20 Stories Restaurant in Manchester

We had an anniversary dinner here and had a wonderful time! The pre-theatre dining menu was amazing value (3 courses for £37.50). The food is really high quality and the portion sizes are decent, they're not too small despite it being a fine dining restaurant. They also brought us an extra dessert with an anniversary message written in chocolate on the plate - a lovely surprise! Would recommend going on a weekday so it's less busy and you're more likely to get a table by the window.

Amazing night for a 1 year anniversary

Great views. Great service. Great vibes.

Wowser! If you suffer from Vertigo, then keep away from the windows/edge. Fantastic drinks choice, feel like you're a celebrity 👌

Wouldn’t bother going! Lots of staff but very inattentive and don’t tell you where to go, especially when paying premium prices for cocktails! Nice view but not worth the money

Amazing venue, excellent service. In particular Kumar was very attentative to use, always knew what we needed before we asked. Constantly topped up our drinks made sure we were ok. 10/10 would reccomend. Stellar service from an amazing restaurant the first time we dined here.

amazing experience food and drink were absolutely perfect, served by kumar who catered to all of our needs. would love to come here again.

I can’t actually review my experience because we were refused entry at 22.40pm. Told the bar was “closed”. Bookings for drinks only aren’t facilitated so thought we’d try our luck. It was my 30th birthday and we fancied a post dinner drink before heading home. The doorman was beyond rude. Initially refused to open the door at all, before proceeding to do so only to deny us entry. We went next door to The Ivy and they were more than happy to accommodate us. Unless service style and standards have dramatically changed here, being refused entry at 22.40 is weird.

Best rooftop in Manchester without a doubt, we love to come here for date nights, hang out with friends or business meals. Top food in Manchester and atmosphere. Thank you

1 person behind the bar, trying to serve 12 people waiting for a drink

One of my favourite places.. been a fair few times for food and just drinks. The views are spectacular and the food is amazing ❤️ I went for my birthday and had a window table at night… one of the best birthday meals ever

Whilst the views are fantastic, the service was unfortunately very poor. Sat at the bar in eye line of the staff and yet they chose to serve 2 large groups who came after us. Disappointing as this was highly recommended by friends to visit in Manchester.

What an amazing place! The staff are second to none . Lovely atmosphere and such a welcome x

Favourite place in Manchester for drinks! Solero cocktail is amazing!

The food was very delicious and I really liked the atmosphere, everything was absolutely beautiful! However, I did not enjoy the service so much. As we arrived, the first thing the waiter told us is that we only have limited amount of time. We weren’t just told this once, he told us that we have limited time about 5 times! This was quite unprofessional. Yes, I understand that it was a busy Saturday evening, but we just wanted to enjoy it. Other people from our group were a bit late, but we ordered as soon as we could order. Our food took about an hour to be cooked and then we were supposed to eat in hurry, with the waiter telling us we have less and less time left. It was supposed to be a very nice evening, but it was ruined by the service. We also had to pay extra, for the service, which is pathetic with the service we got. I understand that there could’ve been troubles before with this, but this is just unfair and unprofessional service.

Amazing views of Manchester. Food and service were excellent. Definitely recommend.

Excellent food, young atmosphere

Came for a couple of drinks and was served by Holly. She was amazing, very welcoming showed us to a great spot to sit and looked after us while we were there. She is a great asset and made our visit thoroughly enjoyable!

The venue and atmosphere are some of the best in Manchester but for the price point i have had better meals else were but none the less still excellent.

Fabulous restaurant, amazing menu and great wine list.

Came for a birthday. We ordered some starters and sides and a couple people had mains. They then came back saying you can’t order starters without a main and it was on the T&C’s. the steak was very very chewy. Not worth the money. The other roast dinners were basic at best. Wouldn’t recommend.

Very unfortunately I found this place being overhyped for what it is. Service was not great at all. We’ve been waiting for over 15 mins just to get water on the table, the waiter was not willing to ask chef to make some changes to a dish, waited for side that has been “dropped on the floor” so the fillet was getting cold, none of the sauces were served until reminded third time about them, never received the salad however been charged for it. Quality of food was good but nothing spectacular. Very unfortunate that a place with such a price tag doesn’t value customer experience

Lovely food ,friendly attentive staff

20 Stories Saturday Night I was in a party of 5 people who went to 20 Stories for a meal at about 7.30pm on Saturday 2nd November. The food and service were excellent as usual. However the environment in the restaurant was not to our liking. The atmosphere was that of a chaotic nightclub rather than that of a comfortable restaurant. The music was so loud it was difficult for our party to talk to each other. The bar area and foyer were so crowded it was difficult to get to the toilets. I have previously visited 20 Stories several times but always Monday to Wednesday nights when the restaurant was much less noisy and the experience was much more enjoyable. If you want to eat without the continuous thump, thump, thump of loud electronic music (it never stopped for the 3 hours we were there) and you want to hear the other people at your table then I would avoid 20 Stories on a Saturday night.

