BLUMMIN 'ECK, where did the year go?
We're now into November, which means that next month restaurant offers dry up quicker than a free bar at an Irish wedding.
So squeeze in the deals while you can... you'll be needing those readies next month.
HARVEY NICHOLS - THREE COURSES AND COCKTAIL FOR £20
Harvey Nichols' ever improving Brasserie restaurant is offering a cracking three courses plus a cocktail for £20. Available Mon to Sat (Mon 5pm-6.30pm and Tues to Sat 5pm to 9.30pm) until 14 November, when the festive melee takes over.
Call 0161 828 8898 to book - 21 New Cathedral Street, Manchester M1 1AD harveynichols.com/manchester
AUSTRALASIA - TWO COURSES £12/ THREE £16/ FOUR £21
Spinningfields' trendiest restaurant is currently offering a hugely reasonable lunch menu from around the Pacific Rim from Monday to Friday (before 5pm) with two courses for £12, three for £16 and four for £21 including: steamed mussels, temaki seaweed rolls, roast duck and Collingwood Dinkies - whatever the ruddy 'ell they are.
Book here or call 0161 831 0288 to book - The Avenue, Spinningfield, Manchester M3 3AP australasia.uk.com
AustralasiaEL CAPO – STEAK AND WINE FOR TWO £25
Monday night is ‘steak-out’ night at the NQ’s popular Mexican joint. For just £25, two guests are able to fill their bellies with steak and wine (with two sides) before getting stuck into El Capo’s 2-4-1 ‘Margarita Monday’ deal.
Call 0161 237 3152 – 12 Tariff Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 2FF elcaponq.co.uk
EVUNA – THREE TAPAS FOR £9.99
Long-standing Deansgate tapas bar Evuna is offering diners their early dinner deal between 12–6pm. Add a glass of wine for £3.50 (normally £4.50).
To book call 0161 819 2752 – 277 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 43N evuna.com
DAMSON – THREE COURSES FOR £25
Off to theatre? MediaCityUK’s celebrated fine-dining restaurant has a brilliant pre-theatre and lunch deal. Enjoy three courses from the ever changing menu (dishes have included the fantastic sticky ginger pork cheeks, creamed potato & harissa butter carrots) for just £25. Available Monday to Saturday 12pm–2.45pm and 5pm-6.30pm.
Call 0161 751 7020 - MediaCityUK, Orange Building, Salford, M50 2EQ damsonrestaurant.co.uk
DamsonMR COOPER'S HOUSE AND GARDEN - THREE COURSES £29.50 (from 6.45pm onwards)
Tuck into Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan's new festive menu at Mr Cooper's in The Midland with a three course dinner for less than £30. Rogan-brand dishes including pork belly in pomegranate molasses, leek tart with trompette mushrooms and fig lavender honey and mascarpone pud make Mr Cooper's perhaps the finest festive menu in Mancunia. Available 30 Nov to 24 Dec.
Book here - The Midland Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS. 0161 932 4128 mrcoopershouseandgarden.co.uk
GUSTO - 40% OFF FOOD ON SUNDAYS
You need to sign up here for this one, but 40% off your food bill for up to six pals on a Sunday is well worth it. You can also get 20% off food Monday to Saturday. Online booking only.
Book online - 4 Lloyd Street, M2 5AB. 0161 832 2866 gustorestaurants.uk
TNQ - THREE COURSES & UNLIMITED WINE
One of Northern Quarter's best restaurants, TNQ, are offering unlimited wine with three courses for £29.50 per person on Mondays and Thursdays. The unlimited boozing is for a maximum of two hours... plenty of time.
Call 0161 832 7115 to book - 108 High Street, M4 1HQ tnq.co.uk
TNQMICHAEL CAINES – THREE COURSES FOR £15 PER PERSON/ £30 WITH WINE
For an afternoon of relaxed fine dining on the cheap, Abode Hotel’s Michael Caines restaurant is offering up three courses for just £15. It’s a cracking deal that allows guests to sample Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines celebrated ‘Amazing Graze’ menu. Choose between Jerusalem artichoke and truffle risotto, poached Fleetwood cod, pumpkin velouté and more.
Book a table here or call us at 0161 247 7744 - 107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB abodemanchester.co.uk/michael-caines
63 DEGREES - £18 SET MENU
Charming Parisian bistro 63 Degrees has moved and improved. The £18 set lunch menu is the perfect chance to drop into their new home on Northern Quarter's Edge Street and enjoy some of the classic French flavours for which 63 has become renowned. Availiable every Tuesday to Friday from midday to 2.30pm and Saturday and Sunday midday to 5pm.
Book here or call 0161 832 5438 - 104 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ 63degrees.co.uk
THE FRENCH - THREE COURSES + CHAMPGANE + WINE FOR £50
Recently voted the 30th best restaurant in the land in the Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants, one spot above Heston's Fat Duck, The French is Manchester's star without a star. They're offering a three course set menu for £50 plus a glass of champagne, a glass of wine and half a bottle of water. Half? Available Wednesday to Friday from midday until 1.30pm.
