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.
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Last updated on 14th November 2025
The city's resident beer hotel Doghouse is offering one of the best Manchester restaurant deals and offers for 2, with buy-one-get-one-free on all plant-based mains, as well as two hours of bottomless cauliflower wings on Wednesday (which can be switched out for chicken), and £1 tacos on Tuesdays. Enjoy a cold beverage while chowing down on the Plant-Powered Patriot burger, and be sure to check out the city's other BrewDog location too.
With venues in Spinningfields, Piccadilly, Didsbury and beyond, Slug and Lettuce is the place to be for affordable bites. They serve two-for-one cocktails all day, everyday, with all sorts of fun and fruity blends to choose from.
Pre-Theatre Menu | 2 course £23.95 | 3 course £27.95 and 2 other offers
Kick off a night of entertainment with Don Giovanni's pre-theatre set menu and dine within its sophisticated walls on fresh, seasonal produce imported from across the globe. Indulge in Italian delights across three courses for £28 per person on their pre-theatre menu. You can devour plates of risotto fungi, calamari fritti and bruschetta pomodoro, and top off your affordable experience with an artisan cocktail (like the amaretto and lemon juice Pink Cloud) or vintage wine.
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 Lawn Club isn't just a pretty face; expect one of the best Manchester restaurant offers for lunch, with a meal that will set you back just £10 and includes tasty pizzas or hearty sandwiches served on ciabatta. You could also enjoy that in their pretty alfresco spaces, like the greenery-filled terrace or sprawling lawn, paired with a refreshing spritz cocktail from the outdoor bar.
If you're visiting during January, they're also offering a whopping 50% off food from Wednesday to Friday - though this cannot be used alongside any other offer.
From smash burgers to Cajun Chicken Pasta, TGI Fridays is serving up American classics at wallet-friendly prices. Their two-course deal for £19.65 features favourites like Fridays™ Sesame Chicken Strips, Cheese Donuts and more. You can also grab appetisers with offers like 2 for £15 or 3 for £18 - ideal for sharing with friends and pairing with cocktails.
Plus, children aged 12 and under can enjoy a free kids' main when an adult orders a full-price main dish.
Banyan is responsible for one of the best Manchester restaurant deals and offers, and it involves bottomless drinks. As well as the beloved boozy brunch, they have an evening offering from 3pm where you can cheers to the weekend with endless tipples like prosecco, bloody marys and poached pear spritzes alongside delicious food. Their Corn Exchange site is also a winner for tucking into Korean fried chicken burgers and roast cauliflower Malayan curry.
Okay, so it's not a restaurant - this one's for the dive bar and karaoke fiends. But 25p wings? You can't pass this food deal up.
Complete with free open-mic karaoke and a private karaoke room that costs a fixed fee of £50, this place is top notch for group fun alongside your bargain bites.
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. Join them for lunch between 1pm and 3pm, Monday to Friday, and pay just £10 for a bab and drink. Tuck into chicken shawarma topped with pickled red cabbage, lamb za'atar or salt and pepper tofu.
Situated on Canal Street, Via Manchester is a pillar of the city's Gay Village. The vibrant space is decked out in dark wooden furniture and colourful decor, and you'll find live DJ sets here on the weekends.
Every single Friday, you can secure 50% off fajitas all day long. Choose between steak, chicken or a spicy vegetable filling, loaded up with sour cream, cheese and guacamole.
Peter Street Kitchen is giving everyone the chance to visit its award-winning eatery by offering a set menu for just £28. You'll receive three courses (or two for £23) featuring exquisite fusion small plates inspired by contemporary Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Look forward to the likes of rigatoni alla vodka, seared beef gyoza tacos and white chocolate cheesecake.
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.
For a deluxe dining experience at a pocket-friendly price, look no further than Browns Brasserie & Bar. Take in the opulent interiors while feasting on one of the best lunch deals in Manchester for 2025, in the form of an under-£20 set menu. Choose from droolworthy starters like crispy duck and plum salad or smoked salmon with rye and honey, followed by steak frites or smoked haddock fishcakes featuring a silky lemon hollandaise, then finish with chocolate torte. Mmm.
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.
If you're partial to a glass of red or two, then you'll love TNQ's bottomless offering. On Mondays and Thursdays, the modern eatery by chef Anthony Fielden hosts an epic £47.50 set menu, which includes three courses and unlimited wine. Food highlights included grilled octopus to start, with new potatoes, chorizo and mojo verde, followed by herb-crusted hake fillet, then sticky toffee pudding to finish.
French fine dining in the city doesn't get better than 63 Degrees, especially when they have such great offers available. The eatery by the Moreau family gains its name from a 63° cooking technique, which is considered to be the optimum temperature for poultry. Bag a £28 two-course lunch and enjoy monkfish fillet in a red wine sauce, risotto of the day, and a delicious dessert like crème brûlée if you fancy adding on a plate for just £5 extra.
The ultimate bargain bistro menu? We may have to give the award to Kala. This neighbourhood eatery is offering two courses for £17 and three for £20 when you join them for from 12 - 6pm Monday to Thursday, and 12 - 4pm on Fridays. Classy and decked out with shabby chic furnishings, this venue's delicious menu boasts elevated British classics such as pan con tomate with manchego, braised lamb meatballs and churros dusted with cinnamon sugar for dessert.
