BAB

Name: BAB
Address: 14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 1HR
Telephone: 0161 806 0813
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1211 Reviews

£25 and under

Middle Eastern

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

We’re all about vibrant flavours, locally-sourced ingredients and homemade marinades and sauces. Watch our team of creative chefs make fresh flatbreads, from scratch, in our open theatre-style kitchen. We cook all of our breads on a robata grill, giving each kebab that lovely charcoal flavour.

We also offer a selection of tasty non-babs, meze dishes and desserts. Our drinks list includes freshly made iced teas and a variety of beers, wines and soft drinks. We have recently expanded and now offer an amazing choice of cocktails, from savoury to sweet and everything in between.

So, come hungry, pull up a chair and enjoy a kebab worth sitting down for.

At peak times tables will have a maximum sitting time for 1hr 30mins from the start of the booking time. The host inform you on arrival.

Unfortunately, we are unable to serve Coeliacs due to the risk of cross contamination.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, British, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
0161 806 0813
Website
https://babnq.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Cairo Taylor
Private party facilities
We are now opened our second floor, perfect for Birthday's, corporate event, christmas parties or weddings. If you would like more information, click on this link to see our private hire brochure:- https://babnq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Bab-Private-Hire-Brochure-2.pdf Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Info@babnq.co.uk 0161 806 0813

Location
14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR
Area
Manchester
Cross Street
Just off Stevenson Square on Little Lever Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Padron PeppersGBP 7.50
smoked sea salt
Guinness Mushroom & PotatoesGBP 7.50
rocket / pickled carrots / rose petals
Sprouts, Broccoli & LeeksGBP 8.00
creamed leeks / roasted broccoli & sprouts / sourdough
Cranberry & Brie Filo RollsGBP 8.00
brie / cheddar / mozzarella / chilli cranberry sauce
Roasted CauliflowerGBP 7.50
tahini / pomegranate
Prawn & Salmon SkewerGBP 9.00
cajun prawns / sumac salmon / rocket / lemon mayo
Crispy CalamariGBP 8.50
garlic mayo / lemon
Harissa Lamb MeatballsGBP 8.50
BABziki / pea shoots / tomato harissa / rose petals
Lamb MoussakaGBP 9.00
rocket / roasted tomatoes
Guinness Lamb & PotatoesGBP 9.00
rocket / pickled red cabbage / rose petals
Chicken Wings (6)GBP 11.50
Choose a sauce: lemon & honey / house chilli / gochujang glaze / mango & scotch bonnet
- Lemon & HoneyGBP 0.00
- House ChilliGBP 0.00
- Gochujang GlazeGBP 0.00
- Mango & Scotch BonnetGBP 0.00

MAINS

Kimchi Crispy ChickenGBP 17.00
homemade kimchi / rocket
Pomegranate LambGBP 17.00
rocket / giant cous cous / minted mayo
Winter Lamb Za'atarGBP 16.00
rocket / BABziki / orange zest
Steak & ChipsGBP 18.00
rocket / skinny fries / roasted tomatoes / peppercorn sauce
Calamari & Cajun PrawnsGBP 18.00
BAB salad / lemon & honey sauce
Halloumi (v)GBP 16.00
kale & chickpea salad / harissa tomato sauce
Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower (v)GBP 16.00
BAB mash / crispy onion / cheese sauce
Mushroom Shawarma (vg)GBP 16.00
BAB salad / pickled red cabbage / minted mayo

FESTIVE SPECIALS

Christmas Chicken ShawarmaGBP 16.00
BAB salad / pickled veg / crispy sage / chilli cranberry sauce
Mulled Wine Pulled PorkGBP 17.00
mini roast potatoes / pickled veg / mulled wine gravy
Sumac SalmonGBP 18.00
BABziki / roasted broccoli / rose petals / pickled fennel slaw
BratwurstGBP 17.00
skinny fries / fried onions / crispy onions / mustard mayo
Vegan Bratwurst (vg)GBP 17.00
skinny fries / fried onions / crispy onions / mustard mayo

PERFECT TO SHARE

Bab SharerGBP 45.00
mulled wine pulled pork / flat iron steak / christmas chicken shawarma / winter lamb za'atar / halloumi bites / padron peppers / BAB salad / fries / flatbread / house garlic mayo / house chilli upgrade to salt & pepper or Greek fries +2 / add calamari +6 / add extra flatbread +1.5
Vegetarian SharerGBP 40.00
cranberry & brie filo rolls / roasted cauliflower / Guinness mushroom & potato / kale & chickpea salad / halloumi / padron peppers / BAB salad / fries / house garlic mayo / house chilli upgrade to salt & pepper or Greek fries +2 / add any sauce +1 / add flatbread +1.5

NON-BABS

MoussakaGBP 18.00
moussaka / BAB salad / BABziki / homemade flatbread

SIDES

BAB Seasoned FriesGBP 4.50
Salt & Pepper FriesGBP 5.50
salt & pepper seasoning / chilli / onion / peppers
Greek FriesGBP 5.50
house chilli / garlic mayo / tzatziki / feta / crushed olives
BAB Garlic MashGBP 4.00
BAB Side SaladGBP 4.00
Halloumi BitesGBP 5.50
Kale & Chickpea SaladGBP 5.00
Jug Peppercorn SauceGBP 3.00
Jug Cheese SauceGBP 3.00
Jug Mulled Wine GravyGBP 3.00

SAUCES

House ChilliGBP 1.00
House ChimichurriGBP 1.00
House Garlic MayoGBP 1.00
Minted MayoGBP 1.00
Spicy MayoGBP 1.00
Mustard MayoGBP 1.00
Mango & Scotch BonnetGBP 1.00
Harissa TomatoGBP 1.00
Lemon & HoneyGBP 1.00
Gochujang GlazeGBP 1.00
Chilli Cranberry SauceGBP 1.00

What 1,211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Innovative
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Good for groups
Manchester
Great for brunch
Manchester
Innovative
Manchester
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BAB, located in Manchester's Northern Quarter, is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "great value" offerings. The restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff, making guests feel appreciated. Its inventive menu, featuring generous portions and delicious kebabs, receives high praise. Dog-friendly and ideal for casual dining, BAB promises a delightful experience.

