Really good Sunday roast especially the meat and roasties. Price is on the dear side but with the service and quality of food provided it’s most definitely worth. I would recommend for the Sunday roast to get the sharing platter for one of the cuts of meats on the blackboard rather than the regular Sunday roast as it’s a much better experience.
Y. T. Nixon Tan
An esteemed steakhouse located in a beautifully restored Victorian courthouse in the heart of the city. The interior seamlessly blends the building's historic charm with contemporary design elements, featuring high ceilings, exposed brickwork, and plush leather seating, creating an atmosphere of refined elegance.At Hawksmoor, the focus is on showcasing the best of British beef, sourced from traditional, grass-fed cattle breeds raised on small, family-run farms. Each cut is carefully selected and dry-aged on-site for an extended period to enhance its flavor and tenderness. The menu offers a variety of cuts, including ribeye, sirloin, and fillet, cooked to perfection over charcoal and finished with butter and herbs.In addition to its renowned steaks, we also enjoyed the selection of seafood dishes, such as grilled scallops, whole lobster, and market fish specials. Accompanying the mains are a range of delectable sides, including triple-cooked chips, creamed spinach, and roasted bone marrow, all designed to complement the richness of the meats.The wine list is extensive and thoughtfully curated, featuring a diverse selection of wines from around the world, with a focus on reds that pair beautifully with steak. Knowledgeable sommeliers are on hand to provide recommendations and ensure that guests find the perfect wine to accompany their meal.Service is attentive and polished, with a commitment to delivering a memorable dining experience.
Damien Good
Absolutely top notch. Food, service was all well above the mark. We had an absolutely amazing server, somm and bus boys. Absolutely cannot say enough good about it. I thought the price to value ratio was spot on. Will definitely return next time we’re in town!
Becca Stell
We booked in order to have a pre theatre meal and yes - you need to leave enough time to savour this experience!The wine is expensive, as you would expect but if you are on a budget even Hawksmoor's cheapest by the glass wine is beyond superlatives.As you would expect from other reviews, the food and service was excellent. I had the slow cooked lamb shank which was perfect. My friend had the Lunchtime Express Menu and having tasted it, I can agree it was simply the best steak I have ever tasted. Worth another trip to Manchester just for the steak! My friend of course managed three courses including the sticky toffee pudding which was glorious and lived up to the expectations created by other reviewers. I did not have any room for desert so clearly the lemon sorbet was a must ? We will certainly be back in the future and I look forward to trying the fish and seafood.Hawksmoor quite simply made a very rare midweek trip away into a holiday - a whole wonderful day we will always remember.My only regret is for the server who first met us upstairs whose heart I broke because she couldn't get time off to see Iain McKellen - this was how we finished the end of our wonderful evening with Hawksmoor and the Opera House:Dietary restrictions: It is all very simply prepared which is excellent if, like me you have various dietary requirements. Our server was extremely helpful with everything relating to this including my need to lipread and repeat parts of the menu.Wheelchair accessibility: Having checked Google Maps for wheelchair accessible venues I was caught out by the fact they have a folding hydraulic lift to the first floor so it helps if you phone ahead to let them know you use a chair, however they made me feel very at ease and were most apologetic about having to clear a bit of a path for the chair before taking me up. The ski lift bit is all part of the experience and I promised front of house I would leave a review reminding PA's and carers that the key thing is once in motion don't upset the hydraulic mechanism. ;-)
Christian Henson
Probably my favourite restaurant not just in Manchester but anywhere.The staff are the friendliest ever and a real credit. They really make the experience and add to the amazing vibe throughout the restaurantThe food is to die for and always cooked to perfection
The Cult of Azj
So well taken care of. Food was never in doubt but the service was exceptional this time, props to our boy Sampson for taking care of us!
Tony Gleave
This was our first visit to Manchester Hawksmoor as we live near Liverpool. The Liverpool one is superb. The Manchester Hawksmoor was also fantastic.Food 10 out of 10Staff 11 out of 10Ambiance 10 out of 10.Looking forward to returning.
Light Bulb
We were out for a very special evening and our waitress was delightful, the whole team on Monday 18th March 2024 could not have done anymore to make our night a memorable one. The food was fantastic and it was vibrant.
Oliver Rickeard
Thanks for a great birthday meal!Cheers,Ollie
Sam Hirst
All food cooked to perfection. Staff were very friendly. They have a lot of seats and it seemed almost fully booked at lunch time so it was very loud in there. Not a problem for us but some may not enjoy that. Didn't mind the price of the steak at all but to charge £6 for chips and £6 for "greens" to give approximately 10 chips and 5 cabbage leaves felt really stingy and annoyed us a little
Been to Hawksmoor several times now and it's my number one place to eat out in Manchester. The food is amazing yes, but the atmosphere and service is what really sets it apart. The staff really can't do enough for you and it makes an evening there memorable. Always top of my list to go to when I want to celebrate an occasion!
Andrew Wilde
Great steak, probably best ive ever had superb service and
Maia B.
We were served by Danny, Carmen and Marie on Monday night and they couldn’t have been nicer. So kind and generous. All of the team that we encountered were incredible. Food was also amazing - thank you guys! We’ll be back as soon as we can?
Stuart Mitchell
Really enjoyed the experience but don’t go unless you have your credit card with you it is expensive just for a steak as you have to pay for all extras such as chips or potatoes even for some gravy. When the waitress asked do you want some water and poured out our water into our class on the table we didn’t know it would cost us £15 for a bottle of water great service and was very busy so booking is a must enjoyed it except the prices unfortunately
David Ellis
Chateaubriand, creamed spinach and chips are incredible. First visit, won't be the last.
