Renounce January’s doom and gloom, kick back, dine and socialise with your mates at some of the city’s best restaurants, enjoying some of the best offers to help lure you in during hospitalities traditionally quietest month. From budget friendly restaurants to something a little fancier, we have picked out our favourite Manchester January dining offers to eat out on a budget or impress a date without breaking the bank.
First up we have the absolute bargains to be had at affordable eateries. One of Manchester’s most loved bars, YES, is offering you 50% off food including its Pepperoni Playboy and We Can Be Gyros on Thursdays and Fridays from 4pm. Meaning you can get a whole pizza for just £6.75 or a gyros for under £4.50.
Northern Quarter staple Pen & Pencil is also offering 50% off its burgers and brunch offerings. The highlights from this one are the P&P Burger at £7.25 and Shakshuka for under £4.50.
Ramona is up next with another year of its £1.23 slices for January. Grab a slice of its classic Detroit style margherita pizza in a cut price from the usual £5.50, available Wednesday-Friday 3pm-7pm.
Bab has been slinging out gourmet kebabs since 2017 and has truly become a fan favourite of the Northern Quarter. Throughout January you get 50% off kebabs every Monday-Wednesday, meaning you can get their crispy chicken kebab for just £7.50.
Our final favourite offer is Nell’s. 50% off pizzas from Sunday-Thursday means you can grab a mate grab a mate and tackle the massive 22” margarita for just £13 between you.
On to the fancy offerings, these are perfect for a January date night that will undoubtedly impress without burning a hole in your pocket.
Added to the Michelin Guide just eight months after opening, Another Hand is the perfect place for a casual yet intimate dinner. Their offer of 2 plates along with a glass of wine for £29 is not to be sniffed at given the quality of both the wine and food.
Many people’s favourite tapas restaurant El Gato Negro has reintroduced its three dishes for £18 offer for January, available from Sunday-Thursday.
Manchester’s newest cocktail bar Stray is shaking up the January offers menu with cocktails for just £8. Highlights from the menu that you can pick up a bargain from are the tomato vine margarita and the Stray bloody mary… don’t walk, run.
The final offer comes from the Ancoats favourite that is Elnecot. Which is offering 30% off the whole bill, including bottomless drinks.