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Nº 1336 in 3448 in Manchester

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Disappointing. Food cooked well and the sevice is good, but for the price of each dish nothing stands out.

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Christopher Hawkins . 2025-05-16

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Great food and a variety of choices - top quality of ingredients and very interesting recipes, things you certainly won’t find elsewhere. Well done to the team - service was excellent!

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Angelos Patsidis . 2025-05-11

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Booked 3 months in advance as part of a holiday trip and after seeing a Rick Stein program that applauded the use of offal. I appreciate that menus are seasonal but there was no offal on the sharing menu (and just pate on the a la carte) and just an underwhelming five courses. Service was good.

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Sam Smith . 2025-05-10

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Higher Ground in Manchester truly elevates the dining experience! From the moment we stepped inside, the atmosphere buzzed with a sophisticated yet relaxed energy. We were there to celebrate a dear friend's 50th birthday, and it proved to be the perfect choice. The wine and champagne selection was exceptional. Our server offered insightful recommendations, guiding us to some truly delightful pairings that perfectly complemented our meal. Each glass was a treat, adding a layer of elegance to the celebration. We opted for the tasting menu, and it was an absolute journey for the palate. Every dish was thoughtfully crafted, showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients with innovative techniques. The presentation was artful, and the flavors were both surprising and harmonious. It was clear that the kitchen team has a real passion for food. Beyond the exquisite food and drink, the service was impeccable. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. They made our friend feel extra special on his milestone birthday, adding thoughtful touches that didn't go unnoticed. Higher Ground managed to strike that perfect balance of fine dining without any stuffiness. It felt like a special occasion, yet we were completely at ease. The ambiance contributed to this – it's stylish and contemporary without being pretentious. For a memorable celebration, a special night out, or simply an indulgence in exceptional food and drink, Higher Ground is a must-visit in Manchester. It certainly made our friend's 50th birthday a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

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Trond Lie . 2025-05-10

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Drove up from London to visit Higher Ground. We ordered the £40 lunch menu. Portions are tiny. The pork plate had the smallest amount of meat I have ever seen in a restaurant. Hungry, we ordered the optional cheese course. Still hungry I left the restaurant and went to buy a sandwich. Industrial style interior with hard surfaces, my father found it noisy and difficult to hear. On the plus side, the wine list is deep, the service is good, and the "English farm to table" concept may be attractive to you.

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Thomas Cobb . 2025-05-09

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Food and service are just top notch

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Robin . 2025-05-05

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Exceptional dining experience. In an era where quality service within hospitality is deteriorating rapidly, Higher Ground sets the bar in every way. From entering the restaurant to leaving the restaurant, the staff are polite, attentive and knowledgeable - clearly really well trained. And the food is superb, really superb. And very good value, comparatively to other Manchester based restaurants. I would HIGHLY recommend , you must go, you will not be disappointed! See you very soon HG. 👍

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Mike Ward . 2025-05-02

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Fantastic meal, great service. Will visit again .

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Phil Williams . 2025-05-01

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We didn’t catch her name, but the red haired lady that served us last night is worth her weight in gold to the company! Beautiful service from start to finish, really listened to our likes/dislikes and paired wines for us accordingly. Super friendly! Food was gorgeous. Thank you xx

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Yasmin Burhan . 2025-04-26

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Very tasty and fresh food. I had the lunch menu and could not recommend it more. They also had very unique drink options. Sitting on the conter you have a nice view of the open kitchen

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Eric Wiese . 2025-04-26

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Excellent kinda English small plates. Great music and not too smoky/noisy open kitchen pure vibes Couldn’t fault a dish, honey pie and pea fritters especially recommended Service was 10/10

