Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Manchester/Greater Manchester

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Updated October 05, 2024

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SCHOFIELD'S BAR

4.9

4.9 (152)

£26 to £40

Cocktail Bar

Manchester

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Sue

Dined 4 days ago

A great bar with delicious cocktails. The service was friendly & very attentive. We didn’t eat there it looked to be a good selection of nibbles to go with the cocktails Good atmosphere, despite it being quite early on a midweek night. Would definitely go again

The Jane Eyre - Chorlton

4.9

4.9 (59)

£25 and under

European

Chorlton

About the restaurant

We are a neighbourhood bar and small plate restaurant based on Beech Road, Chorlton.

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Kirsty

Dined 7 days ago

Gorgeous food, service was quick … perfect Sunday lunch

The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

4.7

4.7 (2514)

£25 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

American Grill cooking served in a warm and vibrant dining room.

Top review

Shelagh

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, lots of choice catering for all. Service was outstanding, really professional friendly attentive.

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The Jane Eyre - Ancoats

4.7

4.7 (177)

£25 and under

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Built and named in memory of our mum, we’re two brothers running a warm and welcoming neighbourhood bar. Serving classic cocktails with a twist, an eclectic range of keg and bottled beers and simple, great tasting food using the highest quality ingredients.

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Nova

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Lovely staff, tasty menu, comfortable place to spend a few hours catching up with friends.

STERLING BAR

4.7

4.7 (182)

£26 to £40

Cocktail Bar

Manchester

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Ian

Dined 1 day ago

Great drinks and service from friendly knowledgeable staff. Atmosphere is very good and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

The Courthouse Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (647)

£25 and under

American

Bolton

About the restaurant

The Courthouse Restaurant & Bar is Bolton’s most entertaining, tantalising and stimulating venue with lots to offer. The has been revamped into a vibrant dining restaurant & bar. The Courthouse offers a globally inspired menu accompanied by mind-blowing cocktails, before effortlessly morphing into one of Bolton’s hottest parties by night! #DineDrinkDance

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Amanda

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Hostess was lovely. Very attentive servers. We couldn't decide as everything looked delicious. Settled on topped fries. Really enjoyed them. Too much for one member of our party, she couldn't finish the portion. Dessert were also delicious. Atmosphere was chill and we never felt pressured to hurry. It was Sat afternoon but still seemed busy. Staff checked on us regularly but also let us settle, chat and eat. All the table enjoyed our food/drinks. We were very happy and would recommend. Good food. Good staff. Good time.

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Cibo Hale

4.5

4.5 (127)

£26 to £40

Italian

Altrincham

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Hale, Cibo Hale captures the essence of Italian dining at its finest. Revel in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary flair with our hand-made pasta, pizzas, seafood, and meat dishes, all crafted meticulously from the finest ingredients sourced straight from Italy. Set on the prominent Victoria Road, our establishment effortlessly channels a sophisticated city vibe, whilst providing a luxurious space for guests.

And it doesn't end there. Our renowned roof terrace offers an unparalleled dining experience under the stars, making it the talk of the town. It's no wonder that celebrities frequently grace us with their presence, seeking a blend of privacy and top-tier Italian gastronomy. As you step inside, be prepared to embark on a memorable culinary journey, a cherished piece of Italy right here in Hale.

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Roger

Dined 7 days ago

Sunday lunch was excellent as always. Slightly disappointed that waitresses were not their normal bubbly self and were slightly offhand.

Almost Famous - Great Northern

4.4

4.4 (1650)

£25 and under

Burgers

Manchester

About the restaurant

Almost Famous burgers were born from a need for a super juicy dripping down your arms no nonsense burger – 100% prime cuts of beef, pillowy soft charred bun, melty cheese and creamy tangy sauces. We smash all these elements together to create the burgers we’ve been known for since day one.

For larger bookings (8+), please email us on gn@almostfamousburgers.com.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing as always from the service to the juicy burgers

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Experience

Bottomless Famous

Experience

FESTIVE AF Bottomless Brunch

Menagerie Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (2305)

£26 to £40

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

A Modern American restaurant & bar with the world renowned "Bath Tub" Menagerie also features live shows on their catwalk every Friday & Saturday evening.
They also offer bottomless brunch 7 days a week, Saturday Afternoons are very vibrant, Afternoon Tea, Pre Theatre Menus and Sunday Roasts. Cocktail club for after work drinks features 2-4-1 selected drinks 5-7pm every weekday evening.

Please note, 48 hours noticed is required for afternoon tea bookings.

When making your reservation please indicate whether you will be dining or joining us for drinks only.

Tables are allocated two hours.

For parties of 7 or more, guests dine from our set menu or bottomless brunch menu and a pre-order is required.

We require a £15pp deposit for all Friday and Saturday bookings, this can be paid via our website.

Please note - if your party size changes less than 48 hours before you reservation, the £15 paid will not be deducted from the final bill.

Top review

Lisa

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Great atmosphere , the decor is amazing and vibe, nice touch with the dancers Food was great, the salmon was so tasty, the only one small complaint would be that a couple in the party said their food could of been warmer

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Namii Kitchen & Cocktails

4.0

4 (104)

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

Manchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Namii Kitchen and Cocktails, where we tell the story of authentic Vietnamese culture with our
cuisine. We deliver dishes that are true to the heart of Vietnamese food but also inspired by the rest of Asia.

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Holly

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

We had a lovely time at Namii last night for my birthday. Our server Mae was absolutely lovely and made our whole night. Will definitely be back thank you so much!

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