All of the Manchester city centre restaurants that are Buzzing To Be Back
The Manchester restaurant scene is alive and kicking again. Our city is #BuzzingToBeBack - and these are some of the venues you need to visit now that doors are reopen.
Door signs have spun back around. Pockets of furniture have reappeared on pavements. The air is thick with a thousand scents and soundsagain.
Manchester is back.
The local restaurant scene has finally come out of its induced coma – and our city is once again starting to look and feel like the place we know and love.
Granted, a few things are a little different.
Capacity is lower. Vigilance is higher. Hand gel is everywhere. And many venues have sent their seating plan sprawling right through the doors onto the roads outside.
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Not every local eatery has found a way to reopen, and the businesses that have returned realise they’re running a tightrope. Times are still very, very tough – which is why restaurants are uniting in a rallying cry: Don’t be a no-show.
Diners that didn’t turn up for reservations cost hospitality a staggering £16bn last year. That’s a huge financial blow at any time. But in the current climate, it could prove to be a death knell.
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That’s why The Manc is right behind local restaurants on their #NOMORENOSHOWS campaign – and to show our support, we spent last week welcoming back some of our city’s iconic food & drink venues.
One thing is crystal clear: They are absolutely Buzzing To Be Back.
Now, you need to take your pick which of these reopened venues you’d like to visit.
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The grills are fired up, the beer pumps are full, and the fridges are freshly-stocked.
A Bavarian beer hall, cook haus and bakery all rolled into one, Albert’s Schloss quickly erupted into one of Manchester’s most popular restaurants shortly after launching in 2015 and things have stayed that way ever since.
They’re back with a typically triumphant bang – serving many of their most popular pre-lockdown dishes with a defiant smile.
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Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
All Star Lanes
All Star Lanes isn’t just about the bowling.
Oh, no.
This is the home of wings, steak, chicken, squid, tacos, buns and much, much more. They also do bottomless brunch.
The lanes themselves will reopen on August 1.
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Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Allotment
Allotment
Vegan? Look no further.
Allotment has reopened to start serving their fresh, engaging, locally-sourced, plant-based menu once again.
Every plate is meat and gluten-free. And delicious.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
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Almost Famous
Big burgers. Big flavour.
That’s Almost Famous in a nutshell.
Their Great Northern branch is back in action now – with a focus on the “OG” classics that helped propel the restaurant to such dizzy heights in the first instance.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Atlas Bar
Atlas
Boasting one of the biggest selections of gins in the city, Atlas bar filled up fast on opening weekend and the bookings are still coming in as we speak.
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If you fancy settling in for an evening of spirits and nibbles – this is your spot.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Barca
Barca
Barca has a habit of intercepting casual Castlefield strollers and convincing them to stay long into the evening.
That canalside view – couple with the big drink and food selection – is just irresistible.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
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Black Dog
Black Dog Ballroom
A speakeasy-style ballroom venue specialising in American grub, Blackdog attracts the NQ crowd from midday to midnight.
There’s also a cracking cocktail menu – as well as a fine selection of beers, wines and spirits.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their twitter.
Black Milk
Missed proper sweet treats during lockdown?
Get down to Black Milk.
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This modern dessert cafe whips up some of the finest desserts in the city – from ice cream sundaes through to thick shakes and pancakes.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Brotherhood
Brotherhood
A stylish sports bar tucked away off St Albert’s Square, Brotherhood is a brilliant blend of British and American – serving a menu that contains both homemade artisan pies and classics from across the Atlantic.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Cane & Grain
Cane & Grain
A Thomas Street staple, Cain & Grain is a firm favourite of city centre denizens.
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Many have already flocked indoors since the venue reopened – eager to tuck into some bar bites with a pint or tackle one of the bar’s famous Feastin’ Trays.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Cottonopolis
Cottonpolis
Where better to enjoy the freedom of lockdown than at a table in a beautiful listed building, nibbling away at sumptuous Japanese cuisine?
Cue Cottonpolis – a chic restaurant/bar just beyond Piccadilly with excellent food and a setting to match.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
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Crazy Pedro’s
Crazy Pedro’s
A bonkers bar with equally outrageous recipes, Crazy Pedro’s has a cult following that just keeps growing.
