7 Best Business Lunch Spots In Manchester

Corporate meetings do not have to be in professional meetings in study rooms, an ideal business lunch could create the foundation to motivate your colleagues. Especially if staff needs to travel and stay for business purposes.

Being outside of the usual workplace setting can boost morale leading to a more productive meeting with lots of ideas sharing and problem-solving. 

The 7 Ideal Business Lunch Spots In Manchester

Whether you’re looking for a quick coffee and pastry or a three-course extravaganza with top-tier wine, these are our best recommendations for the ideal spots for lunch in Manchester.

Embankment Cafe Co.

Need a casual space with good coffee to keep you going during an all-important business lunch? As well as serving great coffee, Embankment Cafe Co. has a delicious selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches and wraps. There are also plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians, as well as fresh fruit and gym-friendly snacks.

There is lots of space for a work meeting or lunchtime catch-up with a client. There are plug sockets available so you can power through work with colleagues easily. The relaxed atmosphere in Embankment Cafe Co. means you can catch up without feeling hurried and enjoy your coffee at a leisurely pace.

Erst

Recently recommended by Jay Rayner in The Guardian as ‘One of the best meals of the year’ in 2021, Erst is an unassuming restaurant nestled in the former cotton mills of Ancoats. While not quite in the city centre, it’s well worth the short walk over, as its seasonal menu of small plates is quite stunning. There aren’t many dishes on the menu, but what is on there is delivered to the finest quality and is an excellent place to take your corporate partners.

Sharing is the way to go at Erst, so make sure your palette and dietary requirements align with whoever you’re going to lunch with.

Peter Street Kitchen

Peter Street Kitchen is the place to go if you’re looking to impress a client or treat your team to something truly special. The menu is a balanced selection of fine contemporary Japanese cuisine complemented by the heat and zing of a selection of delectable Mexican dishes. The food is matched perfectly with the finest wines, sake, and signature cocktails.

The space itself is atmospheric with high ceilings, marble tables, and staked sake barrels in the bar. If you’re looking for a real restaurant experience in Manchester, Peter Street Kitchen is the place to go.

The Pen and Pencil

Okay, so it almost definitely isn’t very trendy to use the word “trendy”, but hear us out for a moment. The Pen and Pencil, on the edge of the Northern Quarter, is a New York-style bar and restaurant, open from 10 am every day. It takes its name and inspiration from the infamous mid-20^th century bar in New York’s ‘Steak Row’ which was popular with journalists and people in advertising, the original ‘Mad Men’ of NYC.

The menu has a delicious selection of dishes covering you from classic brunch options to sandwiches and burgers, as well as mains, including a marinated flat iron steak. You can enjoy a refreshing smoothie or shake as well, sure to give you an energy boost.

Mowgli

Mowgli has a dedicated menu for their vegan options which contains a delightful array of curries, dahls, and sides. Vegan options include Tea Steeped Chickpeas, vegan tiffin boxes, a Mowgli Chip Butty, Treacle Tamarind Fries, and something called the Holy Chow which is their vegan showstopper.

Mowgli also has a gluten-friendly menu for anyone who might be coeliac or intolerant. Grab yourself a fresh lassi and tuck in at Mowgli.

Tattu

The opulent interior design in Tattu makes this restaurant a favourite among those who like to document their foodie experiences. From the beautifully dim interior lighting to the faux cherry blossom tree, it won’t just be your taste sense that comes alive here. And talking about taste, Tattu delivers contemporary Chinese cuisine, a fusion of traditional dishes and flavours with modern cooking methods. Menu highlights include Shanghai Black Cod and Caramel Soy Beef Fillet, along with a huge range of small plates and dim sum.

Tattu Manchester is only open for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays. Make sure you book your table in advance.

Dog Bowl

Need something a bit quirky for your business lunch? Or are you looking for a talking point or activity to break the ice? Dog Bowl Manchester is a ten pin bowling and retro arcade venue where you can unwind and talk shop while knocking down the pins. Although the venue is open until the early hours for the night owls among us, during the week it’s open from a respectable 12pm, making it a great spot for a fun business lunch. The food offering comes from 9 Cut Fried Chicken, the same people behind Yard & Coop, so you know it’s going to be good.

From Tuesday to Friday, 12.00 – 17.00, you can make the most of their ‘Beer, Burger and Bowl’ deal for £15. Strike!