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

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Updated June 05, 2025

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SCHOFIELD'S BAR

4.8

4.8 (189)

£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

James

Dined 6 days ago

A quality experience. A genuine greeting at the door. Attention to detail. Great service. Heavy tables that aren't going to knock easily. Disney jazz in the toilets. I had a Penicillin, its was excellent. I then had a Manhattan, couldn't resist the barrel pick Makers Mark, and the balance within the drink was outstanding. The rest of my group were also suitably impressed. Cant wait to come back.

The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

4.7

4.7 (2836)

£25 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

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

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Rhianna

Dined 3 days ago

lovely food and lovely staff. Thank you very much for accommodating a big group :)

STERLING BAR

4.7

4.7 (217)

£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 at Weekends, Vintage Spirits, Rare Wine and elegant Cocktails all served alongside Bar Snacks.

Please note that we only 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 and ask that if you are running late or plans have changed to call us so we can make amendments.

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.

Live Music: Friday and Saturday - 21:00 until Midnight

Top review

JANE

Dined 6 days ago

It was our 2nd visit to the sterling bar and we really enjoyed this time as much as the first time. The waitress we had was brilliant and very attentive. Cant fault it will definitely be back.

Lucky Cat - Manchester

4.6

4.6 (242)

£41 and over

Contemporary Asian

Manchester

About the restaurant

In the centre of Manchester, Lucky Cat is a vibrant Asian eating house inspired by Tokyo’s drinking dens and 1930s Shanghai.

Expect bold small plates, sushi, and robata-grilled dishes, crafted with precision and flair. With a buzzing open kitchen, striking interiors, and expertly mixed cocktails, Lucky Cat delivers an unforgettable dining experience in one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods.

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Rachel

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

My husband and I came for our anniversary and Lucky Cat did not disappoint. Very attentive staff for a shellfish allergy. Wagyu nigiri was melt in your mouth amazing.

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4.6

4.6 (162)

£26 to £40

Italian

Manchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bramhall, one of Cheshire’s most exclusive locations. With its leafy village setting and close proximity to bustling Manchester, Bramhall is ideally placed for visitors.
Bramhall is home to dozens of bars, restaurants, and boutiques, and according to a study by Sheffield University, Bramhall is also home to the friendliest residents in the country. We like to believe this is because Bramhall locals have the area’s best Italian restaurant on their doorstep in the form of Piccolino – who wouldn’t feel friendly?!
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Bramhall dining scene. Ideally situated on Moss Lane, Piccolino in Bramhall boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and year-round outside terrace with a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!

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Hilary

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Our food was really lovely as usual. High quality as always but perhaps a little on the expensive side side

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The Courthouse Restaurant & Bar

4.4

4.4 (685)

£25 and under

Contemporary Indian

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 an Indian fusion inspired menu accompanied by mind-blowing cocktails, before effortlessly morphing into one of Bolton’s hottest pre-drink venues by night! #DineDrinkDance

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Marilyn

Dined on May 20, 2025

It was our first time here yesterday, we planned to returned because everything was impressive. It’s a shame to hear that that’s closing. I hope they find another location because everything was 10/10 from customer service to the food 👌🏾

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Experience

Bottomless Brunch - East Meets West Edition!

Sexy Fish Manchester

4.4

4.4 (271)

£25 and under

Seafood

Manchester

About the restaurant

With locations in London's exclusive Mayfair and Miami's Brickell district, we are delighted to debut our third sister restaurant in the heart of Spinningfields.

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Craig

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Food vibe everything is amazing 10/10 will de be going back

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Experience

Bottomless Sunday Brunch - £48pp

Experience

All Day Set Menu - £21pp

Experience

Group Dining

The Cut & Craft Manchester

4.4

4.4 (168)

£26 to £40

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Housed in a Grade II*-listed building originally designed by famed Mancunian architect Edward Walters, British Steak Restaurant The Cut & Craft Manchester has taken over the final extravagant palazzo style building in the city.

Open now serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week, with late night drinks table service until 130am on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Raj

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely old Lloyds bank building converted into a restaurant and bar. First visit and very impressed. Great staff - friendly and well trained, and it shows that the restaurant is newly opened. Food was really good. Fabulous cocktails. My only gripe is that the menu design is reminiscent of a national chain, but that is a minor criticism.

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Experience

Set Lunch Menu 2 Courses £22/ 3 Courses £27

4.3

4.3 (2353)

£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.

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Jonathan

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

We came for lunch yesterday and had such a gorgeous time for Fathers day, lovely touch dads eating free and my little boys roast also free, the food was beautiful! great service & overall atmosphere was fab! It was a lovely vibe with a singer and dj to. The staff were amazing dont know any of the Names but the lady on the front desk was fab and she was so nice to my little boy so thank you so much for a lovely experience, it was our first visit from Liverpool & we will be back :)

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