They kept feeding the public with takeaway during lockdown and now both of their sites are reopen for dining – with extra seats outdoors.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Edinburgh Castle
An esteemed member of the Cutting Room Square community, Edinburgh Castle is a classy and cosy kind of place where the worries of the outside world simply melt away.
They’ve got a long list of whiskeys, wines and beers on tap – as well as a menu packed with progressive, imaginative dishes.
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Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Federal
Federal Cafe
Federal has proven so popular they’ve had to branch out. Now, the popular cafe has two spots in town – one in Deansgate and another in Northern Quarter.
Both are open for walk-ins only; serving breakfast, all day brunch, lunch options, coffee and cocktails.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Fress
This award-winning Oldham Street restaurant reopened as recently as 10 July – and fans were delighted to hear that their banging bottomless brunch is back, too.
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They also do a delightful lunch menu – with 2-4-1 cocktail offers available.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Hard Rock Cafe
Live music is on pause, but you can still revel in rhythmic nostalgia at Hard Rock Cafe.
The Printworks branch has returned and reintroduced its American-style menu – featuring burgers, Smokehouse specialties and salads.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
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HerdNQ
HerdNQ
Mancs started shuffling into HerdNQ like obedient cattle when the venue first opened in February, but the excitement was put on hold a little over a month later.
Thankfully, they’ve reopened in the ‘new normal’ – so you haven’t missed your chance to sample some of the most sumptuous cuts of meat in the city.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Lock 91
Lock 91
Perched on the end of Deansgate Locks – away from the flashing lights of the canal strip – is the blissful Lock 91.
If you fancy a cocktail, gin, or teapot sharer with a water view, this lovely little venue is a strong shout.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Native Ducie St Warehouse
Part cafe, part restaurant, the Ducie St Warehouse eatery has a little bit of everything – serving big old breakfast butties shortly after sun-up and pies and pastries in the afternoon.
They’ve also got an expansive beer, wine and soft drink selection, depending on what mood you might be in.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Oast House
Oast House
Roasts, house boards and hanging kebabs in the sunshine?
It could only be Oast House.
The Spinningfields favourite is welcoming back customers right now – with a long old wine list and ale inventory at the ready.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Peru Perdu
Peru Perdu
This Peruvian-inspired popup restaurant at The Cotton Factory was getting some serious hype before lockdown – and after a long break they’re now ready to offer Mancs a true South American dining experience.
Think steaks, wine, ceviche and cocktails. Bliss.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Ply
PLY
Situated on the corner of Stevenson Square, PLY is an open-plan eatery that attracts big crowds for its seriously good pizza and beer selection.
There’s also a wider menu of cocktails and small plates if you’re feeling extra peckish.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Quarter House
Quarter House
When the sun comes out, Brits shout: Bring on the barbecues.
If you’re looking to up the stakes, Quarter House has the whole shebang – wings, burgers, tacos, dogs, and dirty fries.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Rudy’s
Rudy’s
No introduction required here.
Rudy’s has found itself on lists of the top ten restaurants in Europe before now, so it should come as no surprise that there’s insane excitement surrounding their return.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Six by Nico
Six By Nico
Six By Nico delighted customers with their lockdown offering – packaging up their themed menus and sending out plates to reheat at home.
But now, you can return to their restaurant and take your tastebuds on a trip to a particular part of the world.
To kick off, they’re focusing on home comforts with the Chippie 2.0: Which contains chips & cheese, scampi, steak pie, fish supper, smoked sausage and a deep fried mars bar.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Tast
Tast
Fancy some fine dining? Want to really spoil yourself?
Take a trip to Tast.
This Catalans restaurant has lamb, pork and fish all on the menu – along with a selection of cheeses, wines and breads.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
The Bay Horse Tavern
Bay Horse Tavern
Bay Horse Tavern occupies a spot along the spine of Northern Quarter, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and top-notch Sunday Roasts.
They’ve also got a massive drinks menu – swelling with spirits, keg beers, wines, bottles and cans.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
The Mitre Hotel
The Mitre Hotel Manchester
The magnificent Mitre Hotel sits in a particularly scenic part of the city – tucked away at the base of the Manchester Cathedral.
