Bab in Manchester

Fantastic place for a delicious 'bab. The staff were very friendly, the food was delicious, great ambiance and they are dog friendly - what more could you ask for?

tried BAB for the first time with some girl friends and was honestly such a great time. food was amazing and the portions were huge which is always a plus! our server David was incredible such a good laugh and put up with all our ridiculous and fussy food requests. really made the night fun and inviting and I’ll deffo be going back again soon!! thanks so much to the whole team for such a good night xx

We booked this last minute for a meal with family. There were six of us and two well behaved dogs. The menu was varied with meat, veggie and vegan options and I found it difficult to choose as I fancied everything. The setting was modern and casual and the drinks selection reflected that. The staff were attentive but not overly invasive. The name Bab doesn’t have any reference to the Brummie term of endearment , I’m guessing it’s a reference to the Influences of the Middle East in the flat bread style presentation of the dishes which were dancing with flavours and beautifully executed in a timely fashion. We were there on a Monday night but I can imagine that at peak times this place would be heaving! I would definitely recommend it and will visit again.

Bab is a hidden gem. Such welcoming and helpful staff, great atmosphere, fantastic food and central location. I went with my sister and this was our first visit but it certainly won’t be the last. Bab is amazing in every aspect and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Visited again on Saturday. The chicken shawarma and kimchi crispy chicken were lovely, great flavours. Friendly service and nice atmosphere.

Amazing food, amazing service! David our server was so attentive and made the whole experience a pleasure! Will definitely be returning! Thankyou

We had a private event downstairs at BAB NQ. The food, service and drinks were absolutely fantastic. Special shoutout to David who went above and beyond to help us pull it all off, and was a great laugh throughout the night, and to Lisa who dealt with all of our questions. The space downstairs with its own private bar and toilets is fantastic, and a bit of a rare find in Manchester city centre. We will definitely be booking again. Thanks a lot :-)

We used the basement at BAB for my boyfriends 40th birthday party last weekend. The manager and staff at the venue were fantastic on the night and made the whole process simple from booking to setting the venue up at a time convenient to me on the day of the party!

Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group hosted our annual pub quiz at Bab and it was absolutely fantastic. They made it so easy - we were able to pre-order drinks and food platters (which were absolutely delicious) and the downstairs space was perfect for us. They provided sound, screen and a microphone for free so all we had to do was show up with our quiz and everything else was done. The staff were absolutely lovely and really helpful too in making sure it all went smoothly. Thank you!

First visit to BAB and we really enjoyed it. It is a stone's throw from Stevenson Square so very handy if you are there for a drink. They have a very reasonable £10 lunch menu and portions are generous. Staff were very nice and accommodating. Cool decor too. See pictures. Good for solo dining as you can sit in the window and eat.

Absolutely amazing food, had the sharer and every item was fantastic. Service was spot on, not rushed but not waiting around too long. Not overly expensive at all and certainly value for money. It’s kind of hidden away but well worth seeking out

Went for friends leaving do .Fab food and atmosphere 👌 Really loved this place . Definitely worth it and would go again.

We held our sports club end of season awards night at Bab in the downstairs private hire room and had an absolutely brilliant time. Communication from the off with Lisa at Bab was fantastic and she, along with the team on the night, were always on hand to help + to answer any questions we had. The space itself is the perfect size and has everything you need including projector, screen, sound system and disco lights. We loved the private bar and the food was delicious. Having the room till 1 meant we had lots of time to dance after the main awards were finished. We'd recommend over-ordering on food- we went for the £20 menus but charged £25 so that we could order some extra portions. This meant people could have seconds or thirds and everyone was really happy about this. It's also worth arriving at the venue an hour or so earlier so you can get the layout how you want it, especially if you're planning to use the projector. Thank you so much Bab for having us + for making our End of Season so enjoyable!!

What an experience! Last-minute booking and I’m glad we did book. Bab was four times lush! Greeted and seated with excellence into this quaint, bright and attractive venue. Before I’d had chance to settle, a couple of jars were brought our way - black belt! 👊 the waitperson went to the trouble, and I mean trouble to sort the missus out with a brew (at 8pm?) but fair play and thank you. For a kick-off… Straight in with das Baba Ganoush (to share), a shout from the wife and it went down a treat! The main event consisted of, for me; - Chicken shawarma; salad/ pickled red cabbage/ house chilli - seasoned fries The lady (not as hungry); - 2 lots of halloumi sticks - seasoned fries What can I say? Absolute all-rounder of an experience, high quality and great service. Digestively light but equally flavourful and fresh! Chefs on display is something I like to see - working their magic, moving like a Swiss watch behind the scenes. Reasonably priced and in a superb location. (Key)BAB de liiiiiid ✊

Ate here for the first time last night and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Staff were very polite and friendly, we had one more in our party than I had reserved for, but this was not a problem for them at all. Our food was absolutely delicious, came quickly and was very fresh. Great selection of drinks too. We enjoyed the atmosphere so much we were the last to leave! We will definitely be returning.

