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 BAB
- Must order
- Flat iron steak kebab with whipped blue cheese, truffle and pickled raisins.
- Signature dishes
- Flat iron steak kebab, Lemon garlic halibut kebab
- Editor tip
- Book ahead Thursday to Saturday; basement Honey Trap Club for after-dinner cocktails.
CuisineModern Kebabs
Price££
Neighborhoodnorthern-quarter
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00
Phone+44 161 806 0813
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Signature dishes: Flat iron steak kebab, Lemon garlic halibut kebab
Must order: Flat iron steak kebab with whipped blue cheese, truffle and pickled raisins.
Tip: Book ahead Thursday to Saturday; basement Honey Trap Club for after-dinner cocktails.
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Location
Address: 14 Little Lever Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M1 1HR
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