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20 Stories Restaurant, Manchester,

20 Stories Restaurant

4.4
4.4
1648 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
22:00
Booked 46 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
  • Website
    http://www.20stories.co.uk/
  • 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
  • Location
    No.1 Spinningfields, Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 3EB
  • 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

    £27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    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. Potato, spinach & lovage soup, Granny Smith apple, Seared salmon, crushed new potatoes & leek vinaigrette, Rhubarb cheesecake, rhubarb gel & yoghurt sorbet
    Lunch Set Menu photo

Menu

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What 1,648 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    British

  • Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20 Stories offers a "spectacular atmosphere" with stunning views and attentive service. Guests rave about the delicious food, emphasizing the "amazing ambience," and "excellent service." While some find it pricey, many celebrate it as a "special occasion venue." The rooftop terrace and cocktails are particularly praised, though some mention noise levels could be improved.

1,648 Reviews

  1. Linda

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent venue. Wonderful food, lovely staff. Great choice of cocktails. Fantastic views over Manchester. Would highly recommend.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    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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  2. Boota

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing views and the staff were very helpful
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    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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  3. Linda

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and excellent service. Nancy the waitress was superb. Love the ambience. Right level of music and general noise level was quiet and lovely atmosphere.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 4 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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  4. Steve

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous surroundings and atmosphere. Great service and wonderful food.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you very much for such a great 5-star review. It is our priority to make sure all of our guests feel welcomed every time they come to our restaurant & we do our utmost to deliver the best quality food, so we are pleased to see you enjoyed the food & ambience. I hope to see you again soon. Kind regards.

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  5. mike

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for Instagram! Service excellent but food badly lets it down Scallops tasteless, duck starter underwhelming, terrine passable. Lamb very tough and cod not cooked properly. A case of substance over form I’m afraid. Very expensive for the quality of food.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest opinion and apologize for any disappointment encountered. At our restaurant, we strive to create a menu of high-quality offerings that provide great value for money. We take pride in delivering excellent customer service and are continuously looking for ways to improve our guests’ overall experience. Again, thank you for your review and we hope that you will give us another chance in future.

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  6. Arpana

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall really good, however main vegetarian cause very dissapointing.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review. Sorry to hear your experience wasn't 100% satisfactory. This is not a common occurrence for us however, we appreciate your feedback as we are always striving to improve our service. Best regards,

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  7. RebeccaB

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely interior, staff were attentive, food was wonderful.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded on 15 November 2024
    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. Lisa

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was amazing. The decor and ambience amazing Views amazing Staff brilliant and the food was the best I’ve ever had
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded on 14 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time dining with us at 20 Stories. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your meal with us. Our team puts great effort into creating delicious dishes and we take pride in the presentation of our work as well. We really appreciate your feedback, thank you for taking the time to review us, we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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  9. Adnan

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food and drinks, nice touch with the complimentary birthday message and cake
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded on 14 November 2024
    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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  10. Bhavisha

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were so tentative and made my birthday extra special
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded on 13 November 2024
    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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FAQs

20 Stories Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1648 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 46 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
  • Website
    http://www.20stories.co.uk/
  • 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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