If there's one thing that can make a dinner, it's certainly not the company, it's the cocktails silly. With so vast a selection of eateries to choose from, we thought we'd wittle down some of Manchester's finest establishments for dinner and cocktails alike; whether you're after bespoke fare and high-grade glasses, or sassy street food with a South American edge. Check out our recommendations for some of the most dapper dens to grab dinner and cocktails in Manchester
Home to some of the city's most curious cocktails, this unique bar on New York Street offers up all manner of marvellous concoctions boasting everything from rhubarb caviar and edible bathbombs, to classic drinks done excellently and sharing kettles.
If you're looking for somewhere swish, this restaurant and bar is the perfect place for an impressive night out. From the delicious food to the thirst-quenching cocktails and classy interiors, you can't go wrong.
Across their locations in Kampus, Altrincham, Chorlton and the Northern Quarter, Nell's are cooking up delicious New York-style pizzas. You can sample these by the slice, though they serve 14 and 22-inch pies whole as well, with toppings ranging from burrata to miso corn and pepperoni.
Expect simple, laid-back interiors, with regular DJ sets on weekends. They've also got an affordable cocktail menu to choose from, with £6 margaritas available all day on Saturdays.
Having made waves in London with it's three sister restaurants, the Peter Street Kitchen has come to Manchester with its exquisitely delicious small plates and signature cocktails. Expect a fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines, washed down by killer concoctions.
When it comes to bougie dinner and drinks, Mowgli is hard to beat. Inside the Corn Exchange, it brings dreamy Indian street food flavours to the heart of the city.
You can tuck into everything from gunpowder chicken, creamy curries and spicy chaats, all washed down with killer cocktails. If you only try one, make it the masala espresso martini.
Whether you're after somewhere for a group meal or a cool date night destination, Cosy Club is a fantastic choice. This stylish restaurant bar is inspired by 1970s glamour, flaunting a quirky pink colour scheme, retro wallpaper and lots of pretty plants.
Their extensive dinner menu offers lots of international dishes, from double smash burgers to Thai green tofu curry or grass-fed ribeye steaks. On the cocktail list, you'll find all sorts of quirky concoctions, from the Tiramisu Martini to a Mango Colada.
They've earned quite the reputation for stylish dining and drinking in Yorkshire, and now Banyan cross the Pennines to bring their relaxed concept to the Corn Exchange. This is a wonderfully stylish and relaxed place, serving homely yet simple foods washed down with cocktails that are as much a feast on the eyes as they are a treat to the taste buds. Recommended for date night and catching up with mates alike.
Treat yourself to an evening of dinner and cocktails by heading over to Italian heartthrob Riva Blu. Beautifully elegant and tastefully designed throughout, it also rustles up scrumptious plates and a range of fun concoctions.
The Jane Eyre on Beech Road is a fresh face on Chorlton's dining scene, offering a carefully curated experience that marries inventive small plates with a standout drinks menu. Owned by the Eyre brothers, Frank Burke, and chef Jack Mullen, the venue reimagines the former Parlour site with a contemporary interior and an inviting atmosphere.
The kitchen highlights locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in dishes like crispy chilli beef, koftas with tzatziki, and truffled artichokes with polenta, while the bar features a rotating selection of craft beers, an extensive wine list, and a cocktail menu showcasing creative, well-balanced drinks. The Jane Eyre delivers an elevated yet approachable experience for both everyday dining and special occasions.
The Con Club has got your evening sorted from start to finish. Begin with drinks at the Altrincham spot's rooftop tipi, where you'll get to enjoy views across the market area along with heady cocktails or fresh pints from the on-site microbrewery. Afterwards, head down for a feast of fresh seafood and sushi.
A venue that's got it all, Ducie Street Warehouse is a versatile space close to Piccadilly station. The bar is serving up classic cocktails and organic wines, and they've also got a stylish restaurant and even a mini cinema on-site.
With Chef Andrew Green at the helm, the kitchen is whipping up everything from Caprese flatbreads to Angus beef burgers or salt and pepper chicken bites. As for the space itself, expect high ceilings, pretty plants and lots of natural light.
A taste-bud tingling playground for Pan-Asian foods and Oriental supping, Tattu is Spinningfields latest dark and lusty lair. Expert mixology is the base of the cocktail craft here where fine liquors from afar Asian shores create distinctive concoctions. Tuck into delectable Dim Sum and dishes inspired by the fragrant cuisines of Japan and China.