Call 0161 932 4198 - The Midland Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS the-french.co.uk
The FrenchNING - 30% OFF FRI & SAT / TWO COURSES FOR £15.50
Spice up your weekend Malay-style courtesy of Ning, who are offering a third off food from 5-6pm on Friday and Saturday. The vibrant Northern Quarter outpost is also offering two courses for £15.50 from Tuesday to Sunday until 7pm, with dishes such as Thai curry and spring roll appetisers.
Call 0161 238 9088 - 92-94 Oldham Street, M4 1LJ ningcatering.com
SAKANA - PRE THEATRE MENU AND 50% OFF ON SUSHI MONDAY'S
Manchester's fancy-pants new Pan Asian restaurant are offering two courses for £14.95 or three courses for £18.95, 5pm-7pm every day this month. Alongside a 50% off deal on Sushi Monday's.
Book a table here or call 0161 884 1292 - 23 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR sakanapan-asian.co.uk
JAMES MARTIN - FIVE COURSES FOR £30
It's Ladies' Night at ladies' man James Martin's restaurant every Tuesday night with a delightful five-course dinner and complimentary cocktail (only for the ladies, naturally) from 5pm. That's only £6 a course folks... can't argue with that. Offer ends 24 Nov.
Book here - 2 Watson St, Manchester, M3 4LP jamesmartinmanchester.co.uk
James MartinURBAN COOKHOUSE - 50% OFF PRE-THEATRE FOOD
Get in the Broadway spirit with 50% off food for theatregoers at Urban Cookhouse. This bright young venue brings Manhattan to Manchester for some great-value casual dining that doesn’t scrimp on quality. Offer available all week, just bring your theatre tickets on the day.
Book here or call 0161 235 8768 - 54 Princess Street, M1 6HS urbancookhouse.co.uk
PER TUTTI – TWO COURSES FOR £10
This is your last chance to grab Per Tutti's mad £10 offer before the deal closes on 30 November. The offer is available from midday until 7pm Monday to Friday which makes it perfect for a lunchtime treat or early evening dinner.
Book here or call 0161 410 0274 - 3-11 Liverpool Road, M3 4NW pertutti.co.uk
MCR42 - 50% OFF FOOD BILL
MCR42, the new welcome addition to the Village on Chorlton Street, is slashing 50% off their extensive food menu anytime between Sunday to Thursday.
Print voucher here - 16 Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3HW tea42restaurants.com
MCR42FILTHY COW - £5 BURGER + SOFT DRINK
Between 2-6pm, Tuesday to Friday, you can waltz into Tib Lane burger joint Filthy Cow and pick up on of their classic burgers and soft drink for just £5.
Call 0161 839 5498 - 10 Tib Lane, Manchester, M2 4JB filthyfood.co.uk
FAHRENHEIT - TWO COURSES £12.95 / THREE COURSES £14.95
Fahrenheit are offering a competitive three-course deal for less than £15. That’s BBQ steak and other grilled goodness at only a fiver a course. Can’t moan at that. There’s also a two-course option for £12.95. Available Sunday to Thursday, 5.30pm to 11.30pm, from the midweek menu.
Book here - 110 Portland Street, M1 4RL gentingcasinos.co.uk/fahrenheit
STEAK & LOBSTER – STEAK OR LOBSTER £20
Feast on a whole lobster or 10oz steak for £20. Both come with unlimited fries and dressed salad. Oh dear...
Call to book 0161 835 8903 - Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP steakandlobster.com
Steak & LobsterTHE LIVING ROOM - 30% OFF PRE-THEATRE FOOD & 2-4-1 COCKTAILS
The Living Room’s northern flagship branch continues to draw in the Manchester glitterati with indulgent surrounds and post-shopping cocktails. For the general riffraff, however, there’s plenty on offer too; not least a third off food for theatregoers daily and two-for-one cocktails all day Sunday to Friday.
Call 0161 832 0083 - 80 Deansgate, M3 2ER thelivingroom.co.uk
BOURBON & BLACK – 25% OFF FOOD ON SUNDAYS
The Didsbury village’s meaty kitchen and bar is offering 25% off all food on Sundays. Enjoy a carnivorous BBQ meal prepared with B&B’s ‘secret house rub’ cooked over coal.
To book call 0161 448 0383 - 704 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, M20 2DN. bourbonandblack.co.uk
THE WHISKEY JAR - 50% OFF FOOD
Get 50% off your entire food bill at The Whiskey Jar, one of the original Tariff Street watering-holes, when you download and print the voucher (valid Monday to Friday until 7pm).
Voucher here - 14 Tariff Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester thewhiskeyjar.com
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