Stray

Description

Tucked into the corner of Mackie Mayor’s Grade II‑listed food hall, Stray is a beauty: big windows looking onto the cobbles, a marble‑topped bar with velvet stools, exposed brick and snug nooks that feel just as inviting mid‑afternoon as they do after dark. It’s intimate and unfussy with a covered terrace for sunny days and a playlist that keeps the mood mellow.

Stray’s USP is precision without pretension. The menu revolves around “Led Astray” signatures and a weekly martini that gives the team room to experiment, all anchored in locally sourced ingredients, in‑house infusions and cordials. The Tomato Vine Margarita has become a calling card, but there’s equal care across refined classics, thoughtful low‑ and no‑alcohol builds, and a small run of bottled cocktails to take home.

Opened in November 2023 by founders Ben Reilly and Fran Cruse, Stray has already earned national acclaim - ranking among the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars. This walk-ins only spot is a must-visit.

Info

  • Northern Quarter
  • Happily Affordable
  • None
  • Street Side Tables

Hours

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Location

Address

Stray, Eagle Street, M4 5BU

Area

Northern Quarter

Private Hire

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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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