Alfresco restaurants in Manchester


Alfresco Restaurants in Manchester
For a city not exactly celebrated for it's great weather, there are plenty of restaurants in Manchester offering outdoor seating. From beer gardens and barbeques, suntraps and terraces, to patios and pavement seating, we've rounded up all the best al fresco restaurants in Manchester. Obviously, the summer months of June, July and August are very popular with outdoor dining in Manchester, however there are just as many rainy days per month from April to September with temperatures often pleasant enough to enjoy a meal at a restaurant by the side of the canal or in a bustling square. Below we've listed all the best restaurants with outdoor seating in Manchester. Most welcome walk-in diners, however it advisable to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

KEY:

= World Class!

= Fantastic 3.5 stars

= Very Good

= Good 2 stars

= OK 1 star

= Poor

= Average cost of 3 course a la carte dinner for 2 people + service charge

= Michelin Stars Awarded

= AA Rosettes Awarded

= Available to book online

Restaurants in Manchester with Alfresco Dining - Caffe Grande Piccolino

Piccolino Caffe Grande

Manchester’s stunning Piccolino Caffe Grande sits on clarence street facing the town hall
A fittingly impressive location for this elegant restaurant
Explore Italian classics prepared to perfection, stunning desserts, unique wines and more
Boasting an open kitchen, cocktail bar, private dining room and a large alfresco terrace
Chic catch-up lunches to grand celebrations, big-city corporate dining & unforgettable date nights
Perfect pre-theatre venue, as ideally located close to the Palace Theatre, Opera House, Albert Hall, Manchester Central and Bridgewater Hall
Extensive vegetarian, steak and seafood options

= £100 + 12.5%

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20 Stories

Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, next door to the Opera House
Glamorous rooftop restaurant, cocktail bar and expansive terrace
Unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manchester skyline
Mike Jennings appointed Executive Head Chef February 2020
Menu offers the best of the North West
Ingredients sourced no more than 50 miles from outside Manchester
Smart dress code

= £119 + 12.5%

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Store Street Exchange

Breakfast through to dinner restaurant at the DoubleTree by Hilton Piccadilly
Located opposite Piccadilly station
The menu focuses on local suppliers and is centred around the rotisserie and grill
The best regionally sourced chicken, steaks, pies, fish and Bury Black Pudding
Impressive private dining room
Popular outside terrace sun trap
Located between Piccadilly Station, the Northern Quarter and the Gay Village

= £64+

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Vapiano ~ Manchester

Popular all over Europe, this was the first UK restaurant outside of London from the quality Italian restaurant chain, which started in Germany in 2002
400 cover restaurant spanning two floors of the Corn Exchange
Self-service style gives you face-to-face interaction with the chefs
Freshly made pizza dough, pasta and salads are prepared in front of you, exactly as you specify
Choose your favourite kind of pasta, including zucchini noodles
Boasts a 100-year-old olive tree and fresh live herbs on the tables
Many Vegetarian and gluten free options
Next to The Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Arena

= £47+

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The Corn Exchange
Renovated historic Edwardian building which now plays home to an eclectic mix of restaurants 13 venues to choose from serving everything from traditional British Sunday roasts, fresh pasta, pizzas and gourmet burgers to Brazilian, Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese street food Next to the Arndale shopping centre, The Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Arena Indoor and outside seating Filming location for BBC TV's "Million Pound Menu" Walk-ins welcome
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Restaurants in Manchester with Alfresco Dining ~ Zouk Manchester

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill Manchester

Stylish £1 million sister branch to Bradford's award-winning family-ran Indian restaurant
Just across the road from The Palace Theatre, Gorilla and Ritz
A short walk to the RNCM, Manchester Academy and universities
Sigri charcoal grill in large theatre-style open kitchen
There's an array of authentic healthy Indian and Pakistani Halal dishes
Wide selection of speciality vegetarian, vegan , seafood and gluten free dishes
Al Fresco Sheesha Lounge with heated parasols for outdoor dining and variety of Egyptian Shishas
Very popular Indian cookery school

= £50+

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KEY:

= World Class!

