At the heart of the city, Deansgate and neighbouring Spinningfields are packed with some of Manchester’s most exciting bars and restaurants. From dinner with a view to top-notch steaks via Asian-inspired afternoon tea, we’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants Deansgate has to offer.
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Brought to you by one of the nation’s most well known chefs, James Martin Manchester serves a seasonal menu of inventive flavours. Signature dishes include hay-smoked venison loin with charred fig, cod loin with glazed chicken wings and chestnut, and white chocolate and whiskey croissant butter pudding. Read more…
There is something gloriously Wodehouse-esque about Gillray’s Steakhouse. This beautiful building harks back to what is almost certainly a rose-tinted time of flowing champagne, country houses and idle aristocrats wandering the strand with their gloves in their hand. Read more…
As first impressions go it was safe to say Wolfe’s in Covent Garden made a pretty impressive one. Described as modern European food with innovative cocktails and live music on Thursdays I was keen for a visit.
On entering, my friend and I were blown away by the décor. The bar area is so unique – think classic French, meets modern New York. Read more…
Bombay Brasserie Dining Room
First opened in 1982, Bombay Brasserie is a Kensington institution. It was one of the first in the UK to ditch the flocked wallpaper and sticky carpets of the traditional British curry house, and instead offer modern Indian cuisine in a grand dining room. Read more…
I’ll admit it: I’m a bit of a cynic. That is, I’m of the view that you can’t have your cake and eat it, so to speak, when eating out in London. It’s all well and good to visit that unmissable landmark that’s on everyone’s checklist, but maybe don’t anticipate eating well while you’re there. Read more…
Founded by Jamie Oliver and overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral, Barbecoa uses carefully sourced meat to create stunning dishes from the centrepiece open kitchen. Sunday roasts at Barbecoa are no different, with the likes of slow-cooked pork belly served with coal-roasted apple, and dry-aged beef with pickled walnuts joined by unlimited trimmings. Read more…
