Big Parrot Tapas & Bar is a tapas bar in Chorlton, Manchester. Rated 4.9 stars from 193 Google reviews. Known for food that tastes fresh and doesn't disappoint and service that's attentive without hovering. Best for group dinner and date night.
Big Parrot Tapas & Bar
Quick Verdict
Locals go back because the food's reliable, the service doesn't fuss, and you're not paying London prices for Spanish tapas. It's easily the best in Chorlton, according to people who've tried most of the menu.
You want to sit down with a group, order plates to share, and eat without waiting or fussing—the kitchen moves fast even when the place is full.
About Big Parrot Tapas & Bar
Big Parrot is a tapas bar on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton where you sit down, order plates to share, and eat properly. It's not standing-room pintxos—you get a table, attentive service, and food that arrives fresh and tasty. The menu runs the classics: patatas bravas (ordered twice by one table), paella, and a San Sebastián cheesecake that reviewers keep mentioning as the best they've had. The sangria is solid. What keeps people returning isn't novelty—it's consistency. Reviewers describe the same thing across 193 reviews: fresh food, reasonable prices (£20–30 a head), staff who know what they're doing, and a kitchen that doesn't cut corners. Families bring kids. Groups of 8 book tables. Couples come back repeatedly. The place is family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safespace. Free parking on the street or in the lot means you're not hunting for change after dinner. It's the kind of restaurant that works because the fundamentals don't slip.
What Stands Out
Food that tastes fresh and doesn't disappoint
Multiple reviewers use the same language: 'Food was amazing', 'always fresh, always tasty', 'all superb'. One table of 8 with adults and children reported 'everyone loved every bite'. The patatas bravas were good enough to order twice.
Service that's attentive without hovering
Reviewers describe staff as 'super polite, friendly and attentive', 'accommodating', and 'exceptional'. One group said 'Never felt like we were waiting. Food and drink flowing.' A manager made a birthday celebration feel special.
Reasonable prices for the quality and portion size
Reviews cite 'reasonably priced' and 'prices reasonable' alongside praise for 'incredible food with good portions'. The £20–30 price range covers a full tapas meal with drinks.
What Customers Say
What an amazing tapas restaurant!
Patatas Bravas so good we had to order them twice!
San Sebastián Cheesecake…best cheesecake I’ve ever had!
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Practical Information
Contact
448C Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 0BQ, United Kingdom
+44 161 519 6817Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Big Parrot Tapas & Bar
No online booking available. Walk in, but arrive early on weekends—reviewers mention full tables and waiting crowds by evening service.
£20–30 a head for tapas and drinks. Reviewers describe it as 'reasonably priced' for the portion size and quality.
The patatas bravas are strong enough that one table ordered them twice. The San Sebastián cheesecake is worth ordering after—reviewers call it 'the best cheesecake I've ever had'. The paella and sangria are also consistently praised.
Yes. A table of 8 with adults and children reported everyone loved every dish and service was fast despite the size. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly.
Free street parking and a free parking lot available. Usually plenty of spaces.
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