The Edinburgh Castle ★ 4.6
Top 50 Gastropub in Ancoats, Manchester. Gabe Lea (Le Manoir, Northcote, Maya) runs the upstairs bistro; downstairs is a working pub with cask ales.
Tasting menu£45
ChefJoshua Reed-Cooper and Mike Thomas
Book ahead2 weeks
Location
Address: 71 Great Underbank, Stockport SK1 1PE, Manchester
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