Came here as a party of 6 for a birthday meal. Didn't get off to a great start when we arrived as the draft beer wasnt available. Drinks took a while to arrive and general service was slow. Ordered a BAB each and some sides which took 45 minutes to arrive. When it did arrive, 3 out of the 6 kebabs were sent back as they were freezing cold, the others were warm, not hot. The server was nice and said he could get us new food but it would take a while. We didn't want to order more food and the rest of the party eat ages after so we didn't order anything else. The 3 cold ones were taken off the bill but the whole experience was completely ruined. Would not return

After months of following these on the socials, my partner and I decided to book in for Saturday night (23rd), our first opportunity back in Manchester. After booking in on the reservation app provided by the Website and arriving early, I was met by an extremely rude and unapologetic front-of-house member of staff by the door," ER YOU ARE NOT BOOKED IN YOU CAN LEAVE". After showing her the booking confirmation she proceeded to be unhelpful. Terrible experience, put such a dampener on something I've been looking forward to for a long time.

Very pleasant night, staff couldn’t do enough or have been more helpful. The food was excellent and the portions very generous even for three people with healthy appetites. We had the Humus, perfect, then the Bab sharer with the Greek fries and added the king prawns. Everything’s delicious and it was the ideal food for chatting and grazing. Will most define back soon

Lovely fresh food, a real hidden gem hidden away down a side street of the main square of NQ. I had the lamb it was tender and crisp

We recently hired BABs downstairs area for a private function. Our contact was Lisa who was great from start to finish. She always replied to my emails really quickly. So many options for great food and drink packages. We went for a drinks package in the end, the cocktail jugs went down very well with our guests. We were able to gain access to the room earlier in the day so we could set up with some banners and balloons. Everyone commented on how much they liked the space. Plenty of seats and room to dance, we made our own playlist but you can hire a dj if you want to. All the costs were really reasonable and wouldn’t hesitate to book at BAB again. Sadly, we didn’t get to try the food but definitely on our list to go back. Big shout out to all the people that worked the bar for us. Ackers…….we know we owe you that pastry 🥐 and hot chocolate ☕️ xxx

Was tasked with the job of booking for 6 people n a Saturday evening in Manchester. Came across Bab, so glad I did. Food excellent, staff helpful and attentive and great location in the Northern Quarter. Will definitely be back again and again.

First visit to Bab, and I will be returning soon. We shared meze dishes, the food was lovely, fresh and tasty, and the portions were a good size. Haven’t tried a “bab” yet but will on my next visit. The service was great and the food was served quickly.

We were really looking forward to visiting but we were so underwhelmed and disappointed. We ordered the BAB sharer and all of the meat was very overcooked and dry. The salt & pepper chicken was black and solid, I couldn’t even stab it with my fork to pick up. The only thing we loved were the Greek fries and the garlic sauce unfortunately.

Cold food arrived as a start , a slight apology but that was it, extremely long wait for order to delivery. Good food eventually but shame they can only the poor quality of food

Update Jan 2024: A very generous business who always puts the customer satisfaction at first. They made up the previous not so great experience. Lots of customisation options to enjoy the food as you love. Highly recommend. The only suggestion would be to bring back the completely pulled meat instead of big chunks.

Came nye for the bottomless brunch with a friend the food was absolutely amazing and the service even better all staff where lovely and welcoming we have done a few bottomless brunches and usually have to fight to get your next drink not here was another one waiting as we took the last sip 🤣 we will deffo return to do it again thankyou

Had a wonderful time at Bab! Our servers were very welcoming and hospitable; the food was ever better! Tasty and good portion size, although it was a bit on the pricey side. Nevertheless, would visit again!

We had our Christmas party here last night and the team absolutely smashed it out of the park. The night was brilliant, the team were fun and helpful from start to finish and the food was raved about. The place has a fantastic atmosphere and they guys honestly couldn’t do enough to help us. Massively recommend Bab as a place to visit for functions or just food. Came a few weeks ago with me a my little puppy and they were brilliant and attentive then. Thank you so much from all of us!

