The ultimate list of Manchester restaurant deals: January 2023

Heading into the New Year can be scary, exciting, overwhelming, existential etc. but one thing that always softens the blow is the promise of a good old January deal. We're not talking about the queue outside Next in the Arndale at 3am, but we are talking about £2 pints, 50% off grub and 2 for 1 throughout the entire month. Complete bliss. 

Confidentials has some of it's own premium offers on our app, most of which allow you to cut your bill in half at some of Greater Manchester's most popular restaurants and bars. Elsewhere, there's savings, offers and discounts that make eating out in January as tempting as a glass of bucks fizz at 10am on Christmas day. Dig in and save some pennies, we dare ya. 

These offers are all correct at the time of publication and are valid throughout the month of January unless stated otherwise. Most deals don’t include New Year’s Day and cannot be used at the same time as other offers/discount codes. Contact each specific venue for full T&C’s and booking availability. Please email us if you'd like to be included.

Read on for our A-Z of Manchester dinings deals for January 2023:

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BAB - £10 for £25

Cibus - £22.50 for £50

Lily's Vegetarian - £10 for £25

Mount Street -  £25 for £50

On the Hush - £20 for £50

The Pen & Pencil - £25 for £50

Dive Bar & Grill -  £20 for £50

MUSU - £50 for £100

Dive Bar, Bar Tabs - £7.50 for £25

MUSU Bar Tabs - £7.50 for £25

Tahi - £15 for £30

Tahi Evening Vouchers - £50 for £100

50% off January deals

On the Hush - 50% off drinks when you dine Has to be with a main meal. 24 Church St, Manchester M4 1PN

Cocoa Cabana Ancoats - 50% off the food menu, including afternoon tea Monday - Friday only, drinks not included, tables must be booked in advance with '50% off' in the comments 7 Murray St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6HS

Cocoa Cabana Didsbury - 50% off afternoon tea Monday - Friday only, tables must be booked in advance with '50% off' in the comments  168 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 1LH

TNQ - 50% off entire A La Carte menu Monday - Friday only from 12-10pm, only for parties of 6 or less, must book in advance and quote 'JanSale'. 108 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ

Masons - 50% off A La Carte food Available on A La Carte Menu only, excludes Saturdays, drinks, Chateaubriand and weekly offers, not valid on tables of 6 or more Ground Floor, Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT

The Blues Kitchen - 50% off food Sunday - Thursday, from 4pm - close. 13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN

Three Little Words - 50% off food and selected cocktails / drinks Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5pm - midnight, Fridays from 12pm - 7pm, Party size maximum of 6, booking recommended. 12-13 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP

Nell's at Kampus - 50% off whole pizzas Available Sunday - Thursday, booking is essential. 20 Minshull St, Kampus M1 3EF

Chakalaka - 50% off mains in conjunction with happy hours Available Sunday- Thursday. 105a Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW

The Lawn Club - 50% off food Available Sunday - Friday from Wednesday 3 January until Tuesday 7 February, excludes bottomless brunch Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3HG

The Fountain House - 50% off A La Carte Menu Available throughout January. The Memorial Hall, 14 Albert Square, Manchester M2 5PE

Peru Perdu - 50% off food Available throughout January 74 Princess St, Manchester M1 6JD

Tahi - 50% off food Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm throughout January, bookings only. No. 1, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7FS

Cibo - 50% off A la carte menu Available Sunday - Thursday from Monday 2 January, booking in advance is required 3-11 Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4NW

BAB - 50% off babs Available Monday - Wednesday, tables must be booked at least 1 hour in advance, only valid with the purchase of a drink per person. 14 Little Lever St, Manchester M1 1HR

Provence - 50% off every grazing board when you buy a bottle of wine Available from Wednesday 3 January and excludes bottomless brunch, wine tastings etc. Unit G21, The Avenue Spinningfields, Provence, 3 Hardman St, Manchester M3 3HF

Firefly - 50% off food Available Wednesday - Friday on bookings of up to 6 guests only, certain items are excluded from the discount, and must be pre-booked using the code JAN50. New Bailey, Suite 2, Ground Floor, One, Stanley St, Salford M3 5JL

The Pen and Pencil - 50% off brunch and burgers All day Monday - Wednesday, tables must be booked at least 1 hour in advance with a maximum of 6 guests, only valid with the purchase of a drink per person. Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ

