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Summary
“Every time I go it is always such a lovely experience”, say fans of this Deansgate outpost of this phenomenal steakhouse chain, atmospherically located in a late-Victorian former courthouse, next to Spinningfields. Known for its mouthwatering steaks (and also, somewhat, for its recently introduced selection of seafood), many reports say its performance is “still solid” (and that “the burger is a good tip for a good-value feed”). Disappointments are on the up though, with some indifferent meals reported and also the same concerns about the final bill as at the group’s venues in London and other cities: “good-value set lunch and early evening; and they still do £5 corkage on Mondays (the wine club idea is brilliant). Otherwise the cost mounts up”.
Summary
“A first-class experience we look forward to with each visit” – this Deansgate outpost of what’s nowadays an international chain provides a stylish destination, owing to its location in a late- Victorian courthouse, with plenty of interesting reclaimed décor (including glazed bricks from a Liverpool public lav). “Tender and delicious” meat is, of course, the calling card, but you’ll also find some “very tasty” non-carnivorous options too (an expanding range of fish; and “even as a vegetarian I love Hawksmoor”). But while all reports rate it well, it didn’t inspire any full-on rave reviews this year.
Summary
Quickly established as a “Manchester institution” since its 2015 opening, this Deansgate branch of the hit London chain offers “quite simply the best steak and accompaniments around” – it’s “difficult to find fault as everything is top notch: the quality and cookery of the beef; the exemplary seafood, be it Salcombe crab on toast or lobster; even down to their sides of mac’n’cheese, bone marrow or Caesar salad”. That said, as with its cousins down south, it’s “best if someone else pays!”.
Summary
“I'd go to Hawksmoor any time of day or night, any day of the year just for a Shaky Pete’s (gin, ginger, pale ale) and a bag of chips with anchovy hollandaise…but throw in some very fine meat (and fish, don't forget the fish), invariably perfectly cooked, and it’s really just as well it’s 50 miles away, or I’d be reduced to selling internal organs to pay for it all…” – one reviewer evocatively sums up the joys of this all-rounder Mancs outpost of this über-hip (but not inexpensive) steakhouse chain.
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Hawksmoor Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Brilliant pre theatre meal"
"As close to a perfect steak restaurant as you can get. Top tier comfort food, you have to finish with the sticky toffee pudding!"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £28.00 | £31.00 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £28.00 | £31.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £15.00 | £33.00 | £8.00 | £4.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
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