their first Manc venue.
This was at around 10/11pm from memory, as we saw a man on ladders finishing the hand-lettered sign by lamplight; this is all relevant because, before anything, it’s worth noting that this place from 9am until 9pm all week round.
Yes, as in every single day.
Since they’re still relative newcomers, we’re not entirely sure when they take any time (if, indeed, they do at all), but one thing we can already vouch for is that hard work can well and truly be tasted in the food and drink they put out.
Expanding their traditional Vietnamese menu in Merseyside, Doux Chaton Deansgate has seen them create a whole new selection of sweet treats, doubling not only as a neo-French patisserie but as a platform to showcase both traditional and modern bakes from their home country.
There is a long history of their national cuisine being deeply influenced by the classical culinary culture in France, but when we tell you their bahn mi sandwiches and clever take on a sausage ‘pho’roll were even tastier than their decadent croque monsieur croissant, you know you’re on to something special.
And then there are the bowls of broth and noodles themselves; we tried plenty of pho in and around Greater Manchester, with plenty purporting to be ‘authentic’ – and many of them are – but there can be a question about this first and second generation team.
Taking ‘Mama Hong’s treasured recipes from the streets of Hanoi and elevating them ever so slightly in certain spots, whilst still letting the flavours, textures and smells speak for themselves, it’s comfortably some of the best Viet scran we’ve had in these parts.
The cute little cat in a bowl logo almost feels like the most warm and fitting welcome you could hope for.
Service with a smile, simply fantastic food, a bloody GREAT cup of stylish drip coffee and a big chalkboard where you can even leave your own message, not to mention unrelenting opening hours – this could be our new go-to at any given time of day.
January 2026 deals, discounts and offers at Manchester restaurants and bars
Daisy Jackson
January might be associated with hibernating, but it’s actually the best time of year to eat out – restaurants and bars across Manchester are slashing their prices with special offers this month.
Right across the city centre, you’ll find generous discounts, special set menus, and other offers all the way through January, to help our local hospitality scene through famously one of the most difficult times of year.
You’ll be able to save cash on pizzas, curries, steaks, noodles, cocktails, brunches, and just about every kind of scran you can think of.
There are a lot of January offers to discover around Manchester, and it can get a bit overwhelming to narrow it all down, so we’ve done the hard work for you with a fairly comprehensive guide to the very best January deals.
The best January deals and discounts in Manchester city centre
As always, check each restaurant’s terms and conditions at the time of booking, and happy eating!
What is it: A gorgeous neighbourhood restaurant that’s been a staple of the Northern Quarter’s dining scene for years – great brunches and sharing plates in an unpretentious, cosy setting.
The offer: 30% off the dinner menu, Monday to Thursday, when you book and use the code JAN30.
The Daisy, Tib St
What is it: Just downstairs from Evelyn’s, The Daisy is a trendy little cocktail bar that does a great martini and always has a stellar soundtrack.
The offer: 20% off your bill, Tuesday to Sunday, when you dine at Evelyn’s (show proof of an Evelyn’s reservation or bill)
Deano’s, Edge Street
What is it: An American-Italian diner in the heart of the Northern Quarter, serving pizza and pasta plus giant mozzarella sticks.
The offer: 30% off all food, Sunday to Thursday – booking recommended.
Crazy Pedro’s, Short Street (and Bridge St)
What is it: A late-night bar and pizza joint, with slightly bonkers pizza toppings and cocktails laced with popping candy.
The offer: £10 pizzas until 10pm, every day in January
Chakalaka, Oldham Street
What is it: A South African bar and kitchen – think big, meaty plates of comfort food, plus a hidden beer garden (maybe not for January).
The offer: 50% off mains, Sunday to Thursday – booking recommended.
The offer: £3 tapas plates throughout January AND 2-4-1 on glasses of Sangria. Available at both locations from Monday to Friday until 6pm.