Lovely lunch spot, a favourite in Manchester

Lovely atmosphere, beautifully done out and friendly staff. Great cocktail menu with wonderful views, what more do you want?!

We had 3 course meal and drinks and had an amazing time! Got a table near the windows. Then spent the rest of the night outside space behind the bar. I definitely recommend 👌🏾 especially for birthdays and special days.

All was perfect. My husband booked a blackout event and all food was served at candele lights. Nice live music and amazing food.

They couldn’t find my reservation. But they helped our. Order came wrong and our friend waited 10-20 min. Atmosphere is in amazing.

Beautiful restaurant, Florian, Miko & Marco really looked after us, we had a fantastic time; the food was impeccable and the view was astounding! My partner is Coeliac and there were so many amazing choices for her

They've forgotten the most important part of a good restaurant is the customer service - I've never experienced such rude people (sort your staff out). They were initially rude to my friend on the phone and then I turned up for a drink before the theatre and they told me I couldn't have another chair from a table (it was empty in there too) and then walked away and left me standing whilst my two friends were sat down. They were just so rude and I couldn't have been nicer. I think they've tried to make it fancy so now they think they're better than their customers 😆 also £20 service charge....for what?!? They can't even reply to people separately they have an automated response ... I'm sorry but this is no 5 star restaurant. GO FOR THE VIEWS GET TAP WATER AND LEAVE. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME.

Love this place amazing service and drinks. Beautiful garden terrace. Milko and Peppe were super helpfull and know how to provide great service.

Booked a table for two. Arrived earlier than expected but the friendly staff said wasn't a problem . The view from the 20th floor is incredible and yes ! You can take photos. Menus available were the Al a Carte and the Menu of the day; 2 courses for £29.00 or 3 for £35.00. We chose the Menu of the day: Pan fried salmon and the " flat iron" steak. Our 2nd Menu chose was the " deconstructed cheese cake". The food was cooked to perfection and we'll definitely return. Staff were friendly and very efficient. Stunning views so don't forget your camera.

I visited with friends as part of the start of a birthday celebration. The place is a beautifully designed place and all the team we encountered were friendly and professional. We only visited for drinks as we had reservations elsewhere for dinner. Be aware drinks are on the expensive side 3 drinks are going to set you back £50-£60 pounds. My other feedback would be there is limited seating for drinkers. None the less we enjoyed our visit.

Booked the Private Dining Room for my partner’s 40th Birthday. From enquiry through to the night, Hannah was incredibly supportive and efficient in ensuring the night was planned meticulously. On the evening, we were taken care of by the wonderful Julia who was attentive and engaging. The Private Dining room is a beautiful space with great food to match. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

I want to thank the lovely Florian who made our experience even better, we had a great chat and he helped us out. He is friendly and very professional in the manner he serves people ! The food and the atmosphere was amazing

Loverly dining experience, we all enjoyed the food and atmosphere. A shout out to our server, Roberto, who looked after us so well.

Immaculate vibes! Florian was so helpful and lovely and was so lovely to have as our server for the night! We will be back

Beautiful venue and view of Manchester. Friendly staff at the lift and upstairs as well. Highly recommend the overall vibe!

I used to live in Washington D.C. There is a place there names 12 Stories, one of my absolute favorite spots to hangout with friends and chill. When I discovered 20 Storie here in Manchester I was very excited to explore it, and let me tell you it exceeded my expectations. It combines stunning panoramic views with a sophisticated atmosphere. the restaurant features modern decor with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing diners to enjoy the city skyline as they indulge in a contemporary British menu. The cocktail menu is inventive, showcasing both classic favorites and unique creations. Service is generally attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. While the prices are on the higher end, the exceptional quality of food and the elegant setting make 20 Stories a perfect choice for special occasions or a memorable night out.

Visited for cocktails before heading next door to the theatre. Very lucky with the weather so able to sit outside and enjoy the Manchester views.

