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20 Stories Restaurant, Manchester,

20 Stories Restaurant

4.4
4.4
1664 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
The 20 Stories restaurant is an iconic venue in the heart of Spinningfields which sits at the forefront of the Manchester dining scene with Modern British menus.

The rooftop terrace has trees scaling two storeys high and unparalleled views of Manchester, it embodies the electricity of an international restaurant against the backdrop of this dynamic city.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 204 3333
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Scott
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    20 Stories is the height of glamorous entertaining, featuring a private room with cityscape views that can seat up to 18 guests* for lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    our Events Team: 0161 204 3333
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    Deansgate Road
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Deansgate Train Station, Victoria Train Station, Oxford Road Train Station, Piccadilly Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    GBP 35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon Tea: Pre-booking is required. *Please note bookings must be made in advance, at least 24 hours ahead of reservation. From Monday - Thursday , 14.00 - 16.30, and Friday 12.00 - 15.00. Please inform our reception team of any dietary requirements when booking. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please speak to your waiter before ordering. Please be aware that traces of allergens used in our kitchen may be present.
    Afternoon Tea photo
  • Lunch Set Menu

    GBP 27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, 20 Stories is composed of a glamorous restaurant, lively bar and expansive rooftop terrace with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manchester skyline. Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, 20 Stories is composed of a glamorous restaurant, lively bar and expansive rooftop terrace with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manchester skyline. The 20 Stories kitchen have created menus that showcase the best of the Northwest, with an aim to source ingredients locally. Potato, spinach & lovage soup, Granny Smith apple, Seared salmon, crushed new potatoes & leek vinaigrette, Rhubarb cheesecake, rhubarb gel & yoghurt sorbet
    Lunch Set Menu photo
  • Brunch

    GBP 35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Manchester, we're painting the town orange! Introducing our brand-new bottomless brunch, in partnership with Aperol. Start your weekend celebrations, somewhere high above Manchester, with endless Aperol Spritzes and classic brunch dishes, all while grooving to house music spun by our resident DJs. Two courses for £29, Three courses for £35, and add bottomless fizz or Aperol Spritz for £35. Bottomless brunch is available every Saturday 12pm-4pm. Bottomless brunch is available bank holiday Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm All guests must dine from the same menu. Free flow begins from the moment you order and lasts for 90 minutes.
    Brunch photo

What 1,664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    British

  • Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20 Stories offers a "spectacular atmosphere" with stunning views and attentive service. Guests rave about the delicious food, emphasizing the "amazing ambience," and "excellent service." While some find it pricey, many celebrate it as a "special occasion venue." The rooftop terrace and cocktails are particularly praised, though some mention noise levels could be improved.

1,664 Reviews
  1. Graham

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Style over substance and all about the city views really - a place to go to for a treat but even then, be prepared for a limited al la carte menu.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you so much for your review. I am disheartened to hear that your visit did not fully live up to your expectations and felt let down by the menu. I have taken this feedback on board and hope that we are able to welcome you again another time. Kind Regards

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  2. Shanae

    Manchester

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was terrible, undercooked! My cutlery was taken off me and I was provided food and had to wait a while for my cutlery to return before starting to eat. It was extremely full in there and overly noisy. Management wanted me to pay after I continuously complained about the quality of the food! They even put it on my bill when I had one bite and had to spit it right out. In my opinion this place is over hyped! The menu need changing and the amount of people allowed need to reduce become it becomes crowed
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to pass on your feedback about your experience with us. Allow me to apologise for not making the experience as memorable as we are used to providing to our guests. Our team strives to give excellent service and beautiful food that makes coming to 20 Stories so great; so it is disappointing to see we didn't manage to do it for you. Once again, I would like to apologise for the disappointing experience, and hope that you can give us the opportunity to correct this. Kind regards.

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  3. Daniel

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was well prepared and cooked but lacked flavour and didn’t justify the price. The atmosphere was more Warehouse Project than Weather Project and while the views are amazing you can’t really enjoy it with the local insta crowd asking you to save their seats while they revisit the cubicles every twenty minutes.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is very disappointing to learn that your dining experience didn't live up to your expectations and may I first and foremost apologise to you for this. Please rest assured I have taken your comments on board and we hope to get the opportunity to serve you again. Kind regards.

