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Higher Ground, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Higher Ground

4.8 (896)
£41 and over
British
Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY

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2 people
21:30
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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.

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
    Cash not accepted
  • 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 Lot
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 896 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Innovative

  • 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

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Higher Ground offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and staff," attentive service, and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "exquisite flavors" and "extensive wine list," with many enjoying the "seasonal tasting menu" and open kitchen views. The welcoming staff ensures a memorable visit, making it a must-visit in Manchester.
896 Reviews
  1. Helen

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing- had the chefs menu and the experience has left us wanting more. Service is outstanding and whole vibe of restaurant is exciting. Can’t believe I’ve not tried it earlier, but will definitely be back

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  2. Barbara

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding tasty and different. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner for 10 of us. Service was perfect made easy by the seasonal menu. We added on a few Oysters and absolutely delicious cheddar tarts. Each course was so fresh and delicious. The only comment I would like to make is it would be good to see a menu as although each course was introduced it can be difficult to hear everything said and it also makes choosing wine harder.

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  3. Jonathan

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Highly recommended. Great experience.

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  4. Christopher

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, really enjoyed sitting at the counter and the small talk with the chefs whilst they were working. Service was attentive but not over-bearing with the waiting staff all being knowledgeable. Great drink selection too - would recommend the Pinot Noir they serve by the glass - it's excellent! The only thing I would have changed would have been the dessert but that's just a preference thing, the dessert we had was still great. They are very accommodating, and you can request items off the al a carte menu when ordering the set menu which is a nice option. Overall, a really well-presented establishment, very good staff, a clear dedication to excellent food, and a clear attention to detail. We would definitely go again!

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  5. Ifor VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE Higher Ground. Amazingly taleneted, innovative and hard working team providing the best restaurant experience.

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  6. Pete

    Manchester/Greater Manchester8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service - we had the tasting menu. We will definitely be back at some point to try the a la carte menu. Could do with a few more wines by the glass perhaps, and we should have asked our servers to repeat their descriptions of the food delivered to the table as the tasting menu is not published, so it's a bit of a mystery. The music tends to drown out what the servers are trying to say. But on the whole, it was excellent. Nice touch from the staff who all wished us a goodnight, a great weekend and a hope to see us again soon. You will, thanks!

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  7. Cheryl

    Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience and excellent wine selection served by professional and very friendly staff.

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  8. Angelo

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and staff. Going to book regularly for seasonal changes.

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  9. Leah

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so lovely, and the staff were so kind and helpful really explained everything so well! Atmosphere was really good, not too loud just all round great experience!

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  10. Alexander

    Manchester/Greater Manchester6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very high quality food, drink, and service, without anything being too fussy. There’s a nice relaxed vibe and people aren’t here to post everything on socials, they’re just here to enjoy a fantastic meal with friends.

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Higher Ground is rated 4.8 stars by 896 OpenTable diners.

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

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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 Lot
  • 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
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Otway
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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