Always a great atmosphere, excellent food and service.

20 Stories is a fantastic place to spend your time with friends or partner.The atmosphere is really nice. It has a stunning view of Manchester. I tried the three course menu and it was delicious. The service was amazing. I really recommend.

Had a lovely scenery however the music wasn’t amazing and I thought it was so overpriced for what it was (£17 for a pornstar)

Dress casually. Make sure to reserve in advance. Nice atmosphere though a bit crowded for my taste.

Food cold over busy had to wait 30 mins for table had to stand by a window told to wait at bar 2 cocktails 34 quid partner had prawns to start with 4 prawns on plate with half a gallon of sauce in pots on plate which took half the plate up complained to management who then took the huff main dish sea bass came with chips with truffle and parmersan cheese (all they was was fries and cheese like you get at TGI S for 3 times the price food cold they was too busy to cope in my opinion for people .we bumped into at least 5 couples who all said the same overrated over priced food like you'd get anywhere else .. very disappointed as it was our birthdays too which was very uncomfortable and embarrassing..

This place is so overrated and over priced it’s unreal. Nothing to look at but cranes because of the all construction work being done in Manchester. Plenty of other chic stunning bars in Manchester that out rate this place by a mile. Nothing worth a visit.

Fantastic place in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Food lovely and great service. Views are amazing and great atmosphere. Even have an outdoor patio with heater with panoramic views

Last week, we visited 20 Stories upon the recommendation of my friends, and it exceeded all of our expectations. The atmosphere of the restaurant is elegant and warm, with a stunning view. The menu is carefully curated, offering a rich variety of both local and international dishes. The food we ordered was beautifully prepared, and the wine pairing was perfect. The professionalism of the waitstaff and the way they presented the food were particularly impressive, with every detail meticulously attended to. The desserts were equally impressive, with elegant presentation and delightful flavors. After dinner, we moved to the garden area, where we enjoyed cocktails while taking in the incredible view. The music selection was another well-thought-out detail that enhanced the overall ambiance. Overall, 20 Stories is an excellent choice for celebrating special occasions or simply treating yourself. It’s a place where you’ll truly feel valued in every aspect. We will definitely visit again!

Very modern and trendy setting, food was lovely. Special occasions and treats.

Went here to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Service, food and atmosphere was excellent. Special mention for our waitress Nancy, who was brilliant. Loved every bit 👌

Decent views over downtown Manchester, as well as lovely food and drink. Great atmosphere and a very fine steak. Well worth a visit if you're in town.

Great views of Manchester, and that's what you pay for. Expensive for what you get drinks wise, plus the service charge which they automatically add. 🤔

Service was slow and the food mediocre. Very different from our experience a year ago. My friend's champagne was accidentally upset all over her by a member of staff. The glass of champagne was replaced but there was no offer to pay dry cleaning and no reflection in the bill. When I commented on this to a member of staff, I was told that a manager would be in touch. One week on, I am still waiting!

We came here for a birthday and it didn't disappoint. The food and wine were fantastic and the views of the city topped it all off. I would definitely recommend it for a special occasion.

Worst service and Rude behaviour

We arrived and were told to take a seat outside if we wanted drinks so we sat down and ordered a bottle of LPR via the QR code. 30 minutes went by without any service or any staff coming over to ask if we would like serving, dispite multiple staff members being on the floor and walking past. I then went up the the bar to raise the issue, to which I got told to wait as they served someone else. They had prior knowledge of the cheque but did not explain why it had taken 45 minutes to receive my drinks and . It wasn’t busy and unsure why the service was so appalling. Not one server came and spoke to us within the 30 minutes of waiting. As a OM of a hospitality group in the northeast I would be embarrassed if that was the level of service my staff offered.

First time here and definitely not the last. Our server Florian was outstanding from start to finish, extremely helpful and attention to detail was what made the experience faultless. The steaks were possibly the best steaks we’ve ever had and cooked exactly how we asked. The cocktails were also lush! This place is pricey however you absolutely get what you pay for, we will be back for another special occasion!

Ist alowed come whith my children? Please dont ignore me

What a view over Manchester and beyond. This is a lovely place. Excellent service and great drinks. Inside is very classy. It's a posh spot in the sky

Added 13.5% service charge without stating beforehand Feel robbed for pretty average cocktails twice as expensive as other bars in the area

A wonderful view but expensive drinks and an extortionate surcharge!

