If ditching cooking for a meal out tends to fill you with guilt, then this is the list for you. With these special restaurant offers in Manchester, you could be chowing down on half-price dishes, set menus under £20, 2 for 1 vegan plates and even bottomless chicken wings for a tenner, all at some of the city's greatest eateries.
American grill-style cooking meets electrifying live music at The Blues Kitchen - and this January, there's even more music to your ears. Book in to dine between Sunday and Wednesday before 1st February and you'll get 50% off the full food menu.
That includes everything from burgers and sandwiches to show-stopping steaks, curries and seafood. Whenever you stop by, expect to tuck in to the sounds of blues, soul and RnB.
Black Cat Club is serving up serious value with its sensational dishes this January. Head down Sunday to Thursday before 1st February to tuck into the £5 menu. It packs in everything from pizzas and loaded fries to piled-high plates of nachos.
Plenty of drinks are just a fiver too. We're talking pints, cocktails and spritzes served all day. But wait, there's more. You can also dive into an hour of gaming for, you guessed it - £5.
Hello Oriental is a celebration of Asian street food, whipping up delicious dishes from Japan to Korea. Whether you're looking to slurp up spicy ramens or sink your teeth into Sichuan chilli fried chicken, this is the place to be.
Book a table to tuck into before the end of January and you'll get all this and more with 25% off your bill. That includes all kids of delicious pho, katsu, curries, noodles, boa buns and sushi, plus bubble tea. Be sure to add 25% OFF' in the notes section when you book online.
The award-winning El Gato Negro is swinging into 2026 with a sensational selection of offers. Book in before 31st January and you can tuck into three tapas dishes for £20 all day Sunday to Thursday and Fridays from 12-5pm. That's not all - there's £6 sangria and spritzes to partner with every plate.
Set across three floors in a beautifully restored townhouse on the historic King Street, the great deals are far from the only reason you'll want to stick around.
A Johnny Cash-themed bar in the Northern Quarter, Mean Eyed Cat Manchester promises delicious rum cocktails, a lively atmosphere and a secret tiki hideaway inspired by 1950s Polynesia. That's not all though, as there are some cracking deals on the cards too.
Every single day, they're offering a free pizza with every drink you purchase, available until 9pm. Pair this with two for £15 cocktails until 11pm, or six shots for only £15. They also give you the chance to roll the dice for a freebie - a six can get you a round of drinks or a brunch totally for free.
Bab NQ has one of the best weekday restaurant deals in Manchester city centre. They're relaxed, bare-brick adorned hangout is dishing out Middle Eastern grub for folk on a budget, including an epic list of loaded kebabs.
Book in advance, Monday to Friday until the end of January, and you'll bag 50% off your bill. This tantalising offer is valid for groups of up to six on all menus other than lunch and includes one drink per person.
Set in the iconic Free Trade Hall, the award-winning Peter Street Kitchen serves perfectly presented Japanese plates matched with only the most elegant of French-Mediterranean dishes. Bag a table this January and you can sample its grand, glamourous dining experience at a fraction of the usual cost.
Book in advance before 13th February and the entire a la carte is 30% off for groups of up to eight people. Got a few more friends? Groups of ten or more get 20% at selected times from Tuesday to Saturday.
Situated in the Kampus neighbourhood, with other venues in Altrincham, Chorlton or the Northern Quarter, Nell's is a cool cocktail bar and restaurant that features laid-back interiors and a great atmosphere. You'll find regular DJ sets and other events, as well as a cracking menu of New York-inspired pizzas.
From 12 to 4pm on weekdays, their lunch deal promises an entire 14-inch pizza from just £7.77, with toppings like pepperoni and jalapenos or burrata on the menu. Plus, they serve £6 margaritas all day on Saturdays.
The Anthologist is welcoming 2026 with not one, but two brilliantly bargain offers. Settle into its plush seating, soft lighting and relaxed atmos Monday to Friday between 4:30pm and 6:30pm to tuck into two small plates and a side for just £21.95 per person.