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Russ J . 2025-04-26

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Five Stars ….. but …… We loved our dining experience. We selected the tasting menu (you don’t know what is on it, it’s a surprise) and were very pleased with the dishes/courses, quality of ingredients & excellence of service. Overall we felt the value for money was spot on. But ….. the protein portion in most of the dishes IS SMALL. If you are not prepared for this, you may be disappointed. By the time we had finished all the courses of our tasting menu, we didn’t want any more food. We couldn’t fault any of the courses, some had very unique flavor profiles and combinations of ingredients. But, there was only one or two elements that caused us to go WOW and ask the chef to provide further details (e.g. crispy yellow peas were AMAZING). Some dishes were simple in their construction but perfectly executed. Wine list is a bit overwhelming to the average consumer, with only a nominal selection by the glass. SERVICE WAS PERFECT. We’d have no hesitation in returning.

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Steven Smith . 2025-04-20

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We loved our dining experience. We selected the tasting menu (you don’t know what is on it, it’s a surprise) and were very pleased with the dishes/courses, quality of ingredients & excellence of service. Overall we felt the value for money was spot on. But ….. the protein portion in most of the dishes IS SMALL. If you are not prepared for this, you may be disappointed. By the time we had finished all the courses of our tasting menu, we didn’t want any more food. We couldn’t fault any of the courses, some had very unique flavor profiles and combinations of ingredients. But, there was only one or two elements that caused us to go WOW and ask the chef to provide further details (e.g. crispy yellow peas were AMAZING). Some dishes were simple in their construction but perfectly executed. Wine list is a bit overwhelming to the average consumer, with only a nominal selection by the glass. SERVICE WAS PERFECT. We’d have no hesitation in returning.

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BritBoyInGA . 2025-04-20

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An incredible dining experience. Food and service were excellent

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Alex Fagioli . 2025-04-20

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Inspired to book after listening to both Richard Cossins & Joseph Otway discussing their inspiration for this restaurant with Cerys Matthew's on 6 Music we were not let down. From the warm personalised welcome , to enjoying a selection of natural wines to accompany the surprise menu whilst Shazamming numerous tracks this was a complete experience. The dishes were unique & very tasty & served with joy by the staff. The superb selection of natural wines by the glass allowed us to do an amateur pairing menu. It is fun & funky & if you love fine food in a vibrant non-stuffy atmosphere this is the place. To be served by one of three owners was pretty cool too

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Pauline L . 2025-04-18

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If you get a chance to go, just do it. Amazing food and service.

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Mark Mcloughlin . 2025-04-16

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Came here for our anniversary and it was absolutely outstanding. The food was exceptional and the portion sizes were perfect. The staff are lovely and attentive and the whole experience is a perfect blend of fine dining and a casual atmosphere. We will defo be back!

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Beth Dunkerley . 2025-04-16

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Unfortunately, our visit was extremely underwhelming. While I appreciate the concept of focusing on local produce, the execution simply didn’t justify the high price point. Portions were incredibly small, and none of the dishes stood out in terms of flavour or creativity. There are several other restaurants in Manchester offering a similar style of cuisine, but with far better quality and value. Despite having a large number of staff and the restaurant not being particularly busy, service was painfully slow. We waited a long time just to be acknowledged, and even longer for our food to arrive. When it finally did, almost all the dishes were brought out at once rather than spaced out, which felt rushed and uncoordinated. Nothing we tried was especially enjoyable, and we ended up deciding not to order any more dishes. I had hoped to try more, including another main, dessert and cheese, but the experience left us disappointed and still hungry. Sadly, this was one of the most unsatisfying dining experiences I’ve had in quite a while, and I left feeling both let down and out of pocket. I would very strongly recommend avoiding this place.

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Erin F . 2025-04-13

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For the price paid, quality of food/wine and service is pretty much as good as you will get in Manchester, or anywhere else for that matter.

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Jennifer Turner . 2025-04-13

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11/10 I’m obsessed! The food, amazing! The chefs, amazing! The wine, amazing! Can’t recommend higher ground enough, we had such a welcoming experience from the moment we walked through the door. Staff were so helpful and lovely and everyone made an effort to get to know us. The food was so so good. Highly recommend the scallops, croquettes and holy sh*t the best pudding I have ever had in my life: the honey tart. Can’t say it was cheap, but I didn’t mind for the quality of food and service. Will be returning asap, thank you so much!!!

