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Tuesday 19 Mar 2024

[@]Eating Out? Our Manchester Recommendations

After spending a couple of hours trying to count how many food serving places there are, simply in Manchester's centre square mile, we got bored (we gave up at over 250).

The fact is there are a huge number of restaurants, cafes, take-aways, pubs, bars and streetfood hawkers vying for your breakfast, lunch and dinner money.

Presented with such a wealth of choice the Unlock Manchester team have created a list of some of our favourites ranging from delis to restaurants with some pricing guidance. Basically if you can't find anything you like in here you should be cooking...

Food & Drink OffersWe also like deals and offers when looking for somewhere to eat, after a long day. If you are going to a show you will find lots of pre-theatre packages with food and drink for to enjoy.

Check out our listings from eateries across Manchester of some the current special offers.

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Manchester a City of ‘Quarters’

Bury - Part of Historic Manchester

Bury

Only 30 minutes by Tram from the City Centre, Bury and its attractions make a good day trip

Castlefield

Castlefield

Nestled between the Irwell and Medloack rivers Castlefield is where the Romans established 'Mamucium'. Experience the old and modern and explore its attractions

China Town - City Centre

China Town

China Town, a stone's throw from Piccadilly Gardens, offers restaurants, specialist supermarkets and entertainment all in one space

Deansgate

Deansgate

Connecting most parts of the city, this mile-long road is worth a stroll along and offers some great shops and places to eat

Read About All Manchester‘s Quarters