In the mood for beef and bubbles? Book a table before 27th January to bag a 6oz steak, half a lobster, chips or greens, plus a glass of prosecco, pint of Asahi or homemade lemonade for a simply scandalous £24.95.
A recent addition to MediaCity, Nell's brings New York-style pizza to the heart of Manchester. When you're not salivating over its slices, you can belt out karaoke in your own private booth, try your hand at shuffleboard and sip cocktails out on the heated terrace.
Get down here before 1st February and the great news just keeps coming. From Sunday to Thursday throughout January, all 14" and 22" pizzas are half price.
With a moody main dining room, bright and boisterous bar and Pump Room packing in DJs and a dancefloor, there's already plenty of amazing reasons to pay a visit to Maya. Book in before 1st February and there's another to add to the list.
This January, it's giving you 50% off your food bill when you order from the lunch or dinner menus. There's even more good new - as this delicious offer runs from Sunday to Friday, it includes Maya's legendary roasts.
Tucked beautifully in the vibrant Ancoats district, Canto delivers a modern Manchester dining experience by way of Portugal and the Mediterranean. The drinks list is just as hearty, packing in European wines, beers and classic cocktails.
Get yourself down here in January and you can try the lot with 40% off. Whether you're looking for a long and leisurely dinner or a quick bite after work, book ahead before 1st February and you'll get 40% off all food, plus 40% off sangria and spritzes.
Louis, the glamorous, New York-inspired restaurant on Hardmann Square has quickly become a standout on Manchester's dining scene for its fantastic food and no-phones-allowed ambiance. With mid-20th century Manhattan decor, plush leather booths, moody lighting and art deco accents, it's intimate and grand all at once.
Until 8th February, there's even more great reasons to stop by. Book in any time Sunday to Thursday or up to 4.45pm on Friday for a fantastic 30% off your food bill. Some menus and dishes aren't included in the deal, so be sure to check with your server before you order.
All pink blossom and bold decor, Tattu serves up traditional pan-Asian sharers, dim sum and modern Chinese dishes from its majestic lair in Spinningfields. This month, there's a deal to make every dish even more delicious.
Book a table online and you'll bag 30% off the a la carte and sharing menus for up to eight people. The offer runs all day Sunday to Thursday and up to 4.45pm on Fridays until 31st January.
Volta's many accolades give you more than enough reasons to book a table. It's got a Head Chef, Alex Shaw, with a Michelin-starred kitchen on his CV and has secured awards from the likes of the Observer Food Monthly to name but a few.
Get down here this January and there's even more cause to tuck into its fresh charcuterie, seasonal veg, sensational seafood and mouthwatering grilled meats. You can now bag three small plates for £18 all day Monday to Thursday and from 12pm to 5:30pm on Fridays. There's no need to book in advance - just rock up before 1st February and tuck in.
All earthy tones, colourful glass windows and falling foliage, Pips is a feast for the eyes as well as your tum. Throw in hearty seasonal dishes, from herb-fed chicken to Lancashire hotpot, and you've got all the makings of a dreamy dinner.
Book in before 29th January and you can tuck into to these brilliant British dishes, and many more like them, at a whopping 50% off. The offer's valid any time Monday to Wednesday and includes everything on the seasonal menu.
The brainchild of hospitality veterans Joseph Otway, Richard Cossins and Daniel Craig Martin, Higher Ground focus on regenerative farming, seasonal British produce and low-intervention wines. Needless to say, this combination results in a show-stopper of a menu.
We're talking 12-month cured bresaola, hand-cut egg pasta with pork shoulder, Cheshire hogget and Cornish hake with wild asparagus. Book in Wednesday to Friday before 31st January and you can tuck into a sensational set menu of dishes just like these with a stonking 25% discount.