The Refuge - 50% off food from the all day menu Available every Monday and Tuesday from Tuesday 3 January, maximum of 6 people Inside the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA

WOOD - 50% off 'Homage' cheese experiences and the evening tasting menu Available from Wednesday - Friday throughout January. First Street, Jack Rosenthal St, First St, Manchester M15 4RA

The Lead Station - 50% off food Available Monday - Friday from 4:30pm - 7pm, online bookings only and maximum 6 guests 99 Beech Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9EQ

Shack Bar & Grill - 50% off food Available every Monday and Tuesday 69 High St, Manchester M4 1FS

The Mews - 50% off food Available throughout January The Mews Bar and Charcuterie, Deansgate, Manchester M3 4EN

The Drop Bar - 50% off food Excludes Fridays & Saturdays after 6:30pm & Sunday between the hours of 2pm-6pm, does include New Years Day. 356 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 8AZ

Bay Horse Tavern - 50% off food bill Monday to Friday, booking recommended. 35-37 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA

NAM - 50% off food up to the value of £20 Available throughout January Unit 2, 33 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ

More 50% off deals

La Bandera - 50% off the tapas menu when you buy a drink Available Sunday - Thursday throughout January when you book with code 'LB23', maximum of 8 people per booking 2 Ridgefield, Manchester M2 6EQ

Ewe Restaurant and Bar - 50% off the à la carte menu Available Monday - Friday from 12pm-5pm throughout January when you book in advance using the code EWE50 M370 Chorley Rd, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3NB

Cane & Grain - 50% off food bill Sunday to Friday, booking recommended, some dishes may include a supplement 49, 51 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA

Almost Famous - 50% off all burgers Available from Sunday - Friday, deal starts on Monday 2 January Unit 2, Great Northern, Peter St, Manchester M3 4EN

Ducie Street Warehouse - 50% off all food from the Something for Everyone and the new Veganuary menu Available all day Tuesday to Thursday from Tuesday 3 January, online booking in advance recommended Ducie St, Manchester M1 2TP

The Beeswing - 50% off food & cocktails on Mondays and 50% off food Wednesday to Friday Available from Wednesday 11 January onwards 24a Minshull St, Manchester M1 3EF

Manchester Bierkeller - 50% off food when you sign up to the Keller Club card Available throughout January The Printworks Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS

Alvarium - 50 off food Available throughout January 8 Dorsey St, Manchester M4 1LU

Maray - 50% off all vegan and vegetarian food Available Monday - Thursday throughout January 14 Brazennose St, Manchester M2 6LW

Bird of Prey - 50% off food all day on Monday's and then you'll receive a 25% off voucher to use on your next visit 50% off is available on Mondays only throughout January, 25% off vouchers are then valid to use at any time until Tuesday 28 February 49A Charles St, Manchester M1 7DF 

Peaky Blinders - 50% off A La Carte food menu Available all day Monday - Friday on all online bookings between Monday 2 January - Sunday 15 January, maximum group size of 6 people 23 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR

Firefly - Sunday Service, 50% off total bill  Available after 5pm on Sundays only, bookings of up to 6 guests only, certain items excluded from discount, bottles not included in discount, must be pre booked using code SUN50. New Bailey, Suite 2, Ground Floor, One, Stanley St, Salford M3 5JL

Banyan - 50% off food Available Sunday - Thursday from Monday 2 January, pre-booking 24 hours in advance is essential, excludes bottomless brunch and Dine for £7.99 Vantage Point, Manchester M3 3PL

Revolution Parsonage Gardens - 50% off food Available all day Sunday - Friday from Tuesday 27 December - Thursday 26 January, applies to mains, burgers, dogs, pizzas and desserts, can be redeemed via the app or over the bar Arkwright House, Parsonage Gdns, Manchester M3 2LF

Open Kitchen at The People's History Museum - 50% off all food Available throughout January The People's History Museum, Left Bank, Manchester M3 3ER

Nonna's Pasta - 50% off all food Available until 16 January, booking is essential and must quote JAN50 when booking The Green Lab, 7 Owen St., Manchester M15 4YB

Manahatta - 50% off food bill Available Sunday - Thursday from Monday 2 January, pre-booking in advance is essential 188-192 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3ND

