New restaurants and bars opening in Manchester in June 2026

Leading gig promoters Now Wave are reopening the long-shuttered The Old Abbey Taphouse as The Abbey, bringing together a traditional neighbourhood local and a grassroots music venue. Built in 1890, the pub is an important part of Hulme’s history and was the site of Len Johnson’s anti-racism protests that helped end Manchester’s discriminatory ‘colour bar’ policies in the 1950s. Live shows are already booked in from Divorce, Les Big Bird and Born At Midnight. With a sprawling outdoor space, it’s great news for Hulme locals, Science Park workers and students alike.

Perched atop Treehouse Hotel, The Nest is a fauna-filled rooftop bar curated by Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford, the team behind Volta, Electrik in Chorlton, Freight Island, The Refuge and, of course, seminal Manchester clubnight Electric Chair. There are sweeping skyline views and a changing cocktail menu, making a smart addition to Treehouse’s food and drink offering, which included Pip restaurant, and the newly-opened Sister Moon too.h

Bunsik is the blue and yellow Korean street food spot you might have seen on Piccadilly Gardens. Now you can find them in the Trafford Centre too in – where else – the Orient food hall. Enjoy crispy Korean corn dogs with various fillings, rich and comforting tteokbokki and freshly prepared kimbap, all made fresh. It’s all part of a broader foodie overhaul at the Trafford Centre, alongside the likes of like Blanchflower, Hello Oriental, and Dave’s Hot Chicken.

This Sicilian deli started out life in a shipping container in Pollard Yard, and now they’ve graduated to a bricks and mortar spot on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter. Their entire offering is a delight, from focaccia sandwiches to arancini, to more specialty bites like stuffed ravazzo buns via individual pizzette and desserts too. They’re obsessive about ingredient quality, so you’re in for a treat.

Another addition to the so-called ‘Beer-muda Triangle’ – the cluster of independent brewery taprooms behind Piccadilly Station – Pigeon Beer Wanderer opens this month. It’s a “a specialist beer parlour, wine store and outdoor drinks terrace”, and you can find them under a railway arch on Sheffield Street.

Just in time for summer, Cane & Grain has had a menu revamp. The Thomas Street destination has pivoted to all things Mexican and sunsoaked. There’s five different types of tacos, as well as, loaded fries, Texas toast sandwiches, green chilli smash burgers, homemade salsas and more. There’s also a brand new tequila-based cocktail menu and Mexican lager on draught or by the bottle, served with a wedge of lime of course.

Northern Quarter favourite UNITOM is opening a second city-centre site at St John’s, combining a curated bookshop and coffee kiosk with a brand-new exhibition space dedicated to contemporary visual culture. Alongside books, magazines and Dark Arts coffee, the new venue will support emerging Manchester artists through a programme of rotating exhibitions, launching with Goof City by Manchester School of Art graduate Mary Lou Lawless-Gill.

Ranny’s is new coffee shop for Stockport, and this one is for all the mid-century modern lovers. Opened by Rhianne, who has been a mainstay on the SK1 hospitality scene for years, this cute and cosy spot has opened on Hempshaw Lane in the Offerton area. Pop down for great coffee, fresh bakes and plenty of interior decor inspiration.

Onsite Records is preparing to open its doors in the Northern Quarter this month, bringing coffee, wine, records and art together under one roof on Newton Street. Designed by Taking Shape – who specialise in DJ booths and live music stages – the new venue will be a place to browse, discover and spend time.