Their restaurant has now reopened and there’s all sorts of intriguing options to try – from Seafood Baskets to Tear and Share Flatbreads for Two.
Light bites include sandwiches and wraps, whilst the mains menu features the Mitre burger, veggie curry, salads and fish & chips.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay
Rum, reggae and jerk restaurant Turtle Bay encourages customers to “step off the world, relax and live a little”.
We all need a bit of that right now. And at this Caribbean eatery, you can kick back extra hard with seafood, soul food, west Indian curry and cocktails.
Yes, please.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Velvet
Velvet Manchester
An all-day dining venue that offers as much comfort as its name suggests, Velvet specialises in British and Mediterranean influenced food – balancing relaxation with style.
All-day signatures include white fish tacos with salsa, grass-fed beef steaks, and deep fried gnocchi.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Vermilion
Vermillion
A little further afield on Hulme Hall Lane is Vermillion – an elegant restaurant that serves an intriguing “Asian Fusion.”
Thai, Seafood and Indian dishes are all available, including stir fried chicken, Deshi lamb, Tandoori mixed grill and Dal Tarka.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Viet Shack
Viet Shack
Offering Vietnamese street grub with a kick; Viet Shack has acquired quite a following of foodies in Manchester.
Their supersized menu features a wide range of stir fry dishes, burgers, special fries, summer salads and noodle soups – so if you turn up ravenous you can mix and match.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
Wood
Wood Manchester
The flagship restaurant for MasterChef winner Simon Wood, this First Street venue has à la carte, theatre and tasting menus – accompanied by “expertly chosen wine.”
Five, seven or ten course options are available, depending on how much you want to push the boat out.
It’s been a while, after all. If there was ever a time to treat yourself – it’s now.
Discover more and book a table by visiting their website.
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The best cosy pubs in Manchester city centre to hide away on a winter’s day
Danny Jones
There’s no better feeling than being tucked up all warm and cosy in one of many wonderful pubs in Manchester on a cold day in Manchester, and we should know – we get more than our fair sharethroughout the year.
Wind, rain, sleet or snow, there’s nothing that a couple of pints in one of our many beloved boozers won’t remedy and when it comes to the festive season, especially, there aren’t many places that make you feel as welcome as you would in your own front room like a cosy Manchester pub.
That’s why we’re giving you a heads-up on some of the very cosiest and most classic Manc pubs for you and yours to pile into when it’s miserable out.
We’ll cheers to that.
The 20 cosiest Manchester pubs
Let’s start with a personal favourite of ours that’s rather handily just around the corner from our office:
1. The City Arms – Central
The City Arms get filed firmly under ‘cosy pubs in Manchester’. (Credit: The City Arms via Facebook)
If you want to get out of the house and settle into a lovely little pub right in the city centre, then The City Arms is the perfect place to hide away from the weather whilst still enjoying the buzz of city life.
Calling all cask ale lovers, this place is your paradise, with some top-class ales on offer as well as some great meaty, veggie and vegan pies.
2. The Vine Inn – Central
Credit: Adam Fagen (via Flickr)Credit: The Manc GroupStumble out of one and straight into the other.
Just next door — and we mean that quite literally — is The Vine Inn: another Manc office favourite that gives you the perfect blend of ‘old man pub’ vibes but with the kind of mass appeal that sees countless punters piling into the pub and crowding outside on the streets, it’s that loved.
Luckily, you should be able to squeeze inside when the temperatures drop as it’s spread across three quaint, almost mini-floors (with two separate bars, by the way) that make it feel kind of like a beer bungalow, and that’s why it’s one of the cosiest pubs you’ll find in Manchester.
3. Lass O’Gowrie – Oxford Road Corridor
Credit: The Manc GroupSo long as you’re wrapped up properly, that little outside bit is one of the cosiest pub spots in Manchester (Credit: Lass O’Gowrie via IG)
“I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour”, so the song goes, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Morrisey was singing about the Lass when he wrote this; there’s always plenty of cheering, laughing and, most importantly, drinking in this popular city centre boozer.