The place is one of the most beautiful places and views in Manchester. The place is very elegant, the food is average and the prices are very expensive

Wow! Another top Manchester venue and a must visit 😎💪

Experience was good but I expected more from the service. The drinks were great, refreshing and well balanced. The food was amazing. However our Anniversary experience was unfortunately spoiled by the service, our server (I believe he said he name was Kumol) greeting us well but was a bit too intense for us. We had been recommended a cocktail from 20 Stories by a friend that used to work there but what was most bizarre is that when we chose this drink the waiter said "just so know, you may not like it because it comes with egg white and will smell of egg." I've worked in hospitality 8 years so we laughed it off and gave him the benefit of the doubt by jokingly saying "you're really selling the drink" but we were so taken back by why he'd said this. Two of the drinks that I wanted to try they didn't have the ingredients for either so the waiter said "we can do this for you but it won't be the same." We had originally booked for what we thoughts was a drinks booking but we were seated in the main restaurant which was great as we had a lovely table but we didn't want to eat. We were then told by the waiter that if we didn't eat some significantly big dishes we'd have to be moved to another table as it's restaurant policy. So we were inevitably forced to eat food we didn't want. Maybe this policy could have been made clearer through the confirmation text or phone call in some way? We had a nice complimentary anniversary plate at the end of our short meal but the experience wasn't overall very good unfortunately and left us with a sour taste when leaving. From working in hospitality in the Spinning Fields area and being a neighbour to this business I hope this review is received with the best intentions.

the website states they close at 11:00pm. However, the security guard says he has instructions to NOT let go anyone upstairs after 10:00pm which says it’s the manager rules. Its completely ridiculous!! @General Manager (@William Gomis), ensure your website has the right closing times and be transparent!

We've been there for drinks only and I have to say that the club is spectacular. The view is amazing. The only thing that left us a bit concerned is that we sat on a table outside and no one came to take our order so after 15 minutes we decided to go to the bar. Said that, the drinks were amazingly served and we had good time.

Lovely experience went for 1st time yesterday. The staff are very efficient and friendly very good customer service skills. Food and views fabulous. It was a travel zoo voucher so very good deal.

Vibrant crowd and atmosphere with good views of the Manchester city centre. Service was pretty good but I personally reckon it can be improved, coming from a hospitality background myself. Enjoyed the food and drinks, a tad expensive but not too overwhelming. Worth at least a try.

Amazing food and exceptional service.

Called in for one drink. Never been before . Nice place with great views.

What an amazing day - thank you to all the staff for making our wedding such a memorable occasion, and we look forward to returning for a more 'normal' visit very soon

Superb as always! Food was amazing and service was attentive and professional. Great experience!

Great views but drinks were very expensive and the staff member who served was miserable

Very popular location with stunning views of Manchester. Can become very busy though so you’ll be starting for a while. Sometimes a queue but nothing major. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Toliet are cool but are combined. Great selection of drinks and also a restaurant. I’d personally go on a quieter day for the restaurant. Great experience

A very nice place with wonderful views, enlivened with music, good service and recommended food.

The place has a lovely view and the food is okay. But my friend got a hair in hers - stuck to rice. A staff member offered to replace the nearly eaten meal and gave her a free glass of Proceso

My fiancé booked a table here on my birthday to propose me. He had booked a table, and they also arranged a cake and champagne. Beautiful ambience, good outdoor sitting space as well. The food was great the window seats are great for a good view.

Nice drinks and stunning view! Thanks Roxi

Today I was with my friends at 20 Stories ,everything was amazing,Roxi she was so sweet and very friendly with as ,for sure we will come again soon 🙂

Best place in Manchester 🤍🤍 Amazing view 😍, very friendly staff! Thank you for an amazing experience Roxi 🙏🥂👏👏👏❤️❤️🤍!

Lunch today, good food not excellent. Service great. But its an insult adding 13.5% service charge plus a £1.00 charity charge, what charity is this for. Please don't turn the UK into the U.S. where the service charge is sky high. I will decide the amount of service charge. I questioned the manager about it and he didn't care one bit about the service charge

I went there with three other people. They all loved the food, but I was not. The service was the best thing about the place, formal but friendly. I thought £270ish for four people with no alcohol was on the expensive side. All my companions will go again, but I don't think I will.

Had a fantastic experience at 20 Stories for my boyfriend's birthday! The waiter was attentive and helped make the celebration special. The atmosphere was perfect with great vibes and music, just what we were looking for. The food was delicious and served promptly. The view was stunning, though it’s a shame we couldn’t get a window seat. Highly recommend for a special occasion!

