The ultimate guide to Manchester's January restaurant deals 2020

We haven't got much to enthuse about when it comes to January. But there is one thing this miserly, miserable month excels at - and that's dining deals. You'll find deals galore at restaurants citywide, with some even lopping food bills by up to 50%. 

As usual, we've put Manchester's best bargains in one handy roundup: with over 100 to go at, get stuck in... 

Offers correct at time of publication, and are valid in January unless otherwise stated. Most offers don’t include New Year’s Day, cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and are subject to availability/manager’s discretion. Contact venue for full T&Cs

Veeno - All wine at takeaway prices

Valid on all wines, taking out or dining in. Must pre-book. Quote 'ManCon' on booking and you'll also receive a free glass of fizz! 14 Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 6LW FIND OUT MORE

Tampopo - 30% off mains 

Valid on main food dishes. Dine in only. Must quote ‘30% off mains’ to your server. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, including Express. Various locations FIND OUT MORE

Chakalaka - £14 three-course menu for Confidential readers

Available 15th January - 29th February 2020. Available Wed from 5pm, Thurs all day, Friday to 6pm, Sat to 5pm, Sun all day. Only available on the app 105A Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LW

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Quarter House - 20% off entire bill when eating

Excludes any special menus. Available Mon-Fri. Must order food to receive discount. Must book in advance. 11 Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DB FIND OUT MORE

Wood - Bring a friend and only one of you pays

Valid on the five, seven, and amazing ten course tasting menus as well as Simon’s Chefs Table. Available Tuesday to Friday lunch and dinner. Not available in the private dining room. Jack Rosenthal St, Manchester M15 4RA FIND OUT MORE Also available at Wood Chester. Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, CH1 1QQ FIND OUT MORE

Alvarium - 50% off food

Available daily. 8 Dorsey Street, Manchester, Manchester, M4 1LU FIND OUT MORE

Bock - £8 croque and bock

Croque sandwich with pommes frites with pint or small glass of wine for £8. Available Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm. 10 Tib Lane, Manchester M2 4JB FIND OUT MORE

Mezze - 30% off food

Cannot be used with a voucher scheme or any other deal. Unit 11, Hatch, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7ED FIND OUT MORE

Zitano - Join the loyalty club for 50% off food

Valid on la carte menu except desserts; £5 supplement on steaks, feasts and sharing platters. Not available Sat after 5pm and selected dates. Must be a member of loyalty club and must book in advance. Management has right to withdraw offer at any time. Max 8 guests. 133 Beech Road, Manchester M21 9EQ FIND OUT MORE

A La Turka - Join the loyalty club for 50% off food

Valid on la carte menu except desserts; £5 supplement on steaks, feasts and sharing platters. Not available Sat after 5pm and selected dates. Must be a member of loyalty club and must book in advance. Management has right to withdraw offer at any time. Max 8 guests. Unit 4, Victoria Buildings, Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Cheshire, WA4 2AG FIND OUT MORE

The Alchemist - 50% off food 

Booking required, non-applicable on large parties. Not available Fri after 5pm and all day Sat. Various locations FIND OUT MORE

Sam's Chop House - up to 50% off food from sale menu

Excludes selected premium dishes (steaks, salmon, cheese board). Not available on Sat. Must book in advance. Anyone who dines in January then given a bounce-back 20% off voucher valid in February 2020. Back Pool Fold, Manchester M2 1HN BOOK NOW

TNQ - 50% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Available Mon-Fri 12-10.30pm. Not available in conjunction with other offers. Must book in advance & quote 'Jan sale.' 108 High Street, Manchester, M4 1HQ BOOK NOW

The Deaf Institute - 50% off food 

Available 6th Jan - 7th Feb. Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer. Management reserve the right to remove this offer at any time. Max 8 guests. Subject to availability.135 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HE FIND OUT MORE

Albert Square Chop House - up to 50% off food from sale menu

Excludes selected premium dishes (steaks, salmon, cheese board). Not available on Sat. Must book in advance. Anyone who dines in January then given a bounce-back 20% off voucher valid in February 2020.14 Albert Square, Manchester, M2 5PF BOOK NOW

Mrs Sarah's Chop House - up to 50% off food from sale menu

Excludes selected premium dishes (steaks, salmon, cheese board). Not available on Sat. Must book in advance. Anyone who dines in January then given a bounce-back 20% off voucher valid in February 2020. 52 Cross Street, Manchester, M2 7AR  BOOK NOW

Albert's Schloss - 50% Schl-off Cook Haus classics

Available 6th-30th January. Available Mon-Fri. Must book in advance. Offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. Management reserve the right to refuse service and to withdraw this offer at any time. Max 8 guests. Subject to availability. 27 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR BOOK NOW