Really good Sunday roast especially the meat and roasties. Price is on the dear side but with the service and quality of food provided it’s most definitely worth. I would recommend for the Sunday roast to get the sharing platter for one of the cuts of meats on the blackboard rather than the regular Sunday roast as it’s a much better experience.
An esteemed steakhouse located in a beautifully restored Victorian courthouse in the heart of the city. The interior seamlessly blends the building's historic charm with contemporary design elements, featuring high ceilings, exposed brickwork, and plush leather seating, creating an atmosphere of refined elegance.At Hawksmoor, the focus is on showcasing the best of British beef, sourced from traditional, grass-fed cattle breeds raised on small, family-run farms. Each cut is carefully selected and dry-aged on-site for an extended period to enhance its flavor and tenderness. The menu offers a variety of cuts, including ribeye, sirloin, and fillet, cooked to perfection over charcoal and finished with butter and herbs.In addition to its renowned steaks, we also enjoyed the selection of seafood dishes, such as grilled scallops, whole lobster, and market fish specials. Accompanying the mains are a range of delectable sides, including triple-cooked chips, creamed spinach, and roasted bone marrow, all designed to complement the richness of the meats.The wine list is extensive and thoughtfully curated, featuring a diverse selection of wines from around the world, with a focus on reds that pair beautifully with steak. Knowledgeable sommeliers are on hand to provide recommendations and ensure that guests find the perfect wine to accompany their meal.Service is attentive and polished, with a commitment to delivering a memorable dining experience.
Absolutely top notch. Food, service was all well above the mark. We had an absolutely amazing server, somm and bus boys. Absolutely cannot say enough good about it. I thought the price to value ratio was spot on. Will definitely return next time we’re in town!
We booked in order to have a pre theatre meal and yes - you need to leave enough time to savour this experience!The wine is expensive, as you would expect but if you are on a budget even Hawksmoor's cheapest by the glass wine is beyond superlatives.As you would expect from other reviews, the food and service was excellent. I had the slow cooked lamb shank which was perfect. My friend had the Lunchtime Express Menu and having tasted it, I can agree it was simply the best steak I have ever tasted. Worth another trip to Manchester just for the steak! My friend of course managed three courses including the sticky toffee pudding which was glorious and lived up to the expectations created by other reviewers. I did not have any room for desert so clearly the lemon sorbet was a must ? We will certainly be back in the future and I look forward to trying the fish and seafood.Hawksmoor quite simply made a very rare midweek trip away into a holiday - a whole wonderful day we will always remember.My only regret is for the server who first met us upstairs whose heart I broke because she couldn't get time off to see Iain McKellen - this was how we finished the end of our wonderful evening with Hawksmoor and the Opera House:Dietary restrictions: It is all very simply prepared which is excellent if, like me you have various dietary requirements. Our server was extremely helpful with everything relating to this including my need to lipread and repeat parts of the menu.Wheelchair accessibility: Having checked Google Maps for wheelchair accessible venues I was caught out by the fact they have a folding hydraulic lift to the first floor so it helps if you phone ahead to let them know you use a chair, however they made me feel very at ease and were most apologetic about having to clear a bit of a path for the chair before taking me up. The ski lift bit is all part of the experience and I promised front of house I would leave a review reminding PA's and carers that the key thing is once in motion don't upset the hydraulic mechanism. ;-)
Probably my favourite restaurant not just in Manchester but anywhere.The staff are the friendliest ever and a real credit. They really make the experience and add to the amazing vibe throughout the restaurantThe food is to die for and always cooked to perfection
So well taken care of. Food was never in doubt but the service was exceptional this time, props to our boy Sampson for taking care of us!
This was our first visit to Manchester Hawksmoor as we live near Liverpool. The Liverpool one is superb. The Manchester Hawksmoor was also fantastic.Food 10 out of 10Staff 11 out of 10Ambiance 10 out of 10.Looking forward to returning.
We were out for a very special evening and our waitress was delightful, the whole team on Monday 18th March 2024 could not have done anymore to make our night a memorable one. The food was fantastic and it was vibrant.
Thanks for a great birthday meal!Cheers,Ollie
All food cooked to perfection. Staff were very friendly. They have a lot of seats and it seemed almost fully booked at lunch time so it was very loud in there. Not a problem for us but some may not enjoy that. Didn't mind the price of the steak at all but to charge £6 for chips and £6 for "greens" to give approximately 10 chips and 5 cabbage leaves felt really stingy and annoyed us a little
Restaurantji Recommends
Been to Hawksmoor several times now and it's my number one place to eat out in Manchester. The food is amazing yes, but the atmosphere and service is what really sets it apart. The staff really can't do enough for you and it makes an evening there memorable. Always top of my list to go to when I want to celebrate an occasion!
Great steak, probably best ive ever had superb service and
We were served by Danny, Carmen and Marie on Monday night and they couldn’t have been nicer. So kind and generous. All of the team that we encountered were incredible. Food was also amazing - thank you guys! We’ll be back as soon as we can?
Really enjoyed the experience but don’t go unless you have your credit card with you it is expensive just for a steak as you have to pay for all extras such as chips or potatoes even for some gravy. When the waitress asked do you want some water and poured out our water into our class on the table we didn’t know it would cost us £15 for a bottle of water great service and was very busy so booking is a must enjoyed it except the prices unfortunately
Chateaubriand, creamed spinach and chips are incredible. First visit, won't be the last.