Looking for the best deals and discounts available in Manchester this August? You've come to the right place
From discounted three-course dining and bargain booze to kids eat free school holiday specials, we’ve got plenty of ways to save on eating out in the city.
Ready to discover the best deals that Manchester has to offer this August? Read on.
23-27 Little Underbank, Stockport SK1 1LA
Partial to a 5pm dinner? Pop into Alfredo's Social between 4-6pm on any weekday and get 2 courses for £15.99 or 3 courses for £19.99 with their Early Bird Menu.
376 Deansgate, M3 4LY
Looking for al fresco summer vibes? Atlas Bar has you covered with premium gin, tasty nibbles and a sun-drenched, south-facing beer garden. For £12, their Gin Paddle Board includes three gins from their renowned collection, served with Double Dutch Tonic. And if you fancy a bite choose any three nibbles for £20 — options include croquettes, garlic and parmesan chicken strips, and more.
14 Little Lever St, Manchester M1 1HR
If you don't fancy lunch out of a tupperware today, BAB's £10 lunch special has got you covered without breaking the bank. Choose between 4 different babs, burgers and bowls 12-3pm — quick and delicious.
35-37 Thomas Street, M4 1NA
It’s 50% off all food every Wednesday at The Bay Horse Tavern. No booking required. It doesn't get much better than that.
Blackfriars Road, Salford
The Black Friar are four! Starting from 4 August and lasting all month long, dig into a special birthday menu of starters, sides and desserts for just £4.
13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN
5 til close every Tuesday, Blues Kitchen are offering £6 Margaritas. The same goes for cocktails every Wednesday, and then again 6pm til' 8pm Fridays. Now that's a hat-trick.
49-51 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA
Every Monday, even bank holidays, you can get 50% off your food bill at Cane and Grain.
2 Half Moon St, Manchester M2 7PB
Corbières free pizzas are here to stay! Spend over a fiver, from Tuesday - Friday (4-8pm) and you'll get a free margarita, pepperoni, garlic mushroom or the weekly special. Meat not your thing? There are plenty of vegan options to keep you going.
105a Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW
Northern Quarter eatery Chakalaka dishes up 50% off mains all day Monday to Wednesday. But that's not all. They're also serving their 2-4-£11 cocktails everyday from opening until 7pm, and again from 10pm until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Bridge Street and Northern Quarter sites
Sometimes a choice of different slices is just better than a whole pizza, and Crazy Pedros gets that. Every weekday 12-3pm, Pedro's Slice Club serves up 2x slices + a soft drink for £6.00, or make it boozy with a cold beer for just £1 extra. Heading out later? 2-4-£12 cocktails, £2.50 slices and £12 pizzas are all included in Pedro's happy hour between 5-9pm.
51 Ducie Street, M1 2JQ
Ducie street party palace Diecast offers 40% off food every Wednesday between 4-9pm. Pair the grub with their iconic frozen daiquiris.
44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA
It's Tuesday night and the end is no where near in sight. Pick yourself up with 30% off dinner at Evelyn's. Keep the good vibes going through the rest of the weekdays with 50% off all bottled wine between 5-7pm.
52 King Street
Grab some of Manchester's favourite tapas with 3 plates for just £20 at El Gato Negro between 12-5pm on all weekdays and all day Sunday.
41 Blossom Street, M4 6AP
Tuesday bargains in the city don't stop there. Get 3 courses and a glass of wine for only £28pp at Elnecot's Tuesday steak night. Book as usual here, but select the steak night option when completing. If you're after something lighter, Elnecot also do soup and a sandwhich for £9 Monday to Friday.
Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring St, M1 2PZ
Don’t miss the Kantina Supper Club (7 and 14 August), where Mia’s Arepas joins forces with Great British Menu chef Caroline Martins for a bold Latin-Brazilian seven course tasting menu - all for just £25.
40 Swan Street, M4 5JG
Firehouse's midweek clubs are unbeatable. Hit the Supper Club on Wednesdays to enjoy all new dishes for £14 as well as £6 margaritas — frozen or classic. There’ll also be 50% off all bottles of wine + spritz from 4-10pm every single Thursday with Club Di Vino.
186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB
Dig into their express lunch menu and enjoy this renowned British steak and seafood restaurant for less. Grab one course for £19, two for £23 or three for £26.
113-115 Portland Street, M1 6DW
Ramen, gyoza and karaoke spot House of Fu are still offering £10 ramen and rice bowls everyday plus £5 frozen yuzu margaritas on Fridays as a summer special. Oh and free karaoke, all day, every day.
Chorlton and Ancoats sites
Between 3-6pm, Tuesday to Friday pick from house wine at £15 a bottle, fizz at £9 a bottle and selected cocktails for just £7.
Manchester Central, 24 Windmill St, Mount St, M2 3NX
Head to Junction Tuesday to Friday for a standout happy hour in the heart of the city. Enjoy two cocktails for £14, a bottle of white, red or rosé for £20 or a crisp Cruzcampo or Guinness for just £4. Perfect for unwinding after work or kicking off your evening in style.
