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    The Northern Quarter

    4.1 (40 reviews)
    ModerateBritish
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Very loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Laura F.

    One of the best lunches I've had in Manchester. If you're looking for a NICE place to go for lunch then TNQ is it.! Every dish we ordered was exceptional in taste and in presentation. The soup was creamy and light and the salt and pepper squid was cooked to perfection. For mains, the TNQ pot pie that I ordered was one of the best pies I've had in a while and the chunky cut chips only added to the dish when I dipped them in my leftover chicken and mushroom inside of the pie. Neil's risotto was also cooked spot on.! Their lunch (express) menu is available Monday - Saturday 12pm - 6.30pm and is an excellent 2 courses for £13.95 or 3 courses for £16.95! For the value for money, food and atmosphere this could possibly be my favourite place for lunch in the city! Do try it!

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    Jessica H.

    We enjoyed a lovely evening at The Northern Quarter (TNQ) on their Thirsty Thursday offer, where you can get 3 courses & unlimited wine for £29.50. Very, very reasonable - especially when you can drink a lot of wine! It's relatively small inside, with no 'front desk', so you have to catch someone's attention very quickly if you don't want to feel out of place lurking by the front door. Luckily for us, our waiter was totally on the ball and had us seated quickly, and the level of service and attention remained high throughout the meal; something that doesn't always happen when you're trying to take advantage of a special offer... The Thirsty Thursday menu is small but certainly provides plenty of different options in terms of taste - after doing some light lunchtime reading i.e. deliberating over the menu for a good half an hour earlier that day, I quickly decided on the asparagus with ham croquettes, the smoked mozzarella & aubergine pithivier, and then the crème brûlée. We shared some bread and olives between the table and these simply set us up for an excellent meal. Everything was presented with care and there's a real eye for detail coming from the kitchen. The asparagus was a lovely light start, though the ham croquettes could easily be the lead item from this dish! The pithivier was something a little bit different and, although it took a few bites to get used to the smoked mozzarella, was really well put together for a purely vegetarian main. I wasn't a huge fan of the biscotti which came with dessert, but everything else - from the crack of the hard caramel to the rich berry coulis - was delicious. You're restricted to a two hour window with the unlimited wine, but the bottles kept coming! They could easily be stingy with the deal but at no point did I feel that they were keeping much of an eye on us or preventing us from ordering more. Glasses were kept topped up and changing colour at the end was no issue. I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to try TNQ and experience some finer dining amongst outlets providing predominantly indulgent feasts; I enjoyed most things deep fried, but sometimes you just need a meal with white linen tablecloths, attentive service and glass after glass of wine.

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    Sarah-Anne M.

    So for a little while I'd wanted to go here but never really found the occasion. However, the other night I had planned to go to Grill on The Alley with a couple of the girls when I realised none of us had booked. It being a Saturday close to Christmas, the place was of course completely full. We tried Modern as I was going out with some proper food snobs and I wanted to make sure we were going to somewhere good. However, having just won 'Best Restaurant' at the Food and Drink awards, it was also full. So TNQ was a bit of an after thought really. They had tables, we needed one. I'd heard it was good but I was a bit disappointed so not too excited. I'm glad to say I was completely and utterly taken aback with the outstanding service we received! It was fantastic, the food was perfect. Real British food, beautifully cooked, I had the lamb for my main course and it was honestly the best I've ever had in a restaurant. The scallops I had for starter were perfectly cooked too, gorgeous. Absolutely everyone on our table enjoyed their meal, we were really impressed. The staff were fantastic, incredibly attentive and a really good laugh actually. The prices weren't too expensive, certainly not as pricey as the places we were thinking of heading too and the atmosphere was more relaxed. The location is fantastic too as it's right in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Very very good, will be back.

    Grilled asparagus w ham hock croquettes & chive hollandaise/sea bass fillets w tomato sauce & Jersey Royal galette/creme brulee
    Emily B.

