Magical? Chemical?…read more The alchemist is not only a nice surrounding to sit in but the service and food are great and delicious. When we checked in and were asked if there were any allergies we made jokes about my husband's allergy to cinnamon - that we would not need to worry about out it before desert. We ordered a few items from the menu - which is a very delicious mix of classics with some twists (tempura fried fish and chips for example). Order was taken and a couple minutes later the manager came and said "I am sorry - but the sauce to the fish contains a bit of cinnamon" wow! We change the order of course and the manager came back to the table asking if we would be worried about cross termination. We have been not and everything went well after that. Great service. The food itself plays with the alchemist theme for example the chorizo meatballs come with a syringe to inject your own amount of cheese (what you think? Yes of course o injected the whole Syringe into the little delicious meatball duhh). The menu consist of a lot of small items which makes me so happy since I can have so many bites of different things and at the alchemist they are all worth it! And of course classics like burger, salads and sandwiches alongside their mains. The menu is not too big but literally has something for everyone. You have to try the crispy pork skins! After we had been told that the crispy fish contains cinnamon my husband learned they offer their "chicken in a basket" as a vegetarian version as well and that is what he got. Damn that is so good: A bed of chips (fries for our American friends) are surrounded by one of the best coleslaw I had in a long time (almost as good as Guy Fieri's if not even better) then slightly pan seared onions and peppers layer on top of the fries. Ready to be mixed in. Then of course a generous amount of chicken or in this case plant based chicken smothered in a sweet chili sauce. Not to forgot to mention that it came with an extra little bowl of dipping sauce. Delicious! We also had a mocktail which name I might not be allowed to recite here let's named it "virgin adult film star" what a perfect combination of fruit, creme and sweetness. Yummmmmm To end the night I had coffee and Choclate - any serving of coffee comes with a set of three pralines. What a way to end the night at the alchemist. Great atmosphere perfect service and delicious food and drinks.

The Alchemist is a really trendy restaurant and bar in Spinningfields. They have a lot of variety…read moreon the menu, the fusion of Asian and western cuisine is really nice. The interior is lovely, seems like a great place for evening drinks with a full bar. I came for lunch and enjoyed the food. Service was efficient and prices are reasonable. Overall a chic and trendy place for food and drink in Spinningfields.

Some of the best food in Manchester but this place constantly gets overlooked for awards etc…read morebecause it's tucked away in the Circus Casino. They serve amazing modern european food all cooked in a showcase glass kitchen. The food is very reasonably priced as they offer two courses from the A la Carte for £20 and three courses for £23 (I think).

From the owner: Fahrenheit is a stylish, city centre restaurant in the heart of Genting Club Manchester. Offering…read morean excellent and varied menu, freshly prepared by our team of skilled chefs, Fahrenheit takes its name from the revolutionary way we can cook at 2500 degrees Fahrenheit, using a Josper Grill. Our steaks are infused with a unique smoky bbq flavour. Extensive menu, wine list and an impressive level of service! To visit Fahrenheit restaurant you do not need to be a casino member, however you will need to present Photo ID if you are lucky enough to appear under the age of 25. Upcoming Events: Fri 30th Nov - Might Be Buble Tribute Fri 7th Dec - Mr Soul Tribute Thurs 13th Dec - Charity Networking Event Fri 14th Dec - Rat Pack Tribute Fri 21st Dec - Mr Soul Tribute Mon 31st Dec - New York New York! Celebrate the New Year with our Times Square themed event! Dinner package with entertainment £45pp Fri 25th Jan - Adele Tribute Dinner

Located in the Radisson Blu hotel this modest, casual restaurant has a very simple menu - ribeye…read moresteak and lobster- your choice with fries and a salad for £15. We ate early *(pre-theatre) so had the place to ourselves. Service was good and they will even give you extra fries and salad if you want. A nice spot for something simple for dinner.

