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20 Stories Restaurant, Manchester,

20 Stories Restaurant

4.4
4.4
1671 Reviews
£41 and over
British
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20 Stories Restaurant

4.4
£41 and over
British
Manchester

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–03:00 Bar Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 14:00–16:30 Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    0161 204 3333
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    £35.00 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 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
  • Lunch Set Menu.

    £34.00 per person

    2 Dec 2024 - 3 Jan 2025
    Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, 20 Stories is composed of a glamorous restaurant, lively bar and expansive rooftop terrace with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manchester skyline. Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, 20 Stories is composed of a glamorous restaurant, lively bar and expansive rooftop terrace with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manchester skyline. The 20 Stories kitchen have created menus that showcase the best of the Northwest, with an aim to source ingredients locally.
    Lunch Set Menu. photo

What 1,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    British

  • Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20 Stories Restaurant offers a stunning dining experience with "fabulous views over Manchester" and a lively ambiance perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "attentive service," with standout mentions of staff members like Amy and Rashid. While some note the high prices, many agree the unique atmosphere and breathtaking scenery make it worth a visit.

1,671 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The view is stunning, and we enjoyed the food. However, it’s quite expensive for what you get: £16 for a glass of red wine, for example, is very steep. In total, we spent £250 for a dinner for two, which included three courses and two drinks each. Additionally, we felt a bit rushed: the courses were served quickly one after the other because our table was needed for other reservations, and even before we received our dessert, we were handed the bill and told that we couldn’t stay any longer. Furthermore, there were many (drunken) guests misbehaving, which was quite disappointing.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are extremely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and the negative comments in regard your visit. Please, accept our apologies if on this occasion we did not meet your expectations and be reassured that your feedback will be discussed with our team. We truly aim to make sure that all our wonderful guests leave 20 Stories fully satisfied and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future to provide you with a more memorable dining experience. Kind regards.

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  2. Jodie

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The views and service were really good but the jungle music and value for money on the food for me was the down fall unfortunately
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for visiting 20 Stories and sharing your honest feedback regarding your experience. I am sorry to hear you felt let down by the ambiance and value for money - 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 apologise that we did not meet your expectations. Kind Regards

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  3. Victoria

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! So were the drinks! Service was amazing! Highly recommend!
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards

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  4. Michael

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met a lady on Remembrance Sunday waiting for a bus in Leigh, and she use to visit the twisted wheel in Manchester back in the sixties and said 20 stories was her favourite place to eat,Our experience of this restaurant was some what amazing, all staff are a credit to this place, nothing to much trouble and the service was outstanding. It was our 44 wedding anniversary and will definitely be returning with our family.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We take great pride in providing delicious food, attentive staff and a lively vibe for all of our visitors. Our goal is to make sure everyone has an enjoyable time when dining with us. Thank you again.

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  5. Apoorva

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    .mthe experience was hood and service and staf were very nice and I had a great outing
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your 4-star review. We really appreciate it. Kind regards.

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  6. Cheryl

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food we had was good, the veg were bordering hard, but there was no cheese for afters, how can a restaurant have no cheese!
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your constructive feedback. We're sorry to learn of the issues you experienced during your visit, we will most definitely look into this. We hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards

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  7. Gennine

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went as a couple. Initially disappointed to hear the prawn starter was unavailable. Decided to forgo a starter had the steaks with potatoes and salad. All cooked to perfection. Then for dessert had the best carrot cake I have ever tasted. Would defo return. Thank you.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your positive review. We are very happy to see that you had a great experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards.

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  8. Graham

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Style over substance and all about the city views really - a place to go to for a treat but even then, be prepared for a limited al la carte menu.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review. I am disheartened to hear that your visit did not fully live up to your expectations and felt let down by the menu. I have taken this feedback on board and hope that we are able to welcome you again another time. Kind Regards

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  9. Shanae

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was terrible, undercooked! My cutlery was taken off me and I was provided food and had to wait a while for my cutlery to return before starting to eat. It was extremely full in there and overly noisy. Management wanted me to pay after I continuously complained about the quality of the food! They even put it on my bill when I had one bite and had to spit it right out. In my opinion this place is over hyped! The menu need changing and the amount of people allowed need to reduce become it becomes crowed
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to pass on your feedback about your experience with us. Allow me to apologise for not making the experience as memorable as we are used to providing to our guests. Our team strives to give excellent service and beautiful food that makes coming to 20 Stories so great; so it is disappointing to see we didn't manage to do it for you. Once again, I would like to apologise for the disappointing experience, and hope that you can give us the opportunity to correct this. Kind regards.

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  10. Jim

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was lovely and the views and atmosphere are great. Bit loud! Only gripe - I was finishing glass of wine at the end of the night having just paid 400 quid bill and was asked (not by our waiter who was great) to vacate the table. This was literally 3 mins after paying the bill. I thought - ok, that’s what 400 quid gets you is it? I will spend it somewhere else next time!

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20 Stories Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1671 OpenTable diners.

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20 Stories Restaurant

4.4
£41 and over
British
Manchester

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 49 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
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–03:00 Bar Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 14:00–16:30 Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • 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
  • 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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