CuisineBritish steakhouse
Price£££
Neighbourhooddeansgate

Signature dishes: 35-day dry-aged rump, Lobster mac and cheese

Must order: The 35-day dry-aged rump with bone-marrow gravy and triple-cooked chips.

Tip: The £19 Steak and Sides lunch runs weekdays 12:00 to 17:30; book ahead.

Location

Address: 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB

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