Whether you’re planning a traditional Sunday roast, a family feast or a full day of fatherly fun, Manchester’s best restaurants, hotels and bars are marking Father’s Day with a wide variety of complimentary drinks deals, free meals, exclusive tastings and memorable one-off experiences.

From whisky pairings beneath historic domes to unlimited East Asian buffets and free pizzas served alongside shuffleboard, here are some of the best Father’s Day dining offers across the city.

James Martin Manchester | Complimentary drink

Housed inside 235 Casino at Great Northern Warehouse, James Martin Manchester is celebrating Father’s Day in typically sophisticated fashion with a complimentary drink for every dad dining as part of a table of four or more this Sunday.

Available alongside the restaurant’s acclaimed Sunday lunch and full à la carte menu, dads can choose from a pint of house lager or cider, a 125ml glass of house wine, a house spirit and mixer or a soft drink. Simply mention Father’s Day when making your reservation and remind your server upon arrival.

2 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP
tender at Stock Exchange Hotel | Sunday roast with complimentary whisky

Beneath the soaring domed ceiling of the Grade II-listed Stock Exchange Hotel, tender is pairing its refined Sunday lunch with a complimentary dram of The Macallan for every father dining on Sunday.

Guests can choose between roast salt-aged Hereford beef, cornfed chicken or vegetarian nut roast, alongside starters including mushroom parfait with black truffle, pork pâté en croute and roasted gurnard, before desserts ranging from sticky toffee pudding to British cheeses. The restaurant will also serve a selection of Macallan whisky cocktails throughout the afternoon, set to live music from a local Manchester artist. Sunday lunch is priced at £40 for two courses or £48.50 for three.

4 Norfolk St, Manchester M2 1DW
The River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel | Sunday roast with complimentary beer

The Lowry Hotel’s elegant River Restaurant is celebrating Father’s Day with its traditional Sunday roast alongside a complimentary beer for every dad on the day.

Served within the hotel’s serene riverside restaurant, guests can settle in for an afternoon of first-class hospitality, seasonal British cooking and one of the city’s best-known Sunday lunch settings.

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel | Sunday roast & whisky tasting

This year, the landmark Kimpton Clocktower Hotel has joined forces with Jameson Irish Whiskey for an exclusive Father’s Day experience combining guided tastings with Refuge’s famous Sunday roast.

Limited to just eight guests per session, each 45-minute tasting features Jameson Original, Black Barrel, Green Spot and Redbreast 12, following a complimentary Jameson Ginger & Lime on arrival. Guests also receive a limited-edition Jameson Old Fashioned glass before taking their seats for Sunday lunch, all included within the £33.25 ticket price. Sessions run between 12pm and 4pm, with additional family members able to join for the roast without taking part in the tasting.

Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA
Thaikhun | Free Pad Thai

Upbeat hotspot Thaikhun is treating dads to a complimentary Pad Thai throughout Father’s Day celebrations, with guests simply needing to reserve a table and order one of the restaurant’s eligible Pad Thai dishes to claim the offer.

Whether opting for the classic or one with extra spice, fathers dining on Sun21 June can enjoy one of the Thai favourite’s signature noodle dishes free of charge.

King Street Townhouse | Set menu and spa packages

With trademark indulgence, five-star hotel King Street Townhouse has assembled a full programme of Father’s Day dining and experiences spanning steak dinners, beer pairings, spa treatments and overnight stays.

The Father’s Day set menu features a 250g dry-aged sirloin steak served with beef fat chips, tomato béarnaise and a glass of house wine or bottled beer for £45, while the Gents Afternoon Tea swaps finger sandwiches for chicken burgers, pork pies, cheese and truffle gougères, crispy beef tortillas and four Seven Bro7hers craft beers, priced at £90 for two. The hotel is also offering its Time For Him spa package throughout June, alongside gift vouchers and overnight packages.

10 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AW
Treehouse Hotel Manchester | Food & film packages

Treehouse Hotel Manchester is offering a film-filled Father’s Day, with a trio of Feast & Film packages combining screenings inside Flix with a meal in Pip.

Families can choose between Finding Nemo, Daddy Day Care or The Godfather, with each booking including both the film and a timed dining reservation. Tickets are priced at £30 for adults and £20 for children, with dining taking place either before or after the screening depending on the selected package.

Blackfriars St, Manchester M3 2EQ
O'Malley's | Pour your own Guinness

Fancy treating dad to a year’s supply of pints? Manchester’s popular Irish bar is inviting Guinness lovers behind the bar this Father’s Day to compete for twelve free months of the black stuff.

Running between 4pm and 8pm on Sunday, guests can pour their own pint before sharing a photo or video on social media, tagging @omalleysmanchester to enter the competition. Dads can also have their photograph printed directly onto a pint of Guinness using the venue’s Stoutie machine.

11 Portland St, Manchester M1 3HU
The Ivy | Set menu

The Ivy Collection has unveiled a dedicated Father’s Day menu featuring two courses for £34.95 or three courses for £42.95, alongside a selection of celebratory extras.

Every father dining from the set menu will receive a miniature bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label 12-Year-Old whisky together with a commemorative Polaroid keepsake and greetings card, while mums making the reservation will also receive a complimentary bottle of Cintila Rosé to take home.

Byrom St, Manchester M3 3HG
Black Cat Club | Free pizza & pint

Black Cat Club is combining food, drinks and games this Father’s Day, with every dad receiving a complimentary pizza and pint when guests make a games booking for the day.

Families can spend the afternoon on the venue’s interactive shuffleboard tables and darts lanes before ordering from a menu featuring burgers, pizzas, wings, tenders and sharing plates. Live World Cup action will also be shown on screens throughout the venue.

43A Brown St, Manchester M2 2JJ
Hello Oriental | Free all-you-can-eat

Launching its new all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet on Father’s Day, sprawling viral food hall Hello Oriental is inviting dads to dine free when accompanied by at least one full-paying adult.

The inaugural buffet features Korean fried chicken, duck curry, Cantonese roast meats, sushi, pho, bánh mì, Malaysian curry, Taiwanese pork stew, soft serve ice cream, matcha tiramisu and rotating weekly specials, with additional small plates available throughout the session. Adult buffet prices start at £26, with 90-minute dining sessions running throughout the day.

Unit 3B, South Pavilion, 2 Symphony Park, Manchester M1 7FS
Words:
Wolf McFarlane
Published on:
Thu 18 Jun 2026