Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The central areas boast many Halal options which cater to the local Muslim community.

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List of the 10 best Halal places to eat British in Manchester

10 Best restaurants for British in Manchester

Traditional English dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere

The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester

We had a fabulous pre-theatre dinner here at the Ivy. The staff, from front-of-house to the servers were exemplary and only matched by the dining experience. After cocktails, we started with the duck parfait and lobster soufflé, followed by the chicken bourguignon and the linguine.  Loved the vibe and decor here, especially with enough space around the tables so not feeling overcrowded. and will definitely be coming here again,  thankyou!

We were out visiting the Christmas Market a in Manchester and decided to visit The Ivy for a few cocktails. On arrival the production and styling of this venue is amazing so we thought we’d be able to enjoy a few drinks before heading home. We had a great seat at the bar and the place was buzzing. The seasonal cocktail list is limited and we wanted classics… We spotted a gentleman drinking what looked like a great Old Fashioned - perfect for the cold afternoon.

Who ever made that cocktail certainly did not make ours… Probably the worst cocktail we’ve drank in Manchester and there’s been a few!

The ‘Old Fashioneds’ arrived in a few minutes, clearly made with absolute no love, sugar syrup, half a glass of watery bad ice and a pathetic non existent garnish which the bartender put her fingers into the drink to try to squeeze yuk ! - If you don’t have time to make classic cocktails correctly  maybe better to advise alternatives in busy times?

However the best part of it was the price including ‘service’ £33 quid!!!

Well sadly, just goes to show the best wrapped presents are sometimes very disappointing.

Our first time dining at the Ivy. A very busy and classy restaurant. Cocktails to start, they were very good. The ambience was also very good and the service was excellent from our server Sophia, and we were also looked after by Andrew on the evening. They were both tentative and knowledgable about the suggested dining options. The sea bass was very tasty and the burger was excellent. Thanks also for the lovely surprise profiteroles to celebrate our anniversary. The food was lovely and prices reasonable. We will be calling again.

Food was ok, the chicken Milanese was a bit tough, had a hard time running my knife thru it. The Xmas special desserts however were pleasant. Good vibes in the restaurant, especially when there’re the Xmas decors.

We dined at The Ivy Manchester and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed, and the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.

A special mention goes to Max, who served us during our visit. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and genuinely customer-focused. He made us feel very welcome, checked in at all the right moments, and ensured everything ran smoothly without being intrusive. His professionalism and warmth really elevated our dining experience.

Overall, a fantastic evening with great food and excellent service. We’ll definitely be returning and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Manchester.

The Ivy

KAJI

Absolutely Perfect! Exceptional Food & Service. Kaji delivered an incredible start to our Saturday night. The vibes were great, the music was fantastic, and the food was outstanding—especially the bread, oysters, lamb chops, sashimi, and chips.
Special five-star praise goes to our front-of-house server / manager, Rachel. When our original mushroom order was taken by another table, she went the extra mile and kindly brought us the sashimi for free to cover the inconvenience. This level of service is rare and truly appreciated. Thank you, Kaji! We'll be back.

The food was delicious and surprisingly filling. The lobster was my favourite it was so soft and buttery like a cloud. The milk bread starter was also perfect. The potatoes were a miss but does not take away from the 5* at all, service was great and I felt well attended to. Drinks were also pretty nice

I booked Kaji’s 12-course Chef’s Counter with wine pairing as a birthday gift for my fiancé. The food was outstanding — bold in flavour, beautifully presented, and each dish showed real creativity and finesse. Our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the menu. Her pacing and thoughtful descriptions made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming. My rating for service is in no way a reflection of her or the chef’s work — they were excellent.

Unfortunately, the evening got off to a disappointing start. We were told on arrival that the wine pairing wasn’t available, with no prior notice or suggested alternative. It felt like a key part of the experience had been dropped. We spent time choosing a bottle of wine from the menu, only to find it wasn’t available either. By then, I was frustrated and let down, which coloured the beginning of the evening.

It was only my fiancé’s calm reassurance that helped me relax and enjoy what should have felt celebratory. While we were offered an apology, a small gesture — like a complimentary glass of fizz — would’ve softened the disappointment. When a venue describes itself in terms of finesse, those finer details matter.

