From 2-4-1 Sunday roasts to free fizz and BOGOF mains, no April Fools here…
Have you seen a cracking deal around Manchester that we've missed? Or are you a restaurant proprietor with an offer you'd like to shout about? If so, let us know @mcrconfidential or by email.
GRAFENE - 5 courses for £29 on Tuesdays for Confidential readers
Every Tuesday from 5pm, Confidential readers can take advantage of Grafene's exclusive 'five from five:' a quintet of dishes courtesy of Grafene's brand new kitchen, led by head chef Stephen Moore. Current favourites include stone bass with crab tortellini, quinoa and sea herbs; guinea fowl with spring greens and Grafene’s take on the classic arctic roll with compressed blueberries - all for less than £6 each. Amouse bouche and bread is included too. Must book online quoting 'MANCON5TUES.'
Book here - Grafene, 55 King Street, M2 4LQ
HARVEY NICHOLS - 3 small plates + glass of house wine for £20 until 13 April
With the sun now making an occasional tentative appearance, what better way to embrace spring than tucking into a medley of seasonal goodness, accompanied by a glass of wine? Harvey Nichols’ sampler choices include prosciutto and cheddar croquettes with tomato and chilli jam; burrata with smoked aubergine and kale pesto; and beef carpaccio with radish and truffle dressing. Artisan breads are included too. Available Mon-Sat from 5pm.
Book here - Second Floor Brasserie, 21 Cathedral Approach, M1 1AD
PIE & ALE -2-4-1 Sunday roast pies
They still offer 2-4-1 pies on Mondays but now these handmade pie purveyors are going one better, with 2-4-1 Sunday roast pies (on Sundays, of course). That means an open puff pastry case filled with roast carrots, parsnips and creamy leeks, topped with roast beef or nut roast, giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy…oh yes. It’s two for £9.95 until they run out.
No need to book - Unit 1 & 2, The Hive, Lever Street, M1 1FN
SAKANA - 50% off sushi on Mondays
Yes, due to popular demand, sushi Mondays are back: promising half priced sushi rolls and fresh sashimi when you book your table over the phone quoting ‘SushiMonday.’
Book here - 23 Peter Street, M2 5QR
PEN AND PENCIL – 50% off food on Mondays
One to make a note of... every Monday get your fill of Manhattan-style burgers, sliders, steaks and ribs (we’d suggest going for the full rack), with a whopping half off. It’s available all day, from brunch to lunch and dinner: yes, that does include eggs royale and brisket bun. If Gordo’s a fan...
Email info@thepenandpencilnq.co.uk to book - Fourways House, 57 Hilton Street, M1 2EJ
ROSSO - 2 courses for £16.95 lunch/ 3 courses for £25 on Sundays
Rosso may have kicked off 2017 with a glam revamp but one thing it has retained is a roster of impressive value menus, spanning lunch to a la carte. Buy a two-course lunch at £16.95 or three-course Sunday lunch at £25, for example, and accompany dishes like herbed pork loin and calzone primavera with a bottle of wine for just £9.95. T&Cs apply, full details on the website.
Book here - 43 Spring Gardens, M2 2BG
BLACKHOUSE - 50% off food 10-23 April
Those who have been paying attention to the site of late will notice that Blackhouse Grill on the Alley and Grill on New York Street will soon be undergoing a refurb. While that does mean they’ll be closing for a bit, on the fortunate side they’ll be celebrating their new look with two cracking deals. Register for the chance to get 50% off during Grill on the Alley’s soft launch, 10-23 April, or try your luck at roulette on Sunday 2 April and you can strike 10-100% off your food bill. Time to put it all on black(house)…
Grill on the Alley, 5 Ridgefield, M2 6EG / Grill on New York Street, M1 4BD
SALVI’S - £10 Aperitivo Time £10
To celebrate the arrival of Spring, Salvi’s is about to launch ‘Aperitivo Time’ at their restaurants. It’s a chance to experience Italy's traditional ritual of relaxing with friends and unwinding over a drink, complemented with authentic Italian snacks. Available Sunday to Friday, 4-6pm, diners can choose from a range of Italian drinks paired with traditional cicchetti for just a tenner.
Book here - 19 John Dalton Street, M2 6FW / Unit 22b, The Corn Exchange, M4 3TR
JAMES MARTIN - 6 courses for £30
With the advent of a new season comes a new (great value) tasting menu from James Martin. Sample dishes include roast lemon sole with mussels, fennel and apple; wood pigeon with caramelised shallots and cherries and clementine parfait with chestnuts and pistachio ice cream. Add matching wines for £15. Don't mind if we do...
Book here - Manchester235, Great Northern, 2 Watson Street, M3 4LP
LUCK LUST LIQUOR & BURN - £1 tacos on Tuesdays
Any foodster worth their salt will know that Tuesdays are now reserved for discount tacos. Lust, Liquor & Burn is one of many taco purveyor to offer these little Mexican munchies for just £1 on Tues (from 4pm) with flavours like Korean fried chicken and slow-cooked chipotle pork. Other Taco Tuesday deals include Wahaca, Revolucion de Cuba and El Capo, which also boasts cracking offers practically every other day of the week.
