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All the January Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023
There's a huge number of 50% off deals running in Manchester this coming January - plus plenty more discounts and offers on top.
Georgina Pellant -
16th January 2023 
Whilst January might usually be the time some people start thinking about changing their eating habits, it also happens to be a great month to get deals at some of Manchester’s best restaurants.
From restaurants offering ‘Green January’ deals to beckon those dabbling in Veganuary, to a host of 50% off discounts across some of the best places to eat in the city, it’s never been more tempting to take yourself out for a dinner or two.
From half-price burgers to burritos, small plates, Sunday roasts and more, keep reading to discover the best Manchester January restaurant deals to take advantage of in 2023.
50% off food – Manchester January dining deals
Almost Famous
What is it: Legendary burger bar (now in a new home on Edge Street) serving the original ‘dirty burgers’ as well as loaded fries and wings.
The offer: 50% off burgers
T&Cs: Offer available Sunday to Friday all day starting from 2 January.
Alvarium
What is it: A neighbourhood cocktail bar doing cheese boards, charcuterie boards, bread boards, nibbles and mezze.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available throughout January.
Bab
What is it: Kebabs, but served on plates – these are properly fancy affairs like flat iron steak, lamb adana and chickpea shawarma.
The offer: 50% off food
T&CS: Offer applies to Babs Monday to Wednesday, six people maximum.
Banyan
What is it: A crowd-pleasing bar and restaurant with a menu that will satisfy even the fussiest of eaters and an unbeatable happy hour deal.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available Sunday-Thursday from 2 January. Pre-booking essential.
The Bay Horse Tavern
What is it: A brilliant little Northern Quarter gastropub famed for its pies, Sunday roasts and massive sandwiches.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available Monday to Friday throughout January, booking recommended.
The Beeswing
What is it: New Kampus wine bar with a sun-soaked terrace (probably not right now), sandwiches and small plates.
The offer: 50% off food and cocktails
T&Cs: Starting 11 January. Food and cocktails offer applies every Monday. 50% off food only from Wednesday to Friday.
BOX
What is it: An enormous sports bar with screens absolutely everywhere, serving platters, pizzas and burgers.
The offer: 50% off food.
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Thursday starting 2 January.
The Blues Kitchen
What is it: A lively restaurant, bar and music venue that celebrates the culture of the Deep South through ribs, wings and soul food.
The offer: 50% off your food bill
T&Cs: Available from Sunday through to Thursday, 4pm – Close.
Cane & Grain
What is it: Meaty – burgers, slow-cooked meat trays, wings, corn dogs, poutine and all sorts of other big bites from the USA.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Friday, booking recommended (some dishes may include a supplement charge).
Chakalaka
What is it: A South African bar serving authentic food like jaffle, bunny chow and boerewors.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: This applies to mains only between Sunday and Thursday throughout January.
Cibo
What is it: An Italian restaurant at the Great Northern, serving pasta cooked in a flaming cheese wheel.
The offer: 50% off food
T&CS: A la carte menu only. Booking in advance required. Deal applies Sunday to Thursday throughout January.
The Drop Bar Cafe
What is it: A brilliant Caribbean cafe famed for its ‘hench boxes’ loaded with everything from Jerk chicken to curried goat to ackee and salt fish.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Includes New Year’s Eve. Excludes Friday and Saturday after 6.30pm and Sunday between 2-6pm throughout January. Booking recommended.
Ducie Street Warehouse
What is it: A huge cultural hub serving small plates and disco brunches and good vibes.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Valid all day from Tuesday to Thursday, from 3 to 31 January. Booking recommended.
Firefly
What is it: A glitzy spot across the water from Spinningfields, serving small plates influenced by south east Asia.
The offer: 50% off food and drinks
T&Cs: 50% off food available Wednesday to Friday. 50% off entire bill Sundays ONLY from 5pm.
The Firehouse
What is it: From Detroit-style pizzas to slow-fired meats and all sorts of other goodness, served from a former MOT garage.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Applies up to groups of twelve. Available from 4 January.
Gusto
What is it: A nationwide, family-friendly, high-end Italian restaurant with beautiful interiors.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available all day Monday to Thursday, Fridays until 5pm.
La Bandera
What is it: One of Manchester’s most popular tapas restaurants, championing Spanish food from across the country.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Thursday, applies to tapas when you buy a drink. Use booking code LB23 in advance to get the deal. Offer for maximum eight people.
The Lead Station
What is it: A Chorlton institution with a crowd-pleasing, top-quality menu.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Monday to Friday, 4.30-7pm throughout January. Bookings must be made online in advance. Maximum six people.