Located just off Oxford Road, it offers everything from big screens showing the footy, hearty roast dinners perfect for this time of year, live comedy, music and more. What you’d call a traditional Manc pub kitted out with local memorabilia and filled with good people, you’ll hear no complaints from us.
4. The Circus Tavern – Portland Street
This is Manchester’s smallest pub and as if that wasn’t cool enough, it’s also one of the oldest pubs in the region, so it’s a must-see if you ask us. A perfect little Hobbit hole to cram in when it’s cold outside.
Built back in 1790, The Circus Tavern became a pub in 1840 and has been frequented by the likes of Georgie Best and many other famous Man United players down the years, many of whom you’ll see photos of on the walls. A tourist spot in its own right and, needless to say, very cosy indeed.
5. Mr Thomas’/Sam’s Chop House – Central
Just off Cross Street on the corner of Back Pool Fold, you’ll find what is, for our money, one of the ultimate cosy pubs you’ll find anywhere in Manchester city centre: Mr Thomas’ Chop House, a.k.a. ‘Old Tom’s’ — and then, head literally across the road and you’ll find its twin, Sam’s Chop House.
Set up by the Studd brothers of the same name, these two sibling boozers have been serving Mancs for over 150 years now and have grown a glowing reputation both for the beautiful condition of their historic bars and for their incredible food. If it was good enough for Lowry, it’s good enough for us.
Quite comfortably two of the cosiest pubs in all of Greater Manchester. (Credit: Mr. Tom’s Chop House via IG/The Manc Group)
6. The Marble Arch Inn – Ancoats
Heading over beyond Ancoats way and onto Rochdale Road, we have the birthplace of Marble Brewery and the company’s award-winning flagship venue, The Marble Arch. If you’re up for doing a winter’s day ‘the right way’, then The Marble Arch has to be involved.
With its gorgeous mosaic floors, ornate bar, nine hand-pull pumps serving brewery-fresh cask beer, eight carefully selected keg lines on rotation and a partridge in a pear tree, it’s simply one of the prettiest and most traditional pubs you could ask for. The food’s mega too.
Heading over to Salford now and we’ve got another beautiful boozer in The Kings Arms: a long-standing and simply sublime pub located not too far out of the city centre that’s well worth running into if you’re over that way and happen to get caught in the wind and rain.
Owned by adopted Manc musician Paul Heaton and made even more famous by live-in celebrity cat, Charlie, this real ale house with six curated hand pumps is a Manchester institution, not to mention great for live music and stand-up. Come on, what’s more cosy than a pub that comes with its own cat?
Sticking in Salford for a spell but down the road to Bexley Square, we always feel the lovely little spot that is The New Oxford never gets anywhere near as much credit as it should given its charm and incredible lineup of real ales and Belgian beers.
Situated on a scenic cobbled corner that could easily be mistaken for some rural road in a small Cheshire village, this place is always packed with footy fans and a few extra in its courtyard during the summer months, but the regulars always know what’s up — not to mention they do a decent pint of Guinness too.
In case you missed it, @thenewoxfordpub over in Salford has a lick of paint and then some! 🤩
With renovators working round the clock for three weeks straight, the beloved local boozer is back open and looking better than ever.
Described as having the ‘oldest pub ceiling in the world’, you can collapse into a comforting armchair by the fire and muse over The Crown Kettle‘s 286-year-old history, pint in hand and plenty of tunes filling the room for sure.
With live music and DJ sets, regular beer-centric events, bingo, the odd pub quiz and plenty more, it’s no surprise this almost statuesque Manchester drinking staple has been named one of the best in the region — and it’s plenty cosy too, believe us.
Not just a super cosy pub but apparently one of the best reviewed watering holes in all of Greater Manchester.
10. Peveril Of The Peak – Central
If you close your eyes and picture a proper English pub, there’ll be round tables, old tiles stained with decades of history, an unbeatable selection of beer, and a jukebox that’s regularly manned by loveable regulars who always make sure to keep the room filled with a warm and fuzzy atmosphere.