Trof, Thomas Street
What is it: One of the Northern Quarter’s top spots for just about everything, from brunch to lunch to post-work happy hour drinks to dancing into the early hours.
The offer: 40% off all food, Tuesday to Friday, all January long.
Morning Glory, Oldham St
What is it: A sunny new-ish coffee shop and cafe in the district with canned matchas and fresh bagels.
The offer: £2 Americanos and ‘Americcinos’ – all day, every day.
The Bay Horse Tavern, Thomas Street
What is it: A modern take on a Victorian pub, right in the heart of the Northern Quarter – expect pies, puddings, chippy teas, and an impressive crisp selection.
The offer: 50% off food, Monday to Friday, booking highly recommended (but not essential)
Cane & Grain, Thomas St
What is it: Another long-standing Northern Quarter favourite, serving up ribs, rum, bourbon and beer.
The offer: 50% off food, Sunday to Friday, booking recommended
The Morris, Thomas St
What is it: One of the newest hangouts in the Northern Quarter, The Morris is a pub downstairs, a funky retro cocktail bar upstairs, and then has an events space tucked up in the attic too.
The offer: 25% off drinks in the pub, Tuesday to Thursday; then 25% off drinks across the whole venue on Sundays
What is it: A long-standing Northern Quarter favourite, with great food all day long plus happy hours, parties, brunches and more.
The offer: 50% off food, and a happy hour from 4-7pm, Monday to Friday.
Yard & Coop, Edge Street
What is it: The OG home of fried chicken in Manchester, whether it’s tenders or burgers or just about anything else you can think of.
The offer: 50% off their viral takeaway spice bags from 9 to 31 January – order online.
Shack, High Street
What is it: Sports bar, brunch favourite, gaming bar, late-night haunt, and kings of a great happy hour – this is a proper Northern Quarter staple.
The offer: 50% off the entire main menu, Monday to Thursday in January.
Bab, Little Lever Street
What is it: A kebab shop with a difference – locally-sourced ingredients, homemade marinades and sauces, and fresh flatbreads from scratch. Plus meze dishes and desserts.
The offer: 50% off ‘BABS’ every Monday to Friday from January 5, tables must be booked at least one hour in advance
House of Social, First Street/Sir Howard Bernstein Approach
What is it: A massive and marvellous food hall tucked behind the main First Street complex, serving everything from pizza, bakes, Indian street food and tacos, to ales, wine, cocktails and more.
The offer: Technically, they’ve got a few across their various traders…
Burger and Beyond – £13.50 burger and fries lunch deal between 12-4pm, Tuesday to Friday + £20 ‘happy hour’: two burgers and a big portion of fries to share from 4-6pm.
Dough Religion – Any classic pizza for £13, Tuesday to Sunday, 12-4pm.
Mughli – ‘Resident Curry’ offer: curry, side of rice or a naan for £17.50, all day from Tuesday-Sunday throughout the month
OK Taqueria – New menu items for January, including Steak Tacos, Tuna Tostadas, and a Chicken Tinga Burrito; prices starting from £9.90
Choi Wan – Brand new poke bowls launching in January.
Maray, Lincoln Square
What is it: A gorgeous Mediterranean restaurant with 10/10 service, where you can tuck into everything from falafel sharing plates to their famous disco cauliflower.
The offer: Green January; 50% off all vegetarian and vegan dishes with a reservation, Monday to Thursday. Book HERE.
Circolo Popolare at St Michael’s, Jackson’s Row
What is it: Manchester’s addition to the global Big Mamma Group brand, serving stunning Italian food and the largest lemon meringue pie you’ve ever seen.
The offer: Dine in December and receive a FREE lunch in January 2026 with ‘Burrata Bucks’ that can be redeemed at the restaurant in the New Year – offer includes one antipasti dish and one main. Available to claim Monday-Friday from noon until 3pm. T&Cs apply for bookings of two or more people.
