Eat out for less this October with this round-up of offers from Manchester’s finest restaurants.
From pocket-friendly pizza to affordable lunch deals, plenty of restaurants across Manchester run brilliant offers throughout the week – if you know where to look. We keep this guide updated with the latest dining deals, set menus and special offers, so you can eat well for less, whenever the mood strikes.
Looking for more value? Check out our roundup of all the bars serving 2-4-1 cocktails in Manchester.
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Get half-price food & cocktails at Lakeside Liquor. There’s a new bar in the NQ, where lobster rolls and 80s-inspired cocktails rule the roost. To celebrate their launch they’re offering half-price food and cocktails throughout October. Head down, fill your boots and enjoy the vibe. The deal is available all day every day until Friday 30th October 2026. Get the deal…
22-inch pizza for £22 Nell’s. Looking to feed the crew for less? Head to Nell’s on any Wednesday during October and you can get a 22-inch pizza for just £22. There are four options to choose from – the classic Marinara, the OG Cheese, the Magic Number with vodka sauce and ricotta cream, or the finger-licking Do You ‘Roni Honey? Available all day every Wednesday throughout October. Get the deal…
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Grab a tasty lunch for £9 at BOX. Visit BOX at lunchtime and you’ll be heartily rewarded. Their £9 lunch deal comes in seven belly-filling varieties, from burgers to pizza and the delicious Louisiana sandwich. Prefer something healthier? The Gym Box salad is a fine choice. The deal is available from 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Get the deal…
2 dishes for £11.25 at Bundobust. Snaffle yourself some of the cheapest food in Manchester with Bundobust’s epic lunch deal, tucking into two dishes for just £11.25. With big-hitters like okra fries and Bundo chaat available, it’s always popular. The deal is available from 12pm to 4pm Monday to Friday. Selected dishes only. Get the deal…
Free pizza when you spend £5 at Corbières. A subterranean hidden gem with one of the best jukeboxes in the city, Corbières has another trick up its sleeve – you can get your hands on a free pizza when you spend a fiver. The deal is available from 4pm to 8pm Tuesday to Friday. Walk-ins only. Get the deal…
Lunch for £6 at Yard & Coop. Love chicken? Get yourself a clucking good deal at Yard & Coop with a finger-licking lunch for just £6. Choose from a quartet of dishes, with the likes of their salt & pepper combo and a ranch flatbread all up for grabs. The deal is available from 12pm to 4pm Monday to Thursday. Get the deal…
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£10 brunch & lunch dishes at The Pen & Pencil. Hot on the heels of celebrating their 10th anniversary, NQ staple The Pen & Pencil has launched a new £10 brunch and lunch menu. Get ready to dig into the likes of Eggs Royale, sweet potato hash and a mean Reuben bagel. The deal is available from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Get the deal…
£3.80 tapas at Maricarmen. The only thing better than tapas is pocket-friendly tapas, and that’s what you’ll get at Maricarmen’s El Tableo. And here’s the twist – you don’t even have to order, you’ll just be delivered a constant flow of dishes from their menu. All you need to do is count the plates at the end, with each dish costing just £3.80. The deal is available all day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 12pm to 4pm Friday to Saturday at their Ancoats venue, and all day, every day at their NQ restaurant. Get the deal…
Best lunch deals
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Get your lunch within 15 minutes – or get it free – at Hello Oriental. There’s no need to panic about being late back to your desk with Hello Oriental’s express lunch. Choose from a range of dishes from the Downtown Oriental food hall, with meals from £12 including a soft drink or half a lager. If your food takes longer than 15 minutes to arrive after reaching the kitchen, you’ll receive a voucher for your next express lunch free. The deal is available from 11:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Get the deal…
Tuck into steak & a side for £20 at Hawksmoor. If you’re in the market for elite-level steak, head to Hawksmoor, where you can get a real lunchtime bargain – a 35-day dry-aged rump steak and fries for just £20. It’s one of the best lunch offers in Manchester. The offer is available from 12pm to 3pm, Monday to Wednesday and 12pm to 3:45pm Thursday to Saturday. Get the deal…
