Exhibition MCR in Manchester

Excellent menu, great service and attentive. We went twice in one day.

Came here on a whim, not reserved but managed to get a table although I think we got lucky! The food here is great - one of the resident kitchens I have visited the actual restaurant (Another Hand) and it was great to see another take on what they do alongside 2 other residency kitchens. The best way to describe this place was an incredibly fancy food hall with inventive food, delicious cocktails and great service. The prices are good for the food you receive, although go with the understanding you are also paying for the craft of the food! Edit: Love this place and come semi-regularly now but we came twice during January for the 25% off offer - only to see on the second visit the offer had been reduced to one restaurant only with no info of this given prior which ended up with a unexpectedly suitably large bill.

Comida muy sabrosa y buen ambiente. Nuestra servidora Chloe. O era realmente encantador y respondió a todas nuestras preguntas que nos ayudó a elegir.

We went to exhibition to celebrate my birthday and were left quite disappointed with the experience. We tried plates from all different kitchens and found the actual meats themselves didn’t have any flavour, and all of the flavour that it did have came from the sauces on the side? The lobster sliders tasted like frozen prawns and only had taste from the sauce, and the steak and lamb were both extremely dry and bland unless lathered in the sauce it came with. The restaurant was packed to the point where you couldn’t move around the bar area, and the cocktails were strong to the point where all you could taste was alcohol. I have been here before and loved it, which is why I was so dissapointed with it this time. The man who served us was lovely however, and they did put a little card on the table which was a nice touch

The place was buzzing and the food adventurous and delicious.

Mr T. Absolutely amazing, door staff have been fantastic.

Bouncers looked after us all night and was really respectufl x

Could not recommend exhibition enough!! Food, drinks, service and vibe all just unreal. Fab night and we will be back!!

Food was phenomenal, vibe was immaculate. The space is so warm and welcoming but the highlight was our service from Olly G, incredibly genuine and friendly me and my partner had a lovely time. Highly recommend coming here to absolutely anyone, you're guaranteed a lovely time.

The food and atmosphere were great. Some dishes could have been smaller as the menu was so good that you wanted to try so much more than you could handle. The food also came a bit quickly so you got full quickly and didn't have room for dessert.

SO GOOD. Such a fantastic array of interesting and delicious small plates. I would definitely recommend it and will definitely return!

La comida era preciosa, pero el ritmo de la comida horrible. Éramos una partida de 4 , elegimos 5 de los platos pequeños, 4 medianos, 3 grandes, un lado. El menú está estructurado en grupos pequeños/medianos/grandes/laterales si quieres fijar el precio de tu comida. Después de tener desiertos esta fue la cantidad justa de comida para nosotros. Los platos fuertes incluyen: - una terrina de patata perfectamente blanda con mermelada de nduja pegajosa - Filete de bavette con un poco de carbón y rica salsa de mantequilla -Gambas reales en una salsa de curry rojo tailandés que podría beber como una sopa - Patatas nuevas crujientes que reconocimos del menú Osma, y solo tuvimos que pedir de nuevo. Es una pena que no vengan en un cubo. Sin embargo, la decepción fue la rapidez con la que todo salió bien, y la forma en que salió junto. Cuando comimos previamente en Osma, el chef envió el pedido en aproximadamente 4 lotes, lo que le permitió procesar las delicias que se le presentaron antes de que llegara el siguiente lote. Sin embargo, en la Exposición no hay tal ritmo y todo llegó en una ventana muy frenética de 10 minutos... y eso incluye todos los platos pequeños, medianos y grandes juntos, ¡no se deje engañar pensando que platos 'pequeños' significan el comienzo! Las mesas no son lo suficientemente grandes para todos los platos que llegaron y nos sentimos apresurados (y un poco estresados! ) para sacar la comida de los platos pequeños y comidos a un ritmo de nots que no nos permitió disfrutar plenamente de la comida. La exposición se beneficiaría de un chef 'jefe' vigilando las tres restricciones para garantizar una experiencia gastronómica oportuna. Los servidores eran muy amables y serviciales, y en general el ambiente muy moderno y agradable. Sin embargo, a pesar de todas las prisas, no nos apresuraremos a regresar.

Came for a work leaving do, great atmosphere! Doorman were very friendly and made the experience all the better. Music was fantastic, especially the saxophone 🎷

Mixed kitchen high end casual dining venue, great for meetings or dates

Just amazing. Don’t hesitate, just come here. The food is incredible, service so attentive without being overbearing and it’s so reasonably priced too. Can’t recommend enough.

