From gin and jazz to tasty small plates, here are the best offers we've spotted in Manchester...

Almost Famous Great Northern
Peter St, Manchester M3 4EN

£10 burger and fries during lunch hours? It'd be rude not to. Leave yesterdays leftovers in the fridge, turn your out of office on and pop down to Almost Famous.

Looking for the ultimate festive feast? Look no further... Tuck into the Son of a Nutcracker burger; topped with spiced sausage, melted cheese, buttermilk fried chicken, Almost Famous gravy, Christmas slaw, bacon jam, sweet spiced BBQ sauce, brandy buttered pepper mayo and bacon bacon ketchup.


Atlas Bar
376 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LY

Gin and jazz...what more could you want? Between 6-8pm on Thursdays, Atlas Bar reduce their gin of the week by £2. Usually this costs £5 for a single and £7 for a double, but you can bag yourself a G&T for just £3/£5. Pair with some smooth jazz from local artists and you've got yourself an early start to the weekend.


BAB NQ

14 Little Lever St, M1 1HR

From Sunday to Thursday, you can enjoy two courses for just £18.95pp. That means you can scran on massive 'babs like the classic Surf & Turf or the Lamb Shawarma.


The Bay Horse Tavern

35-37 Thomas Street, Manchester M4 1NA

From Monday to Friday, 4-8pm, those that stop by The Bay Horse Tavern on Thomas Street can enjoy: £3.50 (selected) pints; £4 Guinness; two for £12 cocktails; £5 Aperol Spritz and £5 doubles. 


The Beeswing

KAMPUS, 24a Minshull St, Manchester M1 3EF

Off to the theatre? Head to The Beeswing for their pre-theatre dinner offer and enjoy three small plates for £20 and a carafe of house wine for £15; available 4-7pm on weekdays. 

As well as their pre-theatre offer, from 9pm until close every single day you can make the most of their Twilight Hour deal. House wine is available at £5 a glass, while two classic cocktails set you back just £12. Fancy a beer instead? Why not get two bottled beers for £7? 


Blinker Bar

64-72 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 2BQ

Us northerners love a sausage roll. What if we told you that you can get a sausage roll and a bloody Mary for just £10? Well you'd better believe it, because the offer is on all day every Sunday at Blinker.


The Blues Kitchen

13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN

Lunch for a tenner? Go on then. Enjoy any dish from the select menu along with a soft drink, or upgrade to a hard drink or shake for just £2.


Bundobust

All sites

Lunchtime just got spicy. Join Bundobust for their Lunch Express deal and choose two dishes from the selected menu for just £9. Satisfy those cravings. Available Monday to Friday 12-4pm across all Bundobust locations.


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Spice up your mid-week lunch Image: Bundobust

Banyan @ Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR

Nothing says Friday like a bit o' bubbly. Head down to Banyan at the Corn Exchange for £20 bottles of Prosecco all day long. You can also enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails all day Sunday to Friday.


Cosy Club @ Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR

Visit Cosy Club between 4-8pm Sunday to Thursday and receive any two cocktails for £11.95. It's called their 'Teatime Tipple' offer and includes cocktails such as the Flapper Fizz Martini and Red Cherry Whiskey Sour. Cin-cin.


Corbieres Bar

2 Half Moon St, Manchester M2 7PB

Pizza and pints go hand in hand, and it tastes even better when that pizza is free. Enjoy a free pizza when you buy a drink. Available Tuesday to Friday, 4-7pm. 


Crazy Pedro's

55-57 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ

Grab two pizza slices and a soft drink for £6 at lunch, or upgrade to a beer for an extra £1. You'd be crazy not to, especially if you're called Peter.


The Daisy

44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1NB, UK

Join The Daisy on the first Friday of every month for £1.50 Oysters, £40 Champagne, £20 double martini carafes and four bottles of Noam beer for just £24. Book ahead or walk in - it's a party. Available from 4pm-7pm.


Disorder

78-88 High St, Manchester M4 1ES, UK

It's raining, its pouring, but don't be snoring on this offer. Whenever it's p*ssing it down with rain (which is a lot of the time here in Manchester), Disorder will treat you to 50% off Prosecco. Just head to the bar and say 'If it rains, it pours'. Not raining? No problem. You can still enjoy 50p wings every Wednesday. Don't say they don't treat you.


Duttons

2-10 Albert Square, Manchester M2 6LW

Duttons are keeping it classic with their pub grub favourites, from their legendary cheese pie to beer battered fish & chips. Treat yourself and a friend to a pub lunch - two dishes for just £17.95, available Monday to Friday. 


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Free pizza from Corbieres Bar Image: Corbieres Bar

El Gato Negro 

52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY

From Monday to Friday 12-4pm, and all day Sunday, you can enjoy three tapas dishes for £18. It's a great way to sample some of the best dishes on the menu. This offer excludes bank holiday weekends. 


Freight Island

11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ

If you are attending The Twilight Trail during this festive season and you have kids, after the light show, head over to Winter Island (Freight Island). Kids can eat for free from the Twilight Trail Secret Menu. T&Cs apply. Book your tickets for the trail here.

In true festive style, Impossible will be serving up a range of festive cocktails inspired by iconic Christmas movies, including The Snowman, The Grinch, Jack Frost and more!


Hawksmoor

184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB

A night out at your favourite steak restaurant doesn't have to be ultra expensive. Head down to Hawksmoor on a Monday night and bring your own bottle of bubbly for just £5 corkage. This same offer is available throughout the week but for £25 corkage. 


