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20 Stories Restaurant, Manchester,

20 Stories Restaurant

4.4
4.4
1723 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • A La Carte

    Multiple dates available
    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. Please note that your reservation is for indoor dining only, with all guests expected to enjoy a main course each.
    A La Carte Photo
  • Afternoon Tea

    £37.50 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 -Saturday 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

    £29.00 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. 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 £29 2 course, £34 3 course
    Lunch Set Menu Photo

What 1,723 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

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for scenic views

  • Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester

    Romantic

  • Manchester

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20 Stories Restaurant offers "stunning views" of the city and "friendly, attentive staff," creating a "lovely atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it perfect for "special occasions." While some find it pricey, the "vibrant ambiance" and "memorable dining experience" win hearts, ensuring many return visits.

1,723 Reviews
  1. Deb

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We actually left without eating. I booked a table on 4 Oct 2024 for Monday, 13 January 2025 and requested a window table as it was my birthday . I appreciate not everyone can have a window seat but thought we'd be in with a pretty good chance having booked at the beginning of October for a Monday in January No, all window tables had gone by the time we arrived at 12.45 for our 1pm booking. The menu is fairly concise and we had decided prior to arriving that we would order the rack of lamb for 2. We were informed they had just sold the last of the rack of lamb. We then attempted to order the lobster for two....NO that had all gone too. Apparently they had been very busy on the Sunday (which is of no interest to us) . As there was nothing else on the menu that we wanted we decided to leave . Really surprised that a restaurant of this quality (???) does not have the full menu available. Very disappointed

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  2. Michele

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    6 of us attended. Sunday dinners was great the steaks meals was dry and nothing special. Slow serving ce with drinks however the waiter was fab and friendly. For nearly £800 I wouldn’t say it was anything to shout about . One of us was waiting for parsley sauce for quite some time , er had to ask a few times for it.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your review. We always strive to exceed expectation here at 20 Stories and I'm saddened to hear you didn't have the experience you were hoping for. I certainly take your comments on board and I hope we get the chance to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards.

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  3. Liliana

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best experience we had, lately ! The staff is amazing! Food is excellent and the view is stuning ! A gorgeous location mixed with warm and good food. We will definitely return!
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you very much for such a great 5-star review. It is our priority to make sure all of our guests feel welcomed every time they come to our restaurant & we do our utmost to deliver the best quality food and drinks, so we are pleased to see you enjoyed all aspects of your recent visit. I hope to see you again soon. Kind regards.

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  4. Sintu

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place! The quality of the food and atmosphere together with its high quality service 10/10
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating your special occasion at 20 Stories. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the experience and we hope we managed to make your visit extra memorable. Kind regards.

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  5. Susan

    London

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch menu. A little rushed because needed to clear restaurant by 5pm for evening service. Fantastic views! Worth visiting the loos just for that. Enjoyed sitting out on terrace with drinks after meal.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed your evening with us. We hope to welcome you back in the very near future. Kind regards.

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  6. Georgia

    Liverpool

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food unfortunately was overrated and overpriced. I think the cocktails really stood out but the food was a slight letdown. We found we had to work quite hard to enjoy the food which took away from the experience and enjoyment of the food.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    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. We hope to be able to welcome you another time. Kind Regards

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  7. Steven

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiters were great, ordered caviar that was forgotten and sent after starters. Chef/waiters refused to take chicken off the bone for my daughter. When the bill was over £500 for 3 people I’d expect the chef to take chicken off the bone. Unfortunately the night was soured by the doorman being extremely rude to my daughter and speaking to her in an aggressive tone. I won’t be returning, even though the last 3 visits before this were perfect. The door men are rude and act like it’s a Wetherspoons not a high end restaurant where I’m spending over £500 on 3 meals.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your constructive feedback. We're sorry to learn of the issues you experienced during your visit, we will most definitely look into this. We hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards.

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  8. Christine

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd visit love it so relaxing. Introduced my friend to this venue - think she will be back as she lived it too. Thanks to all the staff - great
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded on January 5, 2025
    I am delighted that you loved your second visit to 20 Stories. We put our guests' experience as our priority & your review reaffirms the hard work we put every day. Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review and I hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards.

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  9. Garry

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classy restaurant with super city views and friendly, competent staff
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded on January 4, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking time in writing your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your meal here and can wait to welcome you back. Kind Regards.

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  10. Karthik

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to bid farewell to 2024. We just loved it. We got a window table. It was great to sit, chat and have some great food, drinks and desserts. Overall it was a beautiful experience from all the people in 20 Stories MCR.
    20 Stories RestaurantResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and the service provided by the team. We strive to create a unique and unforgettable experience for our guests and we're glad that was accomplished during your visit. We appreciate your positive review and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

20 Stories Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1723 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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