The Anthologist, St Peter Square
If you're looking for somewhere swish, this restaurant and bar is the perfect place for an impressive night out. From the delicious food to the thirst-quenching cocktails and classy interiors, you can't go wrong.
If there's one thing that can make a dinner, it's certainly not the company, it's the cocktails silly. With so vast a selection of eateries to choose from, we thought we'd wittle down some of Manchester's finest establishments for dinner and cocktails alike; whether you're after bespoke fare and high-grade glasses, or sassy street food with a South American edge. Check out our recommendations for some of the most dapper dens to grab dinner and cocktails in Manchester
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If you're looking for somewhere swish, this restaurant and bar is the perfect place for an impressive night out. From the delicious food to the thirst-quenching cocktails and classy interiors, you can't go wrong.
Having made waves in London with it's three sister restaurants, the Peter Street Kitchen has come to Manchester with its exquisitely delicious small plates and signature cocktails.
Treat yourself to an evening of dinner and cocktails by heading over to Italian heartthrob Riva Blu. Beautifully elegant and tastefully designed throughout, it also rustles up scrumptious plates and a range of fun concoctions.
Home to some of the city's most curious cocktails, this unique bar on New York Street offers up all manner of marvellous concoctions boasting everything from rhubarb caviar and edible bathbombs, to classic drinks done excellently and sharing kettles.
They've earned quite the reputation for stylish dining and drinking in Yorkshire, and now Banyan cross the Pennines to bring their relaxed concept to the Corn Exchange. This is a wonderfully stylish and relaxed place, serving homely yet simple foods washed down with cocktails that are as much a feast on the eyes as they are a treat to the taste buds. Recommended for date night and catching up with mates alike.
The Con Club has got your evening sorted from start to finish. Begin with drinks at the Altrincham spot's rooftop tipi, where you'll get to enjoy views across the market area along with heady cocktails or fresh pints from the on-site microbrewery. Afterwards, head down for a feast of fresh seafood and sushi.
A taste-bud tingling playground for Pan-Asian foods and Oriental supping, Tattu is Spinningfields latest dark and lusty lair. Expert mixology is the base of the cocktail craft here where fine liquors from afar Asian shores create distinctive concoctions. Tuck into delectable Dim Sum and dishes inspired by the fragrant cuisines of Japan and China.
We get it, dinner dates with fancy fare may not be your bag, so how about a destination where the edibles come with a dash of laid back South American stylings? From BBQ wings smothered in blue cheese sauce to premium patties laden in bespoke beef, you'll be chocka with hearty street food style chow and cocktails before you even think to leave.