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Tom, Bar Manager for his outstanding Customer Service! His attention & assistance was five star! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Lily our server, was also very attentive and looked after us very well! Both are assets to the establishment! 👏👏👏👍👌😍

Our server Mathew was excellent. From the moment we sat down he looked after us. We had cocktails in our hand while we looked at the menu. He made some great food recommendations and checked on us and made sure we always had a drink. The food was unreal and great vibes. Even though it was really busy Mathew was always smiling and attentive. He really made us all want to come back. He couldn’t have done more for us. Thanks for a great night

Lily our server was the best, such lovely service and 10/10 menu recommendations. Our first time here and will be back! (Specifically for the salt cod)

What a spectacular establishment. Exhibition has some of the finest food in Manchester of the highest quality. Highlight for us was Baratxurri however the whole menu is extensive and of the highest calibre. Beautiful building and luxurious interior making it feel like a very special environment. All staff are friendly, professional, helpful and attentive. Special thanks to Lily for looking after us so well. Very generous complimentary drinks to make our 10 year anniversary even more special. Would thoroughly recommend and look forward to returning as often as possible

Fabulous food! Small plates - all thoughtfully presented and delicious. Friendly, efficient staff.

Immaculate and personable service from Lara. Both professional and friendly I felt very at home in a high end venue, at which I initially may have felt a separation between customer and bar. Additionally, the menu was both extensive and explorative whilst maintaining a loyalty to the classics that any cocktail enthusiast seeks. I would especially recommend the Ikebana Sour. 5 Stars. Thank you for the delectable drinks and the kind service.

Great evening had with wonderful food. Served by the lovely Lily who gave us brilliant advice on what to order. The porchetta was delicious. Would definitely re-visit.

Excellent food! Really interesting experience across the offers from the kitchens. Our server, Lily was excellent. I have an allergy and she was great about explaining what I should avoid and instructing the kitchens.

Food was absolutely fabulous! Will deffo be back!!

All I will say is that it’s not very often that I spend in Manchester anymore. But when I do I go to exibition. The staff make me feel like family. The door staff take care of me every time. It’s the only reason I come back every month. Thanks a million Mr T - See you soon xx

Lovely food, fabulous service from Lily, very attentive and helpful.

The food and cocktails were amazing, so much choice and everything was delicious. Lily was very helpful and friendly - thank you for your wonderful service

Insane food. Insane cocktails. Insane atmosphere. The bread from Jaan was an absolute highlight. Had the basque cocktail, another absolute showstopper. Service was attentive without being invasive. Drinks perfectly paired to the food offerings. Comfy booth seating to spend an afternoon of indulgence. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this spot. Looking forward to heading back to sample the weekend DJ events.

Primera visita para probar la comida. Los menús parecían tener una buena selección entre ellos, aperitivo, carne, pescado en los 3 . Esencialmente esto es un cruce entre una sala de comidas de servicio de mesa y un restaurante de tapas donde los artículos simplemente aparecen. Conseguí una selección decente y algunos artículos parecen desequilibrados entre los diferentes lugares, por ejemplo, un aperitivo de cordero a 1 era una buena porción vs empanada de ternera como principal que era abrumador. Algunos buenos sabores fueron probados y no tímidos en el ajo, así que ten cuidado. 1 de los postres era pobre y retirado de la factura. Si bien no me sorprendió fue un almuerzo decente, posiblemente un 3 si era el precio total.

What can I say. Food amazing. Drinks delightful. Service from Matt and Lily was out of this world. To say it was a busy Friday night I couldn’t have asked for more!

Went in on Friday evening with 5 friends which were visiting, had 14 dishes between us all to share which was the perfect amount with a few cocktails and everything from the service from our lovely waitress Lily, the food, the music, and the drinks was absolutely perfect Would absolutely recommend as one of the best places in Manchester for a good drink and some scran!

Matt and Lily were great, food was immaculate just like the service (#frostydevil)

I cant recommend this place enough, we were served by Matt and lily who were AMAZING, fast service but quality as well, they ensured that we weren’t just customers, but friends aswell! I think I might invite them to my wedding ha. Great place, good vibe for all ages, will definitely be going again with my new to be wife.

Amazing food. Service was incredible from Lily and the whole team.

Lily was mega, top notch service x

Tuvimos una comida absolutamente increíble. La comida era deliciosa. ¡Mejor de lo que he comido en algunos restaurantes con estrellas Michelin! El servicio fue increíble. Muy atento. Sin duda recomendaría!