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Ellie . 2025-04-11

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Delicious food, really helpful staff, really nice place to be. Can’t ask for more

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Patrick Murphy . 2025-04-07

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Opted for the lunch seasonal sharing menu and it was fantastic. Added a couple of dishes from the a la carte menu which were also delicious. Highly recommended.

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Chris C . 2025-04-03

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Such a wonderful space with amazing food and such a heartwarming and friendly crew. The food is seasonal and just delicious. A highlight is the open kitchen and you can see all the stages of cooking. From prep to the smoking grill. They have great vermouth cocktails which reminded me of restaurants in madrid. This crew made us feel like home from moment one and at the end the whole staff swas waving goodbye. Cant wait to come back. It's not cheap but if you want a real delicious experience with wonderful people - you have to go. It's really really worth it.

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Sören R. . 2025-03-31

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If your every in Manchester Higher Ground is an absolute must !!

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Jerr Mag . 2025-03-26

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Stumbled across this place when looking for a late evening glass of something cold & was totally delighted with the natural wine, amazing oysters & clams. Service was friendly & attentive & food was excellent - great flavour combos. Sat the counter.

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Jo Hunt . 2025-03-25

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Food was good but not great. Set meal was poor value with only one meat/fish dish and it seemed different people were getting different dishes on the set menu. Dishes themselves were well presented. Restaurant was cold as the door kept opening and there is no foyer.

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Finn Smith . 2025-03-23

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Foods was amazing, service was great, just think the music was a bit loud

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Joseph Nadin . 2025-03-21

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Went there tonight. Wow just amazing food and the staff were just lovely Will be back without a doubt All fresh products. Delicious

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Gail Huddart . 2025-03-20

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Comida, vino y servicio absolutamente perfectos. El personal realmente conoce sus productos, escucha y da consejos sólidos. Teníamos el menú degustación, era tan bueno. Un par de cursos que probablemente no habría elegido, así que me alegro de haber podido probarlos. No puedo decir suficientes cosas buenas

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Anne10max . 2025-03-17

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El personal era encantador, pero lamentablemente el resto fue decepcionante. Las porciones eran pequeñas y carecían de sabor y finura. Pedimos más platos pequeños de los que he tenido que pedir, pero todavía me fui sintiendo hambriento después del plato principal y el queso! Muy sobreprecio , no buena relación calidad-precio .

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claire010863 . 2025-03-16

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Food was amazing! Shame there was not the flexibility to have a sharing menu for 5 of our party of 6 but otherwise great.

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Lisa S . 2025-03-10

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PERFECTION. No notes. Incredible food incredible staff, incredible wine. My new favourite spot for sure.

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Lidia Infante . 2025-03-02

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We had an incredible first experience at Higher Ground. From start to finish, everything was spot on—the food, the service, and the atmosphere. My wife is gluten intolerant, and it was such a pleasure to see her fully enjoy the tasting menu without ever feeling like she was missing out. The team accommodated her seamlessly, which made the evening even more special. As for the food, every dish was absolutely delicious. The cod roe and beetroot dish was beautifully balanced, and the beef with potato and mustard leaves was a real standout. Honestly, every plate that came out was a joy to eat. Oh, and the rhubarb desert 😋 The service was equally impressive. Our server was fantastic—engaging, knowledgeable, and happy to talk us through everything. We also had a great chat and really hope he gets the chance to visit Macclesfield Forest and Tegg’s Nose as discussed. Watching the kitchen in action was also a highlight; you could really see the passion and care that goes into every dish. Higher Ground is doing something special, and we can't wait to return. Highly recommend!