Maya, Canal Street
What is it: A stylish basement bar and restaurant on the corner of Gay Village, split across three floors and featuring a healthy dose of disco.
The offer: 50% off Sunday Roasts throughout January + 50% off your total food bill for the full month of January when ordering from the main menu (lunch and dinner), valid all day from Sunday to Friday – though it can’t be used alongside any bottomless drinks deals.
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Society, Barbirolli Square
What is it: One of Manchester city centre’s best food and beer halls, featuring a variety of vendors serving a wide range of delicious cuisines.
The offer: A main dish from any of Society’s independent food traders for only £10, as well as pints and glasses of wine for a fiver. Available from 4-6pm, Monday to Friday.
The Cut and Craft, Mosley Street
What is it: A luxury steak and seafood restaurant inside a stunning old Manchester city centre bank, featuring very flashy toilets and even a ‘wine fountain’.
The offer: Steak and Chips for £19, available Monday to Friday from 11:30am-4pm; there’s also a new set evening menu priced at £26 for two courses – Monday to Thursday, 4:45-10pm.
What is it: One of Manchester’s latest Irish bars on one of its busiest streets, along with some great foodie classics and live music.
The offer: 50% off food from Monday to Thursday, so long as you buy a drink. Simple as.
10 Tib Lane, Tib Lane
What is it: Spanning three storeys, this cocktail bar and restaurant is always all about the best local, seasonal produce they can get their hands on.
The offer: 25% off your food bill every day with a reservation. Just add 25OFF to your booking notes.
Blinker, Spring Gardens
What is it: An award-winning cocktail bar with a dedicated martini menu – and a snack menu of retro Breville toasties.
The offer: In partnership with Sazerac Rye, Blinker is doing a selection of classic rye cocktails for £8 each.
Bar Posie, Spring Gardens
What is it: From the team behind 10 Tib Lane, this new cocktail bar is right off Market Street and has fantastic drinks plus lovely small plates.
The offer: 50% off all oysters and £8 apertivos, every day.
New Wave, Tib Lane
What is it: A cosy ramen restaurant that started life in Mackie Mayor before opening its own restaurant in the city centre.
The offer: Ramen and a snack for £15, Tuesday to Friday, 12-5pm
Tender, Stock Exchange Hotel
What is it: At the heart of the Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester is Tender, a British restaurant in a grand setting.
The offer: Main course for £19.50, two courses for £23.50, or three courses for £27.50 – 7 to 31 January, Wednesday to Saturday from 12-2:30pm.
Blues Kitchen, Quay Street
What is it: A late-night bar famed for its live music club nights, as well as serving a menu of food inspired by the Deep South.
The offer: 50% off the full food menu, all day, from Sunday through to Wednesday.
El Gato Negro, King Street
What is it: An acclaimed Spanish restaurant that’s a proud holder of a Michelin Bib Gourmand, plus a rooftop terrace – the perfect spot for some of the best tapas in Manchester.
The offer: Three dishes for £20, all day Sunday to Thursday, plus 12-5pm on Fridays – you need to sign up to El Gato Negro’s mailing list to claim the deal.
Black Cat Club, Brown Street
What is it: From the same team behind El Gato Negro, this is a more premium-feeling gaming bar than most, with interactive shuffleboards, darts, and plenty more.
The offer: £5 plates from Sunday to Thursday; plus £5 margaritas, frozen cocktails, pints and spritz.
Rajdoot Tandoori, Albert Square
What is it: One of the city centre’s oldest restaurants and a fantastic, family-run curry house serving authentic North Indian food.
The offer: 30% off your final food bill, Tuesdays to Thursdays, from 6 to 29 January – use JAN30 when booking
Spinningfields / St John’s
Caravan, Goods Yard Street
What is it: An all-day dining spot, bar, coffee roastery and stylish restaurant serving up food from around the globe.