That’s exactly what you get with the Peveril Of The Peak: an iconic Manc boozer whose green exterior you can spot from a mile away. It’s only a small gaff but packed with plenty of history, all the best people and it’s still being looked after by the city’s longest-serving landlady to this day. A proper good old gaff.
Hallowed, cosy and homely – truly one of the most legendary pubs in Manchester. (Credit: The Manc Group)
11. The Briton’s Protection – Central
From one historic pub to another, you can head over to Great Bridgewater Street and channel your inner Tommy Shelby as you neck a neat bit of bourbon or scotch to warm the cockles and listen to the crackling flames of the open fires at The Britons Protection.
Another oldie but a goldie, the Briton was established in 1811 and has remained a local favourite snug pub ever since, showcasing over 300 whiskies as well as homemade pies and pasties at lunch. This piece of public house heritage has been under threat for a while now but us Mancs are keeping it alive.
Come on, as if we were going to leave out not only a contender for the ultimate cosy pub but possibly the very best boozer in all of Manchester. As well as serving comfortably the best Guinness in all the 10 boroughs and supposedly ‘the best outside of Ireland’, it’s also just everything you want on a cold day.
With live music every day, sport on the box pretty much 24/7; multiple lovely little nooks and more than enough bodies to keep the place warm even in the height of winter, not mention a whole new second floor, Mulligans of Deansgate is now twice the worldie it already was. Sláinte!
An award-winning music venue and a bloody good pub, ditch the open-air venues and stuffy bars this winter and dip into the cosy Eagle Inn instead and bask in its comforting warmth.
Combining a traditional pub that delivers a real sense of ‘old Manchester’ with live music and three small rooms off a central corridor with a central bar — historically known by locals as ‘The Lamp Oil’ — The Eagle can’t really be called Salford‘s hidden gem anymore: it’s a rite of passage at this point.
Heading over the other side of the Irwell and to the picturesque canals of Castlefield, waterside pub and restaurant The Wharf is undoubtedly one of the cosiest pubs in Manchester, with the ground floor feeling like one big lounge, the upstairs making for the perfect cost date night spot and the outdoor terrace just as much a dream in winter as it is summer.
With amazing pub grub, a massive and ever-rotating drinks menu, as well as a patio that feels just as warming as the indoors with its big tipi and overhead heaters come winter, plus live music, hosting local clubs and various other events throughout the year, this place has it all. Plenty of cute pups too.
Back into the centre now and toward Gay Village for what remains one of the most cosy feeling pubs we’ve ever been in full stop, let alone just in 0161. If you’ve never been to The Molly House then you seriously need to right that wrong.
With a name that harks back to a fascinating backstory, there’s nothing more welcoming than the sight of the open hearth, the waft of their irresistible tapas menu; the glow of their multi-coloured Tiffany-style lampshades and a drinks menu to suit all tastes. It’s even better at Christmas. Enjoy!
Just a couple blocks over and back onto Portland Street, you’ve also got the Circus Tavern’s equally pokey little neighbour, The Grey Horse Inn. Once again, it’s among the smallest you’ll find in Manchester but is much more than a mere hole in the wall.
This single-room pub is one of the oldest buildings anywhere in Manchester and is run by Hydes Brewery. Basically just one not-so-big living room plonked right along one of the busiest roads in the city, this place is another very thing slice of Manc hospitality history.
Credit: Grey Horse Inn (via Facebook)
17. Cask – Castlefield and New Islington Marina
Circling back towards Castlefield again, you’ll find the original Cask and its lovely owners who have been serving local crafts and fine Belgian imports for over two decades now. The staff are beyond sound and always happy to talk you through the lineup; they even let you bring in your chippy from next door.
With a nice little garden area tucked away in the back, cosy booths and board games to be enjoyed, it’s no wonder they wanted to replicate their success with the sister bar over towards Ancoats and the Marina — and that’s exactly what they’ve done. Two very welcoming spots all year round.
Not too far from there, you’ll find an NQ favourite in The Bay Horse Tavern: two floors of pure warmth, good vibes, proper food and a steady flow of the good stuff.
From its twinkly fairly light-draped interior to the perfectly dim-lit interior and variety or deals running throughout the week, the Thomas Street staple is busy no matter the season but there’s something very special about it in the winter. Top-tier Sunday roasts incoming.