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lee beedie . 2025-02-28

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Outstanding eatery in Manchester. The seasonal menu is excellent. Seated at the kitchen counter, it was great to see such a chilled kitchen which came through in the food. Many highlights but the beetroot and cod roe, the sunset potatoes and the rhubarb & custard dessert were tops. Great wines by the glass. Nice service. Really enjoyed this.

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Kieran Dowling . 2025-02-27

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Amazing ambience and food. Good choice for vegan. I had the tasting menu and it was even better than my friends not vegan. Highly recommended. I had more food and really tasty

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Sofia Trevisan . 2025-02-23

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We had the tasting menu that had some really nice dishes that tasted well, but the portions are very small and we left hungry

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Marko Pucelj . 2025-02-21

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What a wonderful experience the evening was good was amazing as was the atmosphere made my special occasion all that little bit more special

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Rob Seal . 2025-02-19

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Amazing place with amazing food and service - a great showcase for local produce.

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Andrew Buckle . 2025-02-19

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A wonderful experience from start to finish, warm greeting, friendly team, great food, great drink selection, lovely atmosphere and convenient location. Simply. A must visit.

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Marc Studholme . 2025-02-18

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Incredible meal! We were seated and helped out with the menu - effectively its small plates into mains with 2 sides at the bottom. The wine selection was extensive. It was recommended we had 9-12 plates so we ordered: Oysters (were meaty and delicious), bread, pea fritters, tartare, cheese tart, ragu, pollock and the caramelised onion mash. We were so full!! More than this would have finished us off - we had to take some home in a doggy bag. Total came to £160 which felt pretty reasonable. The mash was thee best thing I’ve eaten this year. So creamy and full of flavour! The pollock was so light and a nice end having had a lot of heavy flavours. Molly our server was just lovely - upbeat and friendly. The chefs bring your food to you which was also a lovely touch. Would highly recommend.

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CrawfordC7 . 2025-02-16

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Edited review after going back twice. Our first time we were underwhelmed based on the reviews, but was told to give it another chance. I'm so glad we did. Been three times in total, first time I would have said was 3/5 overall, but the next two times were 5/5. Incredible food, wine and service. One of the best places to eat in Manchester.

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Rich James . 2025-02-16

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Excellent. Especially the Rhubarb and Custard. It was refreshing to have a meal and everything be as it should. Balanced and full of flavour. The service was particularly good, and felt genuine. I highly recommend people to go.

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Matt Crossan . 2025-02-14

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Comida increíble. Servicio increíble. La mejor comida que hemos tenido en Manchester durante siglos. Merece una estrella Michelin más que Skof. No entiendo las críticas negativas que la gente ha dejado. La tarta de malta fue realmente excepcional.

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GlobeTrotting493989 . 2025-02-13

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Booked a meal here for myself and my girlfriend, would definitely recommend sitting at the kitchen if there is just two of you. It gives you a great inside view of the kitchen working. The staff are great and friendly, they recommended some great natural wine pairings, the place has a nice atmosphere and the dishes we ordered were all delicious. It's worth the money if you're looking for a special occasion or just a nice evening out!

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Sam Colligan . 2025-02-09

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Visited twice in quick succession now and it’s quickly become my favourite spot in town. Expert service that feels effortless, but expert, amazing wine suggestions, and perfect food that leaves me planning my next visit before I finish the last bite. Love, love, love.

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Graham Gartside Bernier . 2025-02-08

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So disappointed came here for a 40th...paid for the taster menu... only had 1 main .. eaten at most places in manchester and food was dry, tasteless and overpriced... was £58 per person should have been 2 4 1... with a 20% discount would never eat here again.let down

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nicola . 2025-02-08

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Amazing food, went for sharer menu and very happy with portions and sizes. By end was thoroughly full and pleased. Some stand outs was Yorkshire Rhubarb dessert and also the Beetroot with smoked cod roe Negroni cocktail was amazing as well as organic orange wine. Great place and look forward to visiting again

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Martin Greenwood . 2025-02-07

