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For a city not exactly celebrated for it's great weather, there are plenty of restaurants in Manchester offering outdoor seating.
From beer gardens and barbeques, suntraps and terraces, to patios and pavement seating, we've rounded up all the best al fresco restaurants in Manchester.
Obviously, the summer months of June, July and August are very popular with outdoor dining in Manchester, however there are just as many rainy days per month from April to September with temperatures often pleasant enough to enjoy a meal at a restaurant by the side of the canal or in a bustling square.
Below we've listed all the best restaurants with outdoor seating in Manchester. Most welcome walk-in diners, however it advisable to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
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- Step into a world of delight at Menagerie Restaurant
- Enjoy A La Carte dining, Bottomless Brunch & Afternoon Tea 7 days a week
- Menagerie weekends unveil an immersive dining experience like no other
- World-class performers come to life, and they set the stage for unforgettable memories
- Private Events Spaces
- At Menagerie, every visit is unique, sip, savour and enjoy!
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- Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, next door to the Opera House
- Glamorous rooftop restaurant, cocktail bar and expansive terrace
- Unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manchester skyline
- Mike Jennings appointed Executive Head Chef February 2020
- Menu offers the best of the North West
- Ingredients sourced no more than 50 miles from outside Manchester
- Smart dress code
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- Relish the all-American experience
- The largest Hard Rock in the UK, situated in The Printworks
- An awe-inspiring collection of authentic one-of-a-kind music memorabilia on show
- Enjoy freshly prepared American classics like their world-famous Legendary® Burgers, smokehouse specialities & Mouth-watering desserts
- Quench your thirst at the bar, with authentic cocktails, a great draught selection, and incredible Happy Hour offerings
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- Popular all over Europe, this was the first UK restaurant outside of London from the quality Italian restaurant chain, which started in Germany in 2002
- 400 cover restaurant spanning two floors of the Corn Exchange
- Self-service style gives you face-to-face interaction with the chefs
- Freshly made pizza dough, pasta and salads are prepared in front of you, exactly as you specify
- Choose your favourite kind of pasta, including zucchini noodles
- Boasts a 100-year-old olive tree and fresh live herbs on the tables
- Many Vegetarian and gluten free options
- Next to The Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Arena
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- Newly refurbished restaurant inside the 5 Star Lowry Hotel
- Executive Head Chef Dominic Grundy
- Classic fine dining in a modern context paired with world-class wines
- Produce meticulously sourced from the best UK suppliers
- Honey made by the hotel's own bee collection
- Popular Afternoon Teas and live music Sunday lunches
- Cosy booths, romantic tables for two, and a sunny riverside terrace
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- Independent restaurant in the heart of the Northern Quarter
- Overlooking the iconic old Smithfield Fish Market gate
- Accomplished Mancunian chef Anthony Fielden uses only the finest seasonal British ingredients
- 'Gutsy and thought-provoking' British dishes
- Steaks sourced from the nearby Forest of Bowland, alongside Goosnargh chicken and duck
- Named runner up for the "Best Sunday Lunch" in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2018
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- The popular upmarket Japanese ramen bar's first branch outside of London
- Intimate restaurant at Piccadilly Gardens with communal dining
- Authentic Hakata cuisine, specialising in the signature Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen
- Wide choice of Shoryu buns, Testunabe gyozas, tempura, sashimi, and yakitori dishes
- Gekkeikan Royal Warrant Sake amongst many other Japanese wines, shochus and sakes
- Head Chef comes from a Michelin Star background in Japan
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- Recently re-opened iconic Manchester pub
- The Edinburgh Castle pub has stood in Ancoats since 1811
- Serving the residents & visitors of Ancoats with exceptional food & drink
- Progressive and imaginative dishes with a wine list to match in the 36 cover upstairs restaurant
- Classic dishes, great beers & a generous whiskey selection downstairs in the pub
- Delicious Sunday Roasts served
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- A Manchester food and drink institution since 2004, located in the historic area of Castlefield, Albert’s Shed is nestled next to the iconic Dukes 92 bar
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- A Burger, Booze and Cocktail joint in The Great Northern Warehouse originally opened in the Northern Quarter
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- Bill’s ethos of fresh and seasonal food is at the heart of everything they do
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- One of the most famous outdoor bars in Manchester. Offering classic, seasonal dishes, handpicked wines and beers, stunning cocktails
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- A traditional pub experience in the heart of Manchester
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- The Wharf is actually a beautiful modern purpose-built pub which originally opened in 1998 and traded until 2005 as 'Jackson's Wharf', before Brunning & Price spectacularly re-opened it in July 2012.
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