Knock some bucks off your bill throughout the month of August
There's loads of stuff going on in August from gigs to Italian food festivals and an endless list of things to occupy the kiddies during the school holidays. There are also loads of deals and discounts from some of your favourite restaurants across the city, meaning you can eat out without breaking the bank.
Whether you're hankering after a free coffee on your commute or 50% off of some of that incredible Firehouse chicken, Greater Manchester's got it all, with bells on. As always, we encourage you to book in advance to avoid disappointment, because there's nowt worse than an aimless hangry wander.
Here's a list of our recommended eating-out offers for the month of August, and they’re all handily broken down into suggested days. You're welcome.
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
Monday
Cibo - 50% off food Sunday - Thursday throughout August at both Manchester sites Unit 4, Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester M3 4EN
La Turka Bistro - Pizza or pasta dish for £8.95 Mondays only 168 Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester M30 9GA
The Pen & Pencil - 50% off food all day Mon only, excluding bank holidays. Bookings must be made in advance Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ
Almost Famous - any burger, fries and drink for £15 with a super happy meal Mondays only Unit 2, Great Northern, Peter St, Manchester M3 4EN / 49-51 High St, Manchester M4 1HW
Yard & Coop - Eat for a tenner, 1 main, 1 side and a soft drink £10 Sunday - Thursdays only 37 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
Tuesday
El Capo - £1 mix and match tacos Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12 Tariff St, Manchester M1 2FF
Cane & Grain - £10 lunch deal, burgers, wings or ribs all served up with house fries and a soft drink Available from 12-4pm Monday To Friday 49, 51 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA
Joshua Brooks - £1 tacos Tues only, from 4pm 106 Princess St, Manchester M1 6NG
Albert’s Restaurant - 2 courses for £14.50 Weekdays only, 12-5pm 120-122 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2PU
The Blues Kitchen - lunch for a tenner, any menu item and a soft drink for £10 Available Monday - Sunday 13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN
Wednesday
Ezra & Gil - two pasta mains, two desserts and a bottle of red or white wine for £40 Wednesdays only from 3pm onwards 20 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 1FR/ 49 Peter Street, Manchester M2 3NG
Herd NQ - Steak night deal, 2 10oz Rumps, 2 sides, 2 sauces for £40 Every Wednesday and Thursday. Bookings must be made in advance 24 Dale St, Manchester M1 1FY
Chakalaka - 50% off mains Wednesdays only, 5-10pm 105a Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW
Wood - 50% off the Wednesday tasting menu Available throughout August First Street, Jack Rosenthal St, First St, Manchester M15 4RA
Thursday
Tariff and Dale - unlimited "off the menu" pizza Every Thursday from 12:30pm - 2:30pm 2 Tariff St, Manchester M1 2FN
Masons - a complimentary glass of wine with every dishEvery Thursday & Friday from 12pm - 5pm Ground Floor, Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT
Lust, Luck, Liquor & Burn - half-price shnacks and 2-4-1- margaritas Monday - Thursday from 4pm - 6pm 100-102 High St, Manchester M4 1HP
Zitano - happy hour lunch, any dish for £7.95 Available Monday - Friday from 12pm - 5pm 133 Beech Rd, Manchester M21 9FD
The Post Room - buy one get one free on all stonebaked pizzasThursdays only 9 Albert Street, Denton, Greater Manchester M34 6ZA
Friday
The Firehouse - 50% off Firehouse chicken Every Friday from 4pm - 7pm. Bookings must be made in advance 40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG
Crazy Pedro's - 2 slices and a soft drink for £6, or £7 with a beer Monday - Friday until 3pm 55-57 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ
Haunt - Aperitivo hour, complimentary snack with every drink Mon - Friday, 5-6pm 58 Peter St, Manchester M2 3NQ
TNQ - 50% off A la Carte menu Fridays only. Booking must be done in advance quoting "FridayFeels" 108 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ
Saturday
Corbières Wine Bar - free pizza with any drink Mon - Friday, 4-7pm, must follow one of their social accounts Alliance House, 2 Half Moon St, Manchester M2 7PB
Jimmy's - pint and a slice for £8 Wednesday - Sunday 27 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ
Ruyi - teatime special, 3 courses £12.50 per person Mon - Thu, 5-7pm, minimum two people 101 Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9GA
Jajoo Street Food - 3-course meal for £14.95 per person Every Saturday & Sunday from 1pm - 4pm 846 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2SG
Sunday
Embankment Kitchen - Sunday Vineyard, 2 courses and unlimited wine for £37.50 Sundays only. Bookings must be made in advance 16 Chapel St, Salford M3 7NH
Canto - 3 tapas dishes for £18 Every Sunday from 12pm Cutting Room Square, Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DH
Saltdog Slims - £1 happy hour hotdogs Wed, Thur, Fri, Sun before 8pm 17 Bow Ln, Manchester M2 4FW
Ramona - bottomless Detroit slices £15 Sundays only, 12-5pm endless for 90 mins 40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG
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