Harden's says
A natural wine bar and restaurant in Ancoats.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Definitely one of the stars of the buzzing Ancoats scene… in fact, the Manchester scene overall” – “a minimalistic interior sets the scene for simple but brilliantly executed dishes designed for sharing” at this low-key zeitgeisty hit: the most commented-on destination in the city in our annual diners’ poll this year. “The highly professional kitchen team are at the top of their game providing fare which is as clever as it is straightforward” (e.g. “the best bread and potato dishes I’ve ever had!”). Aided by its “very helpful” approach to service: “it’s the kind of place you wish was in your neighbourhood. Small plates and a natural (but not too funky) list of wines make it as good a place as any you will find to spend a couple of hours when in Manchester”.
Summary
The “incredible tastes” created by chef Patrick Withington make this “unpretentious place with a modern interior”, “a wonderful find in a rejuvenated and restored Victorian street in Ancoats” – “I could eat here every day”. The “light dishes designed for sharing” are “served by enthusiastic staff who clearly love the food”, while the “interesting” list of natural wines is “curated by people who really have a passion for their work and know what they are doing”.
Summary
Ultra-minimalist in interior design, menu and cooking style – this Ancoats three-year-old from chef Patrick Withington and manager William Sutton (who worked together at Levenshulme’s Trove sourdough bakery) earns nothing but the very highest praise for its stripped-down sharing plates and natural wines. The Observer’s Jay Rayner was one such convert, ordering and eating all nine items on the menu and declaring it one of his “meals of the year” – “elegant, sophisticated, but with substance underpinning the gloss and shimmer (… see how good it is? It’s forced me to type utter blathering, enthusiastic bollocks!)”.
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9 Murray Street, Manchester, M4 6HS
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
9 Murray Street, Manchester, M4 6HS
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 1 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 1 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 1 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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