Wow, tucked away on Little Lever Street you have to find this place. Staff were so welcoming and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble for them. Food was so tasty and was a real feast. We all ordered something different and we were not disappointed. I had the aubergine hummus for starters and the festive Bab - absolutely delicious. There wasn’t really any cocktails that took my fancy but the staff tweaked one from their menu and made me a raspberry vodka based one instead. I’m not normally a fan of ‘discretionary table service’ added to my bill but these guys thoroughly deserved it last night. One last thing, the ambience and music was spot on and added to a great night. We’ll be back when I next visit Manchester

We went early for dinner, and the restaurant was about half full. Service was really slow. It took 15 minutes for the drinks and 40 minutes for the starters to arrive and equally long for the main course. The food wasn't great. The flatbread was dry and oily at the same time. There was very little meat, it was mixed in with coleslaw and salad. The vegetable rice was terrible, and the calamari batter was inedible. After waiting so long for the food it came put luke warm. The only food that was hot were the fries. The bill was nearly £90 for the three of us, and I begrudgingly paid it.

The team at BAB NQ hosted our staff social event. Serving food for all, inclusive of several dietry restrictions which was much appreciated to allow all of the team to be included. The private room was much larger than we expected with a private bar and toilets. Bar staff were attentive throughout the whole evening and everyone had a great time.

Really great kebabs with a difference. Lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Greek fries were delicious. Looking forward to going back.

I left a long review of this place on my other TripAdvisor account - didn't know I had 2!! Anyway, had a brilliant meal on Saturday. Lisa was super lovely and friwndly and made it a great experience. She also ensured we got everything dairy...

Went here for dinner tonight with my wife and her sister and husband before going to an event. I knew I'd love it as I am a kebab fan! This place doesn't disappoint! From being seated and taking our drink order Lisa did an amazing...

Went for one drink. A rather delicious rock me Amadeus. The staff were lovely and hospitable it felt very homely. There were some lovely smells permeating about the place.

We went there following the great experience we had 3 months ago. Last time food was amazing. They have recently changed the menu and we didn't realise as the food names were similar. The new food was so hot and chili (the chili sauce was...

Perfect room for our works pub quiz in their downstairs event space which was ideal. Pre event comms were great and we couldn't recommend the food and service highly enough. Food was absolutely delicious and plentiful and the staff were amazing. We've booked another event...

We had a private party and they were amazing! Matthew was so friendly and offered great customer service. Thanks for being so accommodating and helpful with the organisation. Food was amazing too. Thanks! Vicki, James, Rich and Emmie x

Visited today as they were having a 50% off baby as part of national kebab day. Atmosphere is nice, small place. Service was good and friendly. I had the surf and turf bab, whilst it was nice I would have preferred to have been asked...

Food was amazing as usual and drinks were on point thanks to josh, service from amy was friendly and helpful :) thanks again bab

Great spot! We enjoyed gorgeous food and received fab service (shoutout to Akkers) couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you - we will be back.

If you’re looking for a private party venue look no further! BAB has a brilliant downstairs area, perfect for parties of 80-100. We had a fabulous night, the staff were absolutely brilliant from our first visit and throughout the planning, so accommodating and helpful and...

Had the most amazing meal here today, we had the BAB sharing plate it was so good. Had cocktail’s made by the very talented Tom, we asked for a Bramble but made with Vodka honestly the best cocktails we’ve had in a long time. Can’t...

What a little gem! A fab restaurant with amazing atmosphere, great staff (who can’t do enough for you) and THE most wonderful food…I haven’t stopped craving the katsu bab since we’ve been!

I am new to Manchester, and I was recommended this restaurant. I was overwhelmed by the amazing customer service. Tom and Arantxa were so kind and atttentive. They helped me pick the right meal, told me about Manchester and made me feel right at home.this...

We had a private function here- the staff were so friendly and helpful, going above and beyond. The food was great and there was plenty of it.

I came to bab because it was recommended to me by a friend, the food was insanely good (way better than I expected it to be) and so was the customer service! Will definitely be returning soon with some friends x Thankyou!

The food was absolutely delicious with a great choice. The service from Cleo couldn't have been any better, we got lucky finding here. Can't believe they do a bottomless brunch on a Friday night!

Excellent food, amazing attention to detail with both starters and mains, staff very helpful and friendly ( Alexis , Tom and chef Dylan ) Really enjoyed our meals and beers and sooo reasonably priced. Would recommend this family owned restaurant to anyone after great food...

Lively restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Good value, tasty food and great for casual dining. Efficient service too.