Think it is more based on aesthetics actual food and quality is below average especially for the price . I had raised to the server that the sashimi was not that great , and I was replied back with that’s how it is. I’ve eaten at many top restaurants the service was not great nor the food . I’d not recommend  this to anyone . It’s only good for pictures .

Update * since eating from here I have had loose stools and now vomiting - think I have had food poisoning . I will take a stool sample and report this place . I’m greatly perturbed by the situation.

Me and my Husband decided to visit this restaurant finally after the revamp from Muzu and we were very impressed with the food! Everything was super fresh and packed with delicious flavour. My Waguy was cooked to perfection, made me very happy. The cocktails and wine were to a high standard which is always a must for me personally. Service was also super friendly and timely could not fault anything. The meal was pricey but good value for money as everything was delicious and high standard. Was perfect for a romantic date night. Me and my husband are definitely looking forward to visiting again soon.

KAJI Restaurant and Bar 

20 Stories

Dinner with the most fabulous views of Manchester. After our son completed the Manchester Half Marathon, we wanted to eat somewhere nice to celebrate. We booked 20 stories the evening before. The decor & service great. Nice selection of professionally made drinks. Food delicious, 3 out of the 4 of us had the beef Sunday roast, excellent value at £26. It came with a side of cauliflower cheese, clean plates all round. Would highly recommended even going for drinks as they have a fab outdoors area with blankets and heaters too.

The ambience is amazing and very elegant.
We attended there for my birthday celebration and the staff were very welcoming from the start to the end of our visit.
Our waiter  ,Nancy, was brilliant! From explaining the food , making recommendations and taking extremely good pictures of us. The service was excellent, quick and stress free. She made our evening and the meal more enjoyable.
We got 2 starters and 2 mains. Unfortunately the food does not meet the standards of the atmosphere as it was quite bland. I would not advise you to order the chicken dishes as we found it quite bland ( no taste, no salt).However,  their seafood was better and delicious. I got the prawns.

Their terrace is perfect for a hot summer day or night meal, but if you don’t smoke or can’t stand the smell you might want to sit inside.

We went to the blackout / candlelight evening on Sunday. Food was pretty good and it was a set menu. My husband enjoyed his more than myself. I’m vegan and the food was good 7.5/10 but I wasn’t full! I felt like going for a bag a chips afterwards!!!  The main course was little more than a small potato and a medium sized beetroot!

A shame because the place was lit beautifully and the views of Manchester were superb.

Our server Daniel needs a huge mention and recognition as we both felt he was outstanding. He was lovely and very attentive without being overbearing. He had the knack of knowing when to chat and offer service and was personable and respectful and polite. Had a great manner and was a credit to the restaurant.

We would definitely return but would hope for a better menu. After all it was £100 per person and to leave unsatisfied was a disappointment

Really nice place, the view is great (even if the day was very rainy and foggy, the Christmas set menu was class, I had the terrine (lovely), the steak (great, both the taste and the preparation, as well as the veggies) and the dessert was the best of it all, a sticky toffee pudding which was massive and delicious at the same time! The price for the 3-course meal was great too, just £45.
The atmosphere was a bit lacking, but that is usually down to the surrounding people, it was still decent.
Service from out waiter was really good and it was a nice touch that they remembered everything and where each dish was going, however they barely came to us for any drink orders, I had to wait and wave to get another beer, so 4 stars it is.

Went here for lunch as a mother and daughter treat. I was struck immediately by the wonderful atmosphere and decor of the place. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Our waiter, Kumar, was incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring we had the best time. We ordered olives and mains: sea cream and trout followed by a shared dessert. The food was perfect and the summer signature cocktails went so well with everything. We couldn't find fault in our time here at all.

Adam Reid at The French

From the second you’re welcomed in to the French, any pretence you may have about being intimidated by the huge crystal chandelier adorned room are put at ease by the friendly northern welcome, a theme that will form the core of the evening. The service throughout was spot on: relaxed but incredibly on it, at times you don’t even realise they’re there. It’s a huge departure from white tablecloth silver service and military brigades of straight-back servers of some of the fancier hotel restaurants. Great playlist, loads of Talking Heads and somehow quiet enough you can have conversations without raising your voice but buzzy enough to not feel stale. It all feels relaxed whilst feeling incredibly special, really hard to get that balance right.

