Lunch in Manchester

Russinating · 22 Jul 2019 at 11:39

Going up to Manchester tonight for a meeting tomorrow morning that I should be out of by 12pm. Got an open return, need to grab some lunch and never been to Manchester before so after some recommendations!

Happy to take a scenic route/explore an area before sitting down.

Freakbro · 22 Jul 2019 at 11:50

There's an Ivy opened in Manchester now https://theivymanchester.com/

Not been, but I expect it would be nice

Feek · 22 Jul 2019 at 11:58

Freakbro said:
Not been, but I expect it would be nice

Walked past there a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday evening and the eye candy outside was very pleasant.

Russinating · 22 Jul 2019 at 12:01

Freakbro said:
There's an Ivy opened in Manchester now https://theivymanchester.com/

Not been, but I expect it would be nice

Freakbro · 22 Jul 2019 at 12:04

LeMson · 22 Jul 2019 at 12:53

Russinating said:
never been to Manchester before so after some recommendations!

Don't go.

Martynt74 · 22 Jul 2019 at 13:12

Depends what you fancy. The current menu at Six by Nico looks great

https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/manchester/menu/the-chippie/

bayo000 · 22 Jul 2019 at 13:36

If you fancy Indian then Tiffin Room is excellent, every time we go it tastes just like the food we had when we went to India. Went last night to their Cheadle branch, definitely get some Puri to start with if you go.

https://www.indiantiffinroom.com/restaurants/manchester/

Semple · 22 Jul 2019 at 13:52

Russinating said:
Going up to Manchester tonight for a meeting tomorrow morning that I should be out of by 12pm. Got an open return, need to grab some lunch and never been to Manchester before so after some recommendations!

Happy to take a scenic route/explore an area before sitting down.

What sort of cuisines would you eat/not eat? Are you by yourself? And what sort of budget?

The Ivy linked is quite expensive so you're looking at a good £15-20 for a main.

I assume you're travelling back by train as well? That's a 3hr journey back to Bristol so you don't want to leave yourself travelling too uncomfortable from too much food!

unless of course you're travelling in 1st class

Russinating · 22 Jul 2019 at 14:02

Yeah on my own, any cuisine (tho probably not curry for lunch), prefer independents (can make an exception for The Ivy). All business innit so £15-20 for a main is fine.

And yeah travelling via train, open return, probably aim to leave by 3.30pm latest.

Freakbro · 22 Jul 2019 at 14:49

bayo000 said:
If you fancy Indian then Tiffin Room is excellent, every time we go it tastes just like the food we had when we went to India. Went last night to their Cheadle branch, definitely get some Puri to start with if you go.

https://www.indiantiffinroom.com/restaurants/manchester/

Ohh, I see there is an Asha's in Manchester https://ashasmanchester.co.uk/ I've been to the one in Birmingham and it was the most incredible indian food I've ever had.

Whiskeyomega · 22 Jul 2019 at 18:38

Northern Soul right by Piccadilly station is always good for a grilled cheese based sandwich with stuff in.

Tuppy_Glossop · 22 Jul 2019 at 19:06

https://eatnewyork.co.uk/the-bagel-shop/

DampCat · 23 Jul 2019 at 00:55

Luck Lust Liquor and Burn - Mexican
Evelyn's Cafe - a bit of everything (superb)
Pieminister - Pies
Ply / Tarrif and Dale - Pizza
Home Sweet Home - Brunch
Tattu - Asian Fusion
Hawksmoor - Steak
Mowgli - Indian Street
Gaucho - Argentinian
Cottonopolis - Japanese

All I do is eat, and think about eating.

rG-tom · 23 Jul 2019 at 07:20

DampCat said:
Luck Lust Liquor and Burn - Mexican
Evelyn's Cafe - a bit of everything (superb)
Pieminister - Pies
Ply / Tarrif and Dale - Pizza
Home Sweet Home - Brunch
Tattu - Asian Fusion
Hawksmoor - Steak
Mowgli - Indian Street
Gaucho - Argentinian
Cottonopolis - Japanese

All I do is eat, and think about eating.

If you like pizza, ply and tariff are good but Rudy's is absolutely excellent (probably the best in the country).

Good list though! Would also add Viet shack, Vietnamese / fusion. Incredible.

And Almost Famous, crazy burgers

R.O.S.S.I · 23 Jul 2019 at 07:25

TNQ would get my vote. Great independent spot with a very affordable lunch menu too.

https://www.tnq.co.uk/

Rids · 23 Jul 2019 at 07:32

Reds True Barbecue is always nice.

robfosters · 23 Jul 2019 at 07:36

bayo000 said:
If you fancy Indian then Tiffin Room is excellent, every time we go it tastes just like the food we had when we went to India. Went last night to their Cheadle branch, definitely get some Puri to start with if you go.

https://www.indiantiffinroom.com/restaurants/manchester/

Oh my, that chippie tasting menu looks complete nom!

byeo · 23 Jul 2019 at 08:24

Rids said:
Reds True Barbecue is always nice.

I've never rated it, doesn't do anything what another BBQ place can do apart from inflating the price. Obviously if his company are paying then crack on but out of my own wallet, nah.

i-bert · 23 Jul 2019 at 08:46

El taquero. Great authentic food, recommended by my mexican friend. Its hidden out of the way but well worth it.