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If you are in town at lunch time and want to get an affordable meal, these amazing lunch deals in Manchester are for you!
While we have some amazing and fancy restaurants that are worth visiting in Manchester, sometimes we also want to give our wallet a rest.
In this article, I tell you everything you need to know about the best lunch deals in Manchester city centre and around.
1. BOX Deansgate
📍ADDRESS: 125 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BY
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The BOX Deansgate is a popular sports bar located at 125 Deansgate. If you are searching for lunchtime deals in Manchester that are close to the business district or main shopping area this is the place for you.
BOX is lively in the evening but at lunchtime, there’s a definite relaxed vibe. They serve up a variety of lunch offerings including a bottomless brunch and seasonal special which is currently “Rugby World Cup” themed. If you are searching for good deals, they have a £7 lunch which is from Monday to Friday.
They serve up a variety of burgers, from the Deluxe Burger to the spicy crispy chicken and pancetta Burrow’s Burger. You can also swap a couple of their burgers for vegan choices and their Box Club burger has a gluten-free alternative.
If you aren’t in the mood for burgers, how about pizza? And you should definitely order a side of their adorably delicious Tater Tots.
2. Nell’s Pizza
📍ADDRESS: 39 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
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Another excellent place for lunch deals in Manchester is Nell’s. Locals will already know about Nell’s as it certainly serves up some of the most authentic pizza in the city. Located on Edge Street in the Northern Quarter, Nell’s is well known for its thin-crust, New York-style pizzas.
Sometimes your pizza cravings just have to be satisfied and Nell’s is the place to go. Their 7.77 pizza deal means you can get a 14” pizza until 4pm every weekday for just £7.77.
For vegans, there’s the Marinara Plus which has no cheese and the Very Verdant Vegan which is packed with leafy greens and roasted cashews. Finally, there’s ‘Shroom With A View ‘, that’s the best pizza for mushroom lovers. Their other pizzas on this lunchtime deal are suitable for vegetarians.
The pizza is amazing and an inviting relaxed vibe greets you as you enter the restaurant. If it’s a warm day they even have outdoor seating.
3. BAB
📍ADDRESS: 14 Little Lever St, Manchester M1 1HR
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You will find BAB on Little Lever Street in the Northern Quarter. If you are looking for lunch specials in Manchester but want to find somewhere a little different to the standard pizza and burger joints then this is the place to be. BAB is known for its meze and kebabs with homemade sauces. But don’t worry, it’s more sophisticated fare than your “after a night out” kebab shop!
Their lunch special is available from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm. Their lunch deals are between £9.50 and £10. They’ve got Hot Crispy Chicken, Lamb Shawarma, Smoked Paprika Chicken & Chorizo, vegetarian and vegan Falafel and Tofu Fish & Chips. You can also add their Greek-style fries for an additional £2.
BAB definitely provides that low-key casual vibe that is so sought after at lunchtime. Though the space looks quite elegant from the outside the inside has a definite industrial vibe.
4. Evuna NQ
📍ADDRESS: 79 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1LQ
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Evuna NQ is another excellent spot for lunch offers in Manchester. This tapas bar showcases the best of Spanish cuisine and its location on Thomas Street means it’s one of the only restaurants of its kind in the area.
At Evuna you can order their Monday to Sunday 3 tapas for £15.95 offer. This is available from midday until 4pm.
Their tapas menu is ideal for vegetarians and those with gluten intolerances as there are more than a few dishes for each dietary requirement. From Ensalada Mixta to Tortilla de Patatas and Spicy Chickpea Croquetas, there are plenty of vegetarian dishes. If you are a meat eater you can’t eat tapas without having chorizo. There’s Chorizo Al Vino Tinto, deep-fried squid, chicken Pincho de Pollo and more.
The lovely team at Evuna NQ provide a welcoming lunchtime experience and the excellent food and wine make this a lovely spot for an upmarket lunch.
5. Crazy Pedro’s
📍ADDRESS: Short St, Manchester M4 1AA and 55-57 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ
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It is all about pizza at Crazy Pedro’s. There are two Crazy Pedro’s locations in Manchester. One on Short Street in the Northern Quarter and the other on Bridge Street in Spinningfields. If you want to utilize their lunchtime offer, be sure to head to Bridge Street.