Manahatta
What is it: Glitzy cocktail bar famed for its bottomless brunches as well as burgers and sharers.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Pre booking essential. Available Sunday to Thursday throughout January.
Masons
What is it: Top-quality British food served in the beautiful surroundings of Manchester Hall, with a cracking deal throughout January.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available throughout January
Maray
What is it: Considered one of the country’s best restaurants, Maray serves Middle Eastern-inspired dishes.
The offer: 50% off vegan and vegetarian dishes
T&Cs: Available throughout January. Table must be booked in advance.
The Mews
What is it: A wine and charcuterie bar tucked away on Deansgate Mews, with a menu that includes a bottomless cheese fondue.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available throughout January. Some exclusions may apply.
Nell’s Pizza
What is it: Gigantic, New York-style pizzas from the team behind Common and The Beagle, served as slices or as 22″ pies.
The offer: 50% off pizza
T&Cs: Available Thursday to Sunday with a reservation.
Nonna’s
What is it: A hearty Italian pop-up running out of the kitchens at The Green Lab in Deansgate Square.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available until 16 January. Must book online in advance quoting JAN50.
Open Kitchen
What is it: A food waste enterprise-turned-cafe that creates a daily-changing menu by rescuing delicious ingredients before they head to the bin.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Menu changes daily. Available throughout January.
Pen and Pencil
What is it: A New York-inspired local favourite with ‘brunch, lunch, cocktails and good times’.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Applies to brunch and burgers only. Six people maximum.
Peru Perdu
What is it: A colourful Peruvian-inspired restaurant with ceviche, empanadas and Argentine meats.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available starting 6 January.
Provence
What is it: A gorgeous wine bar where you can wash down your natural wine with Manchester-made charcuterie and cheese boards.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Discount applies to grazing boards when purchasing a bottle of wine between 3 January and 7 February. Cannot be used with any other deal or experience.
The Refuge
What is it: One of Manchester’s most beautiful restaurant spaces, with a global menu made with local ingredients and another great January deal.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Applies to the All Day Menu only for advanced bookings on Mondays and Tuesdays starting 3 January.
The Shack
What is it: Burgers, chicken, fries and sides, dished up in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Applies Monday and Tuesday throughout January. 40% off Wednesdays, 30% off Thursdays and 20% off Fridays.
The Smithfield Social
What is it: Already a neighbourhood favourite after launching a year ago – brunches, small plates and roasts are all top-notch.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available Monday to Friday between 4-9pm throughout January. Booking recommended.
Tahi
What is it: A Circle Square newcomer offering all-day dining inspired by New Zealand’s world-famous cafe culture.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available from 5pm Thursday to Saturday throughout January. 25% off food before 5pm Monday to Friday.
Thatziki
What is it: Excellent Greek street food and epic gyros.
The offer: 50% off gyros
T&Cs: Applies to all gyros in store, with an additional 40% off loaded fries. 30% discount available when ordering online.
Three Little Words
What is it: A hidden gem gin bar by Manchester Gin, where you can tuck into small plates while watching the distillery in action.
The offer: 50% off all food and selected cocktails
T&Cs: Available Wednesday and Thursday 5pm – midnight and Friday 12pm – 7pm. Booking not required but recommended. Use code JAN50 when making a reservation.
TNQ
What is it: A proper institution offering a little taste of bistro culture in the heart of the trendy Northern Quarter.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Applies to the A la Carte only Monday to Friday between 12-10pm. Maximum booking of six. Quote ‘JanSale’ when making booking online to get the deal.
Trof
What is it: Part of Manchester’s food and drink fabric – come for the city’s best fries, plus famous roast dinners and perfect burgers (and now for its January deal too).
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available Tuesday to Friday from 10 January.
Wholesome Junkies
What is it: Junk food, but fully plant-based – and tasty enough to tempt even the most stubborn of carnivores.
The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Available Monday to Friday.
Wood
What is it: MasterChef Simon Wood’s high-end restaurant down at First Street, perfect for a pre-theatre treat.
The offer: 50% off tasting menu and cheese
T&Cs: Half price tasting menu Wednesday to Friday evenings throughout January, 50% off cheese and wine at Homage.
Other Manchester January dining deals
Abeja at The Glass Spider
What is it: A Southern Spanish tapas kitchen serving up classic favourites alongside traditional dishes.
The offer: Three tapas plates and a bottle of sangria or wine for £30
T&Cs: Offer available every day.
10 Tib Lane
What is it: A newcomer already making a name for itself with classic cocktails, ‘natural wine that doesn’t scare you off’, and seasonal small plates.