If you're partial to a glass of red or two, then you'll love TNQ's bottomless offering. On Mondays, the modern eatery by chef Anthony Fielden hosts an epic £47.50 set menu, which includes three courses and unlimited wine.
Food highlights include grilled octopus to start, with new potatoes, chorizo and mojo verde, followed by herb-crusted hake fillet, then sticky toffee pudding to finish. Book in advance before 1st February and the deals keep coming. We're talking 50% off the a la carte menu on weekdays, excluding steaks.
As one of the only places to find 50% off food in Manchester, it's always worth paying a visit to Pen & Pencil. This Northern Quarter gem dishes out half-price grub on Mondays for advance bookings. Pick between dirty yet delicious plates like three-bean chillis, Philly cheesesteaks and buttermilk chicken burgers. Why not wash these treats down with a cocktail too? The cherry and pear flavoured Call Me Bubbles gets our vote.
The Fenix menu, overseen by Executive Head Chef Ippokratis Anagnostelis, packs in Greek classics with a modern twist. Expect everything from sea bass ceviche and spicy meatballs to slow-roasted lamb shank and pearl oyster mushrooms.
Get down here before 8th February and you can get to grips with dishes just like these with 30% off. Book ahead to bag this great deal and check what's included with your server before you place your order.
From the brains behind Mughli and Queenswood, Evelyn's Cafe Bar is a dream destination for all-day dining in the Northern Quarter. Known for its outrageously pretty dishes, it's got everything from pancakes topped with blueberries and honeycomb butter to ECB beef burgers loaded with sriracha yoghurt and kimchi.
Bag yourself a seat at its tables before 31st January and you'll get 30% off the dinner menu. That means tucking into the likes of cauliflower laksa, Indonesian chicken and lamb chops with a delicious discount.
Sister site to the heralded Sticky Walnut in Chester, Hispi is one of Manchester's best-loved bistros. With a vibe more akin to a welcoming home rather than a restaurant, it's the ideal spot for relaxed lunches or heaped and hearty plates of comfort food at dinner time.
This January, you can tuck into these home comforts at a fantastically discounted rate. Dine in before 1st February and you'll get two courses for £15 and three for £20, Monday to Thursday between 12-2.30pm and 5.30-6.30pm.
Mughli makes its mark on Manchester's curry mile with sizzling specials, classic katori and delicious regional dishes. The cocktail menu is even more exciting, packing in Indian-inspired concoctions like the Chai Flip, Kerala Beach and Slumdog Martini.
Round up your pals this January to tuck into its show-stopping curries with 50% off. Just book a promotional table via the Mughli website for up to 20 people, order what you want and only pay half. It's that simple.
Sitting just off Cutting Room Square, Elnecot serves up seasonal small plates, from the deliciously dinky pigs head croquettes to succulent slow cooked lamb belly. This January, you can try dishes just like this, plus the delightfully named Disco Cabbage and plenty more at a sizeable discount.
Book a table in advance, any Monday to Saturday in January and you'll bag 30% off your bill. Amazingly, this includes bottomless drinks with the Saturday brunch. All you need to do is add 'Jan30' in the notes section when you book online.
Hawksmoor's first restaurant outside London has quickly become one of Manchester's favourite places to eat. With a reputation built on real charcoal steaks, it serves up Yorkshire-sourced meat, fresh ingredients and award-winning cocktails.
Get down here before 31st January and it gets even better. For just £19, you can tuck into any side and steak - that includes the heavenly 35-day dry-aged British rump, plus a butter lettuce and herb salad, sweet potato or beef-dripping chips.
Street food-style chaats, mouthwatering curries, out-of-this-world potato burgers - Bundobust has got the lot. This January, it's bringing you even more.
Book into its restaurants on Oxford Street or Piccadilly any weekday from 12-4pm and you can bag any two of its most-loved dishes and a pint for just £12.50. Take your pick from the likes of okra fries, tarka dhal, bundo chaat and massala dosa.