Wholesome Junkies - 50% off food Available from Monday - Friday throughout January Unit 4 Mirabel St, Manchester M3 1PJ

BOX Deansgate - 50% off food Available from Sunday - Thursday throughout January, pre-booking in advance is essential 125 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BY

Revolución de Cuba - 50% off tapas, mains, burgers & desserts Available every day from Tuesday 3 January - Thursday 26 January 11 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR

Trof - 50% off food Available Tuesday - Friday from Tuesday 10 January 8 Thomas St, Greater, Manchester M4 1EU

Gusto - 50% off food Available all day Monday - Thursday, and Fridays until 5pm 4 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5AB

Riva Blu - 50% off food for Club Individual members when you sign up online Available Monday - Thursday between Tuesday 3 January and Tuesday 31 January The Corn Exchange 11 Corn Exchange, Manchester M4 3TR

The Firehouse - 50% off food Available from Wednesday 4 January - Friday 10 February, maximum of 12 people 40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG

The Smithfield Social - 50% off food Available Monday - Friday from 4pm - 9pm, booking recommended 53 - 55 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA

Menagerie - 50% off a la carte menu Available Sunday - Friday from 12pm until 8pm for parties of up to 6 guests when you subscribe to the newsletter, offer applies from Tuesday 3 January - Tuesday 17 January, bookings must be made 24 hours in advance, offer excludes whole or half grilled lobster, fillet steak and lobster rockafella New Bailey, Ground One, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5JL

Victors Restaurant and Bar - 50% off the a la carte food menu when you sign up for Victors Rewards Available from 5pm Sunday until 5pm Friday, valid until Friday 3 February when you sign up online, offer applies at both the Alderley Edge and Hale sites 46 London Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7DZ

40% and 30% off January deals

The Mitre Hotel bar and restaurant - 30% off food Sunday - Friday only. 1-3 Cathedral Gates, Manchester M3 1SW

The Black Lion Hotel – 30% off food Sunday - Friday only. 65 Chapel St, Salford M3 5BZ

Shack Bar & Grill - 40% off food every Wednesday, 30% off food every Thursday and 20% off food every Friday Available every throughout January 69 High St, Manchester M4 1FS

Elnecot - 30% off total bill, including the brunch menu Monday - Saturday only, booking required with Jan offer in the comments section. Cutting Room Square, 41 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ

Menagerie - 40% off a la carte menu Available Sunday - Friday from 12pm until 8pm for parties of up to 6 guests throughout January, bookings must be made 24 hours in advance New Bailey, Ground One, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5JL

Folk Didsbury - 30% off food Available Tuesday - Friday from Monday 2 - Friday 27 January 169-171 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LN

Bombay Brew - 30% off food Available every Thursday and Sunday throughout January 1 Drake St, Rochdale OL16 1RE

Dokes Pizzeria - 30% off total bill Available every day, booking required with Jan offer in comments section. 449A Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AF

Embankment Kitchen - 30% off total bill Available throughout January. 16 Chapel St, inside the CitySuites Aparthotel, Salford M3 7NH

The Green Lab NQ - 30% off all takeaway nutrition bowls Available throughout January 32-34 Dale St, Manchester M1 1FY

Evelyn's - 30% off all day brunch menu Available Monday - Friday until 4pm from Wednesday 4 January, walk-ins only, quote "Evelyns30" when ordering to claim the offer 44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA

Tampopo - 30% off all main courses when you sign up to the newsletter Available throughout January 1, Exchange Square Central, High St, Manchester M3 1BD

Namii - 30% off food Available all day Sunday - Thursday and Fridays from 12pm - 5pm, offer available throughout January and is only available when booking online using the code Namii30 for parties of up to 6 guests, excludes Tom Xien, Muc Nuong, 888 Angel Fish, Emperors Dragonhead, Suon Cu, Namii Tomahawk New York St, Manchester M1 4HN

Set menu deals

King Street Townhouse - 2 courses & a drink from the Tavern Set Menu for £29, or 3 Courses & a Drink for £35 Available to purchase via 7Rooms or as a gift voucher. 10 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AW

20 Stories - Lunch Set menu, £19.50 for two courses or £24.50 for three Available Monday - Friday from 12pm - 3pm throughout January No. 1, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB

