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Higher Ground, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Higher Ground

4.8
4.8
743 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
20:30
Booked 19 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),<br />Manchester Victoria Train Station (14min walk), <br />Manchester Piccadilly Tram Stop (3min walk)<br /><br />Parking: NCP Car Park Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, City Tower, New York St, Manchester M1 4AJ (2min walk)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Menu

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What 743 people are saying

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

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

    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 is a culinary gem praised for its "outstanding food and service," with a "relaxed vibe" and "knowledgeable staff" who enhance the dining experience. The menu features innovative dishes using local produce, complemented by an "impressive wine list." Guests love the "seasonal sharing menu" and the opportunity to watch chefs in action at the counter. While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is deemed "excellent value for money." The restaurant is celebrated for its "friendly atmosphere" and "exceptional hospitality," making it a must-visit destination.

743 Reviews

  1. Diane

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, amazing place, food excellent and the service to match, really worth checking out

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  2. Tom

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we’ve had for a long time. The Lyme Park venison dish was exquisite! Excellent service and atmosphere. We will definitely be returning.

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  3. andrew

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience eating at the bar watching the chefs

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  4. Graham

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We mostly enjoyed our meal with you, but for two issues. Firstly the music being played was too loud. I asked if it could be turned down but it remained unchanged. The high top table was beneath the speaker and it was not possible for the seven of us to have meaningful conversation. Secondly we were all very disappointed that venison on the menu had been replaced by chicken. Although the chicken was very nice, we did not regard this as a reasonable substitute for game.

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  5. Katie

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and faultless service - thanks for having us!

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  6. Ellie

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and wine. A lovely experience! The best mashed potato ever.

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  7. Ally

    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
    A great experience, varied menu and something really different to the usual.

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  8. Patricia

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. All food needs were expertly catered for.

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  9. Martin

    Newcastle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second time and as good as the first. Sadly the slow cooked venison shoulder was not on the menu but the sea bass proved an admirable alternative. Excellent dishes, not overly fancy, but ingredients well matched and flavoursome. The top to tail philosophy is clever and appropriate. Highly recommended.

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  10. Cake

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food! We had the sharer menu and all courses were absolutely delicious! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and the music was just at the right level to cover background chatter but you could hear each other. Cant wait to go back!

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FAQs

Higher Ground is rated 4.8 stars by 743 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 19 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 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
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