Affordable Restaurants And Cheap Eats In Manchester

Craving top-tier fried chicken without breaking the bank? Yard & Coop in Manchester's Northern Quarter has you covered with their wallet-friendly lunch deal - just £8 for a hearty dish and a refreshing soda, Monday to Thursday.

Whether you're tucking into a BBQ Bird bap, a Chip Shop Butty drenched in curry sauce, or their famous Salt N Pepper Basket, you're in for crispy, juicy, flavour-packed perfection. 

On Wednesdays, you can nab unlimited wings for £10 per person at any time of day thanks to The Lawn Club. Whether you just love the stuff or fancy an all you can eat contest with your mates, this is the place. Plus, there are pizzas, lunches for a tenner, and seasonal drinks here too, which can be enjoyed on their stunning outdoor terrace or on the sprawling lawn.

Sandwiched right between Chinatown and the Gay Village is Yates Manchester, delving out pub grub and plenty of booze at rock-bottom prices. For brekkie, you can chow down on a full English or breakfast wraps. While the main menu includes Thai red curry, katsu curry chicken 'n' chips and a range of pies.

If you're looking for cheap eats in Manchester city centre while you watch the game, Walkabout will give you just that. Serving up all the best beer and gin to wash down wings, burgers or sharers, this place is hard to go wrong with.

For an authentic taste of Italy, make your way to PizzaLuxe in Manchester Arndale. Using fresh ingredients, homemade dough, and gourmet toppings, every bite is a slice of amore, offering treats like Hawaiian, Sicilian, and picante pizzas. Their inviting space is perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a place to unwind with friends. They also offer free-flowing drinks and pizza for two hours, for just £34.95 per person.

The new York-inspired Manahatta in Deansgate is the ideal venue for affordable eats in glamourous surrounds, thanks to luxurious velvet seating and decadent hanging lights. Tuck into dishes like steak frites, all-American hotdogs and gourmet burgers for under £20 per person, or take advantage of their bottomless brunches and parties for unlimited cocktails with your meal.

Not just the home of 2 for 1 cocktails, Slug and Lettuce in Didsbury, Deansgate, Albert Square, Piccadilly and beyond are sure to satisfy your hunger pangs without breaking the bank. From bottomless brunch to breakfast and burgers, all meals are covered here.

These gorgeous pink venues all offer their own unique decor, from pretty floral displays to quirky neon signs. They've also got one of the most extensive menus around, ranging from fajita chicken pasta to Malaysian katsu curry or bacon cheeseburgers - alongside an offer of five small plates for £25.

Not only does Honest Burgers promise perfectly cooked burgers and a menu of thirst-quenching drinks, but it's a favourite of the best cheap restaurants in Manchester city centre. Head here for meaty, veggie and vegan options with a stunning rooftop for those warmer days.

Good food doesn't have to cost a penny and a half, especially at Thaikhun in Manchester city centre and the Trafford Centre. Watch chefs whip up fresh dishes in an open kitchen, then tuck in. The menu includes favourites like green and red curry and Tom Yum soup, plus a Pinto sharing feast for only £18.50 per person.

You can count on ASK Italian to provide you with mouthwatering eats at an affordable price, with a huge menu of Italian classics to choose from. Kick off with cocktails for as little as £7.95 each, before tucking into a range of all-day dishes.

Take a seat in this bright, airy venue to enjoy all sorts of scrumptious food - we're talking mushroom and truffle calzone, seafood linguine and slow-cooked beef pappardelle, with a Sicilian lemon meringue tart for dessert.

Located right in the heart of the Trafford Centre, TGI Fridays is a laid-back restaurant that specialises in affordable American dishes. Expect casual interiors and a welcoming atmosphere, as well as two-for-one cocktails all day long.

Tuck into the likes of loaded potato skins, glazed beef burgers and spicy chicken quesadillas. Afterwards? Their birthday cake sundae is to-die-for.