The offer: 20% off food
T&Cs: Table must be booked in advance.
20 Stories
What is it: Ultra-glitzy restaurant and bar set way up amongst the city’s skyline.
The offer: £19.50 for two courses or £24.50 for three
T&Cs: Available Monday to Friday between 12pm-3pm throughout January.
The Black Friar
What is it: A classic pub reborn, with a huge new restaurant installed into a new glass extension.
The offer: £10 pie and mash
T&Cs: Available throughout January.
The Botanist
What is it: Another northern favourite, where kebabs are served hanging over plates of chips.
The offer: 2-for-1 on wings, hanging kebabs and cookie dough desserts.
T&CS: Available Monday to Wednesday throughout January.
Bold Street Coffee
What is it: Another Liverpool export making arguably the best coffees in town, as well as breakfast buns.
The offer: 10% off coffee beans
T&Cs: The deal applies to online purchases of coffee beans only.
Canto
What is it: A lovely Portuguese restaurant from the minds behind El Gato Negro.
The offer: Three courses for £18
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Friday throughout January.
Crazy Pedro’s
What is it: Gigantic pizzas with crazy and creative toppings, plus mezcal cocktails, all served until the early hours.
The offer: £12 pizzas, 2-4-£12 cocktails, £12 bottles of wine, £2.50 slices, £2.50 tequilas, £3 beers and cans.
T&Cs: Available seven days a week until 10pm each night throughout January.
Cottonopolis
What is it: A Japanese-inspired restaurant and bar in a historic corner of the Northern Quarter.
The offer: Four courses and a drink for £30.
T&Cs: Available throughout January.
District
What is it: A futuristic Thai restaurant turned into an even more futuristic cocktail bar.
The offer: 2-for-1 cocktails.
T&Cs: Available 5-7pm Wednesday to Sunday throughout January.
Dokes
What is it: Elnecot’s new pizza brand, where ingredients are sourced from the UK.
The offer: 30% off your bill
T&Cs: Available all week. Quote ‘January offer’ when booking in advance to get the deal.
Edinburgh Castle
What is it: Another classic pub reborn – cosy vibes and pies downstairs, fancy small plates upstairs.
The offer: Two courses with a drink £30, three for £35.
T&Cs: Available Wednesday to Friday between 5 – 6.30pm throughout January.
El Gato Negro
What is it: Widely considered one of Manchester’s best restaurants thanks to its world-leading tapas menus.
The offer: Three small plates for £18.
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Thursday throughout January.
Elnecot
What is it: A masterclass in how to run a neighbourhood restaurant – brunches, roasts, cocktails and great food all day.
The offer: 30% off your bill.
T&Cs: Available Monday to Saturday throughout January, deal includes brunch menu.
Evelyn’s
What is it: More great brunches and roasts, plus an all-day menu that’s just had an overhaul and is better than ever.
The offer: 30% off food
T&Cs: Applies to all-day brunch menu, available until 4pm Monday to Friday from 4 January. Quote Evelyns30 when ordering.
Folk
What is it: An independent neighbourhood bar with phenomenal fry-ups, flatbreads, and small plates.
The offer: 30% off food
T&Cs: Available Tuesday to Friday throughout January.
Habas
What is it: The third restaurant from El Gato Negro’s Simon Shaw, this time celebrating the middle east.
The offer: Two courses for £20 or three for £24
T&Cs: Available between 5 and 10pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout January.
The Jane Eyre
What is it: One of Greater Manchester’s best cocktail bar success stories – and arguably the best roast dinner in the city.
The offer: 25% off food
T&Cs: Applies at Ancoats site only between 3-9pm, Monday to Thursday.
The Liar’s Club
What is it: Tiki vibes until the early hours – expect your cocktails to arrive in a coconut, on fire, or both.
The offer: 2-4-£10 Cocktails
T&Cs: Available seven days a week until midnight throughout January.
Radjoot Tandoori
What is it: One of Manchester’s most long-standing Indian restaurants, and still family-run to this day, with a nice deal available in January.
The offer: 30% off food
T&Cs: Available Tuesday to Thursday throughout January. Only valid for 6 guests or fewer. Applies to A la Carte menu only. Add ‘JAN30’ in the name field of the booking to get the deal.
Frurt
The offer: Unlimited toppings at Frurt
T&Cs: The ‘no weigh weekday’ promotion gives you a medium cup of fro-yo for just £7 with unlimited topppings. Available until 26 January, Monday-Thursday between 12-6pm at all Frurt sites.
Feature image – Evelyns / Ramona and The Firehouse / Elnecot