20 Stories - £55 Tasting Menu Available from Monday 16 - Sunday 29 January only No. 1, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB

Edinburgh Castle - Early set menu, two courses with a drink for £30 or three for £35 Available Wednesday - Friday from 5pm - 6.30pm 19 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5EP

Mount Street Dining Room & Bar - three course set menu for £28 and two cocktails for £20 Available throughout January 16 Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS

James Martin - Free matching wines with the £47 tasting menu Available throughout January from Wednesday 4 January 2 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP

Dakota Hotel - 'A taste of Dakota' 6 course tasting menu for £45 per person Available from Sunday - Friday, 6pm - 8pm 29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL

Gusto - 2 courses for £22.95 from the Sunday Roast menu Available on Sundays only throughout January 4 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5AB

Habas - 2 courses for £20 or 3 for £24 Available Tuesday - Thursday from 5pm - 10pm 43A Brown St, Manchester M2 2JJ

All other restaurant deals

King Street Townhouse - Afternoon tea for two for £42, or £52 incl. sparkling wine Available to purchase via 7Rooms or as a gift voucher. 10 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AW

Abeja Tapas @ The Glass Spider - 3 tapas (including sourdough tostas, but not sharing boards or Iberico Ham) for £15 Available Wednesday - Sunday from Friday 19 January, some dishes have a £2 supplement each, booking in advance is essential on either 07540 395 894 or orders@abeja-tapas.com The Glass Spider, 6 Vernon St, Stockport SK1 1TY

Cottonopolis - 4 courses and a drink for £30 Available throughout January, drinks include Estrella, house wine and soft drinks 16 Newton St, Manchester M1 2AE

The Jane Eyre - 25% off food Available from Monday-Thursday, from 3pm - 9pm 14 Hood St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6WX

Tahi - 25% off food Monday - Friday before 5pm, bookings only. No. 1, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7FS

The Black Friar - £10 pie and mash Available throughout January 41-43 Blackfriars Rd, Manchester M3 7DB

North Taproom - 2 bao from Little Bao Boy and a drink for £10 Available all day, every day throughout January North Taproom, Vita East, Circle Square, Nobel Way, Manchester M1 7FA

Tahi - Kids Eat Free, cost of living crisis support Running daily throughout January, bookings only and adults must buy a full price 'all day menu' item No. 1, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7FS

Pizza Hut - £9.99 Light Lunch Deal Includes any flat bread, unlimited salad and a bottomless drink, available until 5pm every weekday 15 Corporation St, Manchester M4 3AG

Pong & Puck - Any pizza and a drink for £10 Available on Fridays from 12pm - 3pm, drinks include a pint of beer, glass of prosecco, medium glass of house wine or a soft drink, no booking required 235 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4EN

Pastan - Any pasta dish for £10 Available at lunch times only from Monday - Friday throughout January, customers should mention the deal when ordering 8 Cross St, Manchester M2 7AE

Zouk - Bottomless curry, rice and a naan for £20 per person Available Monday - Friday from 6pm - 11pm throughout January 5, The Quadrangle, Chester St, Manchester M1 5QS

Creams Café - £1 doughnuts, classic cookie dough bundle for £5.95, signature cookie dough bundle for £9.45 or signature waffle bundle for £9.45 Available exclusively for dine-in at Creams Cafe restaurants Unit R9, Halle Place, Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester M4 3AQ

Frurt - 'No Weigh Weekday' Medium cup of fro-yo for just £7, no matter the weight or number of toppings Runs at all self-service locations in Prestwich, Bolton & Blackburn from Monday - Thursday until Thursday 26 January 41 Whitworth St W, Manchester M1 5BD

Ramona - 1…2…3… MARGS! A slice of Margherita pizza for £1.23 and all margarita cocktails are just £6 Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4-7pm from Wednesday 4 January until Friday 10 February 40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG

Northern Soul - Buy one get one free on all classic grilled cheeses Available Monday - Friday throughout January Unit G20, 21, 44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA

El Capo - £1 tacos Available all day Monday - Thursday throughout January 12 Tariff St, Manchester M1 2FF

Canto - Three small plates for £18 Available all day Sunday-Thursday and from 12pm - 5pm on Fridays, maximum of 10 people Cutting Room Square, Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DH

