From sushi brunches to Sunday dinner, via free pints and pizza, we've got you covered...
Father’s Day is fast approaching (next Sunday, 21 June, by the way). Whether you’re into pushing the boat out with a lavish banquet, or keeping a bit more down to earth with a pub roast, we’ve rounded up the places across Manchester offering dads and other father figures something a bit special. It’s not too late to get something special booked in.
Here’s what to do in Manchester this Father’s Day…
Whiskey tasting and a roast at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is marking Father’s Day with an intimate Jameson whiskey tasting experience followed by Refuge’s acclaimed Sunday roast. Guests can sample Jameson Original, Black Barrel, Green Spot and Redbreast 12 with guidance from Jameson’s experts, enjoy a welcome cocktail, and take home a limited-edition Old Fashioned glass as part of the experience.
Dads Eat Free buffet at Hello Oriental
Hello Oriental is going big for Father’s Day with the launch of a new all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet, bringing together East Asian favourites like Korean fried chicken, Cantonese roast meats, sushi rolls, summer rolls, papaya salad, soft serve and a pho and noodle soup station. The menu will change every week too, with chef specials and off-menu surprises keeping things interesting. Plus for this launch week only, dads eat free. Very nice indeed.
Unlimited Guinness for and pub favourites at Dirty O’Sullivans
Dirty O’Sullivans is going all in for Father’s Day, with dads eating free when dining as part of a group of four or more, plus a complimentary pint of Guinness thrown in. Expect classic pub comfort food, like steak and ale pie, bangers and mash to classic Sunday roasts with all the trimmings.
Free pizza and a pint at Black Cat Club
Black Cat Club is treating dads to a free pizza and pint this Father’s Day when guests make a games booking, with shuffleboard, darts and live World Cup action all part of the mix. Add in burgers, wings, tenders and sharing plates, and it’s a solid shout for families looking to mark the day with food, drinks and a bit of friendly competition.
Free lavish sushi brunch at Sexy Fish
Sexy Fish is pulling out all the stops for Father’s Day, with dads eating free as part of its indulgent Sunday brunch experience. Expect waves of sushi to your table, free-flowing starters, a choice of signature mains, exclusive gifts and the return of the restaurant’s Roll The Dice game, where prizes range from complimentary cocktails to luxury surprises.
A special Father’s Day menu at The Ivy
The Ivy Collection is marking Father’s Day with a dedicated set menu featuring dishes like truffled chicken kiev and roasted salmon supreme, available from 11am until close. Guests can enjoy two courses for £34.95 or three courses for £42.95. As an added bonus, every dad dining will receive a complimentary Johnnie Walker Black Label miniature gift bag to take home.
Prizes and custom Guinness at O’Malleys
Think it looks easy? O’Malleys is handing over the taps this Father’s Day, inviting Guinness fans to step behind the bar and pour their own pint for the chance to win a year’s supply of Guinness. All entrants need to do is share a photo or video of their handiwork on social media, with the best pint taking home the prize. There’s also the chance to have your dad’s face printed directly onto a Guinness thanks to the venue’s Stoutie machine.
Free Krombacher at Albert’s Schloss
Albert’s Schloss is marking Father’s Day with complimentary pints of Krombacher for all dads and father figures, alongside its popular Sunday Service menu of roast dinners and indulgent puddings. There’ll also be free Schloss socks up for grabs while stocks (or socks?) last, plus the chance to summon your pint via the venue’s famous ‘Push for Papa’ buttons.
A stand-out roast at tender
tender at The Stock Exchange Hotel is marking Father’s Day with a special Sunday lunch featuring roast salt-aged Hereford beef, cornfed chicken or nut roast, alongside starters like black truffle mushroom parfait and Bury black pudding pâté en croute. Every guest dining from the menu will receive a complimentary dram of The Macallan, while a bespoke whisky cocktail list featuring Old Fashioneds, Whisky Sours and Champagne Cocktails adds an extra reason to raise a glass to the dads and father figures in your life.
Boddingtons refills for dads at The Black Friar
The Black Friar is leaning fully into all things ‘Dad Bod’ with their outstanding roasts, pub classics and complimentary Boddingtons (hence the ‘Bod’) refills for dads dining across the weekend. Expect northern comfort food presented impeccably, Boddies-glazed specials, good pints, cocktails, and essentially, happy faces all round.
The ‘Papa Stack’ burger offer at Mollie’s Diner
The Papa Stack is Mollie’s Father’s Day burger, piled high with three patties, bacon, cheese, house relish, fairground onions and pickles in a brioche bun. It’s £16, available for Father’s Day weekend only, and very much designed as a no-sharing situation.
Classic movies and a meal at Treehouse Hotel
Treehouse Hotel Manchester is marking Father’s Day with a film and dining package across its Flix screening room and Pip restaurant. Choose from family-friendly favourites Finding Nemo and Daddy Day Care, or go full dad classic with The Godfather, with each booking pairing a film screening with a dedicated dining slot.
Dads go free at Gameface
Gameface is giving dads free entry this Father’s Day when groups book using the code FATHER26. Inside the Printworks venue, teams take on 10 exclusive games designed around reactions, teamwork, movement and quick thinking, with points tracked throughout the session.
A gentleman’s afternoon tea at The Rex
The Rex is giving afternoon tea a Father’s Day upgrade, serving classic sweet and savoury favourites alongside beer, cocktails, Champagne, or a curated whiskey and rum tasting. Choose from four packages, from the straightforward Classic Gentleman to the Connoisseur Gentleman with three selected tastings.
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