You can grab lunch for £6 at Crazy Pedro’s Bridge Street. This lunch includes two pizza slices with a soft drink or you can upgrade to a beer for £1. They are open from 12pm to 4am every day of the week, so there’s always time to satisfy your pizza cravings.
There’s definitely a laid-back vibe at Crazy Pedro’s. You order your food at the bar as there’s no table service. Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the best pizza in town.
Some of the pizza on offer includes the classics like pepperoni and Hawaiian but then some more wacky flavours like Fried Chicken + Waffle, Nacho Libre, and Giuseppe’s Not Sloppy He’s Vegan pizza.
6. Yard & Coop
📍ADDRESS: 37 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
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For fried chicken and fun head on over to Edge Street in the Northern Quarter to the Yard & Coop.
You can utilize one of the best lunch deals in Manchester with the Yard & Coop “Eat for a Tenner” deal. This offer is available from Monday to Thursday from midday to 4pm. You can pick one dish from their menu and pair it with a fountain soda!
They’ve got the American Fried Sando which features crispy buttermilk chicken, lettuce, tomato, gherkin and cheese with their homemade special mac sauce. This is all served between two toasted brioche pieces.
There’s also the West Coast Philly Sando for a taste of the states. Think buttermilk chicken, cheese, onions, peppers and French mustard. Finally, there’s the Proper Northern Bird Sando, which features homemade mac & cheese, chicken gravy, crispy onions and is served on brioche toast.
Yard & Coop have successfully brought the laid-back dining culture of the States to the streets of Manchester and the food is top notch too!
7. The Blues Kitchen
📍ADDRESS: 13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN
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This live music bar is a great place to grab some lunch. For lunch offers in Manchester The Blues Kitchen provides a £10 deal! The Blues Kitchen serves up hearty Texan BBQ food with the relaxing gentle sound of good blues music. Even the décor draws you into the 1950s music era of gramophones, leather and comfort.
Their mid-week lunch deal includes smash burgers, sandwiches, vegan cheeseburgers, buttermilk fried chicken, salads and tacos. You also get a soft drink with your meal or you can upgrade to a hard beverage or shake for an additional £2.
You will find The Blues Kitchen on Quay Street in Spinningfields just five minutes’ walk from the Science and Industry Museum.
8. Bundobust
📍ADDRESS: 61 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2AG
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If you have never heard of or been to Bundobust before then you might not be too sure what to expect. Well, Bundobust is an excellent Indian street food venue that also does great craft beers. You will find Bundobust at 61 Piccadilly, opposite Piccadilly Gardens. They also have a craft brewery which is located at the St James’s Building on Oxford Street.
Bundobust has 2 dishes for a £8.50 deal that is available from Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 4pm. There are a ton of great dishes to choose from including vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. From the Smacked Khakri (smacked cucumbers) to Aloo Gobi Paratha which is potato and cauliflower masala stuffed flatbread there are so many tantalising dishes.
As you can pick two dishes if you go with a friend or partner, be sure to order different dishes and try as much as you can.
9. Italiana Fifty Five
📍ADDRESS: Unit 4, Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester M3 4EN
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Italiana Fifty Five is another excellent place for cheap lunch deals in Manchester. This Italian joint actually has two locations one at the Great Northern Warehouse just off Deansgate and the other on Liverpool Road.
Their lunch menu allows you to have a one-course meal for £10 or a two-course meal for £14. You can also choose from a variety of sides. Their starters include Calamari, Bruschetta al Pomodoro, Mozzarella Fritta and more. For the mains, there’s Ravioli Aragosta, Risotto Funghi, Pizza Prosciutto E Funghi, Filetti Di Branzino and Ravioli Dispinaci.
Italiana Fifty Five is an ideal lunchtime spot for workers looking for a sophisticated business lunch spot or indeed visitors to the city who want to take a rest and indulge after a morning of exploring.
10. Peaky Blinders Manchester
📍ADDRESS: 23 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR
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Even if you have never seen Peaky Blinders (what are you waiting for) then you will certainly have heard of it. This bar and grill serve up modern British fare with a definite 1920s feel all in keeping with the Peaky Blinders theme. You will find this bar on Peter Street just off Deansgate.