I have never met anyone who doesn't like lobster, and now that there is a place in manchester where…read moreyou can get a whole lobster (with unlimited fries and salad) for only £18, you would be a fool to turn down such a deal. Or so you would think.. We turned up on nye to start off our celebrations in style with lobster and champagne. The restaurant was empty at 1.30pm. We were literally the only people in there. Un phased we sat, chose our lobsters (1lb either grilled or steamed) and waited. We ordered some champagne (£50 for a bottle of Moët. Fairly priced for a restaurant we felt) and some cocktails which were lovely but took an absolute year to arrive. These almost took longer than the meal to prepare (about 25 mins) which considering we were the only people there and we only ordered two whole cocktails in total.. Was probably a little too long to go about making a couple of drinks. Anyway, they arrived eventually and were lovely And were quickly followed by the food. Now let me tell you, a 1lb lobster is not a big lobster. I knew this and have a fairly small appetite so I was quite happy with what i received, however, other members of the party looked a little deflated. There isn't that much meat on the crustacean, even if you pick it to death. However, a 2lb one would set you back £45 so it's up to you.. You do get unlimited fries and salad to fill you up. The fries are great, thinly cut and crispy. Not too salty and full of fresh flavour. The salad consisted of mainly lettuce leaves with a sprinkling of Parmesan and the odd crouton which was nice but it was a little soggy in places as though it had been sat around for a while.. The lobster itself was lovely, I prefer mine grilled and it was very well cooked. They come topped with garlic butter which is my favourite thing to have with lobsters and most other things that come out of the sea so this was perfect for me. You can also opt for steak, we didn't have the 10oz rib eye but if you opt for this again, unlimited fries and salad and a sauce of your choice. We ordered a couple of sides, garlic mushrooms and the steak bites. Both were brilliant, the steak bites (effectively a steak cooked rare and slice into bite size pieces) was beautifully cooked and a lovely lean cut of meat. The mushrooms were huge and fresh and again, coated in garlic butter. We ate and drank fairly extravagantly throughout the meal (more beers cocktails and champagne) and the bill only came to about £50 each which was great. We finished off 2014 with a good meal and lined our stomachs perfectly (not too heavy) for the night of New Years partying ahead. Decent place, would go back for an easy lobster, although we may opt for the next size up next time.

Been walking past The Lock for a few weeks now and finally popped in…read more After a chilly start, trying to brave the British summer we went inside and picked up Sangria and Paella for two for a mere £15! It came really quickly and was fantastic, full of chicken, chorizo, squid and mussels. Very tasty, a complete bargain!! The inside is lovely, exposed brick work, low lighting and a soundtrack that's not too loud and easy to sing along/toe tap too. Will definitely be back, especially as it's on the doorstep. I would recommend that everyone seek out this hidden gem.

Alongside Adam Reid at the French, Mr Cooper's is one of the bars and restaurants located at The…read moreMidland Hotel in Manchester, Mr Cooper's is the main point where breakfast is served at the hotel, which is generally between 6:30 and 10:30 on weekdays, and similar times on weekends - it is accessed through the hotel lobby and possibly another entrance too. I visited Mr Cooper's after my dreadful stay at The Midland Hotel, hoping there would be one thing to at least salvage the stay and make my stay better, hoping the food would at least try and make up for an awful nights sleep on a pillow which gave me a headache. I'm never afraid to admit when I'm wrong, and I was wrong to expect the breakfast to be different to the shambles of a hotel in which Mr Cooper's is located in and run by. I was drawn to the breakfast selection which was so small, which for £20 was dreadful (although it does go down to £13 if you book in advance with the hotel reception if you're staying there), it mainly consisted of scrambled eggs, baked beans, tomatoes, black pudding and sausages in terms of a cooked side, there was also some fruit juices and cereal, and not a great deal of fruit which also was a shame. Another thing which puzzled me was the fact they produced a menu and even were willing to charge for extra, such as £3 for Eggs Benedict. £20 for a breakfast is already much more expensive than rivals and any restauraunt with decency who actually know this is daylight robbery, for example, the Hilton Manchester Deansgate has a much more broad selection (and better quality), with extras provided in the price for £13.95 (£17.95). Extras which were free included poached and fried eggs, but I can't understand why they weren't provided anyway. I love eggs and this is generally all I eat at a hotel buffet but I'm sad to say, the eggs here were far from pleasant, the scrambled eggs just were bland, they were unseasoned which is inexcusable and they were also watery. It didn't stop there, the poached eggs I requested also were too vinegary, and the fried eggs just tasted really basic and low quality, however, this food which was inedible was probably only what was to come compared to my omelette. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette, not only was this omelette far too cheesy but it had a horrible taste I couldn't pick up on, meaning I had no choice but to spit it out. The only other extra I ordered was gluten-free bread, which wasn't bread as I expected, it was a hard, seeded roll which wasn't very enjoyable either. The selection of fruit juice was okay, however the orange juice was confusing, they had a long title for the orange juice which stated it had pulp, therefore I can't understand why they are advertising it has pulp in the title, when the other one does too, as it doesn't give you a selection? Having two of one beverage is boring and unneeded anyway when they could have a much better selection of juice - they do have the space and equiptment so they don't have an excuse. The staff at the breakfast service seemed nice enough and that is probably the nicest thing I can say about Mr Cooper's, which provides The Midland's hotel breakfast at a very premium price, for items which are so far from premium, you could find them in Poundland if they sold food, and perhaps the chefs should be working there too until they can learn how to make omelettes without an omelette maker and how to season an egg, sadly like The Midland hotel, I strongly feel Mr Cooper's deserves a single one-star rating.