Crazy Pedro's - £12 Pizzas and £2.50 Slices Available everyday from 5pm - 9pm 55-57 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ

The Alan - Four dishes and a glass of beer, wine or a soft drink for £20 Available from 12pm onwards throughout January on specific dishes only 18 Princess St, Manchester M1 4LG

Cibus - 20% off food Available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5pm - 10pm and Saturdays from 1pm - 5pm, booking in advance is required 847 - 849 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PW

Volta - Three small plates for £15 all day Available Monday - Thursday all day and until 5pm on Fridays, booking in advance is essential for evening dining Monday - Thursday 167 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LN

El Gato Negro - three tapas dishes for £18 Available all day Sunday - Thursday, maximum 6 guests 52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY

Revolution Parsonage Gardens - £6.95 lunch deal Available Monday - Friday between 12pm - 5pm, applies to salads & sandwiches and any soft/hot drink, add-ons will cost extra Arkwright House, Parsonage Gdns, Manchester M3 2LF

The Real Greek - 4 dishes for £11.95 from the special Veganuary menu Available throughout January Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR 

Pizza Express - any classic pizza for £6.95 Available Monday - Thursday from Monday 9 January Unit 3A, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR

10 Tib Lane - 20% off food Available with every booking 10 Tib Ln, Manchester M2 4JB

The Botanist - 2 for 1 on all wings, hanging kebabs and cookie dough desserts Available Monday - Wednesday from Monday 2 January onwards 78 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2FW

Drinks offers

On the Hush - "3 for £12 mix & match" across cocktails, bottled beers and prosecco. 24 Church St, Manchester M4 1PN

The Black Lion - Happy Hour all day every day 65 Chapel St, Salford M3 5BZ

Elnecot - Bottomless drinks £20 instead of £26 Booking required with Jan offer in the comments section. Cutting Room Square, 41 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ

Nell's at Kampus - Happy Hour all day on Mondays and Friday and Saturday night Margaritas continue at Happy Hour prices all night. 20 Minshull St, Kampus M1 3EF

Tahi - BYOB Fridays from 5pm, £5 corkage per person, bookings only. No. 1, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7FS

Sugo - 40% off all jugs, bottles, natural and sparkling wine Available throughout January 6 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF

Liars Club - Happy Hour ’til midnight (2-4-£10 Cocktails) Available 7 days a week 19A Back Bridge St, Manchester M3 2PB

Crazy Pedro’s - Happy hour 7 days a week ‘til 10pm 2-4-£12 Cocktails, £12 Bottles Of Wine £2.50 Tequilas, £3 Beers + Cans Available everyday from 5pm - 9pm 55-57 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ

DISTRICT - 2-for-1 cocktails Available from 5 - 7pm, Wednesday - Sunday throughout January 60 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE

Hip Hop Chip Shop - BYOB for £2 corkage per person, or bring a spare blanket to donate to someone in need and they'll scrap the corkage fee Available everyday, excluding events 44 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF

Revolution Parsonage Gardens - Double your bar tab Pre-pay an amount up to £100 and they'll double it at no extra cost, available throughout January, not available past 9pm on Saturdays Arkwright House, Parsonage Gdns, Manchester M3 2LF

Quarter House - £2 pints Available from Sunday - Friday throughout January 11 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DB

The Botanist - Buy one get one free on house double gin and tonics Available every Thursday throughout January 78 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2FW

The Botanist - £19.95 prosecco, £4.50 house lager, 2 for £12 on all cocktails Available every Friday 78 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2FW

Manchester Bierkeller - 20% off drinks when you sign up to the Keller Club card Available throughout January The Printworks Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS

Point Blank Shooting Manchester - 2 for £10 Cocktails All day everyday excluding Saturday throughout January Basement, 78, Deansgate, Manchester M3 2FW

Abeja Tapas @ The Glass Spider - 3 tapas + a jug of sangria or bottle of house wine for £30 (including sourdough tostas, but not sharing boards or Iberico Ham) Available Wednesday - Sunday from Friday 19 January, some dishes have a £2 supplement each, booking in advance is essential on either 07540 395 894 or orders@abeja-tapas.com, drinks offer only available with food The Glass Spider, 6 Vernon St, Stockport SK1 1TY

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