City Guides
The Manchester restaurants open for bookings from July 4th
Not long to wait now…
We’ve made a list of the restaurants, bars and pubs that are set to open this weekend on July 4th.
Under the new rules, it’s likely things are going to look a little different when we get there!
Be warned though, if you’re planning a trip out for dinner or a pint, you can only meet with one other household with a maximum of six people indoors.
For beer gardens and other outdoor spaces, the rules are similar with a six-person capacity on a group however they can be from more than two households.
Deansgate
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Cloud 23
Bar and restaurant bookings are available from July 6th.
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Manahatta
Accepting pre-bookings on July 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th.
Spinningfields
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Bookings are available from July 4th.
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The Ivy
The Brasserie, Ivy Asia and the Roof Garden will be open from July 4th.
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Oast House
Indoor & outdoor bookings are available from July 4th.
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The Alchemist
Bookings are available from July 4th. New York St, Spinningfields & Media City, however, there will be a reduced menu with some new items too.
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The Refinery
Bookings are available from July 4th.
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Banyan
Bookings are available from July 4th.
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Crazy Pedro’s
Opening July 4th. No bookings required.
Ancoats
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Mana
Bookings are available from July 4th.
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Elnecot
Bar and restaurant bookings available from July 4th.
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Jane Eyre
Bookings are available from July 4th. Each table will have a two-hour time slot.
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Edinburgh Castle
Bar and restaurant bookings available from July 4th.
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Rudy’s
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th. Going live on July 1st.
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Erst
Bar and restaurant bookings available from July 15th.
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NAM
Bar and restaurant bookings available from July 4th.
Peter Street
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Asha’s
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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Three Little Words
Bar and restaurant bookings available from July 9th.
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Alberts Schloss
Cook Haus and Bier Palace bookings available from July 4th.
Almost Famous
Almost Famous
Bookings are available at Great Northern from July 4th. NQ site to follow in coming weeks but dates are to be confirmed.
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Peter Street Kitchen
Bookings are available from August 1st.
Northern Quarter
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Ciaooo Pizzeria
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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The Bay Horse Tavern
Bookings are available from July 4th.
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Cane & Grain
Bookings are available from July 4th.
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Trof NQ
Bookings only policy. Available from July 4th.
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Cottonopolis
Bookings are available from July 4th. New Brunch & Evening Menus. Not offering Bottomless Brunch deal yet. £10 deposit per table.
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Yard & Coop
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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Brasserie Abode
Bar and restaurant bookings available from July 4th.
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BAB
Restaurant bookings are available from July 8th.
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Common
Restaurant and bar bookings are available from July 4th.
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The Pen & Pencil
Restaurant bookings are available from July 8th.
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Crazy Pedro’s
Opening July 4th. No bookings required.
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Dakota Grill & Bar
Restaurant and bar (and hotel) bookings available from July 4th.
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Tariff & Dale
Restaurant and bar bookings are available from July 4th.
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Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn
Bookings are available from July 4th. Reduced menu.
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Seed & Cherry
Open to sit in from July 4th.
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The Foundry Project
Restaurant and bar bookings are available from July 4th.
Albert Square
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Tampopo
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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Hampton & Vouis
New dishes are available. Dining bookings available from July 4th.
First Street
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WOOD
Restaurant and bar bookings are available from July 4th.
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Bunny Jacksons
Not taking bookings. First come, first served from July 4th.
Victoria
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Mamucium
Restaurant and bar bookings are available from July 4th.
Oxford Road
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Zouk
Taking bookings from July 4th.. 1.5 hour time slots available.
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The French
Taking bookings from September 1st.
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Don Giovanni
Restaurant and bar bookings are available from July 4th.
Chorlton
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Zitano
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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Bar San Juan
Walk-ins are available from July 4th.
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Henry C
Open from July 9th. Booking recommended.
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Font
Open from July 4th. Booking recommended.