Three Little Words - 50% off food 

Excludes canapé menu, set menus, boozy brunch menu and daily sandwich deal. Available Sun-Fri (excludes after 5pm on the 5th and Monday 6th all day). Must prebook online or over phone quoting code 'Ginuary sale.' Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Max 6 guests. 12-13 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP BOOK NOW

Bierkeller - 50% off food 

Food discount valid daily on normal menu. Also offering £10 House of Bavarium packages (live show every Fri/Sat night). Must book in advance. The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS FIND OUT MORE

Manahatta - 50% off main food menu and drinks tabs

Available from 26th December. Available Sun-Thurs. Food discount valid on main menu. Double your money on pre-paid drinks tabs; excludes Champagne and premium wines. Must book in advance. 188-192 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3ND BOOK NOW

Blue Eyed Panda - 50% off food 

Available from 5th January. Available Sun-Thurs. Valid on a la carte food menu. Must book via blueeyedpanda-ancoats@outlook.com at least 24 hours in advance. Max 6 guests. 3 Jersey St, Manchester M4 6JA FIND OUT MORE

Gusto - 50% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Available Mon-Thurs all day, Fri and Sat 12-5pm, Sun after 5pm.  Must book online. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Set menus only for groups of 9+. 4 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5AB FIND OUT MORE

Brasserie Blanc - 50% off food 

Excludes Sunday roast menu. Valid on a la carte mains. Available Mon-Fri. Max 6 guests. Various locations BOOK NOW

Jamboree (Ibis Hotel) - 50% off food

Booking required and is subject to availability. 3-5 Portland Street, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 6DP FIND OUT MORE

Banyan - 50% off main food menu and drinks tabs

Available from 26th December. Available Sun-Thurs. Food discount valid on main menu. Double your money on pre-paid drinks tabs; excludes Champagne and premium wines. Must book in advance. Various locations BOOK NOW

Australasia - 30% off food

Excludes black cod dishes, oyster dishes, lobster dishes, Wagyu steak, surf & turf. Valid on la carte menu. Not available Fri or Sat nights. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or set menu. Offer may vary depending on dates and times. When you select your date it will show available offers and times. Must book in advance via special link. Cannot pay with gift cards. The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3AP FIND OUT MORE

Mamucium - 3 courses, 2 guests, 1 glass of wine for £20 per person

Statuto menu only. Includes 1 glass of white, red or Prosecco (house). Available dinner only, 5-10.30pm. 6 Todd Street, Manchester, M3 1WU FIND OUT MORE

Grand Pacific - 50% off food

Excludes Sunday roast menu and afternoon tea. Available Sun-Thurs all day, Fri-Sat until 4.30pm. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Must book in advance via special link. Cannot pay with gift cards. Large parties (7+) are able to dine off the Grand set menu at the reduced price of £33pp - phone 0161 839 9365 to book. 50 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EN FIND OUT MORE

Lily’s - 20% off total bill 

Not valid on Thali Thursdays or afternoon tea. Dine in only. Max 6 per table. Won’t be able to provide individual billing. Also offering vegan jalebi at £5 per kilo on Sundays in Jan from 10am-5pm. 85 Oldham Rd, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7DY FIND OUT MORE

Sunset by Australasia - 2 selected free cocktails with afternoon tea

Available 12pm-6.30pm daily with all regular afternoon tea reservations. Must book online. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or set menu. Cannot pay with gift cards. 1 The Avenue, Manchester M3 3AP FIND OUT MORE

Cane & Grain - 50% off food

Excludes Sat. Booking recommended. 49-51 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter Manchester, M4 1NA FIND OUT MORE

Evelyn's - 50% off food

Available after 5pm Mon-Fri. Book through Evelyn's website quoting 'EATCLEAN' in the special requests section; bookings will not be accepted via phone call. G18 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 INB FIND OUT MORE

The Moortop - 50% off food

Available from 7th January. Available Mon-Fri. No booking required. Max 6 guests. 172 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4  FIND OUT MORE

Gorilla - 50% off food

Available from 6th January - 7th February. Available Mon-Fri. Must book online. Max 8 guests. 54-56 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 5WW FIND OUT MORE

The Bay Horse Tavern - 50% off food

Available Mon-Fri. Booking recommended. 35-37 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA  FIND OUT MORE

Dockyard - 30% off food

Food only. Available Monday-Thursday, no booking required. B3, 4 New Ct St, Irwell Square, Manchester M3 3AN FIND OUT MORE