Best security ever these guys are brilliant atmosphere great

Good spot for a couple of beers👌🏼

First time at Exhibition and will definitely return….. sooner rather than later.Fantastic👍😊

Corrina is the best here love you

Quality service, great atmosphere. Door staff extremely courteous and friendly.

My new favourite restaurant in Manchester

Find of the weekend. Great pub-club in heart of it all. Door staff super friendly. Toilets great. Beer good. Music class

Qué noche tan increíble. Yo estaba aquí por mi cumpleaños con algunos amigos y solo quería dejar una crítica sobre lo brillante que era el servicio! Clodagh mantuvo nuestras bebidas recargadas y se tomó el tiempo para tener una charla e incluso recomendarnos lugares después de la comida. La exposición incluso fue más allá con los toques personales, dándome la tarjeta de cumpleaños más dulce y haciéndonos sentir extra especiales. Gracias, y muchas gracias a Clodagh, por hacer la noche tan perfecta xx

First time coming to exhibition to watch Derrick Carter. Travelled up from London and i honestly can't believe how lovely the doormen were. Met T and Jay and they were both so welcoming. I came on my own and I've honestly never met security as accomodating and as supportive as these guys. Really highlights how great Manchester is

Mr. T and Alzzy fantastic service!

Fantastic doorman, great food and service

Really nice bar. Im not one for manchester but the tunes were good & food was ace 👌

Thank you SO much for running after us today to return my birthday presents! The cocktails were so good I forgot to pick up my bags! Really appreciate you doing that ❤️🐝

Had the hash browns from Osman and the hake from Baratxuri. Hash browns were great although maybe quite expensive for what they were. Hake was alright but very fishy so maybe not that fresh. Was a small portion for £15. Cool atmosphere with live DJ.

Amazing food and cocktails with really friendly servers. Great range of food from the 3 kitchens.

Security as it should be at any bar, top lads, speak to Mr T 👊

Great atmosphere and service, but far too expensive for the portion sizes - the main plates are essentially small plates with no sides

Food and drinks AMAZING love the concept of the place, the cocktails were so unique and tasted great. An excellent place for dinner or a night out. Be careful because they stop serving food at 9pm but they allow reservations to be made till 8:45. However service was very quick and they catered to my allergies. The ONLY downside was they have an in-house DJ and the music was so loud I couldn’t have a proper conversation with the person I was with. More of a nightclub bar scene than a nice quiet evening. Still an amazing atmosphere though if that’s what you’re looking for.

Been a long time regular in this venue and I can honesty say it is one of my favourite venues in Manchester. From Mr T on the door to Eddie, Adam, Corina and Tom on the bar and the food being exceptional it's always been an absolute delight and I can't wait to come back every time.

First time here. We'll definitely be back. Food was excellent. Service top notch. We were looking for a new place to eat in Manchester and we've found it.

Gran menú de 3 cocinas. Todas nuestras elecciones fueron excelentes. Nos encantó particularmente los bocados manchegos, la merluza y las ostras en sésamo / miso eran frescas y deliciosas! Nuestro vino libanés maridado muy bien y fuera cóctel inicial era deliciosa también. Sin duda volvería. El servicio fue excelente

Wonderful door man. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. They door staff are something special and engine would be lucky to have them as their door staff.

We had an amazing afternoon for my mum’s birthday, exquisite food and cocktails. Lovely staff! 3.5 hours spent very well!

Had a lovely time at Exhibition in the middle of the week. My husband and I weren’t sure what to do with our evening so we decided to check this place out and we’re very happy we did. Our server, Elsa, was absolutely brilliant; knew the menu inside and out and provided great recommendations, also came back incredibly regularly to see that we were satisfied. Will definitely be coming back :)

Really enjoyed coming here. Been for after work leaving drinks and was very impressed (more so with happy hour) so tried for food today. Lovely place nice food combos but thought it was a touch pricey for the amount (staff recommended 2-3 plates pp) Still enjoyable, nice and smart.

Lovely place to stop in for a drink (great selection of cocktails), nice vibe and music isn’t too loud!

We had to cancel last minute as we had to take our baby into hospital. The restaurant were really accommodating with the deposit. We are very grateful during our time of distress.