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I went to higher ground for a lunch with family. The food was out of this world and was modern British cuisine. Waiters and hostess working there were very cooperative and friendly. They attended us immediately as we went right on time we were booked. We tried the tasting menu which was was very surprising - Hostess told us that they won't tell us about the menu as that's there way of making you feel good about the food and have no anticipation whatsoever (no partiality either). This was surreal as I felt and gave my first reaction which was honest to the core as the different courses of food kept on coming. I totally recommend this place if you have a special day to celebrate or if you are looking for a peaceful lunch and evening with a loved one in cool and breezy sunshine of Manchester. :)

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Arjun Runs - Late Traveller . 2025-02-05

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Higher Ground provides excellent food. It is one of the best meals we've had in a while. The pollock with smoked haddock and a mustard sauce was a delight. Service is professional and very pleasant. Unusual wine list too. Shame we don't live in the North West, otherwise we'd be regulars.

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Chris L . 2025-01-31

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Had a lovely meal here for my other half’s birthday. Counter seats, seasonal shared menu, and a bottle of wine. Food was delicious, really well cooked and great flavour. Wine was very nice and not a crazy price. Service was great, really friendly and personable. Atmosphere is great. Definitely recommend it.

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Chris Waith . 2025-01-26

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The place has a good vibe and the staff are friendly- the food options included a la carte or a 5 course tasting menu for £58- I would say that option is probably good value. We had oysters pea fritters trout a potato dish and a celeriac dish. Nicely presented but the flavours were transient- the trout could have been anything- didn’t taste of trout. Potatoes were boring- deserts were particularly average. The Macon village was delicious

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J0hnlang . 2025-01-26

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Food is decent, but for £60 each for the set menu, it is a rip off

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Ben Huddart . 2025-01-26

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Great food, good atmosphere and fabulous staff 👍

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Kayella . 2024-12-31

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Simply amazing. The dishes are seasonal and fresh. The quality was superb. The service equally matched the standard of food and the ambience was just right. I would highly recommend and will be going back.

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Pete Cawley . 2024-12-23

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servers are very conscientious in explaining the stories behind the dishes :) food portions are on the smaller end for the price - though offerings are unique, dishes are mediocre .. but try the honey ice cream it’s delicious !

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kez . 2024-12-20

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Lovely restaurant and great service.

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PSthefirst1 . 2024-12-19

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I'd give my right arm to eat the leeks and cavolo nero again. Thanks for the relaxed service and incredible gluten free options. Very fun wine list also...

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Linds . 2024-12-17

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Amazing restaurant, food fantastic. We ordered the feasting/sharing menu, not sure what we would get but weren’t disappointed. Waitress asked if there was anything we didn’t eat, I don’t eat fish, so they gave me a veg alternative for one course, rest was meat and veg based. Tell them if veggie or pescatarian and they will aim to provide the sharing menu to suit. All courses were so tasty. The gnocchi dish was my favourite. This sharing menu changes regularly so we will be going back to try it all again. It isn’t cheap, but for us it was good quality food cooked to perfection. Thank you all staff.

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SuperSC . 2024-12-14

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First visit to Higher Ground- we were not disappointed. The Set menu was excellent and brilliant value, the beef and mash potato was exceptional. All the staff were outstanding with great knowledge of the food and drinks. The open kitchen means you can see everything that is going on. We will definitely be back

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Jo Jo . 2024-12-14

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We felt totally spoilt by the attentive staff and the absolutely brilliant food. We chose the set lunch tasting menu, because we couldn't choose from the normal menu. Would happily go again.

