3 british gastropub spots in Ancoats, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Ancoats's food · All british gastropub in Manchester.
Mana ★ 4.9
42 Blossom Street, Manchester M4 6BF
Simon Martin opened Mana in Ancoats in 2018. Manchester's first Michelin star in over forty years when it landed in 2019. Open-kitchen tasting room.
Tip: Reserve six weeks ahead for Friday and Saturday; weekday lunch slots open the same season.
The Edinburgh Castle ★ 4.6
23 Blossom Street, Manchester M4 6AN
The upstairs kitchen earned a Top 50 Gastropubs spot in the UK; Gabe Lea took over as head chef in late 2024. Located in Ancoats. Priced at £££.
Tip: Downstairs handles walk-in pints; the restaurant upstairs needs a booking.
Elnecot ★ 4.4
Cutting Room Square, 41 Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ
Neighbourhood bar and kitchen on Cutting Room Square in Ancoats. Order the pulled lamb shoulder flatbread; crispy pork belly. Kitchen leans modern british.
Tip: Walk in at lunch; book ahead for Friday or Saturday dinner Walk-ins usually OK.