Great place and fantastic service - you would do well to eat here

Had dinner last night and it was fantastic! Food was outstanding and it was great to be able to order from each kitchen. All the food arrived in perfect sync, the drinks were delicious and service was slick and professional. Big shout out to Jake and Matt who took care of us - made the whole thing so easy! 10/10

Great range of dishes, all freshly prepared

Absolutely incredible meal here - my husband and I met up with an old friend and she’d booked a table for food at Exhibition; we’d only ever been here for drinks previously, but had always thought the menus looked great. We arrived early for a drink at the bar first; it was after 8pm on a Friday night and the vibes were impeccable - love their industrial decor with disco balls, mood lighting, great music. The wine list has clearly been really carefully curated - we shared a bottle of Champagne, then had an excellent bottle of Grüner Veltliner with the meal - and the cocktails were amazing, too. Make sure you have a go at their own version of Café Patron tequila… All the staff who looked after us were super friendly, professional and very knowledgeable; they talk you thorough the concept of the dishes coming from the separate guest kitchens, which is such a fun concept and means you can try loads of different flavours and cuisines - perfect for if you’re hanging out with people who have different preferences and dietaries, or for if you just fancy trying some new stuff. The kitchens when we visited were Osma, Baratxuri Bar, and Jaan - we were blown away by the sheer deliciousness and inventiveness of what we ate. I don’t often write reviews but honestly I need to rave about our meal, and I’m annoyed with myself for not eating here sooner! For me the standouts were: Osma - Panko lamb belly with sunflower seed houmous, harissa salsa and chive mayo Baratxuri - Iberico secreto with roasted jalapeño salsa verde, giant couscous and pomegranate (and their ridiculously good Manchego cheese bites) Jaan - Wood-fired house flatbread with butternut squash baba ganoush, coriander chutney, fried chickpeas The flow of the evening’s service was so smooth and effortless, with food coming out from each kitchens swiftly and steadily. Seriously, I’m so excited to come and eat here again - thanks to everyone for a great time!

Exceptional concept, great variety of flavours, well thought-out drinks, very attentive staff 👌🏻

Great night out. Somebody else was paying and so my litmus test is - would I pay for this out of my own pocket and the answer is yes! Here’s the minor caveat. The place is great for groups and people happy to shout at each other… the music is so loud that we all had trouble hearing each other at points. That said we are all middle aged, so perhaps if we were younger..? The food was all really tasty, the brioche with parfait was wonderful. The deep fried manchego was great. All very yummy.

Atmósfera Staff Alimentos Excelente Esta fue mi primera vez en este restaurante Y honestamente puedo aparte de fabulosas opciones de comida. El personal era acreditable Tan amable dio un gran consejo Siempre siempre ahí con jarras de agua La comida era épica

The food was very tasty. The service was great. The restaurant is nice but unfortunately the music was a bit too loud.

Been twice now and both times the food is it of this world

This place is amazing. The food was delicious and every time we’ve been the staff have been so nice. Highly recommend for date night or larger groups. Loved it so much I went twice in one week.

Food was very averaged for the price we paid in terms of flavour. The vibe was fun and buzzing. Management wasn't the nicest about some of the issues we had with the food.

Staff were friendly and happy to discuss menu. We ate in the day and the atmosphere was relaxed and chilled.

I booked a table for my wedding anniversary and advised on booking that I have a nut allergy. When I was given the allergy menu, I was informed by the manager that there would be a ‘good chance of cross contamination’ in the kitchen. I explained that I had eaten there before and would select safe dishes. He spoke with the chefs and returned to our table to inform us that they did not ‘feel comfortable’ serving me. This has never happened to me in any restaurant and I eat out across Manchester/Cheshire multiple times a week. I think this calls into question the cleanliness and practices within the kitchens, and the training and professionalism of staff. I would also love to know the point of the ‘allergy’ menu, when they have this approach. My allergy is a health condition, and I feel they behaved in a discriminatory way, which left me embarrassed and upset - I did however find a restaurant round the corner who were more than happy to accommodate us and dealt with my allergy brilliantly. I wonder if a vegetarian/vegan would accept being told there is a ‘good chance of cross contamination’ with meat?? Such a poor way of dealing with the situation.

This place was terrific!! Love the concept of being able to eat across three different kitchens while it still being table service. The food was brilliant, really interesting flavours and good portion sizes. Service was very very good and staff really friendly. Ambience just so cool. We’ll be back! Thank you.

Doormen really lovely, friendly and welcoming. Nice small plates and a DJ in the venue. Would recommend to anyone !

Portions are way too small for the prices

The atmosphere in the restaurant was great, a very nice casual style with great service. Tried lots of different food, from the three different menus which tasted great but slightly overpriced. Didn't find out that they don't take cash until the bill came which could have been a problem.