Manchester isn't the kind of place where you can plan on enjoying outdoor restaurant dining on a…read moreregular basis. That's one of the many reasons that Mr. Cooper's is an exceptional venue - they've built a lovely indoor garden area where patrons can enjoy their wonderful food. Mr. Cooper's has lovely ambiance, delicious food, and an attentive, friendly staff. We were greeted warmly when we arrived, and didn't lack for anything throughout the course of our meal. Tip: The cocktail menu here is quite diverse and it contains some excellent choices. I tried the Beehive, and was very impressed! We dined at a nice table in a beautiful spot under a tree. The service we received was excellent, and the food was nothing short of amazing. We started with the ham hock, poached egg and brown sauce. This dish was pure poetry! Next we shared the lamb. It was cooked to a tender pink perfection; wonderfully flavorful as well. We also had several sides. All of them were excellent, but my hands-down favorite was the cauliflower gratin. I very much enjoyed visiting this lovely restaurant, and look forward to returning when next I'm in Manchester.

Disappointing and mediocre food. Excellent service and nice ambiance in restaurant. I had the…read moretasting menu and each dish was just okay. Lobster salad was a bit fishy and not much flavor. Mushroom soup was nothing special. Fish was very tender but the sauce that it sat in was not very appealing. Duck was a bit chewy and did not have enough flavor. The sweet potato purée did not have any additional flavor which was made dish flat in flavors and texture. Crème brûlée had food flavor and a fun presentation with flame lit up at the table but lacking some fresh tart fruit to balance the sweetness of the custard. Every dish has the same garnish which was rather boring.

I had been wanting to try 63 Degrees for a long time, i just needed a reason to splash out on what…read morei knew was going to be a fantastic meal. So, the boyfriends birthday seemed like an excellent opportunity to try it. We ordered 2 glasses of champagne on arrival and cosied up in the corner of this small, intimate and romantic restaurant. There was plenty to choose from on the menu but in the end i opted for a salmon and avocado tartar for starter and the beef fillet for main course. Both were delicious, with a special mention to the dauphinoise potatoes that came as a side-order! For desert i opted for a crepe soufle - this too was magnificent. Overall, the meal came in at £150.00 with a bottle of Sancere and was well worth it in my opinion. I just need another special reason to visit again!!

Lamars is all fur-coat and no knickers…read more Essentially, its an expensive looking bar that is filled with statues (which, hilariously, someone has drawn pubes all over) and golden masks and... basically, all the kind of gaudy chintz you'd expect to see in a footballer's hallway. The drink is pricey and utterly uninspiring and served by staff that look so bored that you fear that they may have special training for it. Apparently, it gets very busy over the weekend, but midweek (when I visited), it was very quiet indeed and very soulless. One thing that did bring a wry smile was the typically dreary trip-hop soundtrack that made me feel like I'd wondered into 1996. I can only imagine how hideous it is when it is filled with mooing Mac users. Basically, avoid this place.

Lamars is named after Frank Foo-foo Lamar, It's a very trendy and somewhat expensive drinkery and…read moreeatery. The decor is lovely, but it does get very busy at weekends and you will end up standing and being pushed by people trying to get past-as there isn't enough seating. It's primarily a restaurant- but there'sa lot of people who just use the bar. Toilets are clean, head down early to get a seat. Some of the clientele can be snobby and rude, so if you do get pushed around- don't expect a sorry!

