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Diners' Choice: Great for live music restaurants in Manchester/Greater Manchester

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Updated January 05, 2025

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A photo of The Thomas Egerton restaurant
4.8
4.8 (760)
£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.

Top review
Amy
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely food with great attentive service, waitress excellent!
A photo of The Blues Kitchen - Manchester restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2652)
£25 and under
American
Manchester
About the restaurant
American Grill cooking served in a warm and vibrant dining room.
Top review
SiobhanO
Dined 7 days ago
One of my favourite places to eat and drink in Manchester. The vibes are always high, the team are incredible and the food is on point!
A photo of The Old School BBQ Bus restaurant
4.7
4.7 (685)
£25 and under
Barbecue
Failsworth
About the restaurant
In 2016 the Old School BBQ was born, using a freshly imported 1982 Bluebird International American school bus from Arizona as a mobile kitchen.

The bus was converted from a traditional seated bus to a fully functional kitchen, with smokers and griddles to cook low and slow BBQ food.  The OSB journey had begun, trading from humble beginnings on a local pub car park in Failsworth. 

Our little yellow bus soon became a familiar landmark and we became more and more popular with lunch goers who wanted freshly prepared, appetising food served with a smile.  Soon demand meant that we would be more often than not greeting our customers with a "sold out" sign, so it was time to expand.

So here we are, with a covered seated area serving our firm favourites, complemented with a fully licenced bar and WC facilities... did we mention the stage?  That's right, we also provide live music from various acts from near and far - we are sure you will find our eatery to be like no other! 

Top review
Scott
Dined 3 days ago
Would definitely recommend to go here. Service vibe and food was on top. Carry on the good work , be back soon
A photo of STERLING BAR restaurant
4.7
4.7 (198)
£26 to £40
Cocktail Bar
Manchester
About the restaurant
STERLING is a luxurious bar located underneath the historic Stock Exchange
Hotel. You can expect live music, vintage spirits, rare wine and elegant cocktails all
served alongside bar snacks.

Please note that we only able to accept a certain amount of reservations each day as we leave a lot of tables for walk-ins, so please do not be put off visiting us if you are unable to reserve.

We have a 15 minute grace period for each booking.

We are a seated venue only and all reservations are guaranteed 2 hours at the table.

We are an over 18's only venue and do not accept cash.

Top review
Caroline
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely cocktail bar and really nice helpfull staff. Cocktails were amazing!
A photo of Moksha restaurant
4.6
4.6 (36)
£25 and under
Indian
Ashton-Under-Lyne
About the restaurant
The Ultimate Dining Experience now open in Ashton-under-Lyne
Top review
Deborah
Dined 4 days ago
First time visiting this restaurant. We were really impressed! Food great and service was fabulous.
A photo of Dukes 92 restaurant
4.4
4.4 (2478)
£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.

Top review
Queen
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
We went in to celebrate a 50th birthday the staff were very accommodating and we had a lovely time the food was lovely
A photo of The Courthouse Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.4
4.4 (667)
£25 and under
American
Bolton
About the restaurant
The Courthouse Restaurant & Bar is Bolton’s most entertaining, tantalising and stimulating venue with lots to offer. The has been revamped into a vibrant dining restaurant & bar. The Courthouse offers a globally inspired menu accompanied by mind-blowing cocktails, before effortlessly morphing into one of Bolton’s hottest parties by night! #DineDrinkDance
Top review
Edward
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and atmosphere. A little hard to find due to the one way system.
A photo of The Restaurant at The Refuge restaurant
4.3
4.3 (1669)
£25 and under
Global, International
Manchester
About the restaurant
From small plates to Sunday roast, our Dining Room menus take their influences from all over the globe. An informal, but informed setting for a weekly catch-up or a gathering of your nearest and dearest. Sleeves up, dig in.
Top review
Amy
Dined 4 days ago
Top notch evening. Food was perfect and excellent service.
A photo of Nam Ploy Authentic Thai Dining restaurant
4.3
4.3 (390)
£25 and under
Thai
Bolton
About the restaurant
NAM PLOY AUTHENTIC THAI DINING & BAR
Nam Ploy is an authentic Thai restaurant on the Middlebrook Retail Park in Bolton, offering an unforgettable dining experience, which will exceed your expectations and intrigue your imagination. Filled with luscious tropical plants, captivating smells and magnificent fruit carvings. Nam Ploy is the best place to indulge in traditional Thai food.

Our food is freshly prepared to order and is famous for our enthusiastic use and twist of fresh herbs and spices. All of our dishes possess their own character, whether it be, spicy, sweet, sour or mild - we have dishes that cater for everyone’s individual tastes.


Top review
Karen
Dined 3 days ago
The food and service was absolutely excellent. We were well attended to and the staff were all really friendly. There was a fabulous singer performing live who was a delight to listen to, albeit a little loud and an excellent magician performing card tricks and going from table to table to further entertain people whilst they waited for their food. The only thing that spoiled it slightly for us was the enormous television screen displaying a football match. At times the light from the screen was blinding and caused some discomfort. However, I wouldn't let this put me off coming again, as everything else was so good - I'd just ask for a seat where I couldn't see the screen. The salt and pepper chicken wings were great and the chicken with ginger was just right. The portions sizes are good and everything was cooked to perfection. Overall, this is a great restaurant and I will recommend it to my friends.
A photo of MNKY HSE Manchester restaurant
4.3
4.3 (63)
£41 and over
Contemporary Latin
Ashton-Under-Lyne
About the restaurant
Step into MNKY HSE, where we reimagine the essence of Latin American dining with spirited and adventurous flavours. Indulge in our famous tacos, exquisite sushi & ceviche, as well as our specially curated selection of grilled meats and fresh seafood cooked on our Robata grill.

MNKY HSE sets the stage for unforgettable birthday celebrations. Join us and our resident DJs on Friday and Saturday nights as we transform into a vibrant fiesta!


Top review
Rica
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Had the most amazing dinner at Mnky Hse!! Service was really good and the food was 10/10, the prawn tempura is the best i’ve ever had. Oysters and the ceviche were delicious too. Absolutely love the music, made me feel like I was back in Mykonos. Overall, would definitely recommend!
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