The offer: Book a class at BARRY’s any time in January, and you’ll get 50% off breakfast/brunch, OR vice versa – book brunch and you’ll get a complimentary introductory bootcamp class; Caravan is also bringing back their Six/Sip for £6 deal on food and drink from Monday to Friday throughout Jan and Feb.
The Trading Route, Goods Yard St
What is it: A brilliant new-ish local hangout with rotisserie chicken dishes (including an absolutely class Caesar salad and focaccia sandwiches) and great beers from Manchester Union Brewery.
The offer: 50% off rotisserie chicken, Tuesday to Saturday from 6 to 31 January, when booking via THIS link.
The Lawn Club, Hardman Square
What is it: A bustling spot in the heart of Spinningfields that’s popular for its bottomless brunches, as well as lunches and after-work drinks.
The offer: 50% off food between 2 January and 13 February, bookings advised but walk-ins also welcome.
Sexy Fish, The Avenue
What is it: A glittering restaurant with sushi, glamorous cocktails, and an incredibly impressive interior design.
The offer: A £25 ‘Sexy January Set Menu’ with two dishes for £25 with miso soup – between 12-8pm Monday to Friday, 12-6pm on Saturdays, and 5-8pm on Sundays
The Alchemist, Hardman Street (also MediaCity and New York Street)
What is it: A long-standing bar and restaurant with locations across the North, famed for its creative and theatrical cocktails.
The offer: Prices are going back to 2010 throughout January, meaning £6 cocktails and dishes
Lina Stores, Quay Street
What is it: All-day Italian-influenced dining, from antipasti and pizza to salads, desserts, Bar Lina cocktails and much more. There’s even deli items and groceries to takeaway.
The offer: January ‘Pranzo Da Lina’ menu – three-course for £15, Monday to Friday from 12-2:30pm; salad box or a filled focaccia with a free tea/coffee and a mini cannolo for £9.95. Bar Lina is also doing cocktails for a fiver every day throughout the month, 5-7pm, quoting ‘JanOffer’ when ordering.
What is it: One of the coolest spaces in town, with beautiful mid-century interiors and great drinks, plus loads of events.
The offer: All-day happy hour throughout January, Monday to Friday, with £7 cocktails and £5 non-alcoholic cocktails.
Tartuffe, Quay St
What is it: Inside the kitchens at Side Street, Tartuffe serves rotisserie chicken and roasts, sometimes in the form of some of the city’s most epic sandwiches.
The offer: January set menu with two courses for £28 and three for £32, Tuesday to Thursday, 5-8pm, with a booking.
Tattu, Hardman Square
What is it: A swish Chinese restaurant famed for its enormous cherry blossom tree in the dining room, and its refined take on Chinese favourites.
The offer: 30% off the a la carte menu, all Sunday to Thursday (plus until 4:45pm on Fridays) between 1 January and 8 February, when you book online.
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Higher Ground, New York Street
What is it: A proud holder of a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Higher Ground is a British restaurant operated by formidable hospitality trio Joseph Otway, Richard Cossins, and Daniel Craig Martin. It’s also one of Rick Stein’s favourite place to eat.
The offer: 25% off the set sharing menu, lunch and dinner, Wednesday to Friday, with a reservation. You can book HERE.
Bar Shrimp, New York St
What is it: From the same team as Higher Ground, a sophisticated and incredibly cool cocktail bar serving ice-cold martinis and fantastic seafood snacks and small plates.
The offer: Oyster Happy Hour with 50% off oysters, all day Wednesday to Friday.
Winsome, Princess Street
What is it: Shaun Moffat’s Michelin Guide-recommended British restaurant – think epic pies, thick-cut local meat, and plenty more.
The offer: 50% off food Monday to Friday lunchtime when you book.
What is it: An already-legendary New York-style pizza joint, serving gigantic slices plus belting frozen margs.
The offer: 50% off 14-inch and 22″ pizzas, Sunday to Thursday, with a reservation. Book HERE.
