Discover budget-friendly dining options for the whole family this half-term in Manchester! Explore a variety of restaurants offering free meals for kids or dishes for just £1. Treat your little ones without breaking the bank.
After Christmas, Manchester restaurants offer massive discounts to attract diners. From half-price menus and £10 pizzas to set lunches and happy hour deals, January is perfect for eating out on a budget. (visitmanchester.com)
Mega Deals: 50% Off & Big Discounts
- Pip at Treehouse Hotel – 50% off food Mon-Wed. Seasonal comfort dishes.
- Trading Route – 50% off rotisserie chicken Tue-Sat.
- The Lawn Club – 50% off mains Sun-Fri.
- Podium Restaurant – 50% off the bill with a main per person.
- Maray – 50% off vegetarian and vegan dishes Mon-Thu.
- Blues Kitchen – 50% off full menu Sun-Wed.
- Haunt – 50% off lasagne mains Wed-Sat.
💡 Tip: Book midweek to get the best discounts.
Casual Bites & Pizza Deals
- Nells – 50% off pizzas Sun-Thu.
- Crazy Pedro’s – £10 pizzas all January.
- Black Cat Club – £5 food, £5 drinks & £5 games.
- V.Goode Pies – 99p breakfast barm buns Mon-Fri.
- Bondi Bowls – Bone broth + bowl – £13.95.
Set Menus & Lunch Offers
- Sexy Fish – £25 two-course set + miso soup.
- Italiana Fifty Five – 30% off a la carte Sun-Thu.
- Hello Oriental – 25% off whole bill with code JAN26.
- Harvey Nichols Brasserie – 30% off all-day dining.
- The Cut & Craft – £19 steak & chips lunch.
- El Gato Negro – Three small plates – £20 + optional drinks.
- Lock 84, The Reach – Three plates – £18 + first drink free.
Vegan & Veganuary Highlights
- Maray – 50% off veg & vegan dishes Mon-Thu.
- Hello Oriental – 25% off plant-based options Sun-Thu.
Pub & Drinks Deals
- Quarter House – 99p pints Mon-Wed.
- Side Street – All-day happy hour Mon–Fri.
- Junkyard Golf Club – £4 pints, £6 cocktails & 50% off golf late night.
- The Fitzgerald – 2-for-1 cocktails Fri/Sat after midnight.
- Kennedy’s Irish Bar – cheap pints & prosecco pre-7pm.
How to Eat Cheap in January
- Eat midweek & early evening – most deals Mon-Thu or lunch/early dinner.
- Book ahead – tables at 50% off spots fill fast.
- Layer deals – combine happy hour with cheap pizza for max value.
- Check for codes – some deals require booking codes (e.g., JAN26).
Top Picks for Maximum Value
✔ Half-price menus at Pip, Trading Route, Blues Kitchen, Podium & Maray.
✔ £10 pizzas at Crazy Pedro’s.
✔ £5 food, drinks & games at Black Cat Club.
✔ £19 steak & chips at The Cut & Craft.
✔ Three small plates + first drink free at Lock 84.
| Restaurant | What | When |
|---|---|---|
| Bab (Little Lever St) | What: 50% off kebabs | When: Mon-Fri, booking ahead |
| Black Cat Club | What: £5 food, £5 drinks & £5 games | When: Sun-Thu |
| Blues Kitchen | What: 50% off full menu | When: Sun-Wed |
| Bondi Bowls | What: Bone broth + bowl – £13.95 | When: All January, lunch/dinner |
| Crazy Pedro’s | What: Two £10 pizzas | When: All January, until 10pm |
| El Gato Negro | What: Three small plates – £20 + optional drinks | When: All January |
| Haunt | What: 50% off lasagne mains | When: Wed-Sat evenings |
| Harvey Nichols Brasserie | What: 30% off all-day dining | When: All January |
| Hello Oriental (Circle Square) | What: 25% off whole bill with code JAN26 | When: Sun–Thu |
| Italiana Fifty Five | What: 30% off a la carte menu | When: Sun–Thu |
| Junkyard Golf Club | What: £4 pints, £6 cocktails, 50% off golf | When: Late night |
| Kennedy’s Irish Bar | What: Cheap pints & prosecco | When: Pre-7pm |
| Lock 84, The Reach | What: Three small plates – £18 + first drink free | When: All January |
| Maray | What: 50% off vegetarian & vegan dishes | When: Mon–Thu |
| Nells | What: 50% off pizzas | When: Sun-Thu |
| Podium Restaurant | What: 50% off the bill with a main per person | When: All January |
| Pip at Treehouse Hotel | What: 50% off food | When: Mon-Wed |
| Quarter House | What: 99p pints | When: Mon–Wed |
| Sexy Fish | What: £25 two-course set + miso soup | When: All January |
| Side Street | What: All-day happy hour | When: Mon–Fri |
| The Cut & Craft | What: £19 steak & chips lunch | When: Weekdays, lunchtime |
| The Fitzgerald | What: 2-for-1 cocktails | When: Fri–Sat after midnight |
| The Lawn Club | What: 50% off mains | When: Sun–Fri |
| Trading Route | What: 50% off rotisserie chicken | When: Tue–Sat |
| V.Goode Pies | What: 99p breakfast barm buns | When: Mon–Fri, mornings |
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this guide is up to date and correct at the time of publishing. However, deals, prices, and opening times may change, so please check with the venue before visiting.
