Another Hand is a restaurant in Spinningfields, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 541 Google reviews. Known for wine selection and inventive small plates. Best for birthday dinners and small plates and wine. Price range: ££.
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Another Hand
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 541 |
| Best for | Birthday dinners |
Quick Verdict
Inventive seasonal small plates and a deep wine list in an intimate 24-seat room where the staff know their menu inside out.
You want inventive seasonal small plates and a wine list that rewards attention in a room where the staff clearly know what they're doing.
About Another Hand
A 24-seat bistro tucked into Deansgate Mews, Another Hand is doing something Spinningfields rarely manages: cosy and intimate without a trace of corporate gloss. The small-plates menu is vegetable-led and seasonal, and the kitchen's confidence shows in dishes like the scallops, the hay-roasted hasselback potato and the sea bream — the plates that keep coming up in conversation. The wine selection draws consistent attention too, with 31 separate mentions across recent reviews suggesting it's earning its place on the table rather than just filling it. Staff know the menu properly — expect genuine recommendations on what to eat and, if the evening calls for it, where to go next. The room is cosy and intimate, the kind of place where the 24 seats feel deliberate rather than cramped, and the team clearly takes pride in what they're putting out.
In the last 90 days, Another Hand has drawn 30 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Wine selection
Wine selection ranks as the top Google review topic with 31 mentions, and reviews confirm staff offer precise recommendations.
Inventive small plates
Creative dishes and small plates rank second and third in Google topics (18 and 17 mentions); the menu features sugar-cured venison, hay-roasted hasselback potato, and scallops.
Staff knowledge and attentiveness
All four recent reviews highlight staff pride, attentiveness, and knowledgeable recommendations; one reviewer noted the waitress was 'super lovely and knowledgeable' and even suggested a bar for after-dinner drinks.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Another Hand
Another Hand, on Deansgate Mews in Spinningfields, serves vegetable-led seasonal small plates made from local, ethically sourced ingredients. The menu features inventive dishes like sugar-cured venison, hay-roasted hasselback potato, and scallops, designed for sharing.
Another Hand in Spinningfields works well for celebrations: one recent diner chose it for a belated birthday dinner and found the room cosy and intimate, with staff who were attentive and knowledgeable throughout the evening.
Another Hand, in Spinningfields, has a wine selection that appears frequently in customer reviews and ranks as the venue's most-mentioned topic. Staff offer precise recommendations and clearly know the list well.
Another Hand is a 24-seat bistro on Deansgate Mews in Spinningfields, designed as an intimate space for small groups and special occasions.
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Hot Score: 65/100 · ranked October 2026
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