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  4. Jim

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was lovely and the views and atmosphere are great. Bit loud! Only gripe - I was finishing glass of wine at the end of the night having just paid 400 quid bill and was asked (not by our waiter who was great) to vacate the table. This was literally 3 mins after paying the bill. I thought - ok, that’s what 400 quid gets you is it? I will spend it somewhere else next time!

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  5. Naomi

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food came out cold. They then reheated it which meant me and my husband ate separately. Refused to take it off the bill because they brought a glass of complimentary Prosecco, despite the fact we had a bottle of wine? £200 meal to eat separately. Poor customer service.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are extremely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and the negative comments in regard your experience. Please, accept our apologies if on this occasion we did not meet your expectations and be reassured that your feedback will be discussed with our team and will be focusing on missed opportunities. We truly aim to make sure that all our wonderful guests leave 20 Stories fully satisfied and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future to provide you with a memorable dining experience. Kind regards.

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  6. brittany

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely venue and really nice servers, the afternoon tea was poor. The sandwiches were dry and tasteless and the desserts weren’t good.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you very much for taking time to share your feedback. At 20 Stories, we strive to ensure every guest is provided with the very best quality and standards of food and service. It’s disappointing to read that the food did not meet your expectations and we will certainly take this feedback on board to improve. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind Regards

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  7. Amanda

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our experience here. Had afternoon tea and the food and service was excellent. I have special dietary requirements and this was catered for with care being taken to not have cross contamination. I would recommend 20 stories to anyone looking for a nice atmosphere and good food and service. I would definitely go back there soon.p
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review! The way you describe your experience with us is a true reflection of everything we provide at 20 Stories. I have shared your feedback with our team - we're all super happy to have exceeded your expectations! Thanks again and hopefully we'll see you again soon. Kind regards.

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  8. Andrea

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing. The service in particular was stand out for us! Great buzz in the restaurant/ bar also. Definitely will be back!
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your positive review. We are very happy to see that you had a great experience and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards

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  9. Mhairi

    Glasgow

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed with rude and dismissive staff. Booked here for a special occasion as staying for 1 night in Manchester. Food was lovely, great views and ambience but the restaurant staff were not great. Actual table waiter was lovely and helpful. However we were 7 minutes early and told to go away and get a drink which we did, it took 12 minutes to do so. Walked back to host to go to our table and she with 3 colleagues laughed at us ‘rushing back’. We were going from dinner to a gig and were aware of our timings, hence our booking time. Felt uncomfortable and annoyed at paying over £200 for food and drinks and being made to feel gauche and unsophisticated. Both my husband and I work in hospitality and understand the pressures of busy festive season but to diminish your customers to their faces and in front of other customers is unacceptable. I tried to send this message privately but you do not have contact details on your website, possibly to avoid these issues.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to pass on your feedback about your experience with us. Allow me to apologise for not making the visit as memorable as we are used to providing to our guests. Our team strives to give excellent service and beautiful food that makes coming to 20 Stories so great so it is disappointing to see we didn't manage to do it for you. As you arrived earlier than the time we start our dinner service, we were unable to seat you straight away, but we take your honest feedback onboard and we are sorry we did not meet your expectations. Please kindly note you are able to contact us at any time by using the "Find Us" button on our website, which has our contact information. We hope to be able to welcome you another time. Kind Regards

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  10. Clare-Louise

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We at arrived at the restaurant and took the lift to the 20th floor. Panoramic view of our amazing city . The service was second to none. We were seated at an amazing booth table would highly recommend. We were attended to immediately coat taken , napkins places on laps, drink order taken ! From start to finish we had six staff deal with us on our visit . The staff were outstanding each welcomes us and were professional and attentive they could not do enough for us. Lunch three course menu which had a fantastic choice with meals to suits all tastes. Ham hock terrine and sourdough chicken main with additional side of garlic mushroom and green beans. All the food was perfect full of flavour and just the right amount. Will be back soon can’t recommend it enough.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to the team here. They will be delighted they made your experience so memorable. Thank you again - we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards.

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FAQs

20 Stories Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1664 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 20 Stories Restaurant

No.1 Spinningfields, Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 3EB

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Deansgate Road
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Bar Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Deansgate Train Station, Victoria Train Station, Oxford Road Train Station, Piccadilly Train Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Scott
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0161 204 3333
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    20 Stories is the height of glamorous entertaining, featuring a private room with cityscape views that can seat up to 18 guests* for lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    our Events Team: 0161 204 3333
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