Restaurant Bar & Grill is owned by Individual Restaurants, of which own a couple of restaurants…read morearound the city, including on in partnership with celebrity chef, Gino D'acampo which is one of my favourite Italians in the city, this offers a different type of cuisine in a large, stunning building just off Deansgate on John Dalton Street, it is opposite Salvi's. Walking in, it doesn't feel like a restauraunt at all and I did struggle to find this place at first and I had to use Google Maps in my own city and only located it through it being opposite Salvi's. The place inside is huge, you enter through a bar, upstairs you have the restauraunt and terrace area, keep going up and you have Head Office. The staff were so friendly and kind especially the host who escorted me upstairs and to my seat. The gluten-free menu had some good options, I ordered a gluten-free greek kebab, I was told it consisted of chicken, peppers, onions and it sounded pretty good so I ordered it, the service, however, was really slow and I must have been waiting over 20-25 minutes only to be served a gluten-containing item instead, it was served with a form of bread, I had to check it was gluten-free, only to be told "No" I asked them to remake the dish as it wasn't gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination which they had no problem with, again this meant I had to wait even longer which was a pain considering the restauraunt was mostly empty, with only 3 or 4 tables of which looked like staff sitting there, probably from Head Office as they didn't seem to be ordering food either, I totally understand waiting for food when it's busy but considering it was virtually empty, I can't understand why or at least I didn't understand why until I tasted the food, I couldn't understand why a stunning, large venue offering 50% off food could be empty, of course until the food. My kebab was awful and if it wasn't for the staff making it free due to my long waiting time and the fact I didn't want to spend much longer in the restauraunt, I would have sent it back. The chicken was bland, and it also had halloumi on which I wasn't expecting, I bit into this and it tasted so bad, halloumi is one of my most hated foods anyway, accompanied by something which tasted like pico de gallo, this just put me right off my food regardless, I do think a better explanation either on the menu or from the staff at what food would be served is warranted, as I didn't get what I was expecting at all. The portion size for the prize also is laughable, my dish normally would have cost £18.50, with no sides - plus a service-charge. 1* - Considering how great the host and most of the staff were it's a shame to give such a low rating, but I think it is warranted given the circumstances of the long wait times, poorly described terrible food and the fact I was given gluten by mistake and if I hadn't of been suspicious and asked to confirm if my food was gluten-free, I could have been really ill. By the time my dish was remade, I had lost all confidence in this place to be able to deliver a safe meal regardless.

After a long day in the office and with the sunshine still strong (during our crazy heat wave) we…read moredecided to head to this place to sit out on the terrace. We booked for 6 of us early on in the morning so we secured a nice booth in the sun. After first arriving we we're sent to the bar as our table was being relayed - after standing there for sometime we tried to get the attention of one of the waiters and eventually we we're taken to a table. However, after this minor hiccup the staff were very accommodating and gave us the very last table in the sun on request! We perused the menu and given it was a special occasion we went all out. Starting with some sharing flatbreads and humous whilst we decided on our order it was just the right nibble to share on a summers evening. For starters I opted for the scallops thermadore which arrived in the shells with some tasty spinach. The sauce was so light and tasty - again perfect for a hot evening! Fo the main I went for the rump steak which came with fries and a sauce of your choosing. It arrived perfectly cooked to my order and with my peppercorn sauce on the side. The fries were perhaps a little too on the skinny side to go with a steak but they were seasoned well. The sauce was about average - I am being slightly picky here but i would have preferred if it was more on the creamy side and lacked peppercorns! I also shared a side of broccoli with chilli and ginger - when it arrived it didn't look like it was worth the £4 we paid for it but it was tasty and well-cooked. Too full to opt for a pud I taste tested some of my friends - the new york cheesecake was pretty average however the passionfruit creme brûlée was to die for! Overall the food was delicious - if you have money to burn and it's a nice evening I would totally recommend this place however if you were sat inside I can see the atmosphere being very different!

Best underground bar in town ! It is really easy to miss if you aren't looking for it however once…read moreyou are inside you feel like you're in another world. Lots of fun stuff to look at and great drinks. Good ambiance too !