Just Between Friends ★ 4.5
Northern Quarter speciality bar on Tib Street, hosting the Manchester heat of the Northern Filter Championships. Open mon-sat 08:00-17:00, sun 09:00-16:00.
Order: Whipped feta on sourdough with a Kalita pour-over
The Pen and Pencil is a brunch brunch spot in Northern Quarter, Manchester.
Editorially verified May 27, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Buttermilk-fried chicken sandwich with a Bloody Mary on the side
Address: 85-89 Hilton Street, Manchester M1 2EH
Northern Quarter speciality bar on Tib Street, hosting the Manchester heat of the Northern Filter Championships. Open mon-sat 08:00-17:00, sun 09:00-16:00.
Order: Whipped feta on sourdough with a Kalita pour-over
Welsh-influenced bakery cafe on Manchester's Tib Street. Pic-niq sausage rolls, bara brith, brunch plates and excellent espresso from 09:00 Wednesday-Sunday.
Order: Pic-niq sausage roll and a flat white
Manchester's Edge Street Northern Quarter pub serving brunch through to late night. Reuben sandwich, sourdough grilled cheese, craft pints on rotation.
Order: Reuben on rye with a pint of guest ale
Northern Quarter speciality bar on Tib Street, hosting the Manchester heat of the Northern Filter Championships. Open mon-sat 08:00-17:00, sun 09:00-16:00.
Order: Whipped feta on sourdough with a Kalita pour-over
Welsh-influenced bakery cafe on Manchester's Tib Street. Pic-niq sausage rolls, bara brith, brunch plates and excellent espresso from 09:00 Wednesday-Sunday.
Order: Pic-niq sausage roll and a flat white
Manchester's Edge Street Northern Quarter pub serving brunch through to late night. Reuben sandwich, sourdough grilled cheese, craft pints on rotation.
Order: Reuben on rye with a pint of guest ale
Manchester vegan and vegetarian restaurant on Lloyd Street. Bottomless brunch available all day, local sustainable produce on every plate here daily.
Order: Bottomless brunch with three plates and unlimited prosecco
Ezra & Gil's larger Peter Street site in Manchester serves the Spinningfields and Deansgate office crowd. Same Hilton menu, more sit-down covers.
Order: Avocado on sourdough with poached eggs
Independent artisan cafe in one of Ancoats' landmark buildings on George Leigh Street, with an in-house bakery. At 3 George Leigh Street. Booking recommended.
Order: House-baked croissant and seasonal eggs plate