The Gas Works - 30% off food

Food only. Available Monday-Thursday, no booking required. 5 Jack Rosenthal St, Manchester M15 4RA FIND OUT MORE

The Lost & Found Knutsford - 40% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Not available in conjunction with any other menu or offer. Max 6 guests. Princess St, Knutsford WA16 6BW FIND OUT MORE

Eden - 50% off food

Available 7-10pm daily. Must book in advance. Cannot be used in conjunction other offers. The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS FIND OUT MORE

Black Dog Ballroom NQ - 50% off food 

Excludes selected dishes. Booking advised. 52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW & Various locations BOOK NOW

Foundry Project - 50% off food 

Available 12-9pm. Must book in advance. Max 6 guests. Smithfield Market Hall, Manchester M4 1BD FIND OUT MORE

Gino D'Acampo - 50% off food for members

Available from 26th December (excludes 31st). 50% of your food bill will be refunded back onto your Club Individual card at the end of January. This credit can then be spent in any of the restaurants in the Club Individual group. Various locations REGISTER FOR MEMBERSHIP

Barca - 6 small plates to share and a glass of wine or beer each for £30. 50% off selected pizzas

Available Wed-Sun. Only selected dishes/pizzas available as part of offer. Must book in advance. No max group size. 8-9 Catalan Square, Manchester M3 4RU FIND OUT MORE

Carluccio's - Order a full-price main dish, get another for £1

Offer only available by voucher, which will be sent via the newsletter if you sign up before 31st Jan. Various locations SIGN UP

Grill on New York Street - up to 50% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Excludes oysters, lobster and 800g Chateaubriand. Available until 24th January, discount varies by time and date and excludes Fri and Sat eve. Must book online via Jan sale link. Contact the restaurant directly for reservations of 6 or more by phone on 0161 228 1444. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Cannot pay with gift cards. Also offering 20% off Sunday roasts. New York Street, Manchester, M1 4BD FIND OUT MORE

The Restaurant Bar & Grill - 50% off food for members

Available from 26th December (excludes 31st). 50% of your food bill will be refunded back onto your Club Individual card at the end of January. This credit can then be spent in any of the restaurants in the Club Individual group. Ridgefield House, 14 John Dalton St, Manchester M2 6JR REGISTER FOR MEMBERSHIP

Cocoa Cabana - 50% off afternoon teas

Available Mon-Fri. Must book in advance and quote offer - also specify in booking whether it's for the Didsbury or Ancoats venue. Subject to availability. Cocoa Cabana reserve the right to refuse. Various locations BOOK NOW

The Font Manchester - 50% off food 

All day, every day, throughout January. Not available at The Font Chorlton. 7-9 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP FIND OUT MORE

Ibérica - 50% off food

Valid on la carte and selected menus only. Excludes deli items, paella, ribeye & crispy cabrarroca. Available Sun-Thurs. Must book in advance. Offer is not valid with any other set menu or offers. Min spend of £15 per table. Max 8 guests. 14-15 The Avenue, Manchester, M3 3HF FIND OUT MORE

Trof - 50% off food

Available from 6th January - 7th February. Available Mon-Fri. Must book in advance. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Max 6 guests. 8 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1EU FIND OUT MORE

Mash Tun - 50% off food

Available daily on full menu, including NYD. Must book in advance. Max 6 guests. 55 King St, Manchester M2 4LQ FIND OUT MORE

Seed & Cherry - 50% off food

Available until 24th January. Available Mon-Fri. 20 Church St, Manchester M4 1PN FIND OUT MORE

Foodwell - 50% off food & special Veganuary menu

Menu is 70% vegan 30% meat. Must book online. Suite 2, Ground Floor, One New Bailey, Stanley St, Salford M3 5JL FIND OUT MORE

Mughli - 50% off all curry dishes

Available daily, including NYD. Must book promotion online. 30 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 5TQ BOOK NOW

The Stone Grill - 50% off food

Sun-Friday only and valid on main evening menu. Must book in advance quoting 'Jan 2020.' Max 6 guests. All guests must be 14 years of age or over due to the hot stones. The Stone Grill, 13-25 Liverpool road, Manchester, M3 4NW BOOK NOW

The Thirsty Korean - 50% off jeons

Valid on all jeons (pajeon, haemul pajeon and kimchi-jeon). Available Tues-Thurs. Must buy accompanying drink. 127 Manchester Rd, Manchester M21 9PG FIND OUT MORE

La Bandera - 50% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Available Sun-Fri. Must book online quoting 'LB50JAN' in the comments box. Cannot be used with other offers. Max 6 guests. 2 Ridgefield, Manchester M2 6EQ BOOK NOW

