Manchester city centre (Opera House area) pre-theatre eaterie suggestions

[David_D]

Anyone able to suggest a place for a quick, reasonably priced pre-theatre meal in the vicinity of the Opera House (Quay St)?

Thanks.

PS Is it safe parking round there in side streets?

[thegoat]

Anyone able to suggest a place for a quick, reasonably priced pre-theatre meal in the vicinity of the Opera House (Quay St)?

Thanks.

PS Is it safe parking round there in side streets?

Parking s fine there mate. Park opposite the Opera House, there’s plenty of spots . Be careful, I think parking is up to 8 pm and they’re keen .
Banyan Tree just around the corner from the Opera House is perfectly adequate fare . On Deansgate, Topkapi has been knocking out good Turkish food for eons. Alberts Schloss does great food and the bar is usually busy .
That should see you right .

[tango]

Comptoir Libanais over in Spinnigfields or San Carlos just off Deansgate I would add in addition to Goats good suggestions.

[dandanthewatchman]

The Ivy is opposite. Stunning building and average plus food.

Evuna on Deansgate not far - great Spanish place with quality wines at decent prices

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[David_D]

Great, thanks!

Parking s fine there mate. Park opposite the Opera House, there’s plenty of spots . Be careful, I think parking is up to 8 pm and they’re keen .
Banyan Tree just around the corner from the Opera House is perfectly adequate fare . On Deansgate, Topkapi has been knocking out good Turkish food for eons. Alberts Schloss does great food and the bar is usually busy .
That should see you right .

[David_D]

Comptoir Libanais over in Spinnigfields or San Carlos just off Deansgate I would add in addition to Goats good suggestions.

Thank you! San Carlos is great but a bit far - from memory!! I’ll double check location.

[David_D]

The Ivy is opposite. Stunning building and average plus food.

Evuna on Deansgate not far - great Spanish place with quality wines at decent prices

Thanks! Not THE (very expensive!) Michelin starred Ivy? Bit out of my price range if so! Evuna sounds interesting.

[Davidd]

Another vote for Evuna and staying on the tapas theme El Rincon is very good too and also very close by.

[thegoat]

Across the road you also have Twenty Stories which is a nice place with good views for a drink. I’ve eaten here but it wasn’t anything special for the price.
The Ivy sometimes does deals . It’s worth downloading the Manchester Confidentials app which has some great offers on .
I used to love Evuna but , IMO, it’s tailed off since opening more stores . For tapas I’d be tempted to go to El gato negro on King St, or La Vina , a bit further along Deansgate. www.tastcatala is a great place, Guardiola has a stake in it and it’s run by Paco Perez . The food can be pricey in here but it’s very very good . Good place to grab an outdoor drink too .
All these are within a six or seven minute walk from The Opera House.
Depending on what night you’re going, I’d be tempted to make a reservation. Manchester seems really bust at the minute.

[David_D]

Depending on what night you’re going, I’d be tempted to make a reservation. Manchester seems really bust at the minute.

Definitely a good idea. Thanks

[David_D]

Another vote for Evuna and staying on the tapas theme El Rincon is very good too and also very close by.

Great! I’ll have a look.