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February 9, 2026: 

According to reports the venue has closed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyw77k3ze6o

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survey result

Summary

£81
 ££££
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

One of “the nearest things to a French brasserie in Manchester” in style – the name of this prominent corner spot is an acronym for its location, ‘The Northern Quarter’. There’s a well-stocked bar with beers, crafted cocktails and hot drinks to supplement the wine selection and the straightforward cooking – actually resolutely modern British rather than particularly Franglais – puts a modern spin on classic ideas. Top Tip – the lunch menu served till 6pm, with two courses for £21 per person.

Summary

£81
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “delicious bistro-style food”“simple dishes always done reliably well” – is what brings guests back “time and again” to this neighbourhood spot in the Northern Quarter: “if only everyone were so lucky to have one around the corner from their home”. There’s a “good quality/price ratio, especially for their themed evenings” .

Summary

£74
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“An exemplar of city-centre neighbourhood bistros” – this “popular Northern Quarter restaurant” (that’s the NQ in the name) has “settled down into a pleasing rhythm of knowing exactly who they are and what they need to do (kind-of like your favourite comfy pair of high-quality shoes… in the best possible way!)”; and “consistently delivers excellent food that doesn’t cost the earth”.

Summary

£74
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“What neighbourhood bistros should all be about!” say fans of this long-established venue, named for its location in The Northern Quarter, which on nearly all accounts “always delivers great food at reasonable prices”.

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108 High St, Manchester, M4 1HQ

Restaurant details

Yes
Highchair,Menu,Portions
Yes
No dress code
66
Yes

Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1     2

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£14.30 £23.00 £8.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
108 High St, Manchester, M4 1HQ
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑7 pm

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