1,211 Reviews

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Katie
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food... decent price especially for central Manchester. Good atmosphere but not too loud. Will definitely go again and recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Advised when ordering I can’t have citrus, was eating and food had orange peel in, which inevitably made me sick at the end of the evening, left 3/4 of the main due to this, meats on both Babs were lukewarm and didn’t receive our side of fries at any point, advised server who said he would address with chef, bill came and was charged for the full meal but left fries and off, staff were polite enough but allergies/intolerances need to be taken more seriously
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Paul
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, fantastic value. Loved it.
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Alissa
Cheshire
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Sadly this once great restaurant seems to have gone down hill. We arrived at 9 on Friday and the place was half empty, the food was quite disappointing and the staff started closing up while we were still eating (turning off lights, turning off the draught).
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Cheree
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal at Bab. Sharing platter and two other dishes, all excellent. The time was mid afternoon and the restaurant was quiet but the staff were friendly and helpful.
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Jon
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top food as always - will be back on a regular basis
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Heidi
Manchester
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately not much atmosphere in this restaurant. We were expecting more in terms of flavour but were pretty disappointed how bland both babs were. Not big portions either. I don’t think we will be returning.
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Alex
Yorkshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’d been looking forward to visiting having clocked you online for a while. The waiting staff were lovely and the venue/decor is really cool. The menu also looked great. We were disappointed you were so quiet on a Saturday lunch time as we like a busy vibe (not your fault). But what fell flat was the food. We had the calamari and Cajun prawn and the steak and fries. Both were of quality but not very plentiful and the salad was disappointing. It was all very fresh but was literally just some leaves. We get it, you’re doing “kebabs worth sitting down for” but we’d like more of it. For £18pp we’d expect more of it. Shame as it promised so much.
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Daniel
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great tasty food here, and great value for money. Staff always friendly
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Vanessa
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, fantastic kebabs with an interesting variety to choose from. Great location and warm ambience. Staff very attentive. We’ll definitely return to Bab!
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FAQs

BAB does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

BAB is rated 4.5 stars by 1211 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR

Additional information

Cross Street
Just off Stevenson Square on Little Lever Street
Area
Manchester
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, British, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Cairo Taylor
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://babnq.co.uk/
Phone number
0161 806 0813
Private party facilities
We are now opened our second floor, perfect for Birthday's, corporate event, christmas parties or weddings. If you would like more information, click on this link to see our private hire brochure:- https://babnq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Bab-Private-Hire-Brochure-2.pdf Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Info@babnq.co.uk 0161 806 0813

BAB

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

DIPS

HummusGBP 7.50

BABzikiGBP 7.50

Trio of DipsGBP 8.50

MEZE

Padron PeppersGBP 7.50

Guinness Mushroom & PotatoesGBP 7.50

Sprouts, Broccoli & LeeksGBP 8.00

Cranberry & Brie Filo RollsGBP 8.00

Roasted CauliflowerGBP 7.50

Prawn & Salmon SkewerGBP 9.00

Crispy CalamariGBP 8.50

Harissa Lamb MeatballsGBP 8.50

Lamb MoussakaGBP 9.00

Guinness Lamb & PotatoesGBP 9.00

Chicken Wings (6)GBP 11.50

MAINS

Kimchi Crispy ChickenGBP 17.00

Pomegranate LambGBP 17.00

Winter Lamb Za'atarGBP 16.00

Steak & ChipsGBP 18.00

Calamari & Cajun PrawnsGBP 18.00

Halloumi (v)GBP 16.00

Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower (v)GBP 16.00

Mushroom Shawarma (vg)GBP 16.00

FESTIVE SPECIALS

Christmas Chicken ShawarmaGBP 16.00

Mulled Wine Pulled PorkGBP 17.00

Sumac SalmonGBP 18.00

BratwurstGBP 17.00

Vegan Bratwurst (vg)GBP 17.00

PERFECT TO SHARE

Bab SharerGBP 45.00

Vegetarian SharerGBP 40.00

NON-BABS

MoussakaGBP 18.00

SIDES

BAB Seasoned FriesGBP 4.50

Salt & Pepper FriesGBP 5.50

Greek FriesGBP 5.50

BAB Garlic MashGBP 4.00

BAB Side SaladGBP 4.00

Halloumi BitesGBP 5.50

Kale & Chickpea SaladGBP 5.00

Jug Peppercorn SauceGBP 3.00

Jug Cheese SauceGBP 3.00

Jug Mulled Wine GravyGBP 3.00

SAUCES

House ChilliGBP 1.00

House ChimichurriGBP 1.00

House Garlic MayoGBP 1.00

Minted MayoGBP 1.00

Spicy MayoGBP 1.00

Mustard MayoGBP 1.00

Mango & Scotch BonnetGBP 1.00

Harissa TomatoGBP 1.00

Lemon & HoneyGBP 1.00

Gochujang GlazeGBP 1.00

Chilli Cranberry SauceGBP 1.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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