Excellent meal, the food was beautiful, the staff were helpful and the cocktails were great. The only issue was that a few items were unavailable which made ordering a little difficult. They created a different sharing platter for us with what they did have available.

We visited with a big group of people and everybody really enjoyed it. The food was excellent and the service is just above and beyond. Ana was fantastic. She was very helpful and friendly. She was keen to help me with pram and was very...

Came here last week for my birthday, firstly I will say the food was very nice. Couldn't fault it, but they where so busy and had one staff member for the entire downstairs basement. Again I hate leaving negative reviews, (the waiter was actually really...

Really good service from waiting staff and not much waiting for food or drinks. We went mid week but there were still quite a few tables to serve. Steak fajita bab was the highlight, staters good too. Nice pint of Amstel. No issue with using...

Waited over two hours for our main course to finally arrive. Told on multiple times food would be 10-15 minutes to finally be told “we don’t know how long it would be. After two hours of waiting the food finally arrived only for the lamb...

A really lively, relaxed little restaurant with attentive service and really yummy, good value food. Cocktails were also yum and all round a thoroughly decent Saturday night out for my partner's birthday.

Been here a few times and always enjoyed, however this experience wasn't the best. Had to wait about 15 mins before the order was taken including drinks. We then had to wait another 50 mins before the good arrived. We was advised the food won't...

Brilliant night all round for a friends meal. Service & food were amazing definitely coming back. Highly recommended to anybody visiting Manchester

Came for our anniversary, was greeted with drinks on arrival as requested. Food was fresh and quick service. Staff very friendly. Will definitely be coming back

Our order was taking by matt who was lovely drinks came shortly after and they were beautiful!! Food was speedy and tasty. Highly recommended :)

Recently visited with some colleagues for a work lunch. Relaxed friendly service and amazing food. The turkey bab should be on the menu all year! I’ll definitely be back.

Had not booked a table and was greeted very negatively by a member of staff stating they were only taking reservations. I was able to book a reservation online, much to her dismay. We were shown to our table only to be told they were...

Visited here today. Food cold , barely lukewarm , after mentioning this 2 new meals were served , lamb and chicken mixed kebab, although warmer than the previous meal still could have been warmer but we didn't like to mention it again! The flatbread was...

After listening to our friends suggesting Bab we went for dinner at 5pm before theatre. It was very quiet, there were only 3 other tables. I asked for the early bird menu since it was available online and I was told they don't do that...

Visited and ordered two Christmas turkey kebabs and a side of pigs in blankets (described on the menu as "pork and herb sausages with honey glazed bacon". When the food arrived the side of pigs in blankets was clearly veggie sausages wrapped in veggie bacon...

Absolutely gorgeous food, good selection of alcohol. Good music great atmosphere. In Manchester for the lion king and were looking for somewhere to eat and stumbled across this beautiful of a place. Akkers helped with food selection and kept the drinks coming, Cairo served up...

My food was nice, however my partners food was very disappointing. £15 for a meal that was basically a wrap with a little bit of steak and about 3 sprigs of rocket, very little sauce too that didn’t taste of much. Really really not worth...

The servers were just so miserable, massive tension & ruined it for us. We were there for brunch, drinks & food were so slow coming & the lamb was reformed lamb in the kabab. So disappointed, the food was flavorsome but honestly won’t go back...

Held my Bday party at BAB at the weekend in the private downstairs bar. It couldn't have been better, Lisa was fantastic in all the arrangement, plus Tom, Arancia and all the rest of the team on the night couldn't have been more helpful and...

The starter of 3 dips was poor. I expected 3 separate pots. Hummus, Tzatziki and feta with peppers. What arrived was a bowl with all 3 in it together. The hummus was thick and coarse. The Tzatziki was runny and tasteless. There were no chunks...

My partner and I came here for the first time after it was recommended to us. We went for the lunch menu and we both got the allepo chicken Bab, which came with chips! The portion sizes were generous and we were full after. We...

Came here with a group of friends to enjoy a meal. The fries were really good especially the Greek ones and my partners food was tasty Disappointingly the the bread for the kebabs is dry and not very tasty. Can get really delicious kebab bread...

Partner and I didn't have a reservation and it was busy but they managed to squeeze us in. I'm so glad they did because the food was tasty and filling. We each got a bab and shared some Greek fries and couldn't finish it. I'll...

I have been here a number of times and all the food has been delicious, slightly disappointing that the sea bass was not available. With Manchester confidential it’s half price! Never been disappointed and always left more than satisfied by food and service.

