Are you searching for restaurants and bars near Manchester Corn Exchange before a gig? Maybe you're yearning for antipasti and an aperitivo after a football museum visit, or perhaps the squad are in town fancying Chateaubriand and red wine. With plenty of stylish settings to choose from, here's our collection of the finest.
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Last updated on 5th July 2024
Fancy a load of cocktails and feeling like you're a big kid for the evening? Get down to Bingo Balls for a play in the pit to the sound of chart-toppers, with cocktails served until 2am. Full house enthusiasts, bring your dabber every Friday for a rowdy night of tunes and prizes.
Need a bar near Manchester Victoria station? O'Neill's has space to please everyone, and a plethora of big screens for live sports plus DJs on every weekend smashing out the hits. You will probably pop in for one and end up staying all night.
Riva Blu transports diners to southern Italy, boasting Mediterranean cuisine with sky-blue decor. Try a bowl of king prawn linguine with an Aperol spritz, and you'll need reminding this is one of the finest restaurants in the Corn Exchange Manchester, and not Naples.
In the Arndale Centre, Piccolo has added its name to the list of gorgeous restaurants Manchester can shout about. Its kitchen boasts a wood-fired oven, where steak, crispy duck, and creamy buratta-topped pizzas are all whipped up.
Banyan Manchester is a stylish restaurant showcasing bao buns, chicken skewers and juicy burgers. The bottomless supper club menu is also very intriguing, especially if a roast cauliflower curry topped off by a pear spritz is your vibe.
Not many restaurants in Manchester city centre allow you to peek into the kitchen while your pizza is prepared. Vapiano serves up fresh slices, plus homemade lasagne and quintessential pasta dishes, including carbonara and the enticing cognac chicken.
Sixes Cricket Manchester is a quirky, family-friendly diner with sharing plates, stacked burgers and the chance to hit a boundary in an interactive practice session. However, non-bowlers and batters are free to tuck into all that and a baby Guinness 'shotbat' too.
Wondering where to eat around Manchester Corn Exchange and really in the mood for Argentinian steak? Gaucho's special cuts of sirloin, rump and ribeye are a must, but if you've got company, the Chateaubriand to share is a stellar idea.
Round the corner from the Corn Exchange, Manchester's history of beautiful, old pubs is on full display. The Old Wellington rustles up a hearty selection of pies, including lamb shank and game suet pudding, which are perfect for tucking into under the exposed beams and brickwork decor.
Mowgli Corn Exchange is a must for fans of The Jungle Book, thanks to the interior's subtle nods to the movie. Work your way through the massive menu of Indian curries and meats, or opt for the set mix of dishes, including Himalayan cheese toast, bhel puri and a chip roti wrap.
Bierkeller at the Printworks brings a stein-thumping atmosphere and the taste of Germany's finest beers. For a true Bavarian experience in one of the tastiest restaurants near Manchester Arena, dive into some bratwurst and the signature kaserkraner sausage dish.
At PizzaLuxe, they're all about bringing authentic Italian flavours to your table with their artisanal pizzas. They take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, dishing out treats like Hawaiian, Sicilian, and spicy pizzas, along with sides such as caprese salad and zesty pepperoni oven-baked wedges. So swing by and savour the warmth and flavour of this pizzeria, where each pizza is made with heaps of love and passion.
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Treetop Adventure Golf Manchester has your putting, cocktail and pizza needs catered for. The 18-hole indoor course has tropical and ancient explorer flavours too, so if you're feeling the immersive element, complete the magical 19th challenge to win another round for free.
Salvi's Corn Exchange takes you to Naples with an aperitivo bar, which is perfect for sampling the huge choice of pizzas with a cocktail in hand. Head to the terrace after work for a relaxing feast of fresh rigatoni, bruschetta and tasty antipasti dishes.
Cosy Club Manchester is a prime hangout for a weekend catch-up. The breakfast opportunities are endless, with shakshuka, ham hock hash and pancakes all to choose from, ensuring your Saturday morning cravings for gossip and food are fulfilled.
The luxe-looking San Carlo Gran Café is a great spot for all the finer things in life: pastries, ice creams and celebrities near Corn Exhange. Based in Selfridges, Manchester's famous faces will usually be found here at the weekend, tucking into smoked salmon and white wine.