Didsbury
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Alberts Didsbury
Bar and Restaurant bookings available from 5th July.
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Greens
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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Another Heart to Feed
Now taking reservations for July 4th & 5th.
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Folk
Bar and Restaurant bookings available from July 4th.
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The Metropolitan
Bookings are available from July 4th.
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Proove Pizza
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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Piccolino
Bar and Restaurant bookings available from July 4th.
Altrincham
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Victors Hale
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
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The Con Club
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
Withington
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Wilderness Record Store
Opening up from July 6th.
Salford
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Vero Moderno
Restaurant bookings are available from July 4th.
Worsley
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George’s
Bookings are available from July 4th.
City Guides
The beer gardens and outdoor terraces accepting walk-ins in Manchester
Our city is set for another nice weekend
Hospitality is back open for outdoor service and the weather has been kind to us as we return to beer gardens and outdoor terraces.
If you’ve not booked anywhere ahead of what is forecast to be another sunny weekend, fear not, here’s a handy list of the places offering walk-ins for thirsty Mancunians.
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20 Stories
The cocktail bar terrace will be keeping spaces for those just wanting to swing by for a cocktail. Walk-ins will be available every day operating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Almost Famous
Almost Famous is back up and running complete with cocktails courtesy of Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn. It’s operating entirely on a walk-in basis.
Alvarium
Another on the walk-in list is vegan NQ joint, Alvarium. They’re open from 3pm-11pm Tuesday to Thursday and from 12pm-11pm on Friday and Saturday.
The Bay Horse Tavern
Both bookings and walk-ups are available down at Bay Horse so you can tuck into a lovely pie and pint whenever the desire comes over you.
Manchester’s Finest
Bunny Jackson’s
Open seven days a week from 12pm until 3am serving up wings and pints, Bunny Jackson’s is operating on a walk-in basis only. They’ve also got loads more seating than usual as well.
Cane and Grain
Open from midday for walk-ins only, Cane and Grain are serving up all the usual good stuff, like rum, ribs, bourbon and beer. Plus there’s a shiny new cocktail menu too.
Common
Open from 1pm until late, Tuesday through Sunday accompanied by massive Nell’s pizzas. Only walk-ins.
Manchester’s Finest
Clubhouse
A brand new addition to the Left Bank area of Spinningfields, Clubhouse is serving up cocktails covered in toffees and seriously spicy shots. Walk-ins only.
Crazy Pedro’s
One of the city’s best pizza joints, Crazy Pedro’s has plenty of space for walk-ins so you can get all your pizza and Hooch needs.
Crown & Kettle
Newly renovated, Crown & Kettle is back with a brand new outdoor seating area open every single day from noon till 10pm. It’s dog-friendly, people-friendly and strictly NO bookings.
Dukes 92
Dukes 92’s bookings system filled up pretty quickly but they’ve saved some tables for walk-ins too that are not undercover. They’ll be filling them up on a first come first serve basis weather permitting.
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Edinburgh Castle
Ancoats pub, Edinburgh Castle will be leaving some tables aside for walk-ins but if you want to get involved with bottomless brunch you’ll have to book.
Erst
Open Thursday to Saturday from 2pm until 7pm serving up wine by the glass, bottles and a small selection of plates of oysters, cured meats and cheese. Tables are only available for walk-ins and will be weather dependent. Bookings will be available from 18th May.
Ezra & Gil
Back with a brand new terrace in the corner of Stevenson Square, Ezra & Gil are operating on a walk-in basis only for all your brunch, coffee and evening pasta needs. Open daily from 8am to 8pm.
Federal NQ
Outdoor dining is available at Federal NQ where there are no bookings, only walk-ins. You can still grab all the good stuff via Deliveroo from both NQ and Deansgate sites, plus coffee and treats from the cart in Altrincham.
Feel Good Club
No bookings needed to enjoy yourself at Feel Good Club’s new outside addition. They’ve got pints, coffees, crumpets and everything in between – and plenty of smiles!