Affordable sushi? Now we're talking. Whether you choose from the huge veggie and vegan menu or fancy fresh fish, YO! Manchester Arndale will sort you out. Not only that, but there's katsu curry when or other main meals when you don't want the usual menu offering here.

Thanks to hot buttermilk chicken burgers with fries, beef ragu and chorizo-covered pizzas, and Caesar salads all coming in at under £15, Foundry Project is great for offering a range of crowd-pleasing plates and budget-friendly prices. Get ya bargains at this Northern Quarter hangout.

Perfectly cooked pizza? That's what's in store at Rudy's Peter Street, but at an affordable price to boot. Expect to be munching through slices topped with roast porchetta, sage potatoes, smoked mozzarella, caramelised onions and more at this cheap spot, all of which come in at under £15.

Bunny Jackson's Juke Joint is located in the Castlefield area, taking its name from a (potentially fictional) 80-year-old man who had one leg, one eye, no teeth and a harmonica - who ran the old Juke joints in New Orleans. The design of the venue is just as eccentric as its backstory, complete with colourful artwork, disco balls and a stage for live music.

There's a menu of US-inspired, affordable eats to get stuck into, ranging from £10 cheeseburgers with fries to wings from just 25p each.

Think you know cheese toasties? You ain't seen nothing until you've sunk your teeth into melting sarnies stuffed with layers of bacon and lip-smacking pickles at Northern Soul. Located by The Arndale, this choice of the best casual restaurants in Manchester is perfect for a quick cheap eats.

When it comes to cheap places to eat in Manchester, YES should be on your radar. Found just off Oxford Road, this den of live music, a pink gig room and club nights also has £4 pizza slices for you to snack on when you get peckish - think everything from moreish mushroom to spicy pepperoni and hot honey.

Chow down on fluffy buns, crispy tempura, sashimi, yakitori and plenty more at Shoryu. With deals that range from NHS and student discounts to two for one buns on a Mondays, it's a top pick out of all the best affordable restaurants in Manchester city centre. 

A family-run business that has won multiple awards across the years, Pieminister's Manchester outpost can be found in the Northern Quarter. Expect casual interiors with wooden tables and exposed brick walls, alongside a menu of affordable eats.

Their pies cost just £8.50 each, with fillings ranging from chicken and mushroom to goat's cheese and sweet potato. You can get these as a meal paired with mash, beans, peas and more, and they even offer two cocktails for £15.

Doing cheap eats at Manchester restaurants justice is THE BUTCHER, a brand that's already made an award-winning name for itself in Amsterdam, Berlin and Ibiza. Whether you want eggs benedict-inspired brekkie burgers, truffle-laced beef or classic cheese-topped patties, this Urban Playground location is just the place.

With fresh and locally sourced ingredients, Trof is a quirky Northern Quarter spot boasting quality food at reasonable prices. Think hearty roast dinners, wholesome brunches and plenty more pub classics, with no dish ever exceeding the £20 mark.  

A vegetarian and predominantly gluten-free restaurant, Bundobust is a great choice for cheap and casual dining in Manchester city centre. For just £6, you can munch on a bhaji butty, vada pav veggie burger and raghda pethis mushy pea cakes, with a wide range of cocktails to top it off. 

While there's many places for cheap food and cocktails in Manchester, Crazy Pedro's is one of the city's favourites. With Friday to Sunday happy hours fronting £10 pizzas and two margs for a tenner too, you're guaranteed a great meal on a budget.

After cheap eats in Manchester's Northern Quarter? Then check out Wolf At The Door. Tacos and bao here cost between £1 and £2.50 each, with fillings ranging from quesa-birra for the former to firecracker tofu for the latter.

Promising bold, Eastern Mediterranean flavours on a budget, Maray can be found in Spinningfields. Originating in Liverpool, this vibrant restaurant is ideal for groups, with a menu that's designed to be shared and long wooden tables among the foliage and raw concrete walls.

Devour plates of black garlic braised carrots, crispy sea bass and plum-coated halloumi, with dishes starting from only £5.50. Plus, they offer a set lunch menu for £19.95, including one mezze and two other plates per person.