Madre, Kampus
What is it: An excellent Mexican restaurant, doing plenty of tacos, small plates, and spicy tequila cocktails in a beautiful setting.
The offer: 50% off tacos Sunday to Friday.
Salon Madre, Kampus
What is it: From the aforementioned Madre, with similar vibes, but add in pool tables and Mexican wrestling on the tellies.
The offer: 50% off tacos and Tommy’s Margaritas.
Beeswing, Kampus
What is it: A neighbourhood wine bar and tapas spot, with a cosy interior for colder days and a sunny terrace for the rest of the year.
The offer: 50% off tapas, Sunday to Friday, when you pre-book HERE.
Lock 84, The Reach Hotel, Ducie Street
What is it: Tucked inside one of Manchester’s newest hotels, this waterside restaurant has a menu of locally-sourced small plates and plenty of familiar North West suppliers.
The offer: Three small plates for just £18, plus your first drink free.
Bondi Bowls, Chorlton Street
What is it: A fast food spot inspired by the health-conscious takeaways of Australia – expect smoothie bowls, acai, salads, smoothies, protein balls, and loads more to nourish you from the inside out.
The offer: A cup of bone broth with a Bondi bowl for £13.95, available every day from 11:30am to 9pm throughout January.
Ancoats
Erst, Murray Street
What is it: One of the city’s top restaurants, celebrated for its seasonal cooking and natural wine selection.
The offer: 20% off food, Tuesday to Friday.
Mit Alles at The New Cross, Cross Keys St
What is it: A falafel and kebab spot in the kitchens at The New Cross, with freshly-grilled meats, handmade falafel, and shawarma.
The offer: A pitta, wrap or salad box for just £5 when you buy a drink, Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm.
Canto, Cutting Room Square
What is it: A sunny Mediterranean-inspired restaurant just off Cutting Room Square, where it’s all about tapas and sharing plates.
The offer: 40% off food, plus 40% off sangria and spritz, Tuesday to Friday.
Elnecot, Cutting Room Square
What is it: Another Ancoats staple, famed for its brunches, its Sunday roasts, and its seasonal evening menus.
The offer: 30% off the total bill, Monday to Saturday, including bottomless – book online and comment Jan30 in the notes to redeem.
Can Petit, Murray Street
What is it: A tapas and paella spot where tapas dishes start from just £5.
The offer: 20% off food, Sunday to Thursday, when you book in advance with the code 20CANPETIT.
What is it: The second site opened by the cherished Chorlton curry house and modern Dilli-style food spot. North Indian dishes cooked to the very best standard right here in Manchester.
The offer: 25% off food, Sunday to Thursday at both their Chorlton and Ancoats restaurants, plus BYOB at Chorlton from Sunday to Thursday with just a £4pp charge.
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Hawksmoor, Deansgate
What is it: Surely needs no introduction, but Hawksmoor is a steak restaurant that was previously named the best restaurant in Manchester (and still is, if you ask me).
The offer: £19 steak and sides deal, from 1 to 31 January (plus BYO Monday, just pay £5 corkage).
Dishoom, Bridge Street
What is it: An acclaimed Indian restaurant with a beautiful interior, where the curries are hearty, the grills are fresh, and every dish is delightful.
The offer: Win your entire bill for free – ask your server to ‘roll the dice’, if you roll a six, your entire bill is free.
Exhibition, Peter Street
What is it: Manchester’s most luxurious food hall, with modern interiors and three fantastic local kitchens – Osma, Anatra, and MoreJoy.
The offer: 25% off food and drink every day in January.
Haunt, Peter St
What is it:Coffees and brunches all day, which seamlessly switch into spritzes, beers and wines after work with Italian small plates.
The offer: 50% off main portions of lasagne, Wednesday to Saturday, from 7 to 31 January.