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GRUB
Two-thirds of the entire space down at Grub has been reserved for walk-ins so you can swing by even if you’ve not got a booking!
Hatch
Hatch held back 50% off its tables for walk-ins so get yourself down and get involved.
Impossible
Walk-ins are available during the week and potentially on Sundays at Impossible.
Lawn Club
Complete with a brand new expanded outdoor terrace, Lawn Club will be accepting walk-ins.
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Piccadilly Tap
The craft beer house on Piccadilly approach is doing walk-ins from 1pm most days.
Rudy’s
Rudy’s has held back 50% of its tables at both sites (Peter Street and Ancoats) for walk-ins only. Both restaurants tend to get pretty busy so expect to leave your name and head back after a little wait.
Seven Bro7hers Ancoats
There will be some walk-in tables available in Cutting Room square. You’ll still be able to get your hands on take out drinks too.
The Oast House
As one of the city’s biggest beer gardens, The Oast House’s booking system filled up within a matter of days but they have confirmed they’ve reserved space every day for walk-ins.
Tampopo
The legendary Eastern food joint has a great (and sunny) terrace outside in Exchange Square – perfect for slurping some noodles with a beer while watching the world go by.
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Trof
Operating with strictly walk-ins only tables, Trof is back for all your drink needs. Open from 4pm to 11pm on Friday and from 12pm until 11pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Trove
Trove has reopened their outdoor area in Ancoats so you can bob down for coffee and brunch. No bookings.
Wolf at the Door
Complete with a newly revamped outdoor space, Wolf at the Door is back with walk-ins only from 12pm until late every day. They’ve also got £1 tacos and bao buns!
Yard and Coop
The fried chicken restaurant on Edge Street is back and is holding back some tables each day for walk-ins.
YES MCR
Operating with walk-ins only, YES is back with two ground floor beer gardens and roof terrace. Open noon til late every day.
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Everywhere taking bookings for outdoor drinking and dining in Manchester from April 12th
Who’s excited?
Several venues across Manchester have confirmed they are now taking bookings or getting prepped for walk-ins on April 12th.
Following Boris’ unveiling of the roadmap out of lockdown, many restaurants are firing up the ovens and dusting off the chairs ready to welcome punters back in!
Here’s everywhere already taking bookings or walk-ins…
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Elnecot
One of the best restaurants in Ancoats will be opening up the terrace on Cutting Room Square again on April 12th. Expect their legendary brunch, Sunday roasts and everything in between.
Dive Bar and Grill
Ready with a brand spanking new (and heated!) terrace, Dive Bar and Grill will be open from April 12th. Walk-ins are also welcome but pre-booking is advised.
Dakota
You can now book a table for al-fresco dining and drinks on the heated outdoor terrace at the boutique hotel, Dakota. Reservations for accommodation and Bar & Grill visits can be made for after May 17th too!
Cane & Grain
Coming back with their large outdoor (and covered terrace) and a brand new menu including the likes of ribs, burgers and their fantastic mac and cheese.
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Alvarium
One of my personal favourite stomping grounds, Alvarium the garden-themed bar tucked away just off Tib Street will be back serving frosty pints and a delicious new food menu on their terrace. See you there.
The Oast House
Famous for their massive outdoor terrace, it’s only right the Oast House are opening up on April 12th. I’d be quick though – when bookings were announced that many people tried their website crashed!
The Con Club
Altrincham favourite will be opening the ground floor and secret hidden terrace on April 12th for walk-ins only.
The Wharf
Enjoy some alfresco dining or just a frosty drink at the Wharf. You can either book or try your luck on the day. Any bookings made for after May 17th will be for inside tables only.
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Hatch
Hatch is back baby! There’s plenty to choose from too from Grandad’s Sausages, FUKU and even Parmo’s from Parmogeddon. There are plenty of drinks too!
