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Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

Located in the city centre, the UK's largest Hard Rock serves what can only be described as "The Official Food of Rock", generous drinks and an awe-inspiring collection of rock memorabilia. Visit Hard Rock Cafe Manchester for a family-friendly dining experience that truly rocks! They're conveniently situated within The Printworks entertainment complex, close to the Arndale Shopping Centre and opposite the National Football Museum, so drop in and see how they can rock your world! The venue has an awe-inspiring collection of unique rock memorabilia, with priceless pieces from The Beatles, Oasis and Elvis adorning the walls. Their Rock Shop stocks a wide range of official Hard Rock Cafe Manchester merchandise from T-shirts to glassware and umbrellas for you to buy as a memento of your visit to our beautiful city.
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Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange is a stunning renovated grade II listed building at the very heart of Manchester, housing 13 restaurants serving a variety of high quality world cuisine. With options including Greek, German, Italian, Indian, British, Pan Asian and Vietnamese cuisines, there’s something to suit every taste or occasion. With neighbours including Manchester Victoria Station, Manchester Arena, the National Football Museum, Selfridges and Manchester Cathedral, Corn Exchange's location is perfect for exploring the city’s most popular sights.
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Australasia

Australasia

Australasia isn't bound by tradition or a set of ideas about how an ingredient should be cooked, what it goes with or how it should be serve. The award winning chef and former young Australian chef of the year, Paul Greening, epitomises this ethos perfectly. Its strong ties with China and Japan have also helped determine the style of cooking, particularly the Japanese desire for perfection. Intriguing from the outside and beautiful within, the bespoke glass entrance on Spinningfields Square, Deansgate, is sure to catch the eye, sweeping guests downstairs to the irresistible charms of the restaurant's amazing cuisine and relaxed ambience.
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Shoryu Ramen

Shoryu Ramen

Shoryu Ramen are the go-to in Manchester for delicious ramen and other Japanese sides such as karaage chicken, char siu barbecue pork belly Shoryu buns and soft shell crab tempura. Founder Tak Tokumine and Executive Chef Kanji Furukawa, both born and bred in Hakata, have dedicated their lives to bringing a taste of their hometown to the UK. Their authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen is made with a thick, rich, white pork soup and thin, straight ramen noodles, although they also offer gluten free and vegetarian options. Alongside their famous ramen, Shoryu Ramen offer an excellent selection of premium spirits, expertly mixed cocktails and sake to complement any meal, making it the perfect spot for pre-theatre bites or just to take a break from the bustling city.
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Banyan Bar & Kitchen

Banyan Bar & Kitchen

During the day, Banyan is a spacious and relaxing bar with floor to ceiling windows offer customers a perfect place to meet up for coffee and cake, breakfast and brunch, sharing boards, a nice chilled glass of champagne or a cocktail crafted by award winning mixologists. The comprehensive drinks menu includes an incredible array of cocktails, offering a mixture of the classics and some with a Banyan twist. The beer and wine list has been personally chosen by some of the best beer and wine connoisseurs in the country ensuring all tastes and palates are catered for. In the evening, the kitchen area seats 90, offering meals for everyone in a more formal setting. A huge open kitchen and a 20 cover Chef’s Table form part of the dining experience with attention to detail on the menu second to none, using fresh local produce to provide customers with a meal of the finest quality.
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Tattu

Tattu

The menu at Tattu features dim sum and small plates created by a talented team led by head chef Clifton Muil. The bar has an extensive cocktail menu and wine list including a selection of sake. There is both high table seating and intimate booth seating for groups, with a menu of champagne and bottle serves available. The decadent Tattu Parlour is the venue's exclusive private room, serviced by its own entrance, bar and restroom facilities. The Parlour is available for bookings of up to 30 people for a seated dining experience or up 60 standing for a canapé reception or event.
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The Anthologist

The Anthologist

The Anthologist is Drake & Morgan’s second site in the city centre, the ‘big sister’ to The Refinery in Spinningfields, bringing a constant flow of new drinks and dishes from across the globe, a unique range of innovative cocktails and all-day dining. This new northern bar and restaurant is located in one of Manchester’s most sought-after locations, offering an everyday escape right in the heart of the city. The beautiful external planted terrace offers an all-year round alfresco drinking and dining, perfect for people-watching with a glass of rosé. The Anthologist features an open kitchen and a striking cocktail bar, with distinctive dining areas complemented by the soft finishing touches of copper herb pots, warm tea lights and gorgeous cushions and blankets. Stop by for everything from quick breakfast meetings to long, lazy brunches and cocktails.
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Vermilion & Cinnabar

Vermilion & Cinnabar

Vermilion & Cinnabar is a huge 3 storey Asian fantasy wonderland that includes a restaurant, cocktail lounge and club. Its unique décor, electric ambience, attention to detail and the restaurant’s exquisite Thai & Indian cuisine made Vermilion & Cinnabar a landmark for Manchester, receiving amazing reviews from Wallpaper magazine, The Guardian, Tim Burton, Tatler, David Cameron, Arena Magazine and GQ. Vermilion & Cinnabar were designed by worldwide renowned designers Miguel Cancio Martins (Buddha Bar, Paris / Alain Ducasse’s Crystal of Marrakech), Ken Winch (Buckingham Palace), Warmrain (Sketch, London) and Firefly (Hakkasan, London) to create the ultimate Asian Escapism.
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Wood Restaurant

Wood Restaurant

The concept of Wood in Manchester is unintimidating high-end dining. The restaurant leans heavily into spectacle and new experiences: enjoy the open kitchen with à la carte, theatre and tasting menus. The founder of Wood is a former Data Manager, Simon, who started cooking when he could ‘reach the top of an oven’. Thirty years later, Simon’s MasterChef win saw him fulfilling a dream he has had since he was young. Since winning MasterChef, Simon has worked with Marcus Wareing, Theo Randal and Simon Rimmer before opening his own restaurant.
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Zouk Tea Bar & Grill

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill

Founded by two entrepreneurial brothers, Zouk is a multi-award-winning restaurant that offers refreshing Indian and Pakistani cooking for the health conscious dine, with a menu and atmosphere infused with vitality, fun and passion. A restaurant for food lovers, signature dishes include their famous Indian Sajji Roasts which offer a whole leg of lamb or whole roast chicken marinated in spices and served with spicy roast potatoes and delicious gravy, or you can opt for their classic Lahori dishes such as Lamb Niharai, Magaz and Paya. Alternatively, try the seafood menu or the renowned regional monthly specials.
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Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni

Head to award-winning Italian Don Giovanni on St Peter's Square for hand-crafted cocktails, a superb lunch menu and pre-theatre dining that will start your evening on a high. Situated in the heart of Manchester's theatre strip, Don Giovanni is the city's oldest Italian restaurant and has been feeding the public for over 30 years. It is perfectly positioned for the Palace Theatre, Opera House, Manchester Central, Bridgewater Hall and many other city centre attractions. Showcasing freshness and quality first; Don Giovanni integrate traditional Italian culture into every dish with homemade pizza, bread, pasta and desserts created freshly in house.
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Hawksmoor

Hawksmoor

Hawksmoor Manchester is a British steakhouse and cocktail bar located in a late Victorian courthouse on Deansgate. Their menu revolves around the best ingredients they can find — whether it be beef from ethically-reared, grass-fed native cattle, sustainable seafood from around the British coast or seasonal fruits and vegetables. All cooked simply and served by friendly people who love what they do. This is accompanied by a list of carefully selected wines, original cocktails and beers brewed locally in the North West.
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