Street Food In Manchester

While many think this is a delicacy reserved for outdoor shenanigans and tasty trucks, some of the North's finest vendors have cultivated menus for you to munch right at the table. From Indian restaurants to shipping container complexes with a whole host of options, there's no shortage of unique palate pleasers here. Check out our recommendations and try street food in Manchester. 

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 3rd March 2025



MANCHESTER WING FEST 2025

@ Victoria Baths on Friday 19th September 2025 and 2 other dates

Sample some of the very best street food around at Wing Fest this September, taking place at Victoria Baths. The three-day event promises a whole lot of chicken wings, all sold for just £1.50 each. You can choose your favourites from three categories: Buffalo, barbecue and wild wings, before the winners are crowned at the end.

Tickets start from £19.50 each, including a signature trucker hat on arrival. This will also get you all-day access to live music, DJ sets, axe throwing and arcade games, and there are even eating competitions and hot sauce challenges to get involved in.

Freight Island

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Situated in the heart of The Depot, Mayfield, Freight Island is a vibrant event space that's home to 11 different street food vendors, as well as five separate bars. There are both indoor and outdoor dining spaces, and you'll often find live entertainment, including musicians, quizzes and DJ sets.

Choose from brilliant vendors like Voodoo Ray's, Mega Gyros or Lazy Tony's Taqueria. Tuck into the likes of juicy bacon cheeseburgers, teriyaki duck gyoza, chicken empanadas and so much more.

Hatch

Offering some of the best street food in Manchester city centre, Hatch is a collection of cool shipping containers on Oxford Road. Nab your meal from the likes of Bondi Bowls and Parmogeddon, before heading to Miami Ice, which combines beach bar with 80s disco.

Tampopo

A top choice out of the best street food restaurants in Manchester, Tampopo is dishing out meals from across Asia, such as Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and more. Think a menu that includes Singapore-style yellow noodles, classic curries and stir-fries.

Bundobust

A great choice for Indian street food and craft beers, Bundobust never disappoints. There's okra fries, bhaji butties and paneer tikka, all accompanied by drinks that include everything from natural wines and IPAs to quirky cocktails.