Top value tapas, mountains of prawns and bottomless everything

It’s been a long time since they were last unleashed in article form, September 2020 to be exact, but we can now officially toast their return. The deals are back. More deals than you can shake a stick at. Mountains of prawns, a bottomless abyss of pizza and a one-pound wing night all make an appearance in this month’s round-up.

You will also be happy to know that there are lunch deals, somewhat softening the return to the office and providing an alternative to your sad, sad Pret. The same themes apply though, deals are usually hotter earlier in the week and all are subject to availability. So whether you’re looking for a cheeky mid-week evening treat or you fancy filling your sushi boots, go forth and feast for less.

Here are our recommended dining deals for the month. As usual, they’re all handily broken down into suggested days.

Of course, there's always our trusty app - free to download and with up to 60% off at some of the region's best restaurants.

 *Restrictions may apply - check with venues for all T&Cs and timings

One Of The Many Express Lunch Babs Available At Manchester Kebab Restaurant Bab Which Has A Site In The Northern Quarter

Monday

The Pen & Pencil - 50% off food all day Available all day, every Monday only if you book in advance by email The Pen & Pencil, Fourways House, 57 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EJ

Vietnamese Pot Bellied - Banh Mi and coffee £5 Served daily 12-3pm 520 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9AW

BAB - choose from 4 lunch babs or a bab salad from £6.50 Mon-Fri 12-3pm 14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR

The Mews - meat or cheese board and a bottle of wine for £16 Mon-Fri, 4-7pm Units K, L and M, Deansgate Mews, 253 Deansgate, M3 4EN

Artisinal Chorizo At Evuna One Of Many Tapas Dishes At The Restaurant Which Has A Site On Deansgate In Manchester

Tuesday

Jimmy’s Killer Prawns - mountain of 50 prawns (served with chips or rice) for £34.95 Every Tues & Thurs 13-25 Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4NW

Evuna - 3 tapas for £12.95 with your first small glass of wine for £3.50 Across all branches, Tues-Fri, 12-6pm 277-279 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EW

Society - trader lunch deal, each outlet has a £10 option Mon - Thurs, 12-3pm Basement, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester M2 3BD

Into The Woods - 50% off food Mon-Wed, 5-8pm 516 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 9AW

A Spread Of South African Food Including Sausages At Chakalaka On Oldham Street In Manchester

Wednesday

Wow Yau Chow - bottomless food £25, bottomless food and drink £35 Wed & Thur only, 5-9pm, advanced booking encouraged 59 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1DS

The Creameries - 50% off supper and bar snacks for hospitality workers every Wednesday evening until end of August 406 Wilbraham Road, Manchester M21 0SD

Edinburgh Castle - 2 courses for £21, 3 courses for £24 Weds - Friday 12-4pm & 5-7pm Saturday 12-4pm 17-19 Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AW

Sanskruti - Thali platter for £14 Tues & Weds only 93-95 Mauldeth Road, Manchester M14 6SR

The Allotment - 2 small plates and a hot drink £10 Mon-Fri, 12-3pm Lloyd’s house, 18-22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA

Chakalaka - 50% off food Wednesdays only 105a Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LW

Fried Chicken At The Thirsty Korean Chorlton Review

Thursday

Firefly - Sushi Supperclub, bottomless sushi and drinks £35 per person Thursdays for 90 minutes only, booking advised One New Bailey, Stanley Street, Salford, M3 5JL

Gorilla - Burger, fries and a pint for £10 Every Thursday from 4pm 54-56 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 5WW

Yours - 2 courses and a bottomless drink for £35 per person Thursdays only 82 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2ER

Mason’s - Chateaubriand for 2 (plus 2 sides, 2 sauces) and a bottle of Tempranillo Syrah Altozano for £60 Thursdays only Ground Floor, Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT

Eggs And Avocado On Toast Which Is Part Of The Brunch Deal At Banyan In The Corn Exchange In Manchester

Friday

Banyan - 2 brunch dishes for £13.95 until midday Friday and Saturday only Unit 4, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Square, Manchester, M4 3TR

Teppenyaki Chinatown - 1 main and a drink £7.95 Mon-Fri, 12-3pm Connaught Building, 58-60 George St, Manchester M1 4HF

Albert’s Restaurant - 2 lunch courses for £14.50 Mon-Fri, 12-5pm 120-122 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester M20 2PU

The Bay Horse Tavern - any sandwich or salad for £5 Mon-Fri, 12-3pm 35-37 Thomas Street, Manchester M4 1NA

A Picture Of Some Food And A Glass Of Wine At New Luxury Dining Restaurant Rendition On Deansgate In Manchester

Saturday

Rendition - 2 courses for £20, 3 courses for £29 lunch menu only, Wed-Sun, 12-4pm 209 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3NW

Crazy Pedro’s - unlimited pizza slices, hooch, beer, prosecco and frozen “margz” for 90 minutes for £27.50 per person Pre-booking advised 55-57 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ

Roti - any 3 dishes and 1 side for £15 Thur-Sun throughout August 559 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8AN

Common Bar - slice of OG Cheese or Marinara Nell’s Pizza and 2/3rds of Common x Kirkstall Quash Blood Orange Hefeweizen for £5 whilst stocks last 39-41 Edge St, Manchester, M4 1HW

Gravy Being Poured Onto A Pie Some Carrots Beans And A Yorkshire Pudding At Masons Bar And Restaurant On Bridge Street In Manchester

Sunday

Cottonopolis - Yatai Sundays, 16 dishes between two people for £30 per person Sundays only, 2 hour dining session 16 Newton St, Manchester, M1 2AE

Mason’s - Sunday Roast 2 courses for £18, or 3 for £21 Sunday only Ground Floor, Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT

Teppenyaki Chinatown - starter, main, drink or ice cream for £14.95 Sat, Sun & Mon 12-5pm Connaught Building, 58-60 George St, Manchester M1 4HF

After more great deals? Download the Confidential app for up to 60% off at some of the region's best restaurants and bars

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