Diners' Choice: British restaurants in Manchester/Greater Manchester

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Higher Ground

4.8

4.8 (764)

£41 and over

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Higher Ground is a bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the UK using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers.

The restaurant is open Wed-Sat at dinner and Thurs-Sat lunch. From 14th November ’24, Higher Ground is opening on Thursday lunchtimes and is now open from 5pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

At lunch a £40pp seasonal sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal sharing menu at £58pp are available. Both menus are available when sat at the kitchen bar counter.

We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!

Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted. For parties of 6x guests and over, the seasonal sharing menu is served.

Top review

Jack

Dined 3 days ago

This was our second time here and we’d be back again based on the genuine kindness and warmth of the staff alone, nevermind the outstanding dishes made with great fresh produce. The vibe is casual and doesn’t take itself too seriously, whilst also maintaining the high quality standards you’d expect from a restaurant of this level. Can’t wait to come back again!

The Pearl

4.9

4.9 (23)

£41 and over

British

Prestwich

About the restaurant

December Seasonal Set Menu 2 courses £45 | 3 courses £55
Recently included in the 100 Best Local Restaurants 2024 compiled by the Good Food Guide, The Pearl is a charming British restaurant in Prestwich Village serving beautifully presented dishes in a relaxed, intimate dining room. Independent and family-owned, we work with like-minded producers and growers from the British Isles on a simple and delicious menu and let the ingredients speak for themselves.

Join us every Sunday from 2pm for our Sunday Lunch menu, you will have the option of 2/3 courses from our set menu at £37/45.

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Thomas

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding food in a cozy local setting with great wine and atmosphere

The Thomas Egerton

4.8

4.8 (749)

£25 and under

British

Bolton

About the restaurant

The Thomas Egerton pub has an enviable location – right in the centre of the busy village of Egerton, and surrounded by breathtaking moorland countryside.

We hope you will find the Thomas Egerton the perfect place to enjoy our delicious menu featuring superb food cooked to perfection by our talented chefs.

All our dishes are freshly prepared on the premises and great care is taken to ensure that only the finest locally sourced ingredients are used.

This is complemented by an extensive range of cask conditioned beers, guest beers, lagers and ciders as well as fine wines and spirits.

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Maria

Dined 3 days ago

Great delicious food, portions were excellent, I was so full! Second time I have been here and would absolutely recommend.

Fold Bistro & Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (385)

£26 to £40

British

Marple

About the restaurant

Fold is a neighbourhood Bistro and Bottle Shop with community at its heart.

A menu of delicious British seasonal sharing plates, with multi-cultural influences and a touch of North West nostalgia throughout.

Our drinks list includes carefully curated natural, organic, and classic wines from our favourite producers, as well as the best beers and hand-crafted cocktails to enjoy in the bistro at the bar or to go.

We responsibly source all our ingredients, supporting communities and using local suppliers where possible.

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Dean

Dined 7 days ago

We went to Fold for lunch on Saturday. The whole experience was fantastic. The food was incredible and great value. We will definitely be returning soon

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Experience

New Years Eve - Early Sitting

Albert's Standish

4.6

4.6 (7552)

£26 to £40

British

Wigan

About the restaurant

Albert's Standish is a stunning restaurant and bar which also has a private dining room and 2 private event spaces. The restaurant space can accommodate dining for 200 guests and a fabulous covered and heated outside dining terrace perfect for alfresco dining.

The venue has ample car parking and provides a picturesque environment for dining. The menu includes traditional British favourites like home-made Lancashire Cheese and Onion Pie as well as cuisine inspired by the family’s travels around the world.

The restaurant is open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays are also open for breakfast.

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Carol

Dined 2 days ago

Gorgeous tasty food, beautiful restaurant and bar area. Overall excellent

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4.5

4.5 (7491)

£26 to £40

British

Salford

About the restaurant

We opened our first restaurant in Castlefield, Manchester in 2004 with a clear aim: To deliver quality food to local customers at a reasonable price in a sharp, modern space with friendly, unpretentious service. We have pursued that goal ever since and it has earned us many loyal customers. Our menu is probably classed as British with some additional favourites from Italy and around the globe. Albert's Worsley provides a slick, modern space with dining for 180 guests inside and features a fabulous outside dining terrace for 60.

The restaurant is open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday are also open for breakfast.

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Gillian

Dined 4 days ago

Staff friendly and very welcoming. Ate from 3 course lunch menu, great value for money, plenty of choice. Excellent service from Lizzie.

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4.5

4.5 (7016)

£26 to £40

British

Didsbury

About the restaurant

Albert’s Restaurant and Bar is the second Albert’s opening and is a sister restaurant to Albert’s Shed in Castlefield. A slick, modern space with dining for 160 guests inside and a fabulous covered & heated outside dining terrace for 60 – perfect for alfresco dining.

The menu is modern British with an eclectic mix of Albert’s favourites and dishes from around the globe, all using only fresh local ingredients. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner and every Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding food and service, never disappoints. Great addition of the Christmas menu

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4.4

4.4 (2474)

£25 and under

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Dukes 92 was originally a stable block for the horses delivering foods off barges to the Merchants warehouse opposite. From these humble begininngs the building now houses Manchester's original bar and grill which has been refurbished and extended three times since its opening in 1991 the space today is informal and airy with the buildings heritage being reflected in a subtle blend of antique furniture and modern fixed seating.
With its most recent refurbishment Dukes can now properly call itself a venue with two bars, three private events spaces, a grill restaurant, excellent smoking facilities, canalside terrace and balcony overlooking the canal basin. Dukes continued appeal relies on its ability to transform from a relaxed, family friendly environment by day to a vibrant and stylish bar and grill by night.
The space has been extended and refurbished since its opening in 1991 and inside its interior combines contemporary features and its trademark antique furniture.

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Melissa

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing service from Josh! Made my leaving drinks super special and enjoyable. Love Dukes and the vibe in there, will be back

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Popular dish

ROAST CHICKEN

20 Stories Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (1690)

£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.

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PippaB

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful decor and interior design, friendly lovely staff with stunning service and amazing food

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4.4

4.4 (5302)

£25 and under

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Fully refurbished in late 2021 with a brand new look; Albert’s Shed is a stylish city centre restaurant with the advantage of a location at the centre of the Castlefield canal basin.
The restaurant has ample car parking and provides a picturesque environment for dining out with friends, family or colleagues.

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Bernadette

Dined 2 days ago

Great value for the 2 course meal up to 5pm. Delicious food and great service.

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