That said, the elegance runs through a seriously stunning menu, a menu that starts with a ‘northern welcome’ of bread and butter served with an onion broth I could have chugged by the gallon. The 12 course menu runs like clockwork, with that ‘northern’ element being key to its charm. Standouts are the crab and tomato tart, a tartare on beef dripping toast, a woodland mushroom and yeast foam, the theatre of the cheese course served table-side, and the magnificent tipsy cake. This is a real snarl at those ‘you’d need a takeaway when you get home after 12 little courses’, we basically rolled out of there. Everything is full of surprises, table-side service and a little extra touch, but none of it feels over-the-top or hack whatsoever. The servers are proud of the food and it shows.

Both the wine pairing and the drinks pairing are so well thought out, with two lovely sommeliers who with their bafflingly detailed knowledge make everything simple to understand. The sake with the tart and umeshu whisky pairings are outrageous.

As we sipped our tea and cake, the hotel fire alarm went off. We felt so terrible for the staff but their professionalism and friendliness remained unmoved and the way it was handled was really great, given it was 11pm on a Saturday.

Quite amazed this place still doesn’t have a *, I’ve no doubt they’ll get one but it’s miles ahead of some places elsewhere that do and it remains the best in class, and one of the finest meals of 2025.

Nb: there’s no service charge on the bill, you need to ask to add a tip!

Celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary- The signature tasting menu was insanely good! The service impeccable and the music soundtrack was brilliant (c 1980s) . Will be booking again for Christmas time . Well done!

Visited on 13/08/25 for our anniversary. Words can’t describe the experience we had, from the moment we walked through the door we was greeted by the sous chef with the warmest welcome
our glasses filled with the finest wines by Dimitri who kept a close eye on us to make sure we was getting the most out of our experience, quite literally waited on hand and foot
Adam and his team created dishes beyond what we had ever imagined possible, the attention to detail in explaining the food whilst the flavours teased your senses, each mouthful complimenting the last and the next.
This place is art in the finest form, a night we won’t forget. Thank you to The Fench.

Celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary with a wonderful meal. The presentation was amazing and the food delicious! The head chef Blaze was so welcoming and our sommelier Dimitri did not miss a beat! I'm not sure why you dont have a michelin star but you deserve one or two!!! I'll never eat at mana again after experiencing The French! Thank you so much for making our evening super special!

Fine dining in Manchester, creative but stay true to its northern roots, a great restaurant to celebrate your special occasion

Anchors Fish & Chips

Anchors has certainly got to my favourite fish and chip shop since moving back to Manchester from Whitby. I prefer a nice light batter, which this place has nailed! I can also recommend to pies, sausages and more. All round, fantastic. I also like that they are now offering Pollock thanks to its sustainability.
Also expect chunky chips!

I put an order in for 2 Large Cod 1 Sausage and a regular chips. We have been going here regularly. However this evening the Cod looked burnt and was all curled up. It appeared the oil was to hot.. when I said I wasnt happy the manager Natasha stepped in rather officious asking what I didn't like about the fish was it just that it was all curled up. She obviously lacks people skils and is not aware of the term your customer is usually right. I ended up getting a refund and leaving. The fact that its over priced at just under £33.00 for this order you would think she would have changed it. I've spoken to a friend of mine at the NFFF and a contact of ny brothers at the Food Standards Agency all agreed that the way food is served to the customer says a lot about the buisness. Especially as Fish & Chip shops have a large margin of tax write off due to waste.. My husband was in there a few weeks ago and they had forgotten to put tge Large Cod he had ordered in so he was left waiting for ages. At least I've been able to shine a spotlight on this issue.

