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Indique
Diners’ top pick
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££££
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Indian
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4.8
(321)
Redefining Indian cuisine, Indique word is coined by merging ‘Indian’ and 'Unique' and so is our food. Our award winning head chef is one of the finest in the industry and will make sure nothing but the best comes on your plate and palate.
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Volta
££££
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Tapas / Small Plates
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4.8
(402)
Volta is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar located at the heart of Burton Road in West Didsbury. We serve a menu of small plates inspired by our international travels. You can eat & drink on our cosy terrace to the front or enjoy the chic decor and vintage bistro style ambience inside.
Please note that bookings for Sunday are for our delicious Small Plates menu!
Our outside covered terrace offers heaters and a covered canopy. Hosting the full range of drinks and small plates.
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BAR SAN JUAN
££££
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Tapas / Small Plates
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4.9
(987)
FOR QUERIES PLEASE:
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Hola!
Welcome to Bar San Juan.
​We are a Tapas Bar and Restaurant located in the beautiful South Manchester suburb of Chorlton.
Pick a spot, order a drink and enjoy the vibes whilst you wait to be seated.
​Bar San Juan is not just a restaurant with proper Spanish food, it s a place to relax and enjoy with the Spanish way of life: eat some tapas, drink cerveza and have some fun!
​San Juan is a tiled tapas bar with traditional decor, serving authentic dishes and imported beer and wine. We aim to provide a little piece of Spain in Manchester.
​Buen provecho!
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Moonbeam Coffee House
Top-rated food
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££££
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Café
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4.8
(21)
Licensed cafébar serving speciality coffee & all day brunch!
🐕Dog friendly
☀️Outdoor seating
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Fold Bistro & Bottle Shop
££££
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British
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4.7
(81)
Fold is a neighbourhood Bistro and Bottle Shop with community at its heart.
A menu of delicious British seasonal sharing plates, with multi-cultural influences and a touch of North West nostalgia throughout.
Our drinks list includes carefully curated natural, organic, and classic wines from our favourite producers, as well as the best beers and hand-crafted cocktails to enjoy in the bistro at the bar or to go.
We responsibly source all our ingredients, supporting communities and using local suppliers where possible.
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The Ivy Asia, Spinningfields
££££
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Contemporary Asian
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4.8
(3361)
On the second floor of The Ivy Spinningfields, Manchester is Ivy Asia. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Our menu takes you on a journey through Asia where you can enjoy sushi & sashimi, small dishes such as prawn tempura, and large dishes including the likes of slow-cooked pork belly and avocado crispy tofu. All our meals are the perfect match for our theatrical drinks and cocktails.
On the weekend, our vibrant destination comes alive with entertainment, music, and DJs, encouraging you to stay and play late into the night.
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STERLING BAR
Top-rated hospitality
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££££
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Cocktail Bar
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4.8
(74)
STERLING is a luxurious bar located underneath the historic Stock Exchange
Hotel. You can expect live music, vintage spirits, rare wine and elegant cocktails all
served alongside bar snacks.
Please note that we only able to accept a certain amount of reservations each day as we leave a lot of tables for walk-ins, so please do not be put off visiting us if you are unable to reserve.
We have a 15 minute grace period for each booking.
We are a seated venue only and all reservations are guaranteed 2 hours at the table.
We are an over 18's only venue and do not accept cash.
Reservations are available 60 days in advance
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Higher Ground
££££
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British
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4.8
(94)
Higher Ground is a bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the North-West using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers.
The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday at dinnertime and Friday and Saturday lunchtime. At lunch a £35 per person chef's choice menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu.
At dinner both à la carte and a chef’s choice sharing menu at £45 per person are available. We always hold space for walk-ins in the dining room and along the kitchen bar counter so don’t be afraid to pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!
Reservations of up to eight guests are accepted. For parties of 7x guests and over, the chef's choice sharing menu is served.
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Indian Affair
££££
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Indian
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4.7
(64)
Indian Affair showcases North Indian cuisine cooked Dilli-style. It’s inspired by the city’s diverse flavours and home-style cooking. Whilst the dishes on our menu can be found across North India, the way of cooking is specifically from the Delhi region which makes it truly unique.
The carefully curated menu aims to reflect the traditional and modern sides of Delhi and presents some of our most loved dishes.
For us Dilli is an emotion and is perfectly summed up by the famous saying “Dilli dil waalon ki,” Delhi belongs to the big-hearted!
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Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge
Great vibe
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££££
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Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
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4.8
(224)
Piano bar with live music, exquisite cocktails and full table service 7 nights a week. Inspired by the cabaret clubs of New York and Berlin. With a warm Manchester welcome.
More than just a bar, Sonata welcomes our guests with warm hospitality and live music every night. Relax and enjoy the entertainment as our friendly team serve you at your table.
Sonata is the ideal setting for a spontaneous drink or a special night to remember. We can’t wait to welcome you.
Please note we are not a restaurant (although we do offer cheese boards and other nibbles).
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Karen’s Diner - Manchester
££££
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American
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4.7
(1578)
Karens is an interactive diner and an absurdly fun experience. At Karens you will be greeted and waited upon by rude waiters who in return are expecting you to give it full Karen. A place where you can complain until the cows come home because we literally don't care.
You can expect good food, good fun and a dining experience like you've never had before. Let us know if it's your birthday, if your name is Karen and for the love of Karen don't ask to speak to the manager....
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The Ivy Roof Garden, Spinningfields
££££
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Contemporary British
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4.6
(5329)
One of the world’s most famous restaurants, The Ivy, West Street, has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary cuisine and unparalleled service for over a century. The Ivy Collection is now to open in Manchester this November, offering a new dining experience set across four fabulous floors.
The Ivy Spinningfields will occupy an impressive, timber framed space within a new development, The Pavilion, surrounded by greenery yet located in the heart of the city.
On the top floor of The Ivy Spinningfields, will be Manchester’s first Roof Garden. With a fully retractable roof, the spectacular space will be open all year round. Guests will enjoy food and cocktails alongside an abundance of planting, greenery and foliage, roaring fire pits and colourful fabrics, all creating an enchanting oasis in the heart of Manchester.
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The Old School BBQ Bus
Great budget-friendly spot
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££££
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Barbecue
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4.7
(373)
In 2016 the Old School BBQ was born, using a freshly imported 1982 Bluebird International American school bus from Arizona as a mobile kitchen.
The bus was converted from a traditional seated bus to a fully functional kitchen, with smokers and griddles to cook low and slow BBQ food.  The OSB journey had begun, trading from humble beginnings on a local pub car park in Failsworth. 
Our little yellow bus soon became a familiar landmark and we became more and more popular with lunch goers who wanted freshly prepared, appetising food served with a smile.  Soon demand meant that we would be more often than not greeting our customers with a "sold out" sign, so it was time to expand.
So here we are, with a covered seated area serving our firm favourites, complemented with a fully licenced bar and WC facilities... did we mention the stage?  That's right, we also provide live music from various acts from near and far - we are sure you will find our eatery to be like no other! 
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The Thomas Egerton
££££
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British
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4.7
(522)
The Thomas Egerton pub has an enviable location – right in the centre of the busy village of Egerton, and surrounded by breathtaking moorland countryside.
We hope you will find the Thomas Egerton the perfect place to enjoy our delicious menu featuring superb food cooked to perfection by our talented chefs.
All our dishes are freshly prepared on the premises and great care is taken to ensure that only the finest locally sourced ingredients are used.
This is complemented by an extensive range of cask conditioned beers, guest beers, lagers and ciders as well as fine wines and spirits.
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SCHOFIELD'S BAR
££££
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Cocktail Bar
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4.9
(82)
The SCHOFIELD'S BAR story
With over 25 years of experience collectively, bartender brothers Joe and Daniel Schofield always had a vision to return to their home city of Manchester to open their eponymous venue;
SCHOFIELD’S BAR.
SCHOFIELD’S BAR graces the corner of Sunlight House, one of the most iconic buildings in the north of England.
The art deco masterpiece of architect Joseph Sunlight was the tallest building in Manchester upon completion during the 1930s, a decade of great importance for cocktail culture. An era of grand and luxurious bars, known for their hospitality and classic cocktails.
Please note that we are only able to accept a handful of reservations each day as we are a walk-in led venue so please do not be put off visiting us if you are unable to reserve. All reservations are only guaranteed 2 hours at the table.