Great food! I had the hallumi kebab with greek fries and it was 10/10- atmosphere was great, and our server Ana was fantastic! Definitely recommend if you’re in the area

The food was incredible and the service, even more so! Fresh food and ace playlist, big thanks to Ana for being a legend !!

This was my second time at Bab and it was as tasty as the first time! The only miss on my rating was due to not having quite a few of the options in stock which was a bit of a shame, but our Chickpea...

Just had a deliveroo dropped off and we could not believe how disgusting the food was. We ordered the crispy chicken with pomegranate molasses and pistachios, which SOUNDS amazing and you can see from the picture how inedible it was, and yes, it tasted even...

Bab this evening was magical. We arrived with a monster hangover and left feeling like a champ. A lovely selection of drinks delayed our illness beautifully and the food was fit for a king. The pork belly was particularly good. Our server, Tom, was excellent...

Really delicious food and big thanks to Ana who's service ties the whole experience together! Will done again

Had such a good time @ Bab. Bottomless Wednesdays. Cleo was so fun + put up with all our chaos. Thank u!!!! Defo coming back 🫶🏻❤️🫶🏻 Shrimp starter was unreal xxx

Went for a mates birthday with Cleo as our server. She was just as fantastic as the food. Phenomenal service and a wonderful smile made the beautiful food even more enjoyable. Couldn’t recommend enough.

Myself and my partner used to eat here all the time but recently the meals have been a lot smaller and not very nice and some of the staff have been rude, I think perhaps the manager even - young lady, stony attitude. I asked...

Went for the first time last night and I was dead impressed. We had a few bits from the mezze menu as well as a lamb kebab and a fried chicken one. Everything was so fresh and tasty and I can't wait to go back....

Really enjoyed the food here, the staff were super helpful and friendly, and they’re dog friendly too! Would definitely recommend

The food was gorgeous, been here a few times and today...omg...the seafood bab was something else. ANA, out adorable waitress is nothing short of stunningly great! Fantastic service, great personality and really added to the experience. Come here. You won't regret it.

The food was lovely and a great take on a traditional kebab. It was quite quiet and the service was slow with staff on their phones and the music was very loud (I did say it was loud and it never went down). Worth a...

Lovely meal and great service, provided by Casey. Halloumi fries and Chickpea kebab with just the right amount of bite. Will definitely be going again and recommending to friends.

This was a friends get together and was a fantastic evening. Great venue with fresh and tasty Turkish food. Would highly recommend.

Arrived and got sat down straight away on a lovely table surrounded by the great atmosphere. Service was impeccable, shout-out to Oliver. Food came fast and the quality was outstanding. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back soon👍🏻👍🏻

I recently visited Bab with my two kids for lunch and we were not disappointed! We shared a couple of bits off the meze menu followed by lunchtime Bab recommends. The flavours, the freshness the presentation. My kids loved it - I loved it. Top...

A great eateria tucked away in Manchester The is exceptional, they say you eat with your eyes and this doesn't disappoint Presentation 10 Taste 10 Friendliness of Staff 10 Menu choice 10 Cleanliness 10 Atmosphere 10 You order your own food it comes and you...

I held my 30th birthday party on the bottom floor of Bab - everything was amazing, the food was excellent! The staff - especially Casey - made the whole day perfect and were so accommodating.

Service was hot, the Pepsi was fire, and the food was spiced. Our waitress, Casey, was very friendly and attentive. The whole of the staff were friendly and did a very professional and a good help. Would visit again.

Boss food, reasonably priced. Gormet twists on a couple classic kebabs. The highlight tho, was Lisa. Boss service, proper looked after us. Loved it in there.

FIVE STARS. Amazing food and fantastic service. Found this little gem whilst walking around the NQ and I tell you, it did not disappoint. I have no shame in saying that I tasted THE BEST halloumi fries and THE BEST (homemade) hummus, along with their...

The food was amazing and great selection of wines. My waitress recommended a wine and was amazing. Will go back has an amazing experience

Went with my 3 friends for a meal and a catch up. Sent the chicken meze (Tavuk Skewer)back as it was like eating a dog chew (not that I love ever eaten a dog chew..but you get the idea). It was made again and it...

I had the most lovely time at BAB tonight, I was served by two lovely ladies called Casie and Cleo who were so thorough in looking after us and ensured our visit was one to remember. So polite and helpful! I will definitely be back...

Found this almost by accident and thought the menu looked great, everyone loves a kebab plus the small plates looked appetising so I figured there'd something for everyone there. We arrived and were taken to our table downstairs, the place is nicely decorated, bright and...