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    Soup Kitchen

    3.7 (49 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Cafes, Sandwiches
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sofia D.

    Had been meaning to try this place ouy for a year, mostly to check out the concerts they put on in the downstairs area....so we dropped by at lunch to have a quick soup (we tried the Satay and Moroccan Lamb and Lentils.) Not bad... The Satay soup was a little watery for my liking and the bread was definitely not fresh, but all other ingredients looked and tasted pretty honest and healthy. Great background music and nice laid back (slightly hipster) atmosphere.

    sweet potato, chilli & red pepper (2013)
    Jessica H.

    Nursing a small hangover and desperately looking for some lost keys around the Northern Quarter, we needed somewhere quick, cheap and easy for lunch today. The atmosphere at Soup Kitchen is completely welcoming and homely - big wooden tables and a huge variety of people, from families and mum's with their babies to solo home workers and friends catching up, I don't think anyone would feel unwelcome. Food wise, it's pretty much in the name. A variety of soups, stews and sandwiches, all very authentically homemade. With canteen style service, you just head up and get your tray, pay, and return to your table. I had a bowl of the sweet potato, chilli and red pepper soup and it was truly great - perfectly warming for the winter weather. The boys had soup and sandwiches, which looked delicious, but would've written me off for the remainder of the day! I've been for music before, but I'll be back for the food.

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    Review Highlights - Soup Kitchen

    Both our soups came with a very nice seeded roll and some butter,and the pair of us could not fault either the food nor the price,£3.

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    Rustica

    Rustica

    4.3(11 reviews)
    0.1 miNorthern Quarter
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    I've been working in NQ for nearly two months now and lunch has always been harder than you might…read morethink. To start with I was quite extravagant, spending a tenner on burgers, artisan pies and the like - after spending my wages I started to bring in my own rabbit food salad *sad face.... But that was until I tried Rustica! I'd ways walked past and thought hmmm, not for me - what a fool I was. First of all Theres a great atmosphere in the shop; Motown playing, the girls chatty and friendly and a nice selection of pasta and hot/cold sandwiches. I plumped for the chicken club, it was warm, tasty and filling - everything you want from lunch, and only £3.35 - stuff your tesco meal deals! Don't let the functional layout stop you trying the best place for a cheap, quality bite to eat in the NQ!

    Rustica. My god. Never have I been so honoured by such a small sandwich maker. I was first…read moreintroduced to rustica by a friend, now come every lunchtime if I'm within the 3 mile radius of rustica I endeavour to go in. A very small little kitchen with a counter it is on unlucky times brim to overflowing with folk desperate to eat one of them. By them of course I mean the sandwiches. It doesn't matter what you have its all made with look and affection. But if you really want something that fell from heaven there is one award winning bad boy the milano. On a granary bap it is filled with...... prepare yourself chicken, bacon, pesto, parmesan, mayonnaise and salad (this you can pick from the buckets of iceberg and sweetcorn bits etc). This is the single greatest sandwich I've ever eaten. The only time I don't have one is when the hour dictates its breakfast then I have a breakfast bin lid (a huge bap stuffed full of a big breakfast).

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    Rustica - Chicken, bacon, melted cheese, mayo and salad.

    Chicken, bacon, melted cheese, mayo and salad.

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    Abel Heywood - Haddock fish and chips with mushy peas 12/2025

    Abel Heywood

    4.4(30 reviews)
    0.2 miNorthern Quarter
    ££

    One of the BEST fish and chips I've had so far! Son and friends were staying at the hotel attached…read moreand we met them downstairs at the pub/bar. Cool vibes all around! Cool decor and cool music- ranging from New Order to alternative . Menu was legit British pub bar food - pies, burgers, fish and chips etc. But lemme tell ya their haddock fish and chips was one of de best I've ever had to far. A large more than generous portion battered and fried perfectly. Imma steak fry cut girl and their chips were delicious ! - thick cut, the way I like them and fried with a delicate crispy outside. We did have to ask for some ketchup. I thoroughly enjoyed the side of mushy peas- seasoned lightly, partially mush with partial full size peas. The steak and ale pie was delicious. Drizzled the yummy gravy all over. Order food at bar, they'll bring food to your table when ready. Great food, reasonable pricing for generous portions! Cool vibes

    Though our stay at Abel Heywood was short, it was definitely worth it…read more It was a bit difficult to find as it's tucked within a few small streets, but the boutique hotel was memorable. It was conveniently located within walking distance of central Manchester with a variety of shops and pubs. Our room was very clean, and it seemed as though everything was fairly new and well kept. I liked the unique touches the hotel had as well, such as a vinyl record player, records, and a few books placed here and there to enjoy. It was also very quiet in our room, which, at the time of booking, I was skeptical of considering it was above the pub. The breakfast that I had at the pub was also very good and the service was very hospitable, both from the pub and hotel hosts. The only criticism I have is that the water in the shower kept going from warm to cold, which during the winter is unpleasant. Also, the internet was fairly slow, more so during the evening hours, which I attribute to the higher volume of people possibly using the WiFi. However, overall, the Abel Heywood is a place I would definitely recommend to others as well as visit again.

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    Table 12/2025

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    Bar area 12/2025

    Abel Heywood - Latte // so good

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    Latte // so good

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