Manchester: Northern Quarter Food Walk with Tastings
Explore Manchester’s Northern Quarter on a guided food walk. Sample four small plates at top eateries, discover street art, and hear local stories.
What to order at Common
- Must order
- The reuben on rye; a pint of whatever Pomona Island sent that week.
- Signature dishes
- Reuben sandwich, Grilled-cheese
- Editor tip
- Walk-in only; the back room has the booths for groups of four to eight diners.
CuisineBritish gastropub
Price££
Neighborhoodnorthern-quarter
HoursMon-Thu 09:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-24:00
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Signature dishes: Reuben sandwich, Grilled-cheese
Must order: The reuben on rye; a pint of whatever Pomona Island sent that week.
Tip: Walk-in only; the back room has the booths for groups of four to eight diners.
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Location
Address: 39-41 Edge Street, Manchester M4 1HW
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