Hawksmoor Manchester is a steak house in Spinningfields, Manchester. Rated 4.7 stars from 4830 Google reviews. Known for steak and seafood execution and staff attentiveness and warmth. Best for special occasions and sunday lunch. Price range: £££.

Hawksmoor Manchester is rated 4.7★ on Google (4,830 reviews) and 4.5★ on TripAdvisor (3,221 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.

Rankings updated June 2026

Steak house · £££ · in Spinningfields

Hawksmoor Manchester

Across 4,652 rated reviews, 93% gave four or five stars.

Rating4.7
Reviews4,830
1-star share1.8%
Best forLunch

In Their Own Words

Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath

Google 4.7 (4,830)TripAdvisor 4.5 (3,221)

Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor

8,051 reviews across two platforms

Popular for lunchPopular for dinnerPopular for solo dining
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Quick Verdict

A Manchester steakhouse where premium beef, inventive cocktails, and staff warmth outweigh the premium price tag.

Book if...

You want a special-occasion steak dinner where attentive service and a buzzing atmosphere matter as much as the cut.

Best for:
Special occasionsSunday lunchGroupsSteak loversSolo diners

About Hawksmoor Manchester

Hawksmoor Manchester anchors Spinningfields as a commanding steakhouse. The kitchen delivers on the core promise—ribeye and sirloin cooked to order, scallops that convert first-timers, and sides (chips, marrow gravy, cheesy mash) that justify the premium positioning. But the real story is the staff: reviewers consistently praise servers who anticipate needs without hovering, remember anniversaries unprompted, and treat families with young children as warmly as couples celebrating milestones. The bar programme—great cocktails, a curated wine list, and a beer selection that avoids cliché—keeps the room lively without sacrificing the intimate corners where reservations land you. Vegetarian options and organic dishes ensure no guest feels sidelined. The venue itself balances upscale finishes with a casual, cozy atmosphere that reads "special but not stuffy". Wheelchair accessibility across entrance, restroom, and seating removes barriers. Private dining and late-night food service extend its reach. Lunch reservations are recommended; dinner is essential.

Hawksmoor Manchester earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.

In the last 90 days, Hawksmoor Manchester has drawn 50 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

Steak and seafood execution

Multiple reviewers highlight ribeye 'like cutting through butter', scallops that convert first-timers, and sides (chips, marrow gravy) that earn standalone praise.

Staff attentiveness and warmth

Reviewers repeatedly note servers going 'above and beyond'—arranging surprise cakes for anniversaries, remembering birthdays with candles on dessert, and treating families with young children as valued guests.

Cocktail and wine programme

Reviews cite 'quirky selection of cocktails', 'great wine list', and a bar area that avoids boredom; GBP highlights include Great cocktails and Great wine list.

Practical Information

Contact

184, Hawksmoor Manchester, 186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB, United Kingdom

+44 161 836 6980Visit WebsiteView MenuInstagram

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawksmoor Manchester

Yes. Reviewers report being welcomed with young kids (ages 2 and 4 months), with staff treating families equally and providing high chairs. One guest noted the venue achieves upscale finishes 'without being pretentious', making it family-friendly despite premium positioning.

Yes. GBP data lists lunch and dinner reservations as recommended. The venue accepts reservations and is popular for both dayparts, so booking ahead ensures seating, especially for groups or special occasions.

Steak (ribeye, sirloin) cooked to order, scallops, and roast dinners are consistently praised. Sides—chips, marrow gravy, cheesy mash, sweet potato—earn their own applause. Desserts and cocktails are also highlights.

Paid street parking is available in Spinningfields, though spaces are usually difficult to find. Plan extra time or use public transport if possible.

Yes. GBP data confirms vegetarian options are available, ensuring non-meat diners have substantive choices alongside the steakhouse core.

Casual, cozy, romantic, and upscale all apply. It's polished enough for anniversaries and special occasions, but warm and relaxed enough for Sunday lunch or solo dining without pretension.

How We Rank Venues

Rankings are recalculated monthly from live Google Business Profile data. Our Hot Score weighs review velocity (new text reviews in 90 days), recency (how fresh), baseline rating, and Google Business Profile completeness. No editorial picks, no paid placements — just what the data says this month.

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