It's no secret that Manchester's hospitality scene is a hottie, and now even more so with four of its restaurants making it onto the top 10 most viewed places on TikTok outside of London. There are thousands of posts using the hashtag #manchesterfood and tonnes of glossy doughnuts with crowns of golden biscuit crumbs being pushed out to the masses. From super sandwiches delivered via a hole in the wall to cocktail bars with washing machines for doors, we've put together a guide to the best TikTok bars and restaurants Manchester has to offer.
The Best TikTok Bars And Restaurants In Manchester
20 Stories
1 Hardman Street, M3 3EB
At the front of the race for the best rooftop TikTok bars in Manchester is 20 Stories. Found on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinnignfields, it exists as an elegant restaurant and bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 360-degree view of the city skyline. Here you can enjoy bottomless brunches, DJ sets until sunset and signature sips like the raspberry-infused, Tanqueray gin-based Petit Ananas, and the Lost Explorer mezcal-based Cahrritos. Make your way out onto the terrace where you'll be able to dig into duck spring rolls, truffle and parmesan tater tots and more.
You're bound to have a high time at 20 Stories.
Adam Reid At The French
16 Peter Street, M60 2DS
After making a name for himself on the culinary scene, social media has picked up on this Great British Menu winner and Manchester-born chef's expertise and creativity, as Adam Reid At The French pops up regularly during a food scroll. With 4AA Rosettes to its name and located in a Grade II-listed dining room sporting spherical, twinkling chandeliers and luxurious dark blue crescent-shaped booths, its atmosphere is almost as good as its seasonal and modern British plates. From an ever-changing menu, you can expect to devour the likes of scallops, a Cornish catch of the day alongside curry squash sauce and mussels, then a 'tipsy cake' with whipped cream and cold tea for dessert.
Prepared to be stunned by both the award-winning food and dazzling decor.
Tattu
3 Hardman Square, Gartside Street, M3 3EB
You might've seen these pink and purple cherry blossom trees grace your phone screens before, but if not, then allow us to introduce you to Tattu; the contemporary Chinese restaurant that is, quite frankly, visually stunning. Located in Spinningfields, the modern eatery's menu is designed to take you on a culinary journey from East to West, among dark, wooden furnishings and rope-woven ceilings. Three courses for £33.50 are on the cards here, consisting of wok-fried 'angry bird' and Asian pear sticky toffee pudding, as well as crispy kataifi king prawns and shredded duck fried rice.
Prepare to snap a picture of the cherry blossom centre piece.
The Washhouse
19 Shudehill, M4 2AF
One of the best TikTok bars Manchester city centre has to offer is The Washhouse. Quirky from the get-go, you enter the low-lit drinking den by making a phone call, before tunnelling through the door of, yep, you guessed it, a washing machine. While you'll have to wait 'til you get home for all your laundry needs, this clever haunt will certainly meet your thirst with its crazy cocktails revolving around themes. Past menus have centred around conspiracy theories, and you might also want to keep an eye out for the secret slide and disco toilets.
The Washhouse: swapping dirty laundry with filthily good drinks.
Onda Pasta Bar
Circle Square, 3 Symphony Park, Oxford Road, M1 7FS
One of the most viral restaurants in the city with an internet-famous tiramisu, Onda Pata Bar is a big hitter on our list. The team behind Gooey and Michelin-trained chef Sam Astely Dean opened their own spot on Circle Square in June 2024, after being unstoppable at Exhibition Manchester. It features floor-to-ceiling windows, modern furnishings and a massive kitchen where you can see glossy ribbons of fresh pasta tossed in pans before being slid onto a plate and delivered right in front of you. The hype is most certainly real with this place, especially if its beef shin campanile with parmesan and brown butter is anything to go by.
One of the best TikTok restaurants Manchester's got going on.
Federal Cafe
Northern Quarter, Oxford Road, Altrincham Market And Deansgate
With locations spanning the Northern Quarter, Oxford Road, Altrincham Market and Deansgate, Federal Cafe has taken the city by storm, as well as social media as it's one of the most hashtagged brunch spots in the UK. Founded in 2014 by Claudio and Emily, it was quick to create a community of breakfast lovers who adore a good cup of coffee too. It sources ingredients and beans from some of the best, sustainable suppliers around to concoct droolworthy plates of Turkish eggs with whipped garlic yoghurt and hot chilli butter, chorizo sandwiches folded with layers of manchego cheese and caramalised onions, plus French toast boasting a white chocolate and almond crumble.