Good trad chippy, always enjoy the food here (haddock/chips is the go-to with their tartare sauce)

Not the overwhelming portions of chips you used to get, but who ever managed to eat all of those anyway? I’m always properly full after a standard haddock/chips (and am a chunky mid-30s guy, who was described as ‘a good eater’ by some Spaniards on my last holiday) sometimes even not finishing. A bit pricey, but I think that’s most chippies these days, raw materials and didsbury rent can’t be fun to deal with, if the turnover along the high street is anything to go by

My daughter and I bought in-store.

As soon as we walked in, the heavenly smell hit us, and we both proclaimed how good it smelt.

The room was clean, tidy, and nicely decorated and we even made reference to the art details that were painted on the wall 👌

I ordered a small cod, it was really cute, and actually ample for me (middle aged woman) as a main, and I reckon it'd be ample for my 14 year old son (who eats loads) too. My daughter chose the sausage which she tells me was "yeah, it was good" (high praise from a teenager 😆).

I shared a large chips with my 16 year old, to accompany our mains. Again, it filled the two of us, but it did look a *lot* smaller than I had expected it would be, as there were three sizes to choose from so I would imagine this to be a medium at an average chippy. I had hoped for that price, to have left overs to share with the other kids when we got home, but as it stands, please just don't tell them that we went, and I reckon we can just about get away without them knowing that we'd had it without them 😆

The pots of gravy and mushy peas were tiny. No where near enough to accompany the half a large chips per pot that we had planned on. And at £2.00 a pot I expected much more. I suspect much of the costing went on the very nice thick paper cups, the wooden cutlery wrapped with napkins, and of course a side of healthy profit.

The food was amazing! It was hot, crisp, salted to just the right amount, and beautifully flavourful. In fact, all food pics were taken after sampling a couple of mouthfuls because there was no way I was waiting to start so I could take a photo first 😆

Finally let's talk about prices. It's much more than I'd usually be willing to spend in a local chippy, but... It was extra quality along side the extra cost, so I guess it's a case of "getting what you pay for".

So would I come back? If I had the money and it was a treat, then, yes I would! And I'd be keen to try the battered halloumi. But it's not something I could frequent as a regular occurrence due to its prices, in this cost of living crisis.

Constructive suggestion; a couple of seats in there for the chance to sit while your food is being freshly cooked, would've been ideal and a real blessing to me.

Beyond that, great job guys n gals,
4.5⭐ out of 5.

Passed by this shop today while heading to the train station. I'm so lucky I decided to pop in. I ordered Haddock and chips curry sauce with a can of dandelion and burdock. I can honestly hand on heart it was the best Fish and chips I've ever had.

Charlie's Fish & Chips Ltd

Only gave Charlie's another chance because the incredible Urmston Fish Bar was closed. I regret my decision.
The place should be called 'Just waiting for Chips'
Service is so slow and it's always beem same excuse of waiting for chips. Surely as a chippy, you would consistently have chips on the go.
I'm writing this before I've even eaten them, let's hope they are the same average quality as they used to be.
I wouldn't mind but no heed of apologies is given. Give Charlie's a miss and try somewhere else...

*UPDATE* AFTER RESPONSE.

The lack of apology for having to wait nearly 25 minutes for chips was my main concern and that was not addressed on the day nor by the owners reply. Sad really.

The response mentioned they used the same potato supplier as my favourite chippy. That's probably the case but I've never waited more than 10nmins there ever at peak.

I left the food an average review but it was mostly about service for me.

Thanks for the apology Charlie's, means alot...

In response to the most recent review left by joanne, i looked at the photo and wanted to comment that the batter looks golden, crispy and therefore it must be cooked. Even supermarket frozen fish in batter has the middle looking like this. I doubt that this chippy would serve undercooked food, they have a massive reputation.

Safe to say i will not be visiting here again. I used to come all the time for my lunch when i worked in Urmston & the staff were always lovely. Today i was met with a miserable young girl and young lad who litreally behaved asthough putting extra salt and vinegar on chips and extra curry sauce on chips comes out of there wages. Not one of them even bothered to crack a smile. Awful customer service and continually pulling faces-especially the girl. I genuinley asked if the chippy had been takrn over as the food at atmosphere was completely different and i got looked at asif id said something ridiculously offensivem food was horrible. Never again. They have ran the business right into the ground from what the previous owners built up & all of their hard work. Such a shame

I’ve been going here for a while now but recently the standards dropped off. The last chips I got at lunch time were re-warmed, hard and burnt. I would’ve taken them back but I only have some long for a lunch break. Will try elsewhere next time.

