Exhibition MCR in Manchester

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.

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!

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.

Atmosphere Staff Food Excellent This was my first time in this restaurant And I can honestly apart from fabulous food choices. The staff were in creditable So friendly gave great advice Always always there with jugs of water Food was epic

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

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

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.

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.

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

The picanha was sensational, the prawns from Baratxuri were amazing, had to order 5 because I couldn’t stop! The Riesling they sell is great. Can’t wait to go back! Service was on point, thanks Lily!

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

Food and Service was excellent.

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.

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

Second visit… great concept. Plates and snacks were very similar this time around. The portions are a little small, and certainly enjoyed our first visit a lot more. Sometimes what turns up is far from what you’d expect. Part of the fun I guess. But won’t be majorities cup of tea I would suspect.

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

Very poor selection for vegetarians or vegans, and seemingly no ability to accommodate. Overpriced.

Terrible! Steer clear if you’re vegetarian or vegan! The menu is completely unlabelled for dietary requirements and the staff were unwilling to accommodate. Only one item from the whole menu (30-40ish options) was vegan.

Lovely place and amazing food with a creative twist. Additionally, Lily was a wonderful waitress. :)

Fantastic quality food and drink, deliciously prepared. Works like a sharing menu. Friendly and attentive members of staff. Background music became intrusive towards the end of our meal as the DJ took over.

The food was phenomenal. Our servers were superb. We came for Baratxuri but we enjoyed something from every kitchen. Everything meshed really well, including the drinks. Will definitely order the limonchilli again! Thanks to all the staff - front and back of house - who made our visit so enjoyable.

Had an exquisite cocktail made by a lovely guy called John or Johnny. It was a complicated favourite of mine and he absolutely nailed it. Would definitely come again!

I visited for cocktails last weekend. Jonny served me and he was great! Charismatic, charitable and indefatigable. I WILL be back. Try and stop me. Go on.

Your staff are incredible. Nothing is ever too much and so knowledgeable about the menu. If you’ve not been this is your sign to go!

Beth was amazing! Great cocktails, superb recommendations and fabulous service. We loved it!!

Very cool spot. Three different kitchens servicing a cool industrial style room with high ceilings, lots of light and long bench tables.

Friendly service and the food was unlike anything I've tried before. Simply delicious. A unique dining experience in a great part of the city. Try the deep fried crab!

Me and my girlfriend came for her birthday, and we had a great time. The food was incredible, and the service was amazing. Cannot wait to come back again and try more of the menu! The server was an Irish girl so sorry we didn’t catch your name. :)

Friday night dinner sat outside, great food, drinks and service. Would highly recommend.

Great food, great drinks. Really nice outdoor seating area in the sunshine.

A Saturday night at Exhibition can be a crowded affair but if you pitch up for a Friday lunch you get an altogether more leisurely experience. We returned to Exhibition for Friday lunch - undoubtedly the most decadent day of the week, where lunch can easily end around 5pm. If you try hard enough. The three excellent kitchens contribute to one, varied menu. From Osma we ate the most delicious roast potatoes - swimming in a rich buttery sauce, duck and black pudding wontons and mussels in a leek and cream sauce. From Baratxuri, Hogget rump (lamb), served Basque-style with anchovies and olives. And from Jaan, a creamy, whipped butter bean dip and Ras El Hanout spiced lamb - shredded and served on a perfect flatbread. Spoiler alert - Jaan is run by the team from Another Hand and uses a lot of the ‘spare’ ingredients that they don’t use. Superbly sustainable. This whole feasts might sound a bit mixed up - it was - but it works because the servings aren’t too big and you can pick and choose exactly what you fancy. The service was friendly and efficient - what more can you ask for? Perhaps an espresso. They have very good filter coffee but not a machine to make espresso. But no big deal.

A large building housing 3 pop up restaurants. Canteen style long tables where everyone is sat together made for a great bustling atmosphere. Live DJ and an adjoining drinks area have it a cool vibe. You can order from all 3 restaurants at one time and all the food was amazing. Have the iberico it just melted in the mouth as was the best thing I have had for ages. Unfortunately gobbled it all up so only got a picture of desert which was mediocre.

Lauren was an absolute star! Booked us really smoothly and she made sure the whole evening was so much fun. Would love more plant-based options though please

What a brilliant space! Amazing cocktails, beautifully made by Kal. Great music and feels, recommended 🍒

Service 10/5, Kala has the personality of a small country.

Great food, great atmosphere, even better service! Definitely be back! Lily made our time there even better! Thanks again!!

Fantastic place, very lively and busy!! Great seeing the food being prepared and having 3 different kitchens to choose from.... all the food was excellent.... just so much choice! Our waitress Chloe was fantastic and really helpful and friendly

Literally the most delicious Japanese food, fab service and stunning cocktails! Chloe provided lovely and attentive service! 5*

Nice atmosphere, made better by the lovely bar woman Corrina. We couldn’t decide what to drink and she asked lots of questions about what we liked and disliked and ended up making us an amazing margarita. Will be back just for her!

Had a great time at Exhibition. Our food was great and Corrina made our night!

Sunday lunch : Fish of the day is a fave : always enjoy our visit and such lovely staff : relaxed and easy : thank you to Maia for today !

The Best Restaurant in Manchester... By Far!!!