The grub at Peaky Blinders is seriously good. If you are looking for some of the best lunch deals in Manchester then you can pop here between Monday and Friday from 12pm to 3:30pm for some delicious fare and excellent service.
Their lunch menu includes any dish from their lunch menu and a soft drink, you can also upgrade to a house pint or small house wine for just £2. They’ve got everything from burgers and sandwiches to salads, fish and chips and ravioli.
There’s no doubt that this restaurant will transport you to another time so just be careful to mind the time if you are popping here on your lunch break!
11. Volta
📍ADDRESS: 167 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LN
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Volta is an intimate dining space on Burton Road in West Didsbury. They are known for their small plates, charcuterie boards and bistro-style food and atmosphere.
The lunch menu at Volta offers a “3 for £15” deal on weekdays until 5:30pm. Their menu is split into two halves. There’s the “choose any two plates” section which includes dishes like Beetroot Mutabal, Whipped Feta & Hazlenut, Halloumi & Green Harissa, Hispi Cabbage & Black Garlic, Berbere Spiced Black Lentils and Roasted Aubergine & Miso Dip.
Then you can choose one dish from a selection of Burrata & Courgette, Pan Fried Cod, Deep Fried Goats Cheese and Bavette Steak.
If you want to make it a fully indulgent lunch you can also add their yummy Sticky Toffee Pudding, Chocolate Cheesecake or Sorbet for dessert.
12. Miller & Carter Manchester
📍ADDRESS: 53 King St, Manchester M2 4LQ
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Miller & Carter is a steakhouse restaurant on the centrally located King Street. With a smart casual dress code, immaculately plated food and great service this is an excellent spot for a lunchtime celebration or a meal or a business lunch. If you are going to tuck into their beef just know that it’s been matured for 30 days and is of the highest quality.
Whether you are wanting to try their smaller plates for a quick lunch or a late lunch three-course meal, they’ve got you covered at Miller & Carter. You can choose from their 2 courses for £14.50 offer or the 3 courses for £17.50.
Their steak dishes include the Signature Steak Sandwich which is cooked to your liking and served on ciabatta with onion beef dripping sauce and seasoned fries or a mixed salad. They’ve also got the 30-Day Aged Rump 7oz.
13. 20 Stories
📍ADDRESS: No. 1, 1 Hardman St, Manchester M3 3EB
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For lunch offers in Manchester that provide more than a touch of sophistication try 20 Stories. 20 Stories is on the 19th floor of the iconic No.1 Spinningfields building on Hardman Street. This is a top-rated restaurant in the city and you simply cannot beat the amazing views. Whether it’s the views, the food or both there’s a real buzz about the place.
For lunch, they have a set menu that is served between Monday and Friday from midday to 3pm. The set lunch menu is available for parties of up to six guests. There’s the two-course option for £24.50 or the three-course for £29.50.
Their starts include grilled mackerel, ham hock terrine, courgette and fennel soup, and salad. For mains, there’s the roasted chicken, seared salmon, vegan miso with aubergine and flat iron steak. If you fancy a main and a dessert then you can choose from panna cotta, cherry cheesecake, oatcake, or a chocolate and raspberry tart served with a sorbet.
14. Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
📍ADDRESS: 100 King St, Manchester M2 4WU
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Owing to Gordan Ramsay’s name, the Lucky Cat on King Street certainly has a lot of hype around it. Housed in a beautiful building the dining experience really does start the moment you walk through the doors.
This is definitely a high-end spot with the lunch menu starting at £38 per person. For this price you can choose a start to share, one main course and one dessert. This lunch deal runs between Tuesday and Friday from 12pm to 6:30pm.
The Asian-inspired food at Lucky Cat commences with starters like Sushi & Maki, Vegetable Tempura, Salted Edamame, and Pork & Kimchi Gyoza with Yuzu Shichimi. For the main courses, they’ve got Charred Gem, Vegan Xo, Tofu Cream, Salmon with Mandarin Teriyaki, and Baby Chicken Tom Kha. They also have desserts like fruit, Mochi (a type of Japanese rice cake) and Chocolate Tofu!