As seen on your favourite influencers' feed, load up on Aussie-inspired fare and quality coffee here.
Gooey
103 High Street, M4 1HQ And Warehouse, Ducie Street, M1 2TP
Gooey is a bakery and café with a cult following (that includes popstar Lizzo) found across the city on Ducie Street and in kiosk form at Ducie Street Warehouse and Selfridges. Famous for its indulgent desserts with glossy toppings, it's seen iconic food critic Jay Rayner pass through its doors, quipping 'are you meant to eat that or sacrifice somebody on it?' before gobbling down the joint's signature French toast. The cakes are certainly photogenic, with the signature Rolo edition sporting rivers of golden caramel that burst from its insides as soon as it meets a knife. Oh, and we almost forgot to mention the stacked sandwiches too - there really is something for everyone.
Gooey's got us going all wooey with its decadent cross-sections.
Noir
Third Avenue, Trafford Park, M17 1DQ
Marrying authenticity with modernity, Noir brings contemporary Indian gastronomy to the streets of Manchester. While respecting traditional cooking methods, the skilful chefs here put together innovative dishes that look as good as they taste. The restaurant transports you to an elegant space where black marble tables and illuminated signage await, as well as plates of bang bang boto (chicken tika with pickled cucumber, served with onion yuzu chilli aioli) and chilli cheese fried brioche filled with pulled beef. Top your meal off with a decadent dessert, like a saffron and pistachio cheesecake, too.
Experimental yet traditional: Noir never steers too far from its roots.
Evelyn's Cafe Bar
44 Tib Street, M4 1LA
If super pretty and a winner for both your Instagram and TikTok feed is what you're after, then Evelyn's Cafe Bar can accommodate. Perched on Tib Street, this easy-going restaurant serves brunch classics during the day, before switching to refined small plates in the evening. You'll find a dining space adorned with dangling foliage, distressed brick walls and thatched chairs, and a kitchen with a charcoal Inka grill at its core. Visit while the sun's up for fried chicken sandos filled with smoked chilli mayo and a ewe free-range egg, then stay as it sets for helpings of teriyaki oyster mushrooms, grilled octopus, and hispi cabbage drizzled in miso butter.
Perfect for dinners with mates when only sharing plates will do.
Fat Pats
88 Portland Street, M1 4GX
Fat Pats has been hatching up a
plan from its very own little window on Portland
Street as it deems itself 'purveyors of exquisite sandwiches' and
boy, is it right. Subs come in the form of a ten-inch
milk roll baked fresh each morning and can be secured on a
pre-order for collection or delivery-only basis via a small hole in
the wall. The menu changes regularly, with all ingredients being
halal certified and 2.5% of proceeds going to charity (so you can
do something good while eating something good). With a Philly
Cheesesteak, Hot Honey Fried Chicken and an Eggplant Muffuletta up
for devouring, it'll be hard not to make this spot your
regular.
The masterminds behind these subs deserve some fat pats on the back.
Fenix
Goods Yard Street, M3 3BG
Among all the top TikTok restaurants Manchester has under its
belt is Fenix, a modern Greek spot that's inspired
by exotic lands and legends. Its concept revolves around rebirth,
life and renewal, encapsulating the hours in a day all wrapped up
in an experimental menu and stunning dining area. Arches and
textured stone make up a space not too dissimilar to a Greecian
villa, while large statues overlook diners tucking into
contemporary plates. Delight in meze featuring spicy grilled
meatballs, moussaka and sea bass ceviche, washed down by themed
cocktails like the Hedonist Temptation (Haku vodka, chocolate and
Laurent-Perrier Champagne).
Rise like Fenix and dine like a Greek god at this gorgeous restaurant.
Thief Street
5 Jack Rosenthal Street, M15 4RA
Since that Man vs Food guy paid a visit, food bloggers have been flocking to Thief Street, making it their number one destination to devour Vietnamese nom noms (beef short rib doughnuts). It was born from the brains of Manchester chef Jon Green in lockdown and has currently set up camp in The Gasworks Brew Bar and Stockport's The Produce Hall, specialising in Asian-inspired street food. Build your own box from £14 and fill it with boneless fried chicken 'nuggs', and customise your seasonings with the likes of Korean BBQ and salt 'n' pepper on offer. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, then how about some indulgent waffle fries scattered with Cantonese duck?
The only theft we see going on here is this joint stealing our hearts (and bellies).
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