Zouk Bar & Grill
The award-winning Indian Halal restaurant just off Oxford Road has bookings live for reservations on the terrace between April 12th and May 16th.
River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel
Opening on April 15th, the large terrace that extends down the length of the River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel will be open for food and drinks.
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The Bay Horse Tavern
With thanks to the pedestrianisation of Thomas Street, Bay Horse can reopen in April instead of May. Bookings open on March 6th.
The Refuge
You will be able to have The Refuge experience in their hidden Edwardian courtyard. Spaces are limited.
NAM
Bookings are now live for Ancoats’ Vietnamese Bar and Kitchen. They’ve even just launched a brand new Sunday Dinner menu with doughnuts and pho gravy.
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Marble Tap Room
The Beer Yard at Marble breewry will be open from April 15th. Walk-ins welcome.
Rudy’s
Both Peter Street and Ancoats sites will be out open so you can get your Neapolitan pizza fix.
20 Stories
With amazing views of the city and cracking cocktails – you’ve got everything you need for a mint April 12th.
Crazy Pedro’s
You’ll be pleased to know that both the Northern Quarter and Bridge Street Crazy Pedro’s sites will be back open. The Bridge Street terrace has also just got an extension meaning it is now massive so even more people can enjoy the bottomless pizza and booze offering!
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Wolf at the Door
The NQ favourite will be back serving up tacos and bao buns as well as cocktails, natural wines and plenty of guest beers too.
Impossible
Catch up with your mates in Impossible’s massive outdoor terrace overlooking the Great Northern. You’ll have your spot for two hours.
Feel Good Club
The cafe that makes you feel good will be opening their little outside terrace on Hilton Street so you can enjoy your coffee and cake and watch the world go by.
Lust, Luck, Liquor & Burn
The NQ terrace will be open from April 12th for walk-ins only. Tuck into some massive burritos, nachos and plenty of margaritas.
Sugo Pasta Kitchen Altrincham
Everyone’s favourite pasta place is back – only in Altrincham though for now. You’ll have to wait until May for the Ancoats site.
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La Bandera
The independent Spanish restaurant will be back for some alfresco tapas and sangria!
Dukes 92
One of the busiest outdoor terraces in the city at the best of times will definitely be welcoming punters back on April 12th.
Home Sweet Home
Open for all your sweet treat needs including Milkshakes, Cocktails, Cakes, Pancakes, Burgers and everything in between.
Nibble NQ
The small cafe just outside Pop Boutique on Oldham Street serve up delicious brownies and brunch dishes.
Menagerie
The popular Instagram hang out spot will be swinging open the metaphorical doors of their terrace so you can enjoy some bubbly with your pals.
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Mecanica
On the corner at the top of Oldham Street, Mecanica will be opening their outside area from April 30th for walk-ins.
The Rose & Monkey Hotel
This hidden terrace is perfect if you’re after a night tucked in the corner, putting the world to rights.
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The massive terrace outside the Botanist will be open serving up their lovely grub and fantastic selection of beers.
Oké Poké
One of the smallest terraces on the list – but at least it means you can enjoy some fresh poke!
VietShack
It looks like VietShack are opening up a brand new terrace on the new pavement on Great Ancoats Street just in time for April 12th. Perfect.
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Eastern Bloc
The perfect sun trap in Stevenson Square and the one everyone flocks to when there is a glimmer of summer, Eastern Bloc will be up and running for April 12th.
Cocoa Cabana
Opening up with a couple of new tables out on the front so you can satisfy all your sweet cravings.
Seven Brothers Middlewood Locks
The new Seven Brothers will be opening up the veranda so you can enjoy a few cold ones in the new Middlewood Locks development.
Scene Indian Street Food
Down on Spinningfields, Scene has a huge terrace perfect for April 12th’s shenanigans.