El personal es amable y hay una buena gama de bebidas y cócteles disponibles, todo a precios que no son demasiado irrazonables para la ubicación. Fue agradable para el personal para ofrecer proactivamente servicio de mesa cuando el bar estaba ocupado también. No estoy seguro de que me enamoré totalmente de la decoración o el ambiente - no era muy acogedor y no había música de fondo en una noche de fin de semana, pero admito que no probé la zona de restaurantes. Para una cerveza más única volvería a visitar, pero para un cóctel atmosférico estaría más reservado.

The staff are friendly and there’s a good range of drinks and cocktails available, all at prices which aren’t too unreasonable for the location. It was nice for the staff to proactively offer table service when the bar was busy too. I’m not sure I totally fell in love with the decor or atmosphere - it wasn’t very cosy and there was no background music on a weekend evening, but admittedly I didn’t try the restaurant area. For a more unique beer I’d visit again, but for an atmospheric cocktail I’d be more reserved.

Amazing food and fast service. Highly recommend

Bar brilliant, what made the night was how kind and welcoming the doorman was. May end up being our local! 5⭐️

What a fantastic evening - really great mix of food choices so everyone of our group of 10 had so much to pick from. Gorgeous venue with great DJ playing cool tunes but not too loud so we could all hear each other,,, best of all the service was over and beyond attentive and friendly - shout out to our patient and warm server Ollie who was just the best - we will be back! thanks

La picanha fue sensacional, las gambas de Baratxuri fueron increíbles, tuve que pedir 5 porque no pude parar! El Riesling que venden es genial. ¡No puedo esperar a volver! El servicio era puntual, gracias Lily!

My waiter jonny was great but the font on the bar was too small

Everything about it was just gorgeous. Food was delightful and service was spot on. Can't wait to go back.

Came here for my husband's birthday and everything was perfect - amazing service and a wide range of dishes from 3 different kitchens, which is great for a group as there's something for everyone. The cocktails are sooo good too!

Went for my birthday & was treated exceptionally. Service was notably excellent. Northern Irish lad called Jake I think was particularly excellent on the day. Atmosphere & music spot on for early evening. Sampled all 3 kitchens, all excelled. Whole bream was particularly delicious & took me to a Balearic island. Had a variety of different drinks, the mezcal based cocktail I had was fabulous. A breath of fresh air in Manchester I'd say! Will definitely be back.

Food and Service was excellent.

Excellent range of food & drinks delivered with exceptional service - can’t recommend enough

Food and service is absolutely spot on. Whether you're in there for a pint, cocktail or a great range of food, you're guaranteed an amazing time. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Love it here - always a good option of food for everyone whenever I come here so everyone can just pick what they want. I'm veggie so I'm quite particular about how much options I have when eating out but the gnocchi and summer squash is so, so good. Also in a great location!

Love it here, the food and drink choices are amazing and the staff are super nice ☺️ Good vibes all round

Waiter OUTSTANDING Food nothing special, bland & vastly over priced for tiny portions Food needs depth of flavour & seasoning Mentioned to the staff

Segunda visita... gran concepto. Platos y bocadillos eran muy similares esta vez. Las porciones son un poco pequeñas, y sin duda disfrutamos de nuestra primera visita mucho más. A veces, lo que sucede está lejos de lo que esperarías. Parte de la diversión, supongo. Pero no será una taza de té mayoritaria lo que sospecharía.

Really disappointing. There were 3 kitchens, the only vegetarian options were a £20 cauliflower or a £15 squash. I got the squash and it was tiny and didn't taste of anything, it's literally squash and vegetable stock. I wish someone could explain to me how that's the best 3 "award winning independent" kitchens can come up with. Utterly embarrassing. Completely overpriced and underwhelming. Will not return nor recommend. Also If you tell them it's your anniversary, they give you nothing but marketing spam, classy. Also to be clear, I asked these "award winning chefs" if they could come up with a solution to replace the chicken with something else in their dish, and the response was they couldn't, laughable, pretentious and lazy.

We came for a Saturday lunch and had a great experience. The restaurant was busy but not too loud (although we noted a DJ stand, so maybe the vibe changes when it’s in use). We ordered from two of the restaurants, but mostly came for Jaan. All the food was incredible and the opportunity to mix and match from different places is a nice set-up. The drink menu was great and we had several really unique and tasty cocktails. It definitely wasn’t a cheap meal (about £200 for several rounds of drinks and three courses), but was a lovely experience and one we will come back to.

Great place to meet with friends, very relaxed, fun place. The food was fantastic - I wanted to order everything and the spicy margs were the absolute best ! Will be coming back for more soon