No need to book - Lust, Liquor & Burn, 100-102 High Street, M4 1HP
BAKERIE - Dinner + drink for £14.50
Turning up for a great dinner party without the washing up afterwards? Sounds like an attractive proposition to us. With Bakerie’s Long Table dining nights, you sit at a 40 foot-long table with 31 other guests, where you’ll be served a fixed main course and a paired drink, from wine to craft spirits or the occasional spirit. Upcoming events include duck Wellington with Le Chapeau Noir Cabernet Sauvignon and mushroom risotto with scallops served with Il Carretto Bianco.
Book here - 45 Lever Street, M1 1FN
TNQ - Three courses + unlimited house wine for £29.50 on Mondays and Thursdays
For under £30, enjoy a starter, main and dessert plus (lethally) unlimited wine on Mondays and Thursdays. Choose from starters like white onion & Barber's cheddar soup, followed by the likes of Goosnargh chicken with spring onion hash browns and truffle foam, and Belgian chocolate and orange cheesecake to finish. TNQ also offer two courses for £13.95 and three courses for £16.95 12-6.30pm Mon-Sat and 12-7pm on Sunday.
Book here or call 0161 832 7115 - 108 High Street, M4 1HQ
THE ALLOTMENT - 8 courses for £55
Veganism apparently saw a 360% rise last year and its popularity is still sprouting like an enoki mushroom. The upcoming Northern Vegan Festival has upgraded to Manchester Central this month, owing to visitor numbers, and there’s now a vegan eatery for practically every need; from hasty snacking to high-end dining. The Allotment is undoubtedly the latter but its taster menu costs less than £7 a course, right down to the rhubarb millefeuille with a chocolate liquorice truffle.
Book here - 6 Vernon Street, Stockport, SK1 1TY
ARTISAN - 40% off food on Mondays
You’d be a mug to miss Artisan’s Mugshot Monday deal, with your total food bill just a smidge more than half price when you book online in advance. Dishes at the Spinningfields bistro include baked sea bass with wild rice and herbs, seared tuna with spiced lentils and harissa and pistachio meringue for pud. Full T&Cs on the website.
Book here - The Avenue, 18-22 Bridge Street, M3 3BZ
PER TUTTI - Two courses for £10
This longstanding deal remains popular as ever - and little wonder. The set menu changes daily but expect dishes like spiced seabass with wild bean and chorizo stew, salt cod fritters with paprika mayonnaise and mixed seafood risotto. Desserts are some of the best in the business (trust us, we’ve tried - several times...). Available 12-7pm Mon-Fri and 12-5pm Saturdays.
Book here - 3-11 Liverpool Road, M3 4NW
DON GIOVANNI - 2 courses £15.95 / 3 courses £19.95
With so much great theatre on at the moment, why not make the most of the evening and pair it with a meal out? Don Giovanni’s pre-theatre menu is designed especially for the occasion. Tuck into courses like wild mushroom risotto and homemade lasagne and, voila, mid-show popcorn pangs are a thing of the past.
Book here - Peter House, 1-2 Oxford Street, M1 5AN
CHILLI BANANA - Various lunch offers
Chilli Banana are spicing up lunchtimes with their midday specials: one small plate and noodle dish for £9.95 or two small plates plus a noodle dish for £11.95. Choose from Thai classics like fragrant coconut soup, marinated chicken skewers with peanut sauce and wok-fried Pad Thai noodles.
Book here - 105-107 Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, M20 6UR
GUSTO - Various offers
Out for luncheon? Consider Gusto, which has a very amenable lunch offer at two courses for £12.95 or three for £14.95 - including the likes of pan-fried fillet of sea bass or garganelli arrabiata with tomato, chilli, mozzarella and fresh basil - from 12-5pm Mon-Sat. Dining after work? The early evening menu boasts similar delights and is available at two courses for £16.95 or three for £19.95.
Book here - 4 Lloyd Street, M2 5AB
BLACK DOG - Free Sunday roasts on Sunday 2 April
Black dog roast is already a bargain: for just a tenner you get roast sirloin of beef or honey-roast belly pork with crackling and six different trimmings. But for one day only they’re offering a bargain that trumps even their own, with free roasts for 100 lucky diners - 50 at the NWS branch, 50 at NQ. They’re available midday-6pm and all you have to do is email blackdog@confidentials.com - if you’re one of the Chosen Ones, turn up 12-6pm on the day and tuck in. Man’s best friend indeed.
More info here
TROF - BOGOF mains on Monday
With mates’ rates at Trof, you can treat you and a pal to two meals for the price of one (get the cheapest free) when buying a pint, or anything else with booze in it. Mosey on down to the ‘dandyish den of indulgence’ and reminisce about weekend shenanigans over the likes of flat iron chicken and buttered white beans, and spiced lamb khoubz bread. Available from 5pm.
No need to book - 8 Thomas Street, M4 1EU
