Higher Ground

4.8

764 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

Higher Ground is a 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 Wed-Sat at dinner and Thurs-Sat lunch. From 14th November ’24, Higher Ground is opening on Thursday lunchtimes and is now open from 5pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

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 £58pp 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. For parties of 6x 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
0161 236 2931
Website
http://www.highergroundmcr.co.uk/
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

Location
Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY
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 764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Overall
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Food
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Service
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Ambience
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Value
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
Best Value
Manchester
Innovative
Manchester
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Higher Ground in Manchester offers an outstanding dining experience with "quality produce, outstanding food and wine." Guests love the "gorgeous, fun culinary journey" and "superb food" prepared with local ingredients. The attentive and "knowledgeable staff" enhance the relaxed atmosphere. A must-visit destination for food lovers seeking innovation and flavor.

764 Reviews

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tania
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend this restaurant if you love delicious, well prepared food. They have an outstanding wine selection and their service is knowledgeable , professional and most of all make the whole experience enjoyable!
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Jack
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time here and we’d be back again based on the genuine kindness and warmth of the staff alone, nevermind the outstanding dishes made with great fresh produce. The vibe is casual and doesn’t take itself too seriously, whilst also maintaining the high quality standards you’d expect from a restaurant of this level. Can’t wait to come back again!
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Patrick
Norway
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, all the staff were really welcoming, knowledgeable and accommodating, ambience was energetic without being overly loud - really appreciated how willing they were to provide vegan-friendly dishes as well
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John
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best restaurant in Manchester town centre
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Sara
VIP
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Higher Groubd is consistently innovating and always have the most delicious dishes. There really is something for everyone to enjoy. What sets it apart is the incredible service, I honestly can’t recommend it highly enough.
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Wendy
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. Unfussy food cooked to an outstanding standard.
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Lee
Cheshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, excellent food and great atmosphere
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Sara
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. We will definitely return. It is expensive but it’s quality dinning with quality food from local food produce.
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Sam
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fourth time dining here now and I cannot wait for the fifth. The service is second to none, with incredibly passionate and knowledgeable team members on hand to give you the best experience possible. The wine list is extensive and thorough with something for everyone, and the food is so carefully crafted and always tastes divine. Without a doubt the best restaurant in Manchester!
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Leyla
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious, quality food and drink. I didn’t drink any alcohol and enjoyed the non alcoholic options, so great for either. Highly recommend - the team are lovely and the service was excellent! We look forward to returning!
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Higher Ground is rated 4.8 stars by 764 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

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

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

Website
http://www.highergroundmcr.co.uk/
Phone number
0161 236 2931
Private party facilities
For larger bookings and for private hire/event enquires, please contact hello@highergroundmcr.co.uk

Higher Ground

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