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Christine Clarke . 2024-12-14

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Staff here are lovely. Polite, attentive, knowledgeable. The food is ok. The menu is ok. The setting is ok. We came for our 20th Wedding Anniversary and it was ok. I wish we had chosen somewhere else for such a big occasion because I wanted a really special lunch for nearly £200. The food was ok, but at £20 for a small plate of pasta and £6 for two small bread rolls, it is not good value. Wine list is interesting but you really do need help with it. In fairness, they give it to you, and go to the extreme of giving tasters of house wine to try and help. Expensive though, you are looking at £50 a bottle for most. The food was ok, but not worth the price. The weird thing was that they asked on the booking form if we were there for a special occasion, so we told them. 20 years of marriage feels like a pretty big deal to us. But they mentioned it when we arrived, and then did nothing. Frankie and Benny embarass you with free cake and a song. Some places give you a glass of fizz. Higher Ground ask you when the actual day is and do nothing, even though we we're paying £182 for a lunch (5 small plates, 1 bottle wine,no dessert or coffee). Ok, fair enough. But why ask? If you are in the habit of £200 lunches then this will do you fine. If you want special, there are better places in (and way below) this price bracket

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RJW_11 . 2024-12-12

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From the moment you walk in all members of the team are friendly and attentive. The culture of this place is superb. However the food and wine are very expensive but really nothing special. Small portions with very little flavour. Limited menu.

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Steve T . 2024-12-12

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What an experience! We booked a place in nearby Alchemist. While entering it was so loud and we asked for a table "far from madding crowd". Luckily for us the Alchemist serves a food in the same huge space as serving a drinks in the pub. It was full with a people enjoying drinks. We couldn't hear our own thoughts how loud was everything so we apologised and left Alchemist. And, as it was meant to be, there was one, just one, empty table for 4 at The Higher Ground. What an experience this was. We are all EU gourmands and our experience was fantastic. From the front of the house person to explanation of the way and philosophy of the restaurant to food it self. Wine should not be forgotten. I am sure I will come again. Something to try for sure.

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Ines L . 2024-12-11

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Best restaurant in Manchester, it has the Michelin experience with a reasonable price. I love the experience of dining out at Higher Ground. The food is always interesting and tastes incredible and the staff are amazingly friendly, welcoming and attentive. The best seats in the house are the bar seats as you can watch the master’s at work whilst getting ideas of which plate to fall in love with next. Great place for special occasions as they make you feel like a superstar.

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Henrik Nowroozi . 2024-12-10

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Amazing restaurant! The food, service and atmosphere were all perfect, highly recommend the seasonal tasting menu 😍

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Eleanor Shackleton . 2024-12-08

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We went for dinner last night. What a fantastic restaurant. The food was delicious without being too showy. We ended up having 8 courses. The most noticeable thing was how lovely the staff were. The kitchen is open so it was nice to see the team work seamlessly to create fabulous dishes. This is the first taster restaurant that I can safely say we will be back to eat again. Honestly couldn’t rate the staff or atmosphere any higher. Our advise is book it.

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Michelle Abernethy . 2024-12-01

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Can’t believe I did not go to this place before ! It’s so good to chill with friends ans family with some unmissable food experience ! Loved my time here !

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Sameeksha Kumar . 2024-12-01

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A triumph. Set menu was delightful and the staff were lovely. Will come back on my next visit to Manchester 🐝

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Anders Kristoffersen . 2024-11-30

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Fantastic food and brilliant service. Delicious seasonal tasting menu and paired brilliantly with a bottle of orange wine. Very rich flavours and left feeling ready to pop despite eating small dishes. The best meal I have had in Manchester so far.

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Zahir Parris . 2024-11-27

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such a great experience we had at Higher Ground - small plate restuarants can be quite hit and miss but not this one... all dishes were really tasty and the overall vibe and service was top notch. decent wine list also! would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a nice place to eat in Manchester

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Nick Hansen . 2024-11-26

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Good food, lots of variety of food and options of drinks. Had team dinner of 7 course a meal. All are very good taste and all team members loved it. Service also very nice. Good place have good time.

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Yoganandam M . 2024-11-22

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Fantastic, locally sourced food. Great wines and brilliant service

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Tom Buxey . 2024-11-17

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Magnificent place! We had dinner here, and I must say the food and atmosphere are of the highest quality. The selection of wines perfectly complements the excellent dishes.