Tuck into ramen & a drink from £13. Fancy slurping noodles on your lunch break? Head to Lucky Ramen at Circle Square for a pocket-friendly lunch deal – any ramen with a soft drink for £13. There’s no less than nine variations to go at, from pork and prawn Tantamen to spicy Sakata. Upgrade your bev for a beer for an extra quid. The offer is available from 11am to 3pm daily. Get the deal…
3 tapas dishes for £20 at El Gato Negro. Inject some sunshine into your life with El Gato Negro’s 3 for £20 tapas offer, taking you from croquetas to tortilla and everything in between. The deal is available all day Sunday and from 12pm to 5pm Monday to Friday. Selected dishes only. Excludes bank holidays. Get the deal…
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Get a meze and two plates for £20.95 at Maray. You can get a right lunchtime feast at Maray when you visit midweek. Their popular lunch deal serves up one meze and two plates, with the likes of olives and boquerones to start, followed by colourful dishes including fried chicken, chickpea dopiaza and the famous disco cauliflower. The deal is available from 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Excludes bank holidays. Get the deal…
2 courses for £16.50 at Albert’s Didsbury. Upgrade your lunchtime with a trip to Albert’s in Didsbury, where you can tuck into two courses for £16.50 or three for £20.50. Kick things off with the likes of lamb kofta, before digging into mains like rump steak and frites. The deal is available from 12pm to 5pm Tuesday to Friday and from 12pm to 3pm on Saturdays. Also available on bank holiday Mondays from 12pm to 5pm. Get the deal…
Enjoy a two-course lunch for £24 at 10 Tib Lane. Up your lunch game with a trip to sophisticated 10 Tib Lane. Visit for a midweek lunch and you can get two courses for £24 or three courses for £30. Dishes rotate weekly but standout options to look out for include roast chicken with romesco sauce, pickled chillies and fried sage, and confit sea trout with mussels and watercress sauce. The deal is available from 12pm to 4pm, Tuesday to Friday. Get the deal…
Get 2 courses for £29.50 at Tattu. A trip to glitzy Tattu doesn’t have to break the bank. Their all-day set menu serves up two courses of elegant modern Chinese fare for just £29.50, taking you from pan-seared pork dumplings and truffle & mushroom spring rolls, to their iconic wok-fired angry bird. The deal is available from 12pm to 4:45pm Sunday to Friday and 12pm to 2:45pm on Saturdays. Get the deal…
Best evening and all-day deals
Get any pizza for £10 at Vero Moderno. Salford’s the destination for this one – head to Vero Moderno during happy hour and you can get any pizza from the menu for as little as £10. With £5 house beers, £7.50 cocktails and three for £10 on small plates, you might want to order a feast and stick around. The deal is available from 3pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. Get the deal…
2-4-1 tacos at Madre. In the mood for Mexican? Head to Madre on a Tuesday for a deal that’s worth bringing a group for. Order any tacos and you’ll get another portion for free. Served in pairs, they’re ready made for sharing. Will you go for the baja fish, pulled pork shoulder or the ultra-decadent birria? The deal is available all day every Tuesday. Get the deal…
Get 3 dishes for £20 at Canto. Discover a taste of the Med with Canto’s three for £20 offer. With the likes of padron peppers, salt cod fritters and chorizo with new potatoes and sobrasada sauce all up for grabs, it’s the perfect way to inject some sunshine into your day. The deal is available all day Monday to Thursday and from 12pm to 4pm on Friday and Saturday. Get the deal…
Get half-price oysters at Bar Shrimp. One of Manchester’s most exciting new venues, Bar Shrimp is hitting the high notes with its combination of ultra-fresh seafood and expertly-made cocktails. And if you love oysters, you won’t want to miss happy hour, where you can grab them half-price – that’s as little as £2 each. The offer is available from 4pm to 6pm, Wednesday and Thursday and from 2pm to 6pm every Friday. Get the deal…
50% off food at Kitten on Mondays and Thursdays. If you love Japanese food, get yourself down to chic Deansgate restaurant Kitten. They slash their entire menu by 50% every Monday and Thursday, so you can take advantage of fantastic prices, such as a wagyu steak for just £21.50. The deal is available from 5pm to close every Monday and Thursday. Get the deal…
Updated monthly. All offers correct at the time of publishing. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to individual restaurants for details. If you'd like your restaurant/offer to be featured, updated or amended in this list, please email [email protected]. Cover image: Nell's.