Best chippy The fish was tasty and crispy and the chips was fresh and nice definitely recommend this place 👌

Cloud 23 Cocktail Bar

A amazing spot for a quiet evening. Incredible views, fantastic cocktails and very friendly and attentive service from Calum who looked after us all evening. Good music, but at a suitable level so we could still talk and enjoy each others company. Worth booking. The cocktail flight voucher is good value too and they even remembered it was our anniversary.

Some of the decorations and curtains look tired. Apart from that we had a very good experience. The afternoon tea was delicious. They have halal chicken and vegetarian options. Topless hot drinks were nice. We left very satisfied.

Given the price, I expected the Sweet & Savoury Afternoon Tea to be truly delicious, but unfortunately it wasn’t. The sweets in particular were quite disappointing. I’d recommend enjoying tea with the savouries and finishing with coffee for the sweets instead.

Note: All teas are included, but not all coffees.

Went for drinks and the cocktails were very good. With the panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas it is worth a visit. I was however, disappointed in the actual room and bar itself, which felt understated.  A real negative was the £10 service charge on 2 cocktail drinks amounting to a 50% increase on the bill. This is a total rip off and is why I will not be visiting again.

Have to say this was a great place to visit, it is a bit expensive but at the same time it isn't any old cocktail bar so you get what you pay for! Enjoyed the views and drink was pretty nice too. Not somewhere I'd go regular but perfect for special occasions or if you've never been before, this was my first time going as im always looking for new things to do when I visit Manchester to experience a variety of things to do! Recommend it! Glass floor is a nice touch too!

Cloud 23

Grand Pacific

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Outstanding Evening at Grand Pacific

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Grand Pacific in Manchester. From the moment we arrived, the genuine warmth and hospitality made the evening feel really special. A huge thank you to Jake on the bar, who set the tone with exceptional service and a welcoming smile, and to Andrei, our server, whose attentiveness and professionalism truly elevated our visit.

The food was excellent—beautifully prepared, full of flavour, and presented with care. Combined with the cosy, festive atmosphere, it created the perfect backdrop for a memorable night out.

Grand Pacific continues to impress on every level. Highly recommended, and we’ll definitely be returning soon!

If you want to indulge yourself in a little opulence for food, service and atmosphere; then consider booking here.  If you want to brush shoulders with the likes of Winston Churchill, bask in the subdued lighting and feel like a lord and lady straight from Downton Abbey then frequent here for a candle lite evening to drown in classical violins playing popular tunes.  However,  be prepared for smaller portion sizes that allow you to manage the full three course spread.   All this quality though is reflected in the pricing.

The worst birthday experience I’ve ever had. I came here to celebrate my birthday. I was only ten minutes late and even called ahead, yet after arriving and being seated, I still waited another ten minutes. After ordering normally, the food took at least forty minutes to arrive. By the time the dishes finally came, there were only fifteen minutes left before the restaurant closed.

I originally wanted to take some photos in the beautiful seating area, but because the food came so late and we couldn’t finish, we were rushed over to the bar. Then, when they brought out the cake—which had been kept in the fridge—the decorations had been removed, and the writing was smudged and basically gone.

The food itself was also extremely average. The steak was dry and tough.

The most frustrating part was speaking with the manager multiple times. She kept saying “sorry,” but there was clearly no sincerity. He didn’t think the ruined cake was their fault and even said removing the plastic film was done “as a kindness,” but ruined is ruined. In the end, they tried to brush us off by waiving the cost of two drinks.

They completely ruined the birthday dinner I’d been looking forward to. I absolutely do not recommend coming here. It’s extremely loud inside—more like a nightclub than a restaurant.