15. Albert’s Shed Restaurant Manchester
📍ADDRESS: 18-20 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ
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Another of the best places for lunchtime deals in Manchester is Albert’s Shed Restaurant on Castle Street. This restaurant is right by the Bridgewater Canal so it’s a lovely place for a lunchtime meal. They are all about alfresco dining at Albert’s and you can book outdoor tables on a lovely sunny day in the city.
They have two courses for £14.95 deal from Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 5pm and on Saturday from 12 to 4pm. There are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request.
Some of their starters include Rabbit Gnocchi, Chicken Caesar Salad, and Whipped Goats’ Cheese Bruschetta. For mains, there are Steak Frites, Fish & Chips, Corn & Split Pea Chowder and Chargrilled Bacon Chop. There is also a wide selection of pizzas and three desserts from Eccles Cake to Lime & Coconut Cheesecake to Cinnamon Dough Balls.
16. Brown’s Manchester
📍ADDRESS: 1 York St, Greater, Manchester M2 2AW
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Brown’s is an all-day brasserie serving British fare. You will find this restaurant on York Street which is less than a five-minute walk from the Manchester Art Gallery.
If you’re searching for a lunch or early evening meal then you will be warmly welcomed at Brown’s. There’s the two-course lunch for £16.95 and the three-course lunch for £20.95. This offer is available from midday to 5PM from Monday to Friday.
There’s a real freshness and lightness to the menu at Brown’s. For starters why not try the Smoked Duck Breast & Orange or how about the Scottish Smoked Salmon & Horseradish Crème Fraiche.
For mains, there are dishes like Smoked Haddock Fishcake and Chicken & Leek Pie. Desserts are decadent and delicious. There’s Chocolate Fondant and the Apple, Rhubarb & Raspberry Crumble.
17. TOPS Buffet Restaurant
📍ADDRESS: 106 Portland St, Manchester M1 4RJ
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Don’t know what you want to eat for lunch? Then why not head to TOPS Buffet Restaurant. This all-you-can-eat buffet serves dishes from all around the world. This is an excellent spot for large groups, especially for those who cannot agree on one cuisine. You will find TOPS on Portland Street around five minutes’ walk from Oxford Road train station.
You should first be aware that TOPs is closed for lunch from Monday to Thursday. They open from 12pm to 4pm on Friday and Saturday and until 10pm on Sunday. Lunch is priced at £15.95 on Friday and Saturday and £20.95 on Sundays.
If you fancy eating sushi, they’ve got it. There’s Thai and Indian too. An array of pizzas will satisfy your tastebuds too. They also have an array of starters from around the globe.
18. The Real Greek
📍ADDRESS: Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR
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Greek food has got to be one of the most underrated cuisines around. The Real Greek at the Corn Exchange next to the National Football Museum is here to show Mancunians and visitors what Greek food has to offer.
As is the case in Greece, The Real Greek has a super laid-back and sleepy vibe but with top service. Their lunch menu is available from midday to 5PM on Monday to Friday. There are a couple of lunch deals to choose from.
First up there’s the “Greek Trio” for £9.50. Here you can choose from crudites or Greek flatbread, then there are sides like feta and hummus. Then you can choose your meat, like pork or chicken skewers.
You can also choose chips, rice or potatoes to add to your meal. Next up there’s the Souvlaki Wrap & Side for £9.50. For this option, you can choose what you fill your flatbread with making your own gyros. Or for the same price you can pick the Greek Plate, which has options of lamb meatballs, falafel and more.
19. Mowgli Street Food
📍ADDRESS: 16, Corn Exchange House, 37 Exchange St, Manchester M4 3TR
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One of the best Indian restaurants in the city and one where you can find some cheap lunch deals in Manchester check out Mowgli. Mowgli is at the Corn Exchange House just across from The Real Greek.
This Indian joint has a sharing menu at £25 per person. You’ve got to try the 5 Yogurt Chat Bombs which is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant. This consists of crisp bread filled with chickpeas, spiced yogurt, tamarind and coriander.
They also have Metal multi-layered tiffin boxes which are popular in India. The Office Worker’s Tiffin comes with four tiers of meat, vegetables and a carb selected by the chef (just like it is done in India).
One of the best things about Mowgli is that it allows you to get a real feel for what it is like in India, it’s the ultimate authentic experience.
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