Evuna - 50% off food

Knutsford and Altrincham sites only - not valid in NQ or Deansgate sites. Excludes lunch offer but includes banquets. Available Tues-Thurs all day, Fri before 6pm, Sun all day. Not available Mon (closed) or Sat. Book quoting 'welovetapas2020' online or via phone. Various locations FIND OUT MORE

The Globe Chorlton - 50% off small plates

Available 15th January - 6th February. Available Wed, Thurs and Sunday. Must book in advance quoting 50% off. 362 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M21 8AZ FIND OUT MORE

Laundrette - 50% off food

Excludes steak dishes. Available from 6th January, Mon-Fri. Not available in conjunction with other offers. All guests must be signed up to the loyalty app. Must book online. 32 Beech Rd, Chorlton, M21 9EL SIGN UP

Crazy Pedro's - Happy hour £10 pizzas & £2 slices

Happy hour pizzas all day daily until 10pm; £2 slices and £10 for the full 16”. Various locations FIND OUT MORE

20 Stories - 2 courses for £18.50 or 3 courses for £23.50 & aperitif

Valid on set menu. Available Mon-Fri 12-3pm and 5.30-6.30pm. Max 9 guests. No. 1 Spinningfields 1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB SEE THE MENU

Cloud 23 - 23% off Champagne afternoon tea 

Plus 23% off all cocktails. Podium Restaurant, also in the Hilton, is offering 20% of food and all drinks. Hilton, Beetham Tower, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ FIND OUT MORE

Hawksmoor - 2 courses & a cocktail for £30 or 3 courses & a cocktail for £35

Must book via OpenTable. Available at specified time and subject to availability. Max 4 guests. 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB BOOK NOW

Cottonopolis - 5 courses for £18pp

Valid on January set menu. Available Mon-Fri. Must book in advance. Newton Street, Manchester, M1 2AE BOOK NOW

Tast - £15 meal & drink

Available Tues-Fri 12pm-4pm. Different food offering for each day. Drink options inc half a beer, house white or red or 2 soft drinks. 20-22 King St, Manchester M2 6AG FIND OUT MORE

Peaky Blinders - £20.20 for 2 burgers & 2 drinks 

£20.20 per couple, each additional person is £10.10. Valid on selected menu. Available Mon-Fri. Must book in advance. Max 6 guests. 23 Peter Street, Manchester BOOK NOW

Alston Bar & Beef - 2 courses & a gin for £15

Available Mon-Fri 12-6pm and Sat 12pm-4pm. No need to book. Max 8 guests. Corn Exchange, Cathedral Street, Manchester, M4 3TR SEE THE MENU

Canto - 3 for £15 menu

Available Wed-Thurs 5-10.30pm, Sun 12pm-10.30pm. Cutting Room Square, Blossom St, Manchester M4 5DH BOOK NOW

Volta - dinner for 2 for £25

Choose from 3 menus: meat, fish and vegan. Available Mon-Fri (last booking on a Friday is 6.30pm). Must book in advance via bookings@voltafoodanddrink.co.uk or 0161 448 8887. 167 Burton Road, Didsbury, M20 2LN FIND OUT MORE

Bistrotheque at Cultureplex - £20 for 3 courses

Available 6th-30th January. Available Mon-Thurs. Max 6 people. CulturePlex, Ground Floor, Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester M1 2TP FIND OUT MORE

James Martin - Free matching wines when ordering from the Taster Menu £30 per person

Available Monday-Friday throughout January and February. (Saving of £17.50pp). Please quote “Tasting Menu” when booking. Full T&Cs apply - details via the link. Manchester235, 2 Watson Street, Manchester M3 4LP FIND OUT MORE

The Lowry - 3 courses or 2 courses & a glass of wine for £19.99pp

Available January and February. Add an extra course for £4 per person. Also get a complimentary dessert when you buy a starter or main from the a la carte menu. Subject to availability. 50 Dearmans Pl, Chapel Wharf, Salford, Manchester M3 5LH FIND OUT MORE

Salvi's - 40% off food

Available Sun-Thurs. Cannot be used in deli or terrazza bar. Must book in advance. Max 6 guests. Various locations FIND OUT MORE

Thaikhun - 40% off food

Valid on a la carte. Available from 5th-30th January. Available Sun-Thurs. Must book via special link. Not valid with any other offer or voucher. Subject to availability and manager's discretion. Max 6 guests. 17, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester M3 3HF BOOK NOW

The Oast House - 40% off food 

Not available Sat. Must sign up to newsletter and show discount email. There’s also ‘Try January' weekly drinks discounts. Crown Square, The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3AY SIGN UP

