All restaurant openings, reviews, and dining picks in Manchester
BrewDog has announced the closure of 38 bars across the UK, resulting in 484 job losses. The former CEO has commented on the situation, noting the significant impact on the craft beer industry.
BrewDog Manchester Peter Street
Bar · 4.4 ★ · $$
A popular Peaky Blinders-themed bar that has been a fixture on Manchester's Peter Street since 2018 has closed with immediate effect to be replaced by a new Irish pub.
Peaky Blinders Manchester
Bar · 4.3 ★ · $$
LI~LY restaurant in Knutsford, led by a top chef, has been awarded a major honour described as a 'phenomenal achievement' in Manchester Evening News coverage.
LI~LY Restaurant by Aiden Byrne
Restaurant · 4.9 ★
Circolo Popolare's viral 'Incomparable Lemon Pie' is a massive, TikTok-famous dessert that has gained significant social media attention.
Circolo Popolare Manchester
Italian restaurant · 4.9 ★
Vietnamese pho and banh mi specialist, opened 29 Feb. Bold flavours in a sleek Salford Quays site. Leap day launch special drew crowds.
Pho Manchester
Vietnamese restaurant · 4.5 ★ · $$
Private members club with public restaurant and bar, soft opening announced for 5 March. All-day dining with Modern British menu. Spinningfields expansion.
Soho House Manchester
Association or organization · 4.2 ★
Specialty coffee and brunch spot, opened 21 Feb. Third-wave coffee with house roasts and avocado-focused brunches. Rusholme's newest hangout.
Bean Coffee
Coffee shop · 5 ★ · $$
High-end sushi and robata grill, announced opening for 10 March but soft preview from 1 March. Izakaya vibes with rare sakes. Bookings filling fast.
Kiku Boutique
Womens clothing store · 5 ★
Manchester's newest brunch offering features northern-inspired dishes including crumpets and Vimto cocktails. The venue has a stylish riverside setting and has launched a new weekend menu showcasing regional British flavours.
Manchester Gullivers
A profile interview with Joanne, landlord of the Windsor Castle pub in Manchester. She discusses the realities of running a traditional British pub, comparing it to the glamorous portrayal seen in soap operas like Coronation Street. The piece offers insight into pub culture and the challenges of the trade.
The Windsor Castle
Pub · 4.7 ★ · $$
New Irish bar in city centre pouring Guinness and Murphys, with live music, panelled interiors and vintage memorabilia. Part of growing Irish pub trend; location TBC. Opening soon.
Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern Birmingham
Irish pub · 3.8 ★
New Popeyes outlet inside Manchester Piccadilly Station, the chain's seventh 2026 launch. Offers New Orleans fried chicken, biscuits, Cajun fries and Deluxe Sandwich to commuters. Opening 6 March.
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken
Chicken restaurant · 4.9 ★ · $$
Swanky all-day dining cafe in Salford's Anchorage Quays over two floors, blending Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. Features Turkish eggs, pasta, smash burgers amid cosy decor. Open now.
MONACO CAFE
Restaurant · 4.2 ★
New glass-fronted outpost of popular Lucky Ramen at Circle Square, serving tonkotsu, tantanmen, sushi and baos. Expect queues like their acclaimed Ancoats location. Open now.
Lücky Ramen
Japanese restaurant · 4.1 ★
Sleek mid-century brunch spot in Worsley offering colourful savoury dishes, French toast, bakes, iced matcha and perfect flat whites. Appeals to fans of stylish aesthetics. Open now.
The 111. Coffee shop
Cafe · 4.7 ★
A playful rivalry between a Manchester bakery and a London bakery arriving in the city, described as 'scruffy sticker wars'. This appears to be generating buzz in the local bakery scene.
Manchester Academy 3
Pip is the new restaurant at Treehouse Hotel Manchester, offering fresh local ingredients for breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday roasts, and grab-and-go options. It provides a versatile dining experience in a hotel setting.
Pip
British restaurant · 4.2 ★
The story of Manchester's Sweet Mandarin, run by sisters who overcame family tragedy in 1930s China, racism, debt and doubt to build a restaurant dynasty. They've cooked for prime ministers at Downing Street and created a haven for the city's gluten-free community.
Sweet Mandarin
Chinese restaurant · 4.3 ★ · $$