Went here on a 50% off food offer. Food was excellent as was the service. Both my wife and I had 3 courses and couldn’t fault any of them. I was glad we had ordered a portion of fries to share as the accompaniments were perhaps a bit lacking. Should also have ordered some other veg to improve the veg to meat ratio.
Would I go back, probably not, as what would have been over £75 per person including 2 large glasses of wine and coffee seemed pricey.
I also didn’t like the fact that the discretionary tip was 12.5%, but I let it go as I don’t like to a fuss, but we’re not in America and 10% is more than sufficient.
It is in a beautiful building and it has been well furnished.

Great service, food was faultless and couldn't quite make it through the apple crumble. Love a good Sunday roast this was the best food and quality service we've had for years. Team super attentive checking in, extra drinks, cleaning the table. Building and decor stunning- you really couldn't have done anything better - was the son's 18th Birthday and we were so happy with the quality of food and service you made it really special (no one knew it was his Bday he doesn't like a fuss) but just wow thank you will be back soon- this was our first visit.

Grandpa Greene's Luxury Ice Cream

Lovely Afternoon at Grandpa Greene for my mum’s birthday. Food was amazing, presentation of the afternoon tea was fantastic. My dog enjoyed her doggy ice cream too!! Staff were lovely and polite, shoutout to Jess who served us this afternoon making us feel very welcome, always asked if everything was ok and if we needed anymore drinks, very polite and friendly. She even brought out my mum a Happy Birthday dessert plate in which she loved, so thank you very much for that!!

Amazing afternoon tea for my mums birthday. 4 adults and 1 child. Lots of sandwiches, cakes and drinks on little picnic tables. There was something for everyone. Very friendly staff and quick service.

Visited at lunchtime.  Overall it was good but not exceptional. And for the prices, I was expecting better. I ordered the pulled pork bagel, which was massive but didn't come with any side salad or crisps as their photos on their socials media. So after eating half of it,  becames boring as not having any other flavour in between, and it was a bit dry as the cheese was almost non existent. For the price I believe it should come with some sort of side. I also ordered their acai bowl to try. It was good and the portion again quite big, however the overall flavour was disappointing as the granola wasn't the best. It seemed shop bought low quality granola rather than homemade.  And despite being big, I still think the price is steep.
The location is really nice, next to the canal, but I didn't find it a memorable experience or made me feel that i won't to go back soon. It can be the perfect spot for ice cream when the weather is nice, but would not go for the rest of the food

Lovely place to visit even on a rainy day.
We pre-booked sitting in one of the domes by the canal and it was a lovely experience.
The food was delicious and the staff were really attentive, especially when the kitchen got our order wrong; they were quick to rectify it.
Will definitely be back for afternoon tea as that also looked amazing

The place itself is lovely with amazing views, and the food was very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the setting. Drinks and dessert took a long time to arrive, with some items forgotten, and the prosecco was served warm so we had to switch to an Aperol Spritz. The staff didn’t seem very proactive and lacked a real “can-do” attitude, which made the experience less smooth than it could have been. I do understand they were dealing with a busy shift, but if the service and customer care improved, this would be an exceptional spot. I’d definitely give it another try, though next time I’d go during a quieter period.

Jolly Rogers

Got the Masala Fish n Chips with gravy & curry sauce. Fish was fried fresh and presented better than any I’ve had else where. The masala batter on the fish was seasoned just right and not too spicy. Chips were also good and soft inside.

Would definitely recommend.

Been here before and loved the food but tonight when we got home chips way over cooked and so was the fish batter was over done. Unfortunately won't be going again. Shame really as when you guys get it right its amazing but tonight's food should have gone in the bin. Inconsistency of such bad food has lost our custom.
You can see how over done the food was from photos genuinely why serve it. I can not understand.

Sorry had to leave this review. But just got home and saw chips are over cooked and dry. Looks like left over fried chips under the heat light. Disappointed!! Would have gone back but had walked with my 2 yr old and it was already a struggle to get there.
Please check your chips before giving the left over dry ones to customers. What a waste of £7.90. gone in the bin.

Lovely masala fish, great traditional fish. And very good service

Quite dissapointed, saw so many videos of people saying the fish and chips was really good but I got this fish which was made to order and the batter was LITRALLY just drenched in oil and barely cooked. Chips were fine the fish inside had no salt or anything just bland

Mamucium

Small mix up as our booking wasn't in their system but was resolved quickly.
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Sunday roast was quite simple but perfectly seasoned, cooked and presented (desserts were really good too!) Tasted great and glad to have tried it but would be out of my budget without the discount on this occasion.