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Anton Polomkin . 2024-11-10

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SO SO impressed- went there today and had to set meal for lunch, for two, an extra dessert a bottle of wine. Really impressed with the food. The service was lovely – and clearly other people having a great time too.

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Robert Stephens . 2024-11-10

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An amazing dinner for our wedding anniversary. Meg was so lovely and a credit to the venue. We made a mistake with our booking but they still managed to fit us in and we're so grateful. We had the best evening. The food was delicious and the vegetable dishes in particular were cooked with great care and skill. We will definitely be back!

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Neil Ryan . 2024-11-10

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Wow absolutely fabulous food service and ambiance best place I’ve been in Manchester recently special shout out to the best service from Ana

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Pamela Hartford . 2024-11-09

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Dined at Higher Ground recently, and I can’t recommend it enough. The food was simply outstanding—every dish was bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. You can tell the chefs take real pride in their craft, and it pays off in each bite. The staff were equally impressive, providing attentive service without ever hovering. It’s rare to find a place that strikes such a perfect balance between friendly and unobtrusive, but Higher Ground nails it. If you’re after a memorable dining experience, this is the place to be.

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Russell Eldridge . 2024-11-02

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Incredible food. I'm so glad we went for the tasting menu it was over the moon we both absolutely loved it. It was a good birthday meal for my partner it being a late one but you guys made uo for ot for the fmatdtic service and food and all round kindness and enjoyment. Food amazing and mind blowing Service full of kindness, smoothness and just absolute knowledge Will be coming again soon and can not wait

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Antonia Parker . 2024-10-29

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A fantastic restaurant in the heart of Manchester! The atmosphere was perfect (crackling and busy, but not noisy or overbearing), the reception & service were impeccable and the food was simply fantastic - fresh, extremely tasty and very exciting. I would come here again in a heartbeat

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Matthew Harrison . 2024-10-28

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British modern, dynamic team, everyone knows their job. The young city presents itself with a lot of joy and acid jazz. Ingredients from the garden. Great 😊

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SMEY . 2024-10-26

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Amazing. Totally brilliant. Great atmosphere, 5 🌟 food, super friendly staff. Well priced👏 🤩

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David Barnes . 2024-10-26

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Great food and great service (Meg was fab). What more do you want

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Amanda Davison . 2024-10-26

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Great place for tasting menu! Service was attentive and the food was tasty!

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Calvin Poon . 2024-10-22

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Exceptional. From the moment I stepped foot in this restaurant the service was impeccable. I visited Manchester and came here on a recommendation. Dan served me for most of the evening however (he was fantastic) but I was blown away by the fact everyone visited to speak with me in delivery of food as well as check backs. The food was sensational (I had the tasting menu) and the whole exodus was just wonderful. Thank you for having me, I’ll be back next time I’m in Manchester.

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James Bailey . 2024-10-17

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Been twice - excellent both times

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Tom H . 2024-10-13

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Loved this restaurant in Manchester city centre. Creative ever changing menu with an emphasis on sharing. The atmosphere was laid back, the staff were all really friendly and helpful with recommendations and there was also an excellent wine list. The food was fantastic, there's some talented people working in that kitchen

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Chris N . 2024-10-12

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I found it rather bland and overrated. We let the restaurant choose dishes for and were given mostly veggie dishes that didn’t pack much flavour. Overall we were very disappointed.

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Tracy Zaman . 2024-10-10

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Don’t let them choose your dishes, you’ll end up with majority veggie. Very small portions, lacking flavour, the ragu had about a teaspoon of meat in it. Overpriced, I’d give a swerve, there are much better places to eat in Manchester

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Me & Thee . 2024-10-10

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Fantastic, innovative food in a casual but classy venue. All the dishes we had were great and we got great service. Would highly recommend.

