Harden's says
The first Manchester foray for D&D London sits atop the new No.1 Spinningfields skyscraper. Sitting at 100 metres it is the city's highest restaurant and boasts a rooftop garden terrace, from which spectacular views are likely a given. Brian Hughson has been named as head chef, replacing Aiden Byrne who has left the project to re-launch Manchester House.
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Summary
The “magical views from the giant windows and terrace” are the trump card at this snazzy two-year-old from D&D London at the top of the new 95-metre Spinningfields Tower. The best bet may be to linger over a drink in the cocktail bar or on the terrace while taking in the 360-degree vista, given the mediocre ratings for the food on offer – or come for ‘Manchester’s highest tea’.
Summary
The rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace at Manchester’s new 95-metre 1 Spinningfields Tower has “superb views across the city ... even if much of its immediate location is currently a building site, you can see for miles”. The food offering – from D&D London – has struggled to impress, and the departure of highly rated chef Aiden Byrne within a year of launch did not help matters. But “you don’t come here for the food (which is significantly overpriced for what it is). Far better just to go for a drink and take in the fantastic panorama”.
Summary
The rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace at Manchester’s new 95-metre 1 Spinningfields Tower has “superb views across the city ... even if much of its immediate location is currently a building site, you can see for miles”. The food offering – from D&D London – has struggled to impress, and the departure of highly rated chef Aiden Byrne within a year of launch did not help matters. But “you don’t come here for the food (which is significantly overpriced for what it is). Far better just to go for a drink and take in the fantastic panorama”.
Summary
“A beautiful space filled with beautiful people (yes, Manchester has them too!)” – D&D London’s 19th-floor newcomer at the top of No 1 Spinningfields, “has stunning views of the city and a soundtrack to match” (and also a “fabulous outside terrace”). But “as well as being a see-and-be-seen destination, it’s a genuinely great restaurant”, and although the odd doubter feels “it’s not sure what it’s trying to be, top class restaurant or destination bar” or says “its London backers have brought London prices to Manchester” – on most accounts Aiden Byrne’s “very accessible” cuisine is repeating the success he found at Manchester House. STOP PRESS: In November 2018, just as it was all going so well, it was announced that Aiden Byrne has stepped down, for reasons that are not yet clear.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £18.50 | £23.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £17.30 | £35.80 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
No 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3JE
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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