Nice, well seasoned food with a few minor shortcuts, such as frozen chips and limp lettuce. Excellent sticky toffee pudding. Aslan and Clinton provided a very friendly and efficient service. Prices a little on the high side.

Bang average.
Whilst the food was top notch and was a solid 9/10, the 2 staff that were on were clearly overwhelmed and not very experienced. Took several minutes to be seated as there were no staff on the shop floor originally with only 3 tables in.
Dirty  menus, empty salt shakers, glasses with lipstick on served and  coffee served without sugar or a teaspoon. Had  a discount voucher to use and staff tried to haggle on the discount amount trying not to honour the full amount originally which I found very strange. Music was 00s RnB which didn’t fit in for a Sunday dinner vibe. Both staff were nice but clearly inexperienced. 2 star service with 5 star prices.

The restaurant and bar are really aesthetically-pleasing. However, that's where the positives stop. Service was really slow and the food was poor. We both ordered sirloin steak and waited almost an hour for it. I asked for medium-rare and you can see how overcooked it was in the pictures.

We wanted to have a warm lunch there but unfortunately they offer only toasts at that time there. So we stayed only for coffee and cake. But the flat white wasn't strong enough and the cake was dry and hard. But good staff and a nice place to sit.

Richmond Tea Rooms

Richmond Tea Rooms is my absolute go-to spot for afternoon tea — not just for its central location, but for its charming atmosphere and consistently delicious food. It’s a popular place and can get quite busy, so I’d definitely recommend making a reservation in advance, which is exactly what we did.

As we had someone with coeliac at the table, we ordered one gluten-free Queen’s Afternoon Tea, and for myself, the Alice Afternoon Tea (not gluten-free). We were genuinely impressed by everything we tried, but the scones were without a doubt the real highlight and the one we found ourselves missing the most afterwards. Having tasted both the regular and gluten-free versions, I can confidently say that both were excellent.

Another lovely touch is that the teapots come with a one-time refill, which makes the whole experience feel even more generous and relaxed. The venue itself has such an authentic and immersive atmosphere. The staff are incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive.

A huge thank you to the entire team. I’m already counting down the days until my next visit.

Always a fab time at the tea rooms from Afternoon tea to Christmas meals the food is always divine and the staff are beyond helpful. Set in a beautiful Alice In Wonderland fantasy theme, the decor is stunning, the toilets are spotless and the cake choice is unreal. Nice touches and the Christmas meals are huge and flavourful, home made giant yorkies to crispy parsnip shavings. Even GF and V choices. We all had a fabulous night here. Thank you so much wish I had taken more pics but was having too much of a nice time xx

Amazing breakfast. Lovely surroundings. Felt like we were at the Mad Hatters Tea Party! Amazing way to start any day :) will definitely be back!

WOW! and WOW! What a gorgeous place! My daughter gave me a voucher for the Queens Tea. Was stunning inside and very quaint and cosy. Service was great from the start when you enter inside. There’s a great selection of food and drinks to order. Opens from the morning so many people were having breakfast whilst others were enjoying desserts or high teas- which there is a lovely selection from. Not too far from Picadilly to walk. Definitely worth a visit whether it’s breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and they even have entertainment by night.

Such a nice little tea room – cozy and cute. We had the Hatters Afternoon Tea, and most of it was great! The cakes and scones were super tasty. I didn’t love the vegetarian savoury options as much – they were okay, but a bit underwhelming compared to the rest.

Atlantic Fish Bar

Great portion and and price. Food is definitely chippy standard.
Grease leaked through the paper and cardboard box onto the table though. Also they gave us 1 fork for 4 meals.

This is the best fish & chips (with curry sauce) I've had in a long time! Great value for money with the 'special' deal. Sat in to eat it and the staff were friendly. Will definitely be back and would 100% recommend.