    I really enjoyed everything about my meal at TNQ. Food, wine, service and company were all excellent. We ate from the Thirsty Thursday set menu offering three courses and unlimited wine for just under £30. As set menus go this was brilliant value and pleasingly the main courses came with veg and carbs - quite often these need ordering separately which ramps up the price. Less of my miserly chat and onto the food. I went for asparagus with ham croquettes and hollandaise; sea bass with Jersey Royal galette; and creme brulee. I enjoyed all aspects of this meal and wouldn't really fault or change anything. The hollandaise was really delicious and I tried to eat every last bit of it though, which prompted some gentle ribbing from the waiter. Everyone else was drinking white wine during the meal so I went along with this and really enjoyed it. It was very flavourful and had none of the acidic taste I associate with white wine. (My wine education has been largely in red so white is still a bit of a mystery!) However I opted for a glass of red to go with my dessert which was also delicious, very rich. There really aren't any catches to the unlimited wine deal other than the ones that are advertised - there's a two hour window; and unless anyone is not drinking you all need to eat from the set menu. Overall I had a really lovely time here. Very different to my usual dining options but definitely one I'll keep up my sleeve for next time I fancy something a little classier!

    Parsnip soup
    Calvin T.

    I enjoyed my chilled lunch in this place, The place has a funny smell to it, like a pub, I expected it to not smell as damp as it should. The lack of air ventilation as seen could be the reason why seeing it as an old building. The food on the other hand was superior. Love the tartar sauce and mushy peas of my fish and chips. Moreover, the tea provided to this restaurant is amazing!! One of the best teas I've had in a long time. Wouldn't hesitate to come back here again in the foreseeable future. Do come on lunch time and a 2 dish courses for 12.95 or 3 dish courses for 16.95. Very decent price for the quality of food they provide.

    Salt and pepper squid starter
    Katie H.

    The Northern Quarter has been here at least since I moved to the NQ. I'm pretty sure I ate here before I moved to the NQ. What I'm trying to say is, that this is a bit of an institution. I'm pretty sure the seating over the other side of the street is relatively recent, maybe in the last 5 years or so, they definitely didn't have that the first time I came. I wouldn't say I'm a regular, but I should be considering how close it is to home and how nice the food is. It's a really safe deal - the food is always going to be nice and it's always going to be well presented. The Sunday lunch is really good, I'd definitely recommend trying it out. My most recent visit was this evening. A text from a friend led to an impromptu Monday evening eating and drinking out. We sat outside to make the most of the un-Manchester-like weather. It was so pleasant and such a nice atmosphere. The service was friendly. We ordered from the express menu, which is two courses for £13.95. Great value. I had the salt and pepper squid, was so tasty and a very pretty looking plate. I then had the crab linguine, and that was really nice. If I hadn't spent the afternoon eating cake I would have finished it. My friend was a veggie and had the eggs benedict and pea & asparagus risotto. On the menu, the eggs had bacon but they were more than happy to substitute for spinach, which was really nice. We had one large glass and one small glass of rose. Including tip, we paid £25 each, which is pretty good value. Highly recommend.

    Tasty roast beef and oversized Yorkshire pud. A couple more roast potatoes wouldn't have gone amiss...
    Josh O.

    I had my heart set on a Sunday roast, unusually, and thought it an opportune moment to try out TNQ. First impressions: the place is quite small, though on pleasant days their outdoor seating across the street might appeal. The huge windows make for a bright dining room, though the echo from the high ceiling and bare walls can make it quite loud even if it's quiet. I started with salt and pepper squid on rice noodles, with a peanut, lime and chilli dressing. It was light, fresh, and piquant, with good flavours to match meaty chunks of squid. For the main, I got the roast beef I was after. Tender, juicy, lightly pink, in a flavourful gravy (which I was offered more of halfway through, thoughtfully). It shared the plate with a slightly meagre handful of garlic and rosemary potatoes, tender and rich with beefy notes from the dripping, but needing to be a bit crisper on the outside; the Yorkshire pudding was pleasant pillowy (read huge and hollow). The carrot and swede mash and buttered cabbage were good; the surprisingly light cauliflower cheese with truffle oil was moreish and memorable. It's on the general side menu too and well worth trying if you go! The ginger in my chocolate cheesecake came through impressively, a very skilfully balanced flavouring (even if it was served on a wooden board). Suggesting tea pairings with the desserts was a nice touch, and the mint and caramel tea certainly went well. The highlight of the whole meal? The price of their Sunday menu. Less than £17 for three courses, or less than £14 for two, makes for a very pleasant Sunday afternoon indeed. I very much enjoyed TNQ, and I'll be back.

    Pan-fried wood pigeon confit leg, figs & port reduction
    Elsa L.

