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Higher Ground, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Higher Ground

4.8
4.8
844 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
Higher Ground is a British bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the UK using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers.

The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday at dinner and at lunchtime on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

At lunch a £40pp seasonal sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal sharing menu at £60pp are available. Both menus are available when sat at the kitchen bar counter.

We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!

Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted via the OpenTable online reservation platform. For parties of 7x guests and over, the seasonal sharing menu is served.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Otway
  • Private party facilities
    For larger bookings and for private hire/event enquires, please contact hello@highergroundmcr.co.uk
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (8min walk),Manchester Victoria Train Station (14min walk), Manchester Piccadilly Tram Stop (3min walk)Parking: NCP Car Park Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, City Tower, New York St, Manchester M1 4AJ (2min walk)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 844 people are saying

Higher Ground reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Ambience

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Innovative

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for fine wines

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    British

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester

    Best Ambience

  • Manchester

    Innovative

  • Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Higher Ground is hailed as "the best restaurant in Manchester," offering "exceptional food" with "sustainable values." Guests rave about the "amazing sharing menu," "fantastic seasonal food," and "extensive wine list." The staff is consistently described as "attentive" and "knowledgeable," creating a "relaxed and friendly" atmosphere perfect for special occasions.
844 Reviews
  1. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner. We tried the tasting menu and every course was delicious and beautifully plated. The service was excellent and staff super friendly. Really enjoyed our evening!

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  2. Welly

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always, great food, wine, service and all round experience. Love it here and is always first in mind when eating in town. Was no question when deciding where to celebrate my birthday and it was the perfect choice. Thanks to all at HG :)

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  3. Francis

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful journey into a British culinary experience. Looking forward to going back.

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  4. Robyn

    Malta1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food wasn’t bad but the value for money was extremely poor. We were encouraged to get the £60 per person, seasonal sharing menu and left hungry, I wouldn’t say we have big appetites so others must feel this way too. They don’t tell you what is on the menu and I feel this is an excuse to essentially rip you off. You’d expect enough food for £60. When we politely told the waiter, his reaction was ‘you’re entitled to your opinion’ which I think is a somewhat rude response.

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  5. Anthony

    Manchester1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Great wine and lovely seasonal food in a relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend 😊

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  6. Kim

    Melbourne9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Generous hosts, lovely food. Highly recommend

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  7. Rachel

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a really special experience. A night to remember. The food and service were outstanding. Not a fault to be found. Every course was delicious. We paid more than we normally would for a meal but it was so much more - it was worth every penny, highly recommend you visit here at least once to experience it. The sharing menu is delicious and will be back again,

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  8. Clare

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible dining experience. We sat at the counter next to the pass, it was fascinating to watch the kitchen at work as well as experience the amazing food. An expensive meal but worth it for a special occasion

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  9. Yasmin

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible every time. The BEST restaurant in Manchester. Everything is so well thought through. The menu amazes me every time, the wine is gorgeous, service is outstanding. Well done guys 👏🏻

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  10. Jonathan

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great restaurant! Passionate about what they do and offering beautiful fresh food. A new favourite

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FAQs

Higher Ground is rated 4.8 stars by 844 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Higher Ground

Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (8min walk),Manchester Victoria Train Station (14min walk), Manchester Piccadilly Tram Stop (3min walk)Parking: NCP Car Park Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, City Tower, New York St, Manchester M1 4AJ (2min walk)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Otway
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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