06 Dec 2024
The best places to eat out on Bonfire Night in Manchester
Bonfire Night is almost upon us, and Manchester is the place to be if you want to celebrate the season in style. Whether you’re looking to book somewhere cosy for the two of you, enjoy a post-firework display meal with the family, or celebrate a deliciously fun outing with your pals whilst you listen to the festivities from afar, these five restaurants in Manchester are sure to set your Bonfire Night celebrations off to a cracking start.
Fancy a game or two? Located in Stockport just outside Manchester, The Dice Box is just the place to entertain the kids before heading out to a bonfire. Perfect for enjoying with the whole family, The Dice Box combines the nostalgia of a good board game with delicious food and drink. Enjoy a menu of burgers, light bites, pizzas and sweet treats as well as milkshakes, hot chocolates and cocktails for the adults. You can also have your pick from its extensive array of games, the ultimate start to a fun-filled Bonfire Night.
Not only that, but it’s located just around the corner from not one but two firework displays. Head to Bramhall Fireworks and Music Festival at Stockport Rugby Club on Friday 1st November or visit Hawk Green Cricket Club for its annual bonfire on Saturday 2nd November.
TGI Fridays is a family favourite spot with something for everyone. Located just a seven minute drive from the Ashton on Mersey Sports Club Bonfire Night, TGI Fridays in Sale is the ideal spot to enjoy a meal before wrapping up warm and heading out to watch the fireworks on 5th November. With a kids friendly menu and lots of treats for the adults too, TGI Fridays offers an extensive menu, filled with yummy dishes everyone will love.
Indulge in its banging burgers and grilled delights or opt for the famous sesame chicken strips or fajitas. TGI Fridays’ dessert menu is also not to be missed. Fancy a Bonfire Night classic? TGI’s s’mores sundae is the ultimate treat, or embrace the autumn vibes with its all new pecan pie. With something for the whole family, TGI Fridays Sale is the perfect family friendly spot for a feast of treats this bonfire night.
Cosy November evenings call for two things: a hearty pub meal and a bonfire. Luckily, Woodhouse Gardens is the ideal spot to enjoy both this Bonfire Night. Located just outside Manchester city centre in Failsworth, Woodhouse Gardens offers up relaxed country dining, perfect for enjoying with the whole family.
Led by award-winning chef, Mark Summers, Woodhouse Gardens serves a delicious menu of innovative dishes to satisfy any palette. Made from locally sourced produce, enjoy traditional home-cooked dishes such as sausage and mash with sticky onion gravy or steak and ale pie with hand-cut chips, home comforts you can’t go wrong with. For the little diners, they can get two courses for £9. From cheeseburgers to chocolate fudge cake, there is something for every appetite.
To conclude your Bonfire Night evening, why not head down to the Irish World Heritage Centre on Sunday 3rd and Tuesday 5th November to enjoy its free fireworks display! Only a 15 minute drive from Woodhouse Gardens, this free bonfire will be the perfect ending to your bonfire night outing.
Coal & Cotton is a trendy gin distillery and kitchen located in the Manchester village of Worsely, aiming to bring a little something special to your Bonfire Night this year. With food made from only the finest quality ingredients, Coal & Cotton serves up British classics, with subtle influences from worldwide cuisines.
Offering a menu of quality food and drink for adults and children alike, Coal & Cotton aims to test your adventurous inner self with forward thinking dishes and sensational flavours. Choose from small plates, stonebaked pizzas, an array of burgers, and British home comforts, guaranteed to satisfy the taste buds.
Perfect for a family meal or a cosy date night, Coal & Cotton provides a relaxed yet hospitable atmosphere with all day dining until 9:30pm, ideal for filling up on food before heading out to a bonfire. Visit Boothstown Big Bang Firework Spectacular, only a 10 minute walk from Coal & Cotton, on Saturday 26th October to get your bonfire night celebrations started early.
If Italian tickles your fancy this bonfire night, Tre Ciccio is perfect for the whole family. Located in Altrincham, this family-friendly Italian is the ideal spot to visit before heading to Bowdon Bonfire on Friday 1st November to enjoy the fireworks, only a five minute drive away.
This authentic Italian restaurant serves up traditional Neapolitan pizzas and Italian roast chicken, alongside a menu of delicious antipasti and pasta dishes. Also home to the creation of its award-winning pizza ‘sud’, a spicy sausage and burrata pizza, Tre Ciccio in Altrincham combines flavours from the region of Campania with the traditional aesthetic of an Italian trattoria.
Not only that, enjoy this authentic Italian dining experience in its beautiful terrace space, the ideal spot for a clear sky view of surrounding firework displays whilst you enjoy your meal.