Pip at Treehouse Hotel, Deansgate
What is it: A creative new British restaurant from acclaimed chef Mary-Ellen McTague, where the cooking is always comforting and seasonal.
The deal: 50% off food, Monday to Wednesday from 5 January to 28 January.
Italiana Fifty Five, Great Northern
What is it: A traditional Italian restaurant with two sites in town and another in Didsbury, serving pizza, pasta and meat dishes.
The deal: 30% off food, Sunday to Thursday, when you book online, from 2 January until 31 January.
Cloud 23, Deansgate
What is it: Perched way up above the city’s rooftops is Cloud 23, a sky-high cocktail bar with panoramic views, which also happens to serve a lovely afternoon tea.
The offer: Afternoon tea for £20 between 5 and 31 January, plus the price of cocktails is reduced to 2006 prices to celebrate 20 years, excluding Saturdays.
Podium, Deansgate
What is it: The ground-floor, 2 AA Rosette restaurant in the city’s iconic Beetham Tower, which is home to the Manchester Deansgate Hotel.
The offer: 50% off the total bill until 31 January, excluding Saturdays.
What is it: A modern Manc favourite Indian street food spot with multiple sites all over central Manchester, boasting North and South flavours at already affordable prices.
The offer: 30% off the whole menu from Monday to Sunday until the end of the month. You can find full T&Cs and book your table HERE.
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Zouk, Chester Street
What is it: Hands-down one of Manchester’s best curry houses, loved for its authentic grills and home-style cooking.
The offer: Bottomless curry for just £20 per person – unlimited curry, rice and naan, from 5-10pm, Monday to Friday.
Hello Oriental, Circle Square
What is it: An East Asian giant, with an Asian bakery, Vietnamese kitchen, and dining hall, where you can get everything from dim sum and pho to Cantonese roast meats and Korean fried chicken.
The offer: 25% off your whole bill, using the code JAN26 when you pre-book, from 29 December until 31 January.
Junkyard Golf, First Street
What is it: The most literal take on crazy golf, where players weave around cars and slides and all sorts of other madness.
The offer:Happy hour all day every day throughout January (£6 cocktails, £4 pints, and £3.50 mocktails); plus 50% off golf after 9pm.
V. Goode Pies, Oxford Road
What is it: The grab-and-go pie shop from the team behind the acclaimed Winsome mentioned earlier, serving classic flavours as well as creative twists like lasagne pie and breakfast pie. You can have them in a barm, dunked in gravy, or on a tray with mash and peas.
The offer: 99p bacon barms (butties, baps, rolls – whatever you call them) from Monday to Friday, 8-10am, all month long.
House of Fu, Portland Street
What is it: One of the city’s go-to spots for ramen, rice bowls, and all sorts of other Asian small plates, in a very cool space with neons and karaoke booths.
The offer: £10 ramen and rice bowls, all day Monday to Friday throughout January.
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Salvi’s, Corn Exchange
What is it: Arguably one of the Manchester city centre’s original Italian imports, the Neapolitan-rooted mozzarella bar and restaurant’s reputation speaks for itself.
The offer: 40% off food from Sunday-Thursday throughout January. You can book HERE.
New Century Kitchen, Sadler’s Yard
What is it: Tucked beneath the legendary reborn New Century Hall music venue, New Century Kitchen is home to some top food traders, from pizzas to fried chicken to vegan plates.
The offer: Vegan main meal with soft drink for £10, all day Sunday to Thursday and 12-6pm on Fridays. Happy hour drinks, all day Sunday to Thursday and 12-6pm on Fridays. Lunch for £10, every weekday 12-3pm.
Harvey Nichols Brasserie and Bar, New Cathedral St
What is it: A restaurant serving brunch, small plates, and lunch options at any time of day, overlooking Exchange Square and Manchester’s Medieval Quarter.
The offer: 30% off the entire bill, all day every day, from 2 to 31 January.
Georgina Pellant -
1st August 2023 