City Guides
Some of the best Manchester restaurants doing takeaway and collection during lockdown
Everything you need from Gooey to Hawksmoor
As Lockdown Part III grinds ever onwards, most of us are missing restaurant quality food and drink, and the general experience of going out for a meal.
While it might be a while before we can do that again, luckily our great city is chock-a-block with high quality food venues who are still serving up top scran for takeaway and collection.
As such, these are some of the best places in Manchester offering takeaways, collections or at home kits throughout Lockdown 3.0…
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza
Now available nationwide, the Ancoats-based pizza restaurant that was once voted as one of the best in the world is available at home. You can either get hot, ready-made pizza delivered, or opt for their Bake at Home pizzas so your dinner is as fresh as possible.
Federal
Easily one of Manchester’s best-known brunch spots is Federal. You can pick up your freshly poached eggs or avocado on toast fix between 8am – 4pm in the NQ.
Dunkin’ Burgers
New to the Arndale, Dunkin’ Burgers combine big fat juicy burgers with a whole pot of gravy to dunk your burger in. Delicious, and seriously Northern.
Gooey
Be sure to pre-order your Gooey cookies and doughnuts as they pretty much always sell out. You can choose delivery or collection!
Zouk
Available on Deliveroo or for collection Zouk has got you covered for all your curry needs, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Nell’s Pizza
My personal saviour for Lockdown 1.0 was a whopping great 22″ pizza from Nell’s when they were popped up in Common. For now, you can still get your hands on a giant slice from the Beagle in Chorlton.
Hawksmoor
For the nights when you want to be a little bit posh you could opt for the Hawksmoor experience at home, including their Rib-Eye box which features 35-day dry-aged rib-eye, ultimate oven chips, creamed spinach, bone marrow gravy and sticky toffee pudding.
Bundobust
Fantastic vegetarian Indian food delivered right to your door. What’s to complain about?!
Northcote
Possibly the poshest option on the list, a Northcote delivery means you can have Michelin-starred cuisine at home.
Six by Nico
If you’re thinking to yourself ‘one course isn’t enough’, then look no further than Six by Nico’s six-course slap-up, Home by Nico. Perfect for a boujee night in or a special occasion.
La Bandera
If you fancy a taste of the Canary Islands so you can pretend you’re somewhere hot with a nice cocktail in hand, La Bandera’s got you covered.
Blue Caribou Poutine
Sometimes (all the time) you just need chips loaded with cheese and gravy and that’s ok. Blue Caribou have started up their delivery service again which also includes their range of Poutine Kits all straight to your door.
South Manny Flavas
Your one-stop shop for some PROPER fried chicken. You won’t be disappointed.
This & That
A Manchester institution now offering their famous ‘Rice & Three’ for pick up at their Northern Quarter location.
Viet Shack
With delivery from both their Arndale Market and Ancoats locations you’ve got no excuse really.
Wholesome Junkies
Entirely plant-based junk food available on UberEats, Deliveroo and even DIY Home Kits in case you fancy something to do.
Ciaooo Pizza
Seriously naughty pizzas, my personal favourite is the We Mamma with tonnes of mozzarella, Parma ham and a burrata in the middle.
Zumu Sushi
For those of you who like fresh and delicious sushi, Zumu has a massive menu plus sides, and hot mains including a fantastic Chicken Katsu Curry.
Honest Burgers
Available for delivery or click and collect on all juicy burgers including their bacon gravy special. Plus their rosemary chips are mega.
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
You can either opt for their ‘Grill It Yourself’ kits which comes with everything you need to create your own basic grilled cheese (you can add anything you want that you can find in your fridge or kitchen cupboards) or you can of course, simply get a takeaway!
Great North Pie Co.
Some of the best pies available in town now available for delivery. They’re all baked fresh and delivered in chilled packaging for the freshest pie!
Blue Eyed Panda
Seriously impressive traditional Chinese dishes, including dim sum plus a good range of vegan and gluten free options. They also do a Salt & Pepper Platter which is fantastic.
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