Used this restaurant for private dining a few times. More recently service has become slower and slower. As a guest this week we attended for 2 hours over lunch but had to leave before dessert was served because service was just so slow. The dessert was paid for too so I felt sorry for the hosts who had booked and paid for us. The food was all preordered weeks before and from a set menu so really disappointing. Last time was slow and I complained then but it’s got worse. I’d not book again and I’ll also warn future hosts of it.

Visited the place with partner, because somebody had provided us with the Virgin Experience voucher as a gift. The ambience and the views are spectacular, mid afternoon was fantastic time to be there, still light to see Manchester from high and the full size windows really make the place very nice to be in. HOWEVER the food was simply atrocious for the place and the publicity it has as a venue. It tasted like low sodium diet food served in a hospital. My soup was tastless, because of the lack of salt, note that I am not crazy about salt, I am in general sensitive to high salt so I am more likely to say something was salty rather than no, but in this case it was no existent so made the food very blunt. My wife's mackerel was much better to be honest, probably the best dish. The salmon was another repeat of my soup, fish laid on a bed of "tastless". The desert was ok, decent, but not the highlight of a fairly poor food experience. Now getting down to cost!!! The 3 course meal was covered by the virgin Experience voucher, we ordered 2 cocktails and a glass of wine (all on the mid range of pricing) and 2 portions of fries (sides were extra) and in total cost of the visit was £137. Now the interesting part. The voucher which covered the 3 course lunch, was covering around £61 which meant that the 3 drinks and the 2 portions of fries were cost us £76 pounds extra to pay!!!! There was a 12.5% service charge which we accepted because the service was very good. By the way the fries, have had better in kebab shops, very oily!! Make your own conclusions, but when the 3 course lunch costs less than the sides and 3 drinks, there is somehtibg not right there. Love the atmosphere and the views, but never but food was simply atrocious for the charging fine dining. It could have been the virgin Experience fixed menu that was badly managed as an experience and the a la carte is different. I will never know because I do not think I would be going back for food ans I would not recommend the place for food.

A totally lovely evening spent at 20 stories Manchester, cocktails and food were lovely. Kumar our waiter was so lovely and attentive without being too much. Such a treat to celebrate my 60th birthday 🥳

What an amazing venue. The views are spectacular and the decor is great and overall we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Definitely recommend this venue .. and I would love to go back.

Lovely meal but the service charge and charity donation left a nasty taste. You expect the drinks to be expensive, but £6.25 for a half pint of beer is a bit much. The service was excellent and it was a lovely gesture to be given a slate with a brownie and congratulations written in chocolate for my retirement. So it leaves you feeling awkward as to whether you want to remove or reduce the 13.5% service charge and I suppose this is the case for the majority of people. The menu also states if live entertainment is on, this (discretionary) charge will be added too, so be aware. It’s a treat for some people to go to a place like this especially with the rising costs and shrinkflation we have, imagine if 13.5% was added to all bills where someone served us!! Hope it genuinely goes to the staff.

The food is mediocre at best in terms of both taste and presentation. The flavours are quite bland, and the dishes do not look appetising. The steak was chewy and the pasta was overcooked in my opinion. On a positive note, the service is good. They offer a complimentary piece of chocolate cake for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays. It’s probably worth visiting for a cocktail and the nice view.

Very fancy and aesthetic, nice roof top and really nice view

Good place. Beautiful views. I wasn't keen on the starter but the rest of the food was lovely. Waiting staff were really good.

Great food and service from Nancy 🥂

Great place with amazing view but their cocktails are really light 👎🏼 it looks like juice

Fabulous experience and great cocktails. Let down a little by the awful smell of drains. I'd hope that it was a one-off thing?

Florian made sure we were well looked after at a team members leaving do. Great night, excellent service, delicious food!

Always have a good time here. Amazing place. Helpful staff.

Came here on September 3rd with my mother for my 21st birthday, through the Virgin experience days voucher and I must say I was heavenly impressed with everything that occurred, the foods and drinks were top notch and I do love the whole interior of both the restaurant and outdoor terrance looking over the city of Manchester and the far distant countryside, the staff themselves were all kind and welcoming with everything they’ve planned and presented us with. Will definitely come here again sometime in the future, thank you again 😇

Great atmosphere and fantastic views across Manchester on a sunny day. It's definitely worth a visit.

Lovely food drinks rather expensive