Best Restaurants & Bars in Spinningfields Manchester 2026
Manchester's business district - where power lunches meet after-work cocktails
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About Spinningfields
Spinningfields is Manchester's answer to Canary Wharf - a purpose-built business district that emerged from derelict land in the early 2000s. What was once a forgotten corner of the city centre is now home to international law firms, banks, and some of Manchester's most prestigious restaurants.
The development transformed Manchester's corporate landscape, attracting global businesses and the high-end hospitality they demand. The dining scene followed the money, with destination restaurants opening to cater to expense account lunches and client entertaining.
Today, Spinningfields offers a concentrated collection of premium dining and drinking options. The architecture is sleek and modern, the clientele well-dressed, and the menus designed to impress.
Corporate Quarter
Unlike organic neighbourhoods, Spinningfields was master-planned from the start. The result is polished but can feel sterile compared to areas like the Northern Quarter. The best venues here offer warmth alongside the glamour.
Power Players
This is where Manchester's business elite entertain clients and celebrate deals. Footballers, TV personalities, and corporate executives are regularly spotted at the area's premium restaurants and bars.
How to Get There
From Piccadilly Station:
- Walking:15 minutes via Deansgate
- Metrolink:Deansgate-Castlefield (5 mins)
- Bus:Multiple routes via Deansgate
Metrolink Ticket Info
Metrolink single fare. Day passes available for multiple trips.
Local tip: Park at the NCP on Quay Street if driving. Most restaurants validate parking for diners.
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The Spinningfields Hot List
Week of 22 February 2026
This Week
Alright Spinningfields massive, welcome back to the Hot List, where we count down the hottest spots in town, week after week! I'm your host, ready to serve up another slice of Manchester's vibrant scene. And holding firm at the top spot for the second week running, it's Pitch Manchester! The indoor golf course and bar continues to be the place everyone wants to be.
But the competition is heating up! Tattu Manchester is climbing, soaring three places to number two with their incredible Chinese cuisine. Thaikhun is also on the rise, moving up four spots to number three! A brand new peak position for Gaucho Manchester, as this fantastic steak house hits number four! Not to be outdone, The Oast House - Manchester also achieves a new peak, climbing to number seven! And talk about a jump, The Alchemist Spinningfields is rocketing up the chart, six places to number eight – those cocktails must be working their magic! Not far behind, The Lawn Club is also making moves, up four to number nine!
So, will Pitch Manchester stay on top? Can Tattu Manchester knock them off their perch? Tune in next week to find out, right here on donde-onde-where.com!
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Spinningfields Dining FAQs
Spinningfields is Manchester's premium business and lifestyle district, home to corporate headquarters, high-end restaurants, and stylish bars. It's the go-to destination for business lunches and after-work drinks.
Spinningfields offers numerous options for impressive business dining, from The Ivy for classic elegance to Australasia for modern Pan-Asian cuisine. Most venues offer private dining options.
The area transforms after 5pm with the after-work crowd. Rooftop bars and sophisticated cocktail lounges fill with Manchester's business community enjoying drinks in sleek surroundings.
Generally yes - Spinningfields caters to corporate expense accounts and special occasions. Expect to pay premium prices, but the quality and service match the investment.
Still have questions? The best answers come from locals at the venue.
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