9 Deansgate, Owen St, Manchester M15 4YB
Join Kitten for Wagyu Wednesdays — rump discounted to £13, sirloin down to £24 and prime fillet to £31. And don't forget, available Monday and Thursday from 5pm onwards, enjoy 50% off the entire menu.
55 Booth St W, Manchester M15 6PQ
Kids eat free everyday of the school holidays at The Laureate. Little ones can pick from an exclusive menu of firm favourites like chicken strips, build your own pizza or tomato and cheese pizza for no extra cost.
Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3HG
Tucked away in Spinningfields, Lawn Club is serving up a lunch deal with your choice of baguette, salad or loaded fries + a soft drink for £10 or do lunch the Euorpean way with wine or Moretti for just £2 more.
13 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AF
Need your ramen or sushi fix? Lucky Ramen have a whole swathe of deals to set you right. Try their ramen lunch offer between Wednesdays and Sundays for just £12 with a soft drink and £13 with a beer, or grab 50% off dinner Monday-Wednesday.
99 Beech Road, Chorlton, M21 9EQ
Chorlton institution The Lead Station is offering 50% off wine on Wednesdays; it's such a perfect match, there's even alliteration.
60 Oldham St, Northern Quarter
Between 5-9pm everyday of the week, roll a six and win a free drink. No luck with the dice doesn't mean commiserations are in service; pay for a drink and you'll get a free slice of pizza anyway.
All sites
Super-popular pizza spot Nells is offering 14" NYC style pizza from just £7.77 as part of their Monday to Friday lunch deal, 12-4pm. If you can only make it over on a Saturday, cheer yourself up with a £6 marg.
16 Tib Lane, M2 4JB
Grab a ramen for £10 at New Wave Ramen from Tuesday to Sunday, 12-5pm.
24 Church Street, Manchester, ENG M4 1PN
On The Hush has it all — from a £6 express lunch menu, available Thursday to Sunday from 11:30am to 3pm, to a £49 steak and wine deal for two after 6pm, Thursday to Saturday.
57 Hilton St, Manchester, M1 2EJ
Every Monday enjoy 50% off food at The Pen & Pencil where it's burgers, waffles and bread galore. On every other weekday, grab brunch or lunch covered by a tenner.
8 Clarence St, M2 4DW
Choose from a curated menu of Piccolino classics for just £25 every single weekend this estivo (close the tab, it means summer). Featuring their famous 25 layer lasagna, Piccolino mean business this summer with a sizeable selection of elevated Italian favourites.
80 Great Bridgewater Street, M1 5JG
Rain Bar on Great Bridgewater Street keeps the good times flowing with Wine Wednesdays — buy two large glasses and enjoy the rest of the bottle free. Come back for Fizz Fridays to get £10 off champagne and £5 off Prosecco, perfect for starting the weekend with a pop.
60 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE
Looking for the best bar deals this August? Rewind is full of them. 2-for-£11 cocktails, 2-for-£9 pints of Pravha, 3-for-£10 bottles and cans, £19 bottles of wine and prosecco, as well as £6 boozy slushies all day Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and til' 10pm Friday to Saturday. Oh and £2 hot dogs.
11 Corn Exchange, M4 3TR
Enjoy a salad and spritz for just £20, available everyday until 6pm. It's a deal suited perfectly to their al fresco terrace.
53-55 Thomas Street, M4 1NA
Tuesdays at Smithfield Social comes bearing half price food. Prefer a liquid lunch or dinner? Wine Wednesdays mean 50% off red, white and rosé.
227 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4EN
Head to Suki Suki for their £10 Express Lunch. With an array of ramen and rice bowls to select from, you can fill your boots at a discount. Add crispy gyoza and a soft drink for just £5.95 more.
1 Goods Yard St, Manchester M3 3BG
Trading Route is making life easier for parents by offering free meals for children throughout the summer holidays provided they’re with a dining adult. There's colouring sheets and ice cream at the ready, plus booking in advance for a Monday meal means 50% off the entire bill.
Albert Square and Corn Exchange sites
Turn a bad work day good with Tampopo's Workers' Lunch Menu. Head over between 12-5pm to access a selection of £10.50 large plates.
108 High Street, M4 1HQ
Northern Quarter favourite TNQ are offering 2 courses from their lunch menu for £21 from Monday to Saturday until 4pm. Make it 3 courses and add unlimited wine for 90 minutes on Mondays and Thursdays for £47.50 per person.
30-32 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1ER
Head to Wolf at the Door on Thomas Street between 3-7pm, Monday through to Friday, for £6 burgers and donburi. Wine and pints are £3.50 and cocktails just £6.50. Now that's a bargain that'll fill you up.
167 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LN
Always fancied trying Volta's small plates? Get three plates for £18 on weekdays from 12-5.30pm. Or head over on any weekday between 4-6.30pm for £10 off any bottle of wine, as well as any house cocktail for £7.50.
Head over to this cocktail, natural wine and seasonal food spot between 4-6pm, any day of the week to enjoy £6 cocktails and £1 oysters.
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