Looks super pretty at this time of yearThey even still serve Boddies.Unreal food too.Credit: The Bay Horse Tavern (via Instagram)/The Manc Group
19. The Old Wellington – Exchange Square
Our penultimate stop is yet another historic site and cultural cornerstone that stood in Manchester for centuries — just not quite the same spot. Shambles Square feels fitting given how many times we’ve stumbled out of this place of a weekend.
Famously put up on stilts and relocated along with the attached Sinclairs Oyster Bar (also not a bad shout for this list), The Old Wellington might just be the closest you’ll get to feeling like you’re in Ye Olde England, stumbling across a tavern and bedding in on a rainy night with tankards full of mead. At least that’s what we always imagine when we’re in there, anyway. Long live The Old Welly.
Last but by no means least, no list of cosy Manchester pubs is complete without the always popular and music-filled Castle Hotel over on Oldham Street — another storied venue that only seems to get better with age.
Whether it’s live music or the jukebox, a solid Guinness or a pint of Robinson’s, this tightly-packed space is one of those where you’ll never leave without bumping into a familiar face or having a friendly chat with a total stranger. With multiple rooms, an upstairs and a simple but classic British pub aesthetic, you just can’t beat spots like this.
We hope that puts you in good stead for places to enjoy a cold one this winter, pardon the pun.
It goes without saying that lists like these are never going to every corner of Manchester justice and there are countless other cosy pubs that we would heartily recommend you settle in at when it’s baltic outside, but the list would go on forever if we did that and this should get you started at least.
The same goes for the rest of the 10 boroughs; we’re sure wherever you live in Greater Manchester you’ll know plenty more than us about the cosiest spots near you, but in case you’re looking to venture further out of the region, we’ve put together a list of a few corkers that are a bit more out of the way.
Featured Images – The Bay Horse Tavern/Kings Arms (via Instagram)/Amie Johnson (via Unsplash)
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Tawny Stores – Inside the stunning canalside restaurant that’s Stockport’s loveliest addition
Daisy Jackson
There’s a tiny little opening on the outskirts of Stockport that’s so charming, with such delicious food, that we’re going to have to insist you all rearrange your plans to visit immediately.
This is Tawny Stores, a restaurant, cafe and deli where you can do everything from having a romantic candlelit dinner to scoffing a morning pastry to grabbing a loaf of bread to take home.
With a pretty canalside location, and windows that look out over the water, it’s already proving a fantastic addition to Greater Manchester.
Tawny Stores is in Marple Bridge, a picturesque village at the foot of the Peak District hills (which feels a million miles from Stockport, but the name on the wheelie bins doesn’t lie).
It may be a total pain in the arse to get to, especially with every-other train being cancelled, but getting stuck out here is far from being the end of the world.
From their tiny kitchen they cook an ever-changing menu that’s technical, but simple.
By the time you read this the menu will probably have changed again, but here we go anyway.
Rabbit pie at Tawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc GroupA cheese toastie at Tawny Stores. Credit: The Manc GroupHomemade crisps and a glass of wine. Credit: The Manc GroupRoast squash and lentils at Tawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc Group
We had a wild rabbit, cider and tarragon pie, with a crust that could win awards and a generous dollop of silky smooth mash.
There was a simple cheese and onion toastie, elevated by some top-quality bread and homemade chutney on the side.
A warming pile of lentils was then topped with roasted squash and a zingy and herby green sauce to zap it (and you) back to life.
And then there’s homemade focaccia, which you can order with olive oil or have it as a sandwich, where fillings are currently festive and include squash and stuffing, crispy sprouts and aioli, and pork Milanese and cranberry.
Inside Tawny Stores, Marple Bridge, Stockport. Credit: The Manc GroupTawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc Group
Before you head out, take a moment to browse the shelves full of produce (and the display unit filled with homemade cakes).
You can grab a hot drink to walk down the canal and burn off some of that fuel, or do it in reverse and come in here to warm your cockles after a brisk winter stroll.
Either way, it’s one to visit – and soon.
You can follow them on Instagram HERE for their latest menus.
The Manc -
21st July 2020 