See what locals rave about in Manchester

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • ElliotA
    Cheshire •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a wonderful meal at SakkuSamba. The food was fantastic and the service was on point. The staff were so attentive and there whenever you needed them. It was our 5th wedding anniversary and we were even given a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
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    SakkuSamba - Manchester££££• Sushi• Manchester
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    4.1
  • JoherR
    Warwickshire •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Lovely ambience, attentive waiters. Attended during early evening for nice meal, as leaving around 8pm crowd becoming a bit rowdy from the drinks. Nice halal options on menu - great views - would revisit for lunch.
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    20 Stories Restaurant££££• British• Manchester
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    4.2
  • AnnaP
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The interior and service are excellent. Slightly noisy, but still suitable for a business meeting. Food and drinks were generally quite good, only the risotto was disappointing (too much pepper inside, overall feels like a stew rather than risotto). Overall we liked this place
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    Rosso Restaurant££££• Italian• Manchester
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    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2023
    It gets better every time I go, I think it might be my favourite restaurant now.
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    The Ivy Brasserie, Spinningfields££££• Contemporary British• Manchester
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2023
    Excellent quality of food from the mouth watering steak to the sides. Once you eat a steak at Hawksmoor you can not eat steak anywhere else. The sides are plenty to go around. Steaks well prepared and worth it. The welcome was warm and professional, attention to detail. A truly great experience one worth trying. Definitely will be going to Hawksmoor for my next steak.
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    Hawksmoor Manchester££££• Steakhouse• Manchester
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    4.7

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Manchester is Almost Famous – Withington

The best vegan restaurants in Manchester are The Cherry Tree, The Allotment Vegan Eatery and Karen’s Diner - Manchester

The best vegetarian restaurants in Manchester are The Cherry Tree, Karen’s Diner - Manchester and The Allotment Vegan Eatery

The restaurants with the best service in Manchester are Water Lily Restaurant & Bar, Hide Away and Vertigo

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Manchester are Almost Famous – Withington, Water Lily Restaurant & Bar and Hide Away

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