Where The Light Gets In ★ 4.8
Sam Buckley's Stockport tasting-menu room holds a Michelin Green Star for sustainability. Five-course set from the kitchen's own Cheshire farm.
Tasting menu£175
ChefTom Barnes
Book ahead6 weeks
Location
Address: 3 Federation Street, Manchester M4 4BF
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