Fresh, quality fish and chips! We come here regularly and it's consistently good. Staff are polite and accommodating. Big thanks to Abdullah for the great service on this order.

Great value. Fresh and traditionally prepared. One of the best fish and chips I have ever had.. Good service. Dine in available.

So it was very cheap. Too cheap in many ways when to compare it to what you pay where I am from in the south. Half the price. The quality of the chips was good but the fish had no taste and the battery was thick. Very acceptable but no wow factor.

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The Old Wellington

a cozy bar area and a welcoming atmosphere. There is plenty of cozy seating upstairs. You have a lot of options on the menu, and ordering food is simple. The cuisine was excellent. The visit at the Old Wellington was enjoyable and fulfilling. situated in the center of Manchester. A must-see!

We went for our works Christmas do last night. Food was really nice, we’ve had some misses with Christmas menus, but really couldn’t knock the food here. Lovely atmosphere and staff were really friendly and attentive. Drinks prices also reasonable for the city centre. Will definitely return 😊

A warming atmosphere and cosy bar area. Seating to the upstairs is plentiful and comfortable. Ordering food is easy and the menu is really one to give you a lot of choices. The food was phenomenal

Gorgeous historical building in the centre of Manchester. It was very busy when we visited so the staff were struggling to keep up with the clearing of the tables. We only stopped for drinks so cannot comment on the food. We will happily come back to this pub when we are in Manchester next.

Called in yesterday for some food — it was busy but we managed to get a table. The food was incredible; you don’t find proper pub grub like that very often anymore. The staff were friendly and welcoming too. We’ll definitely be back.

West Ivy

Fantastic place with a 1st class service and very delicious and wonderfully cooked and seasoned food. I like a lot of flavour and this place did not disappoint. We were served by Matty and the team. They were great. I want togo back there and try everything on the menu (over time). I struggled to pick a dish as there were 5 or 6 main courses that caught my eye. Also, the prices are really good. We had 3 main dishes, a bottle of wine and a beer for £83. This included 10% optional service charge. I thought that was really good for 3 people.
So far this is the best restaurant I've been to in Bury. Highly recommended

Asked if we could sit on the patio and they said yes. They also had told us to order from a kiosk outside which there was none. Then a confusion of our glasses of water were given to the wrong table. When the food came out it looked better than it tasted. I suppose that’s why most of the other tables were only having drinks. I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here ever, it’s mediocre at best, definitely room for improvement.

Unfortunately after eating there recently I wouldn't recommend, on arrival we picked an outside table after sitting there for a while. I caught the attention of a member of staff who told us where to find menus and how to place an order nothing about to point us in this direction beforehand 🤔. Drinks came more or less straight away unlike the food, I noticed people that came and ordered after us were getting there meals before us and was a good while before ours appeared. We'd both ordered Southern Fried Basket well what a big disappointment, both had chicken goujons in a soggy undercooked coating, onion rings not crispy again undercooked. both lukewarm I brought it to the attention of a member of staff Dora. Who told me she'd get somemore chicken cooked and to carry on eating our meal. Well what was edible coleslaw and chips 😔 we'd waited so long my partner carried on eating his. After a while 3 pieces of chicken strips appeared in a bowl by this time chips were cold 😕 Dora came to clear our table and apologised for our experience not her doing. I put it down to kitchen staff with no care and lack of attention to detail, of what they are sending out of the kitchen or inexperienced staff. Dora went to speak to her manager Dora came back and offered us both a drink I wasn't looking for a drink, I was giving feedback on our experience and explained to her eating out these days is a luxury and expensive. People look forward to eating out and substandard meals ruin what should be a nice day out. Even though Dora is a credit to the company, we won't be paying it another visit.

Been west ivy twice now and both times the food didn’t disappoint. My favourite is the hot honey fried chicken flatbread pizza and mocktails are quite nice. Staff are friendly and service is good. Both times we were served by Lucy, she was lovely!

Fantastic food, especially the Festive Burger and Chicken Enchalada. Great staff, very friendly, helpful and make the West Ivy Experience a reason to re visit. Would like to thank Aims in particular as she's always very welcoming and provides the best service. Look forward to our next visit. Lisa and Jo xx

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