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20 Stories Restaurant, Manchester,

20 Stories Restaurant

4.3
4.3
1761 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 204 3333
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    £37.50 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 -Saturday 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
  • Blackout Dinner

    £80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 16, 2025 only
    Join us on Sunday 16th February 2025 for our very special Blackout Dinner, for an exclusive four-course menu at £80pp created by our Executive Chef, Daniel Scott. Be welcomed into the 20 Stories rooftop restaurant and take your seat as the restaurant is plunged into complete darkness, with thousands of candles and the city lights as the only source of light. We are asking the full payment at the reservation. We offer a full refund if the booking is cancelled 48 hours before.
    Blackout Dinner Photo

What 1,761 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20 Stories Restaurant offers "stunning city views" and "exceptional service," making it a prime spot for special occasions. Guests often praise the "beautiful atmosphere" and "friendly staff," particularly enjoying the cocktails and ambiance. Some note that food can be inconsistent and pricey, but the overall experience is memorable.

1,761 Reviews
  1. roman

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiters was a little judgy making an excuse to speak to us to let us know we had to have the full course even tho that was the plan but other than that the food was amazing had the soup and bread for starter which was unreal and the steak was my favourite I’ve had and the sticky toffee pudding was just sticky toffee pudding but still good atmosphere was nice views really nice overall nice dining experience

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  2. Lorraine

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentines Dinner wasn’t good value. Set price £90, paid extra for guaranteed window view table, the glass of fizz wasn’t offered although it was part of the set menu, we had to ask by which time the canopies had arrived, my husband wasn’t seated & a minute later the starters arrived. The main , steak was very good but just warm, 1 small potato , no vegetable just a swirl of sauce. Desert, 1 piece of cheese which was good. Service was good but overall expensive for what it was.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate all feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience was not all that you hoped for. We strive to provide an enjoyable experience for our guests and their satisfaction is very important to us. Once again, I would like to apologise for this. Kind regards.

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  3. Leovio

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience, nice ambience, great music, great food and great table service from Rashid, loved it
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you so much for your 4-star review. We really appreciate it. Kind regards.

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  4. Jason

    Liverpool

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We wanted to try something new! Fantastic location and views from the 20th floor. Excellent service from the restaurant team, very attentive and available. The restaurant was very busy which is usually a good sign. Unfortunately, that’s as good as it got. We started with a bottle of Prosecco but no ice bucket. Starters came quickly yet they were bland. Mains came soon enough and the beef fillet was unfortunately lukewarm. The sea bass on the other hand was hot but smothered with too much salt. And lastly, dessert! Mine was a delight with great tastes and textures however, my wife had the sorbet which was very sharpe and honestly, in-edible and promptly left the majority uneaten. As the night was valentines night, we did have a small expectation that the restaurant would be appropriately themed, also no, not a single balloon anywhere, no romantic effort what so ever. My wife and me always enjoy our nights out regardless and the overall experience was interesting but not special.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    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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  5. Adam

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food, a little noisy and not guaranteed to be near the window
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you so much for your 4-star review. We really appreciate it. Kind regards.

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  6. Olanrewaju

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, I really enjoyed the food, the ambience and the city view
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We really appreciate it. Kind regards.

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  7. Megan

    Manchester

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Stale feeling sandwiches. Excellent hot food. Scones were good. Tea was poor. Desserts were ok but looked bought in. Service was extremely hit and miss. Either too much or ignoring you. Bit disappointing
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you very much for taking the time to give your feedback. It is extremely disappointing to read about your experience and we apologise that we did not meet your expectations. Feedback like this is important to us and we have discussed this with the team here internally. We truly aim to make sure that all our wonderful guests leave 20 Stories fully satisfied and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future to provide you a memorable dining experience.

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  8. Michel

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very amazing place with a fantastic view, i went there for my girlfriend birthday and she was so happy with the customer service
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    You have our deepest thanks for this amazing review. We aim to deliver the best service along with delicious food therefore, we are most delighted to hear we exceeded your expectations. Kind regards.

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  9. cheryl

    Liverpool

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, good experience! However I cant believe they wanted to charge us £6 per person to eat the cake I bought and brought for my daughter's 18th birthday! We took it home to eat instead, I wasn't prepared to pay an additional £24 on top of our £250 bill. I think thats absolutely disgusting to want to charge that.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for visiting 20 Stories and sharing your honest feedback regarding your experience. We strive to deliver a five-star service and try our utmost best to offer a personalized and memorable experience. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards.

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  10. Michael

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, great views, average food with disappointing desserts.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologise for the less than satisfactory experience you had during your recent visit. We will look to correct any issues and we hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back to 20 Stories. Kind regards

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FAQs

20 Stories Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 1761 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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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