When the sun’s out it’s tempting to sit out in the sun all day with a refreshing beverage in your hand but don’t forget you’re going to need some sustenance through the summer. With this in mind we’ve rounded up some of the best food deals in the city for June so you can save your cash for beer/festivals/holidays/whatever you have planned for the summer.
Free organic breakfast at Trove, Unicorn and more
On Wed 13 Jun, independent retailers all over the UK will be dishing up free organic mini breakfasts as part of their Wake Up To Organic events. The aim is to show how easy it is to switch to an organic breakfast and with Trove in Levenshulme, Eighth Day on Oxford Road, Unicorn in Chorlton, McCall’s Organics on Church Street and Tea Atelier in Ramsbottom all joining in it’s sure to be a great organic treat. Find your closest participant at the link below.
Wed 13 Jun, various venues, www.wakeuptoorganic.co.uk
Mr Cooper’s – 2 steaks and 2 sides for just £32
The highly trained chefs at Mr Cooper’s are offering a steal of deal with two 8oz steaks + sides and sauces for just £32. Perfect for a hot date.
Mr Cooper’s, The Midland Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS. Tel: 0161 235 4781, times and prices vary, www.mrcoopers.co.uk. Mon-Fri, 12pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-5pm. Must be booked in advance.
Siam Smiles – Wednesday buffet lunch for just £9.50
Celebrating being back in operation (now down at Great Northern, read our story here), Siam Smiles are offering an all you can eat Thai buffet (pictured) every Wednesday (12pm-7.30pm) for under a tenner. There’s al fresco dining for those sunny days too.
Siam Smiles, Deansgate Mews, Great Northern, Manchester, M3 4EN. Follow @SiamSmilesCafe, open Tue-Sun 12pm-8pm (10pm on Sat & Sun)
Hawksmoor – BYOW on Monday for just £5
More meaty deals here as Hawksmoor offer you the chance to bring your own accompaniment for their offerings on a Monday with a corking fee of just £5.
Hawksmoor Manchester, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB, Tel: 0161 836 6980, Mon-Sat, noon-3pm & 5-6.30pm, all day Sun, www.thehawksmoor.com
Almost Famous – Burger, fries and booze for a tenner
Getting in on the day drinking vibe, Almost Famous are offering a tasty deal where you pick one of their world famous burgers with a portion of fries + a Corona, single house spirit and mixer or a soft drink for only £10, running Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm.
Almost Famous, 100-102 High Street, Manchester, M4 1HP, Tel: 0161 244 9422, www.almostfamousburgers.com
Grill on the Alley/Grill on New York Street – Mega Sunday Roasts for £25
The two ‘Grill’ restaurants have upped the ante on the humble Sunday Roasts with their specialist subject, the steak. Offering the usual roast options of chicken, pork or beef they will also be serving up huge signature Tomahawk steaks for groups of 2-4 people for £25 per head along with all the trimmings.
Grill On The Alley, 5 Ridgefield, M2 6EG. Tel: 0161 833 3465
Grill On New York Street, New York Street, M1 4BD. Tel: 0161 238 9790
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Solita – Cheap lunch menu ft. 7 ounce flat iron steak for £8
Getting a decent meal on your lunch break can be a tricky business so Solita have simplified their menu’s between 12 and 4pm on weekdays to help the rush and kept all their prices under a tenner. Highlights include the Bacon Double Cheeseburger for £7, the 7 oz flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce for just £8, and loaded baked potatoes for a fiver.
Mon-Fri 12-4pm, SoLita, Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DW, www.solita.co.uk
All Star Lanes – Bottomless Brunch and bowling
Like everything in life, brunching is way more fun when its bottomless and every Sat & Sun All Star Lanes are getting in on the action with homemade American favourites like Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles or their new pretzel/bagel hybrid the ‘Pragel’ as well as bottomless Mimosas and Prosecco.
Sat & Sun, until 4pm, booking essential, Great Northern Warehouse, 235 Deansgate, M3 4EN. Tel: 0161 871 3600, www.allstarlanes.co.uk
The Font – 50% off food at all venues
Running at their bars in Chorlton, Fallowfield and Manchester city centre, The Font are offering a sweet 50% off all their food menu from 12-5pm Mon-Fri.
The Font, 7-9 New Wakefield Street, Manchester M1 5NP. Tel: 061 236 0944
The Font, Chorlton, 115-117 Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9PG. Tel: 0161 871 2022
The Font Fallowfield, 236-238 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6LE. 0161 248 4820, www.thefontbar.com
Tampopo – new £5 lunch menu
In a hurry and in need of some Asian-inspired flavours then head to your nearest Tampopo for Nasi Goreng, Sweet Potato Katsu Curry, Thai Curry Noodles or a Vietnamese Chicken Salad for just a fiver.
Various locations, Tampopo restaurants, www.tampopo.co.uk
- Words:
- John Stansfield
- Published on:
- Sat 9 Jun 2018