= Fantastic 3.5 stars

= Very Good

= Good 2 stars

= OK 1 star

= Poor

La Bandera

Authentic family ran Spanish restaurant
Traditional Iberian tapas, rice dishes and Canary Islands specialities
Popular with the footballers of Manchester United and Manchester City
Tapas menu, sharing Arroces rice dishes or 7 course Tasting Menu
Located just off Deansgate, near the Town Hall
Outside terrace offers alfresco dining

= £58+

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Restaurants in Manchester with Alfresco Dining ~ Shoryu Ramen Manchester

Shoryu Manchester

The popular upmarket Japanese ramen bar's first branch outside of London
Intimate restaurant at Piccadilly Gardens with communal dining
Authentic Hakata cuisine, specialising in the signature Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen
Wide choice of Shoryu buns, Testunabe gyozas, tempura, sashimi, and yakitori dishes
Gekkeikan Royal Warrant Sake amongst many other Japanese wines, shochus and sakes
Head Chef comes from a Michelin Star background in Japan

= £53+ 10%

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Restaurants in Manchester with Alfresco Dining - Cane & Grain

Cane & Grain

Dog friendly Northern Quarter favourite
From same team behind The Liar's Club, Crazy Pedro's and The Bay Horse Tavern
Three very different floors of rum, ribs, bourbon and beer
Ground floor 80s skate scene Rib Joint & Tap Room serves up ribs, burgers and beers
More sophisticated first floor secret cocktail bar, Science & Industry, also serves food
Third floor Liar's Lounge is ideal for after dinner tiki rum cocktails
Walk-ins welcome

= £44+

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KEY:

= World Class!

= Fantastic 3.5 stars

= Very Good

= Good 2 stars

= OK 1 star

= Poor

Albert's Shed

A Manchester food and drink institution since 2004, located in the historic area of Castlefield, Albert’s Shed is nestled next to the iconic Dukes 92 bar.

Bill's Manchester

Bill’s ethos of fresh and seasonal food is at the heart of everything they do

Brasserie Abode

Drop into Brasserie Abode Manchester day or night for a relaxed, bistro-style dining experience in chic surroundings.

Comptoir Libanais Manchester

The Spinningfields branch of the popular Lebanese chain

Dukes 92

One of the most famous outdoor bars in Manchester. Offering classic, seasonal dishes, handpicked wines and beers, stunning cocktails

The Fountain House

The Fountain House offers a traditional pub experience in the heart of Manchester offering fresh seasonal food over 3 floors.

Indique ~ Didsbury

A modern twist to traditional curries offering Halal Indian street food, grills, signature curries, vegetarian, and vegan options

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Other Alfresco Restaurants in Manchester

KEY:

= World Class!

= Fantastic 3.5 stars

= Very Good

= Good 2 stars

= OK 1 star

= Poor

	• Alchemist ~ MediaCityUK
	• Alchemist ~ New York Street
	• Alchemist ~ Spinningfields
	• The Anthologist
	• Banyan Bar & Kitchen ~ Corn Exchange
	• The Banyan Tree
	• Barburrito ~ Piccadilly Gardens
	• Caffe Grande Piccolino
	• Canto
	• Chakalaka
	• Dockyard Media City
	• Dockyard Spinningfields
	• Edinburgh Castle
	• El Gato Negro
	• Elnecot
	• Impossible
	• Jane Eyre
	• Kro Bar ~ Oxford Road
	• Laundrette
	• The Lead Station
	• Mr Thomas's Chop House
	• The Oast House
	• The Old Wellington Inn
	• The Ox
	• Pier Eight ~ Salford Quays
	• Prezzo ~ Media City
	• Rain Bar
	• The River Restaurant
	• Rudy's Pizza ~ Ancoats
	• Rudy's Pizza ~ Peter Street
	• Salvi's Mozzarella Bar
	• San Carlo Fumo
	• Scene Indian Street Kitchen
	• Sinclair's Oyster Bar
	• The Slug & Lettuce ~ Albert Square
	• The Slug & Lettuce ~ Deansgate
	• The Slug & Lettuce ~ Spinningfields
	• Tampopo ~ Albert Square
	• Tampopo ~ Corn Exchange
	• Thaikhun Manchester
	• Victoria & Albert Restaurant
	• Village Brasserie By Velvet
	• Wagamama ~ St Peters Square
	• The Wharf
	• Wolf At The Door ~ Northern Quarter
	• Yard & Coop ~ Northern Quarter
	• Zizzi ~ Piccadilly Gardens
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