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twoadults_2kids . 2024-10-07

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This restaurant is incredible, so much so that we went back after two days during our four-day stay! The food is simple but original, well-presented, perfectly cooked, and very tasty. Everything! We had the tasting menu, and the second time it was slightly different but still delicious. The service was fantastic, from the welcome to the table service: everyone seemed happy to see us, and the food was served very quickly. We finished all nine courses in just an hour! The open kitchen is spotless and very well organized: everyone seems to know exactly what to do and how to move without getting in each other’s way. The only thing that disappointed me was that, on our second visit, they took away a honey dessert I didn’t eat. Although I was full and didn’t want another dessert, when my husband mentioned to the manager that I don’t like honey, I would have expected some acknowledgment. Instead, nothing. She happily replied, “and this one has a lot of it!” but didn’t offer to bring anything else. It’s a shame, otherwise, I would have definitely given 5 stars. Still, I recommend it and would return.

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M&G . 2024-10-03

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amazing customer service and food. really made my partner's birthday special, thank you!

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Lola Taylor . 2024-09-29

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Heard rave reviews about this place so gave it a go. Service and atmosphere good on a busy Saturday night. We opted for the a la carte/sharing plates. Flavours were good but overall came away feeling disappointed for the price. A single scallop and minimal beef in the Ragu. Turbot seemed barely cooked. Manchester tart was nice but ice cream with plum bland. I appreciate this style of cuisine is what it is and there are subtlety of flavours to be had but for the money it just has an air of pretence for my liking.

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Dominic Stafford . 2024-09-23

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Here for a friend’s birthday meal. It was excellent from start to finish. The service we received was spot on, not too in your face and attentive at the right times. Great recommendation on the wine as well. Thank you very much. Will definitely be coming back.

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Joss Stott . 2024-09-21

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Higher Ground in Manchester is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a stylish yet cozy ambiance. The staff were incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure every detail of our dining experience was perfect. The food was outstanding—each dish bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and crafted from fresh, local ingredients. The menu offers a creative twist on modern British cuisine, and every bite was a delight. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a night out, Higher Ground is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

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Emily PL . 2024-09-21

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This is now my second visit and WOW. We couldn’t have felt more welcome by the team and enjoyed a great evening. We sat at the bar which overlooks the kitchen, arguably the best seats. We had a culinary journey of quality produce loving crafting into the most amazing dishes. Can’t wait to go back! Go for their season sharing menu and relax

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Chris Holden . 2024-09-20

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I really love the Flawd Wine bar and the food there. I had high expectations for what the team could do with an actual kitchen, but these unfortunately weren't met. We had the set menu and the food was nice but the vast majority didn't wow. The best thing we had was the golden beetroot with whipped (some sort of cheese) and quinoa which was lovely; would definitely recommend if you are there. Unfortunately though and considering the price point, everything else was nice enough but a bit dull. I would go back to the wine bar, but I wouldn't come here again.

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Alice Cox-Owen . 2024-09-16

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It felt like I was on the set of ‘The Bear’. A great culinary experience.

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Roberto Cantarero . 2024-09-15

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Great staff, really knowledgeable. Excellent fresh food and interesting drinks. Staff were really attentive. The sharer manure was really diverse and the beef main was sublime. We appreciated the staff knowledge of the wines and beer and the relaxed vibe.

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Susan M . 2024-09-14

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I came here with my sister and we got the sharing menu as well as 2 oysters each. I think I may have got lucky as one of my oysters was probably the biggest I've had and delicious. Out of the sharing menu the highlights would probably be the pea fritters, the turbot ( we got this instead of the pork because my sister doesn't eat meat), and the dessert. We had a Syrah which was lovely and the service was fantastic, very friendly.

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J H . 2024-08-25

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Best restaurant in Manchester. Incredible wine list, intuitive service and a selection of stunning dishes and plates on a menu showcasing well sourced ingredients and farm to table cooking. Everything a restaurant should be.

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Michael Harrison . 2024-08-25

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