    This review is based on my visit in Autumn 2015. I've been interested in this place for a while due to their seasonal menus and rich foods including game and uncommon vegetables. I went there for early dinner accompanied by my friend. The inside has a rustic charm with it's soft lighting, olive green walls and wooden furniture. The windows are large giving an airy feel during the day but the atmosphere really picks up late in the evening as the restaurant fills up. Each menu had a varied selection so there is bound to be something for everyone. It was quite hard to pick something as I'm an avid everything eater, especially when it comes to things I haven't yet tried to cook myself, such as game. I ordered the honey and sage rosado but unfortunately I was later informed that they had ran out of sage and asked if I minded if rosemary was used instead. I did not mind this but I thought it a shame that they didn't have any sage, especially since it wasn't a weekend evening. To start, we ordered the crispy courgette flower stuff with lemon, cream cheese & basil, pepper compote) and the pan-fried wood pigeon confit leg, figs & port reduction. I was surprised at how light the courgette flower was. It was a really nice starter and I only wish there was more of it. The vegetables still had a bite to them, the batter was crispy and the compote delicious. The pigeon was cooked well and went excellently with the sweetness of the figs. This was also a nice contrast to the courgette flower as it was rich and sweet whereas the courgette flower was lighter in taste. For mains we ordered the Barry Pugh's suckling pig, apple & celeriac mash, chantenay carrots & cider jus and the Goosnargh duck breast, confit leg, mousseline potato, charred spring onion & blackberry jus. The suckling pig was absolutely delicious but there was a lot of it, too much in fact for me. There wasn't a strong apple taste in the mash either which I felt slightly disappointed by as everyone knows that apple and pork go well together. The duck breast was also very tasty but again I felt there was too much meat on the plate. In hindsight I should have ordered a side or two of veggies to accompany these dishes as I did not realise just how little veg there would be. For dessert we shared a vanilla infused panna cotta, marsala poached peaches & dried raspberries. This was actually very disappointing. I felt like the panna cotta had very little flavour and the dried raspberries added nothing but an annoyance to the dessert. The peaches were nice and helped to add some flavour to the dish. I think I would give this place another go given the right conditions. It is a fairly expensive restaurant to go to without a discount voucher so that would put me off going in casually.

    Lucy H.

    A bit of early bank holiday celebrations around the thrust of the Northern Quarter, a few hours into the relax came the onset of hunger and the pondering of where to go to fill the hole and fuel us up for a lengthier outing. With the desire of more than just the usual bar food mix, the question of where for real cuisine, around the vicinity, became quite a struggle. With pizza being off the cards, there only was two other suggestions and The Northern Quarter restaurant became the recommendation of choice. Tucked away and easily missed, this establishment is a little gem for the date to impress or the group of friends who know quality food. I must admit not quite for the typical student, with the a la carte menu being quite pricy and the choice of intricately described fancy foods. Being seated with the only option by the kitchen wasn't massively impressive, while a large group were being accommodated for in the cosy sized place. The service was say average, sitting by the kitchen watching everyone get served their food whilst wasting away was not my idea of a great time, although the bottle of white to accompany was going down nicely. When the food was finally served though, it did not disappoint. The hake, potato cake and brown shrimp (£13.95) was well worth the semi-torturous wait. It's presentation and flavour perfection. My friend too was far from disappointed, the meal delivered and what then justified paying the final price for. Missing the £9.99 deal for two courses by twenty minutes was a bit upsetting but I will definitely pencil in another visit to sample another dish on the gorgeously cooked menu for a second time.

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    The Northern Quarter, on first impression, feels achingly hip. The kind of place that churns out idiots with iPads and a penchant for ultra-obscure Peruvian beers. Those Kind Of People only make up 1% of Manchester's coolest quarter. Fact is, the NQ is a really varied and brilliant place to hang out. Sure enough, there's bars that may make people feel uneasy amongst the designer labels, but for every Bluu or Walrus there's The Crown Hotel and TrofNQ which are more scruffy cord jacket haunts, rather than hipsters in thick rimmed specs. The variety of things on offer in this section of town is incredibly impressive. Good pubs, good bars, great little cafes, record shops, clothes shops, loads of vintage/thrift shops and restaurants too. Then you've got the stuff that really makes this area stand out such as Affleck's Palace, Magma, Matt & Phreds and the comic book stores. To be honest with you, people who don't like the Northern Quarter have something wrong with them. These people, one can only assume, are tired of being alive. This pocket of Manchester has everything you need and probably a few surprises too if you're new to the area. Essentially the Northern Quarter is what makes Manchester feel so great. Once you crack the veneer of 'cool', it's a really down-to-Earth network of shops, bars and eateries that match anything in any other city in the world. And to think some of us take it for granted.