The Botanist - 40% off food 

Not available Sat. Must book online via sale link.
Various locations BOOK NOW

Elnecot - 40% off food & 20% off drinks

40% off food and 20% off drinks available Mon-Fri. Also 20% off food and drink available Sat-Sun. Excludes steaks. Available 3rd-31st Jan. Must be booked through Resdiary, quoting 'January offer'. Groups of 10 or more should call the restaurant as they will be unable to book through Resdiary. 41 Blossom Street, Cutting Room Square, Manchester, M4 6AJ BOOK NOW

The Mitre - 40% off mains 

Includes salads and sandwiches. Available Sun-Fri. Booking not required and no restriction on group size. 1-3 Cathedral Gates, Manchester M3 1SW FIND OUT MORE

The Black Lion Hotel - 40% off sandwiches, burgers & hot dogs

Available Sun-Fri. Booking not required and no restriction on group size. 65 Chapel St, Salford M3 5BZ FIND OUT MORE

Piccolino - 50% off food for members

Available from 26th December (excludes 31st). 50% of your food bill will be refunded back onto your Club Individual card at the end of January. This credit can then be spent in any of the restaurants in the Club Individual group. Various locations REGISTER FOR MEMBERSHIP

Revolucion De Cuba - 50% off Christmas party food & 25% off Christmas drinks

Available Sun-Fri. Must book in advance. Subject to availability. Deposit required. South Central, 11 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR BOOK NOW

Tattu - 30% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Excludes all wagyu beef and lobster dishes. Available Sun-Thurs 12-10.45pm, Fri 12-4.45pm. Must book online via link. Not available in conjunction with other offers. Max 6 guests. 3 Hardman Square, Gartside St, Manchester M3 3EB BOOK NOW

La Filia - 30% off food

Valid on a la carte. Available Tues-Sun. Must book in advance. Max 6 guests. 23 The Downs, Altrincham WA14 2QD BOOK NOW

The Fat Loaf - 25% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Available until 29th February (excluding Valentine's Day). Not valid with other offers. Advance booking advised. No limit on group size. 62 Green Lane, Sale, M33 5PG BOOK NOW

The Jane Eyre - 25% off food

Available Mon-Fri. No need to book. No limit on group size. 14 Hood St, Manchester M4 6W FIND OUT MORE

Common and The Beagle - 25% off food

Available Mon-Fri. No need to book. Common, 39-41 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW FIND OUT MORE / The Beagle, 456-458 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, M21 0BQ FIND OUT MORE

Brown’s - 25% off food 

Available until 30th January, including NYD. Must book via Browns Brasserie & Bar app; download from Apple or Google Play store and the offer will show appear in your app wallet. Voucher entitles you to 25% off food at Browns when two main meals are purchased from the a la carte menu. Brown's reserve the right to amend or cancel this promotion at any time. Only one voucher can be used per table. Max 4 guests. 1 York St, Manchester M2 2AW BOOK NOW

Allotment Vegan - 20% off food 

Valid on a la carte. Available Sun-Fri all day. No booking required. Max 10 guests. Lloyd’s house, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA FIND OUT MORE

Chapati Café - Veganuary £5 thalis

All fully vegan thalis will be £5 (usually £6.45). Available all day. 496B Wilbraham Rd, Manchester M21 9AS FIND OUT MORE

Sushi Marvel - 20% off food 

Ancoats branch only. Valid on a la carte. Available Mon-Fri 12-3pm. No need book. 90 Oldham Rd, Manchester M4 5EB FIND OUT MORE

Little Yeti - 20% off food

Valid on full food menu. Available Sun-Thurs. Must book in advance. Max 8 guests. 495 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M21 8AG BOOK NOW

Great John Street Hotel - 25% off afternoon tea

Available Sun-Thurs 12-5pm. Must book in advance. Great John Street, Manchester, M3 4FD FIND OUT MORE

Yard & Coop - £1 Prosecco when you buy a main menu item 

Excludes lunch menu. Main meal does not include monkey balls, wings, hot and cold sides or fries. Available all day daily. Must book and quote ‘£1 Prosecco.’ Prosecco is valid throughout your meal. In the spirit of responsible drinking your drink will be replaced once finished; excess drinking will not be permitted. Management have the right to withdraw the offer at any time. 37 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW FIND OUT MORE

Black Milk - 2 for £10 waffles or freakshakes

Must be the same 2 items. Available from 6th January. Available Mon-Fri. Booking not required and no restriction on group size. 88 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LF FIND OUT MORE