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20 Stories Restaurant, Manchester,

20 Stories Restaurant

4.3 (1893)
£41 and over
British
No.1 Spinningfields, Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 3EB

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
The 20 Stories restaurant is an iconic venue in the heart of Spinningfields which sits at the forefront of the Manchester dining scene with Modern British menus.

The rooftop terrace has trees scaling two storeys high and unparalleled views of Manchester, it embodies the electricity of an international restaurant against the backdrop of this dynamic city.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 204 3333
  • Website
    http://www.20stories.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Scott
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    20 Stories is the height of glamorous entertaining, featuring a private room with cityscape views that can seat up to 18 guests* for lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    our Events Team: 0161 204 3333
  • Location
    No.1 Spinningfields, Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 3EB
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Cross street
    Deansgate Road
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Deansgate Train Station, Victoria Train Station, Oxford Road Train Station, Piccadilly Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A La Carte

    Multiple dates available
    The 20 Stories restaurant is an iconic venue in the heart of Spinningfields which sits at the forefront of the Manchester dining scene with Modern British menus. Please note that your reservation is for indoor dining only, with all guests expected to enjoy a main course each.
    A La Carte Photo

  • Afternoon Tea

    £37.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon Tea: Pre-booking is required. *Please note bookings must be made in advance, at least 24 hours ahead of reservation. From Monday - Thursday , 14.00 - 16.30, and Friday -Saturday 12.00 - 15.00. Please inform our reception team of any dietary requirements when booking. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please speak to your waiter before ordering. Please be aware that traces of allergens used in our kitchen may be present.
    Afternoon Tea Photo

  • Brunch

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Manchester, we're painting the town orange! Introducing our brand-new bottomless brunch, in partnership with Aperol. Start your weekend celebrations, somewhere high above Manchester, with endless Aperol Spritzes and classic brunch dishes, all while grooving to house music spun by our resident DJs. Bottomless brunch is available every Saturday 12pm-4pm. Bottomless brunch is available bank holiday Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm All guests must dine from the same menu. Free flow begins from the moment you order and lasts for 90 minutes.
    Brunch Photo

Private dining

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,893 people are saying

20 Stories Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester

    Lively

  • Manchester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20 Stories Restaurant offers "stunning views" of Manchester from its rooftop setting, making it a unique dining experience. Guests commend the "fantastic service" and "great atmosphere," perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the "amazing service" and "delicious food" make it a memorable choice for those seeking a luxurious dining experience.
1,893 Reviews

  1. Alisha

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Over all just paying for the view, food was poor quality with limited choice. In love with the vibe so will be back for that but wouldn’t waste the amount we did on food again. Along with serval people around us had clearly bad experiences when it comes to the food which is a dimmer when you haven’t even ordered yet.

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  2. Glen

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lovely food, beautiful views, amazing service, very friendly staff, highly recommend and will be coming back for sure
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for choosing 20 Stories for such a special occasion - a huge congratulations from all of the team. Our goal is always to provide both exceptional service and delicious food, and I am thrilled to read we were able to make your proposal extra memorable. Thanks again for your great feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back to 20 Stories very soon. Kind regards.

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  3. Phil

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The starter was poor and my wife found 2 bones of around 2cm in her starter, told the waiter and he apologised The main course of Seabass was really good, then came the desserts I ordered the sticky toffee which was superb my wife ordered the Cropwell Bishop Stilton cheese board which had a £4.00 extra charge, when it came the cheese was just a small piece of cheddar with the apple and biscuits. We called the waiter and told him we ordered the Stilton (at an extra cost) and he told us it was cheddar now and was sorry. We told him that we did not want this as it was not what we ordered and he took it away and said he would take it off the bill. The bill was complicated and not itemised, when I got home I worked out we had been charged for the cheese also the supplement very poor
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review. We always strive to exceed expectation here at 20 Stories and I'm saddened to hear you didn't have the experience you were hoping for. I certainly take your comments on board and I hope we get the chance to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards.

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  4. Chris

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    View and service good, unfortunately the adage of inverse relationship between height of restaurant and quality of food is true of this restaurant.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest opinion and apologize for any disappointment encountered. At our restaurant, we strive to create a menu of high-quality offerings that provide great value for money. We take pride in delivering excellent customer service and are continuously looking for ways to improve our guests’ overall experience. Again, thank you for your review and we hope that you will give us another chance in future.

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  5. elvis

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was poorly prepared my wife feel poorly after eating their steak and it was supposed to be our engagement
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. While I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the service, I would like to apologies if the food you had was not up to scratch, it's not a regular occurrence for us and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service that matches the quality of our food. However, I will look into the issues you have raised so we can further improve. Kind regards.

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  6. Lee

    Manchester/Greater Manchester3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pros - Staff were wonderful and very helpful. cons - The food in my opinion was very bland…
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your review. We always strive to exceed expectation here at 20 Stories and I'm saddened to hear you didn't have the experience you were hoping for. I certainly take your comments on board and I hope we get the chance to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards.

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  7. Andie

    Manchester/Greater Manchester6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was stunning. Would have a like a few more options though, particularly on the starters. Service was excellent, best I've had in a long time. Great vibe to the whole place. Did feel the price is just a bit on the high side. Paying £46 for a fillet then having to pay for sides on top made it very expensive. Wine was overpriced too. I've been to a Michelin starred restaurant and the wine was comparable with their prices so feel you are paying for the atmosphere as well. But overall if money is no object, great to visit but too costly to go too often.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback following your visit. I am delighted to read that you had an amazing experience in our restaurant, highlighting the lovely service that we are able to provide to all our guests, the breath-taking views, along with the delicious food being served. Your fantastic comments will be shared to the whole team. Thank you for your time and we are looking forward to your next visit in the sky! Kind regards.

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  8. Glen

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location, ambience, food all exceptional. Never disappoints. Highly recommend
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you very much for such a great 5-star review. It is our priority to make sure all of our guests feel welcomed every time they come to our restaurant & we do our utmost to deliver the best quality food, so we are pleased to see you enjoyed the food & ambience. I hope to see you again soon. Kind regards.

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  9. Jodi

    Manchester/Greater Manchester4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s very noisy here, music is way to loud. Food was good but not good enough for me to rush back for. Drinks are expensive. Maybe my expecatilns were high, but came away disappointed.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologies for the less than satisfactory experience you had during your recent visit. We will look to correct any issues and we hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back to 20 Stories. Kind regards.

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  10. Guy

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Pepe, was very nice and polite. During our bottomless brunch our glasses were never empty even when it was very busy. Points knocked off for a mandatory service fee, which is only communicated when you get the bill. And the experience is already expensive as it is. The food was okay, my meal (the sea bass) was actually very nice but my girlfriend’s steak was below average. Overall I’m not annoyed that I went, but I won’t be going again.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you very much for taking time to share your feedback. At 20 Stories, we strive to ensure every guest is provided with the very best quality and standards of food and service. It’s disappointing to read about your overall experience and I apologies that we did not meet your expectations. I certainly take your comments on board. Kind regards.

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20 Stories Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 1893 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 20 Stories Restaurant

No.1 Spinningfields, Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 3EB

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Deansgate Road
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Deansgate Train Station, Victoria Train Station, Oxford Road Train Station, Piccadilly Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Scott
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.20stories.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0161 204 3333
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    20 Stories is the height of glamorous entertaining, featuring a private room with cityscape views that can seat up to 18 guests* for lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    our Events Team: 0161 204 3333
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