There’s no shortage of offers to tempt you out of hibernation and explore Manchester’s bars and restaurants. However, if it’s lunchtime and you’re looking for some excellent, discounted food, we’ve narrowed things down a bit.
From tapas deals to steak offers, via discounted pizza and ramen, here are the best places to enjoy lunch for less this month….
Winsome: 50% off food at lunchtime
Head to the wonderful Winsome through January, and get 50% off food at lunchtime, Monday to Friday, booking is required
Suki Suki: £10 express lunch
Suki Suki bring back their express lunch deal with ramen and rice bowls for £10, and add a gyoza and a soft drink for an extra £5.95.
Hawksmoor: £19 steak and side
£19 Steak & Sides returns for January at the award-winning Hawksmoor. For £19, the menu includes 35-day dry-aged British rump steak and one side, with a choice of English lettuce salad, butter lettuce and herb salad, sweet potato or Hawksmoor’s beef-dripping chips. The offer is available for tables of up to six guests, with availability varying by restaurant.Here
Ciaooo Pizzeria: 30% off food and drinks
Neapolitan pizza heroes Ciaooo will be offering 30% off drinks and food for the whole of January.
Hispi: Two courses for £15, three for £20
Enjoy Hispi’s exceptional bistro menu with two courses for £15 and 3 courses for £20, served Monday to Thursday 12-2.30pm and 5.30-6.30pm.
Volta: 3 small plates for 18
Volta’s three small plates for £18 offer is already much-loved among Didsbury foodies. They’re extending it in January, so yo can enjoy the offer all day and evening Monday – Thursday, and 12-5.30pm on Fridays. The line-up is extensive, with dishes like hispi cabbage and black garlic, burrata with pickled plums and deep fried goats cheese. Booking not required, but it is advised.
Higher Ground: 25% off set sharing menu
Higher Ground are offering 25% off their Set Sharing Menu – for both lunch and dinner. It applies Wednesday to Friday, when you book in advance
Tender at Stock Exchange: Lunch offer
Enjoy Tender’s exceptional cooking for an exceptional price. There’s one course for £19.50, two for £25.50 or three for £27.50. This lunchtime offer will run from 7 to 31 January and be available Wednesdays to Saturdays only, from 12-2:30pm.
El Gato Negro: Three tapa for £20
Manchester’s award-winning El Gato Negro is kicking off the New Year with a selection of unmissable January dining offers, designed to bring guests together over exceptional food. Throughout January, guests can enjoy three dishes for £20, available all day Sunday to Thursday, and Fridays from 12-5pm as well as £6 sangria and spritzes. The perfect excuse to savour signature small plates, share favourites with friends, or discover something new from the restaurant’s seasonal menu. To redeem, you should sign up to the El Gato Negro mailing list.
The Social: 50% food
Head over to The Social and grab 50% off food for the whole of January, from midday onwards on Weds, Thurs and Friday. No maximum number on the group size, but booking ahead is recommended. Excludes the brunch menu.
Bundobust: Two dishes and a beer for £12.50
Weekdays from 12-4pm you can enjoy two of Bundobust’s most loved dishes and a pint for just £12.50, including the new collaboration with Cloudwater Brewery – Kopra AF DDH Pale Ale. You can pick from favourite dishes like okra fries, tarka dhal and bundo chaat. A crowd-pleaser for sure.
Pip: 50% off
Throughout January 2026, guests can enjoy 50% off food from Monday to Wednesday, providing the perfect opportunity to experience Pip’s celebrated seasonal cooking at exceptional value. The offer applies to the current menu which continues into the New Year and showcases the finest North West produce through comforting seasonal dishes. The January offers runs from Monday 5 until Wednesday 28 January 2026. Valid every Monday to Wednesday with 50% off food only, excluding drinks.
Sicilian NQ: 40% off food
There’s 40% off the entire Sicilian NQ menu from Sunday to Thursday all month long. All you need to do is quote the code ‘JAN40OFF’ in your booking.
Trading Route: 50% off rotisserie chicken
Chicken and beer spot Trading Route are offering 50% off its rotisserie chicken throughout January, specifically January 6-31.
Maray: 50% off veggie and vegan dishes
Middle Eastern-inspired Maray bring back their Green January offering with 50% off vegetarian and vegan dishes at the restaurant – including their signature Disco Cauliflower. This offer applies Monday to Thursday throughout January, desserts and drinks are not included. Available for tables of up to nine people.
House of Fu: £10 ramen bowls
House of Fu – the brightly-coloured ramen and karaoke bar – are doing £10 bowls of ramen on weekdays. If you’re opting for their karaoke booking, it’ll come with a complimentary £50 bar tab throughout January, and that’s every day, including weekends. Make sure to book in advance.
TNQ: 50% off
Classy NQ bistro TNQ are doing 50% off their a la carte menu on weekdays, excluding steaks. Bookings only.
HOP: £5 mushroom pho
At HOP on Market Street you can enjoy a satisfying bowl of pulled mushroom pho for £5, available 5 – 18 January. It’s an aromatic broth with Fable’s magically meaty pulled mushrooms, flat rice noodles, red onion, chillies and spring onion. All pho come with a separate bag of fresh herbs and lime to add to your taste. Enter the code FIVEPHO when you order on the screens, to eat in or take away.
The Brasserie at Harvey Nichols: 30% off your bill
The Brasserie at Harvey Nichols are offering 30% off the entire bill when dining – including drinks. The offer will be available all day, everyday throughout January. The menu will be refreshed with some New Year dining options, too.
Hakkapo: 30% off
Hakkapo are giving you 30% off your entire food bill. All you need to do is order any drink per person to claim the discount. This offer is available every day at lunch and dinner, right through to the end of January.
10 Tib Lane: 25% off food
10 Tib Lane are offering 25% off your food bill with a reservation. Just add 25OFF to your booking notes, available every day in January.
Burger and Beyond: £13.50 burger and fries
Popular London burger imports Burger and Beyond are offering a £13.50 lunch deal. Select either their Cheeseburger or Krispie Fried Chicken, and add your fries. It’s available from their spot at House of Social, Tuesday – Friday 12-4pm.
Bruco: 50% off
Ancoats’ Bruco are offering 50% off their food menu on Wednesday & Thursday. This is for bookings only, and you must mention ‘JAN50’ with your booking. Excludes specials and the lunch offer.
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