Impossible

36 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR

For those looking to experience something different this season, enjoy the Grinchmas Brunch, taking place on the 9 and 16 December. Priced at £50 per person, guests can enjoy 90-minutes of bottomless prosecco, beer or festive cocktails, whilst enjoying a selection of festive food and themed entertainment.


Lane7
235 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4EN

Choose from a range of unique festive celebrations this year at Lane7, like the Santa’s Sack; one game of bowling, an hour of gaming in the arcade, one meal and one festive cocktail per person.  

For the bowling lovers, why not upgrade to a package with two games of bowling included? Book the Big Baubles package and enjoy an arrival Prosecco and a festive cocktail alongside two games of bowling.


Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

100 King St, Manchester M2 4WU

Well, aren't you lucky? Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is offering an unmissable lunch deal. Available Tuesday to Friday, 12-6:30pm, guests can dine on a three-course menu for just £35 per person. Booking ahead is highly recommended. 


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Part of The Light Trail at Freight Island Image: Freight Island

Madre

Minshull House, 47 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3FY

Enjoy a lunch deal with a main, side and a drink for just £15. Mains include Pollo Asado Tacos, Baja Fish Tacos and a Mushroom Burrito. These can be accompanied by guac and chips, papas con crema or their much raved about elote (corn with chipotle mayo, lime and queso fresco), alongside a drink of your choice. 

Madre have also launched online ordering for lunchtime meaning you pre-order and pick up a burrito to go giving you that Mexican fix, even when you’re on the clock. 


MUSU

64 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BN

Put down that meal deal and treat yourself to a bit of luxury. MUSU are offering diners a 4-course set lunch for just £35, combining fine dining with accessibility. It's ideal for family gatherings, business meetings, or just if you feel like treating yourself. 


NQ64 

All Manchester sites

NQ64 are onto a winner with this one. Head down for between opening hours and 7pm, Monday to Friday and take advantage of two cocktails for £10/£12 and cheaper draught pints. 


On the Hush

24 Church St, Manchester M4 1PN

What's better than a cocktail? Two, of course. Enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails and 50% off food on Thursdays and Fridays. 


Paradise Skate World

Get your skates on and prepare to ‘go galactic’ at Paradise Skate World this Christmas. Choose from: the Hyper Space package with one skate session and one cocktail for £18; the Galactic package with one skate session and two cocktails for £27; or the Super Sonic package with one skate session, two cocktails and one pizza for £35 per person.


The Pen & Pencil

Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ

The Pen & Pencil are back with another classic offer. Every Monday you can treat yourself to 50% off food when you book in advance. Mondays just got a little brighter.

Also, every Monday to Friday from 4-7pm you can enjoy 2-for-£12 cocktails, £4.50 Amstel, £18 bottles of Prosecco and £15 bottles of house wine. What's more, dishes on the light bites menu are 3-for-£15 and 6-for-£25 during these hours, too. Now we're talking.


Piccolino Caffe Grande

8 Clarence St, Manchester M2 4DW

Wine lovers, rejoice. On Wednesdays, you can treat yourself to 50% off any bottle of wine of your choice. Unwind at Piccolino after work and enjoy an aperitivo on them.


Provence

The Avenue Spinningfields, Provence, Manchester M3 3HF

Unlimited wine paired with cheese you say? Catch-ups with friends over a bottomless wine brunch at Provence. Tickets include 90-minutes of unlimited wine, prosecco or beer, plus a sharing grazing board filled with fluffy focaccia, a selection of different cheeses and charcuterie meats.

A vegetarian antipasti option is also available. Available seven days a week between 12-3pm for just £35pp. Pre-booking is recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Book here.


PUBLIC

9 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DB

No more praying for rain at Public. As the seasons change, so do their offers. From Monday to Friday until 7pm you can bag £4 pints (lager, pale ale, cider, Schofferhofer), £4 house wine and £6 cocktails including daiquiris, margaritas, espresso martinis, Aperol spritz and French martinis. Cheers to that.


Purezza

75-77 High St, Manchester M4 1FS

Sometimes you just want to nibble on a little something. Thankfully, Purezza are here to curb your cravings with their small plates offer. Enjoy three small plates for £18. Available every day until 5pm.


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Meats + wines = good times Image: Provence

The Real Greek @ Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR

Choose four dishes from the Filoxenia menu for just £17pp. Available Sunday to Thursday after 5pm.


Riva Blu @ Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR

This one's bound to make you happy. Join Riva Blu for their happy hour between 5-7pm and enjoy selected cocktails for £5.


Salt Dog Slims

17 Bow Ln, Manchester M2 4FW

Know a Happy Hour that includes hotdogs? Now you do. Between opening and 8pm, Sunday to Friday, you can enjoy two for £6 on Alabama Slim, Jagermeister and Smirnoff Ice. Selected cocktails are just £6.50 and classic dogs are £2.50. 

Plus, this year at the Manchester Christmas Markets, it'll cost you £16 for a Bratwurst and a Pint. At Salt Dogs? Get a stein (2 pints) and a hot dog for just £12. 


Station South Cycle Cafe Levenshulme

975-977 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3NP

Cheese and wine go hand in hand, so why not enjoy two glasses of house wine and a baked camembert for £21? Available on Fridays and Saturdays until 9pm. 


VNAM

140 Oldham Road, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BG

Lunch never looked so good. Enjoy a starter, main AND soft drink for just £15, or skip the starter for £12. Choose from a variety of dishes including crispy spring rolls and juicy BBQ - vegan options available. Upgrade your soft drink to a beer for an extra £2.50.


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Cheers to that Image: Salt Dog Slims
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Header photo: Baked camembert from Station South, Levenshulme

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