Came to this spot yesterday and was amazing how smooth my whole experience was. The place was busy and it seemed easy for all. I will be back many more times

Went here over the weekend and had the most amazing time, was served by Elsa and Lily and they made the experience really special thanks girls.

Absolutely fantastic meal. Every plate we had was beautifully prepared and tasted great. Maia, our server was really friendly and had a warm personality, gave us some recommendations that were all really delicious and made the meal feel like quite a personal experience. The standout dish was the bbq iberico secreto, just a perfectly charred piece of meat with a sweet dulce de leche glaze and flakes of salt, nothing else needed. Have since recommended this spot to anyone who will listen. I also absolutely love the massive artwork of the mythical battles of sperm whales and colossal squid, if you're listening, Exhibition, i'd love to know who the artist is!

No idea where these bad reviews come from! Food arrived extremely fast (considering the place was almost full), amazing friendly staff and the taste of the food is wonderful. Atmosphere is also great. Highly recommended! P. S. Still cannot decide what’s better beef tataki or lamb shoulder, and it’s impossible :(

Just had a great late lunch from Etana of cod tempura and kinoko gohan Lily was absolutely brilliant…knowledgeable and friendly

Had a great meal here, food was excellent. Tom served our drinks, and he was very professional and friendly. Highly recommend this bar for both food and drinks.

Absolutely love your cauliflower steak Sunday lunch . The flavours are amazing and great that you offer this as unapologetic veggie dinner . Pair this with the wonderful service from Tom Slack and you have a proper all round treat in store .

Fantastic drink options are excellent, price is good atmosphere Fantastic service...

Great place to eat and drink. Stands out in a crowded field

I reserved a table for 10 lads on my birthday. We had the most impressive table service that I've ever had. Lily, imparticular, took delicate care of us and despite the chaotic group orders for food and drink, her and the Exhibition team looked after us like royalty! Super warm welcoming and service. Definitely coming back for fine dining and delicious drinks soon!

Brilliant service as per usual! Jordan served our table with exceptional service all night, recommending us with the best food and drink that exhibition has to offer! Arthur was also the best host I’ve ever experienced (make that boy management!) We indulged in the new Wagu and Salmon plus the OG secreto from BARATUXI (best dish ever made by man). Get in here you losers. x

Hidden gem tearoom, tucked away with delightful pastries.

Excellent bar service and welcome from the Exhibition team! Couldn’t order any food as after 7in a Sunday night in the bar but previously recommend the rigatoni’ garlic bread. Manchester Union on draft was delicious n

Amazing food and cocktails, the staff are very friendly!

Great place!The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing experience and the food and drinks never disappoint.

Friendly staff, very attentive service and tasty cocktails. Highly recommend the sea bass tartare 🐟

Everything we ordered off the menu was fantastic quality, and service was really attentive and friendly. It is quite pricey for tapas size portions but the quality makes it worth it. A step up from other food-hall type restaurants

Great food. Service was excellent and loved the atmosphere- had a real buzz……..

Amazing food and great service. We loved it

One of the best places to eat in Manchester. Incredible!

Really bang average. Portion sizes were mediocre for the price charged and felt expensive for what you got. The entire experience was entirely underwhelming given the reviews and quality of the range of dishes. Also be clear that there are just two restaurants to choose from rather than three. Food is served tapas style and while the menu is varied - I’d recommend you go somewhere else. Peter Street Kitchen is close and better at a similar price point.

Lovely vibe, great service, friendly staff, decent priced

Maia is amazing - such a great girl and really attentive . We had such a great night and the food was lovely!

Very atmospheric venue to eat, really friendly and informative staff and dishes of scrumptious food. Would visit again if in Manchester for a show or gig.

We came here for my partners birthday. I ordered from Rigatoni's and was met with disappointment. I had asked for a £17.50 seafood pasta fish, the sauce was lovely but for that price I expect cooked pasta. I myself am a chef so understand mistakes happen, which is fine but i wasn't going to pay for undercooked pasta. However when sending it back we were met with a rude server who insisted it was al dente twice, baring in mind I had tried my other friends pasta and could certainly say mine hadn't been cooked for long enough. I decided to order something else and then while waiting for the food the staff kept coming to us and telling us we had limited time left! I hadn't even eaten, and the stress of rushing us out meant we forgot my partners birthday cake. I will say we were told we could return for the cake the next day, but had to catch a train so couldn't. Shame really. Over all having been before I felt that the quality of service and food had dropped.

Very tasty food and superb service. Steve had a lovely time, and particularly enjoyed the beef, sea bass, and baked cheesecake. Bill was reasonable too!

Lilly was absolutely amazing, if I was hiring I would most definitely offer her a position, top girl with an amazing attitude and personality to match x

Been three times now and each time the food is delicious and the service is great. Not been when they have an event on but plan on it!

The curated site strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and local charm. Each kitchen, from Baratxuri's bold flavors to Rigatoni’s pasta perfection and Osma's culinary delights, contributes to a culinary journey that delights the palate. If you're looking for an authentic and diverse dining adventure, the Exhibition restaurant floor is the place to be. I can't wait to return for another round of Manchester's finest at Baratxuri Basque Barbecue, Rigatoni’s, and Osma!

Great place to eat! The food was delicious with lots to choose from the 3 kitchens. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Great cocktails and would recommend the black martini! We will definitely be back!