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

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Updated 05 December 2024

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SCHOFIELD'S BAR

4.9

4.9 (162)

£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

Charlotte

Dined 6 days ago

Great service but slightly squashed table.

The Jane Eyre - Chorlton

4.9

4.9 (74)

£25 and under

European

Chorlton

About the restaurant

We are a neighbourhood bar and small plate restaurant based on Beech Road, Chorlton.

Top review

Veronica

Dined 4 days ago

Great and tasty + unusual food - well done and will come back again!!! Great service DESPITE the place was full!!

The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

4.7

4.7 (2619)

£25 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Amelia

Dined 1 day ago

Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. We both ordered the ribs; they just fell apart, amazing flavours. Service was also great, lovely waiter who was patient (menu was so good it took us a while to order!) and attentive (recommending drinks, food). Can’t wait to come again, we had a fantastic experience.

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The Old School BBQ Bus

4.7

4.7 (676)

£25 and under

Barbecue

Failsworth

About the restaurant

In 2016 the Old School BBQ was born, using a freshly imported 1982 Bluebird International American school bus from Arizona as a mobile kitchen.

The bus was converted from a traditional seated bus to a fully functional kitchen, with smokers and griddles to cook low and slow BBQ food. The OSB journey had begun, trading from humble beginnings on a local pub car park in Failsworth.

Our little yellow bus soon became a familiar landmark and we became more and more popular with lunch goers who wanted freshly prepared, appetising food served with a smile. Soon demand meant that we would be more often than not greeting our customers with a "sold out" sign, so it was time to expand.

So here we are, with a covered seated area serving our firm favourites, complemented with a fully licenced bar and WC facilities... did we mention the stage? That's right, we also provide live music from various acts from near and far - we are sure you will find our eatery to be like no other!

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Stephanie

Dined 3 days ago

Gorgeous food. Reasonably priced. Atmosphere was great. Really enjoyed.

STERLING BAR

4.7

4.7 (193)

£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, vintage spirits, rare wine and elegant cocktails all
served alongside bar snacks.

Please note that we only able to 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.

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.

Top review

JasonVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Cool vibe, friendly and good selection of cocktails

Cibo Hale

4.6

4.6 (155)

£26 to £40

Italian

Altrincham

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Hale, Cibo Hale captures the essence of Italian dining at its finest. Revel in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary flair with our hand-made pasta, pizzas, seafood, and meat dishes, all crafted meticulously from the finest ingredients sourced straight from Italy. Set on the prominent Victoria Road, our establishment effortlessly channels a sophisticated city vibe, whilst providing a luxurious space for guests.

And it doesn't end there. Our renowned roof terrace offers an unparalleled dining experience under the stars, making it the talk of the town. It's no wonder that celebrities frequently grace us with their presence, seeking a blend of privacy and top-tier Italian gastronomy. As you step inside, be prepared to embark on a memorable culinary journey, a cherished piece of Italy right here in Hale.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Good welcome. Excellent wine and good tasty food. Service impeccable

Menagerie Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (2322)

£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.

Top review

Lisa

Dined 4 days ago

Really enjoyed the express lunch menu. Had the menagerie garden burger which was fresh and tasty.

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Popular dish

Bottomless Sunday Roast

Popular dish

Fillet Steak

Popular dish

Chateaubriand for Two

20 Stories Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (1689)

£41 and over

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Rod

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding location. Professional, faultless service. Very good food. Extensive wine selection.

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The Courthouse Restaurant & Bar

4.4

4.4 (662)

£25 and under

American

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 a globally inspired menu accompanied by mind-blowing cocktails, before effortlessly morphing into one of Bolton’s hottest parties by night! #DineDrinkDance

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Alex

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Lovely food nice quick service and nice bar! Lovely evening!

Namii Kitchen & Cocktails

4.0

4 (131)

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

Manchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Namii Kitchen and Cocktails, where we tell the story of authentic Vietnamese culture with our
cuisine. We deliver dishes that are true to the heart of Vietnamese food but also inspired by the rest of Asia.

Top review

DavidVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Service and food were incredible. Lucas who served us was as good a server as I’ve ever had in my life. 10/10 all round!

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