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    Evelyn's Cafe Bar - All I ordered

    Evelyn's Cafe Bar

    4.5(45 reviews)
    0.1 miNorthern Quarter
    ££

    The food and drink at evelyn's was amazing! It was tasty and filling with reasonable prices. The…read moreservice was quick and the staff were very friendly. It is a cute and cozy spot perfect for a quiet brunch

    Evelyns is a place where I always saw it online and recommended but never got around to going. Im…read morenot sure why because I'm always in that area. One Sunday I went up as I could get there for opening time and decided to cross it off my list. When I got there it was already open so that was a little confusing ... but it was RAMMED. Luckily, I was going on my own so could easily be sat at the window, which was a great view, and easily got served. So many people came in after me and couldn't be seated without a reservation. But the host was very lovely and gracious and people understood. Food wise I went for the shakshuka, it sounded nice, and it really was ... it was also EXTREMELY hot because it was served in cast iron and kept its heat. It was delicious. The toast was crispy, the tomatoes were tasty, chickpeas were crunchy and a nice addition, The added sausage was very delicious, the eggs were good although I would have preferred if they had some runny yolk but its almost impossible to get that with baked eggs. Server was lovely, staff were great, absolutely need to return here when I can.

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    Evelyn's Cafe Bar - Shakshuka, eggs, chick peas, tomatoes, toast, feta

    Shakshuka, eggs, chick peas, tomatoes, toast, feta

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

    Abel Heywood

    4.4(30 reviews)
    0.1 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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    Abel Heywood - Latte // so good

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    Latte // so good

    Pie & Ale

    Pie & Ale

    4.1(49 reviews)
    0.2 miNorthern Quarter
    ££

    First time in Pie and Ale, which in itself is astonishing given they are two of my favourite…read morethings. But now I know why, even though it's not hidden, it's listed as being on Lever St but in reality it set back from the road slightly down Faraday St. So it's not immediately visible from Lever St unless you're looking for it; which is really my only reason for not giving it 5*. Pie and Ale doesn't bound head long towards the current fashion of ultra trendy scrounged and up-cycled interiors that so many bars are doing, it's interior is very clean and simple but also warm and inviting and won't age or go out of fashion as quickly as some of the other bars in the NQ. It's also got several different space so you can choose to sit in the open seating area with the large glass windows, next to the bar at high benches or walk around the corner and up the stairs for a more cosy intimate set of booths above the bar; this means the location can suit a lot of different situations. They have a good selection of ales for the likes of myself, but have a good range of bottle beers and your general assortment of keg beers, wines etc. The pies are on the pricey side (£9.95-£11.95) especially compared with the likes of Pie Minister (£7.95 for the Mothership) only a few blocks away, but they are big and hearty as you'd hope and with the availability of cask beer (Pie Minister only has bottles) improves the experience for me. In my opinion it's always nicer having a fresh well kept pint than having bottled beer. I had the Moufflon and Minted Chocolate which was spot on as far as I'm concerned the chocolate and stout sauce went fantastically with the well cooked steak. Overall I really enjoyed the relaxed feel of Pie and Ale and will be most likely to return now I know where it is.

    I think I've found my new favourite place!…read more Ok so I've been here before for our Elite event a few months back (and that was a flying visit) and I've had many friends spreading the gospel about this place being super amazing for beer, food and general 'good time' ambience but on Saturday night everything came together to really make me say "yeah I get it now" So without going into all the boring details - they do pies very well, they do ale vey well - the pies coming from a selection of about 12 (I had the steak and 3 cheese with peas and mash - £11.95) and a pretty similar sized range of craft beers, cask and real ales on tap. I really thought the selection was excellent (and well priced - a flight of 3 thirds was £3.40 of cask ale) and their bottles are a good mix of what America and Europe has to offer! This place is going to be amazing for the world cup with a big screen up in the main bar showing all the matches (they were actually showing the Champions league final on Sat night, adding to the ambience) - and the music was just the icing on the cake - what a fantastic selection of reggae, dub and hiphop for the 3 hours I was in. Really looking forward to going back and having some great beer with a phat ass pie soon! *extra note should go to all the waiting staff - amazing friendliness and table service all night - nice job guys!*

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    Pie & Ale - Raspberry beer! So so nice

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    Raspberry beer! So so nice

    The Northern Quarter - british - Updated May 2026

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