The Grill on the Alley

The Grill on the Alley Manchester is the old Blackhouse favourite. This steak restaurant, nestled just off the bustle of Deansgate on Ridgefield, is one that everyone in Manchester seems to have visited at least once before. So believe us when we say that The Grill on the Alley is something of an institution. The main menu is brimming with stuff to get excited about, from the short rib bon bon starter to the Himalayan rock salt dry aged beef, but there’s also a menu for the kids and some impressive set menus to boot. You could of course just stop by The Grill on the Alley Manchester for a drink, but either way it’s a cosy and very relaxing place to sit and take the edge off. Reservations are essential.

In case you’re not already familiar with Blackhouse, it’s a small family of steak restaurants with plenty of character. Manchester is Blackhouse’s home – two of the five restaurants are here – and The Grill on the Alley on Ridgefield, right on the edge of Spinningfields and just off Deansgate, is thought of as the old favourite in the family. It’s a very stylish spot but without even a drop of pretence where you can grab a booth with a bottle of red and watch the kitchen do its thing, or listen to the piano and enjoy an hour or so away from the Manchester bustle.

When it comes to beef at The Grill on the Alley Manchester, the team select from butchers only in countries that are famous for producing world-class beef. All cuts are minimum 28-day aged and are left to breathe for at least 24 hours to ensure the highest quality possible. There’s English sirloin, Irish fillet, Argentinian ribeye and Australian rump to choose from, as well as indulgent sharing cuts and other options that are less beefy: fresh seafood, belly pork, roast chicken, vegetarian options and, of course, a roast on Sunday. If you haven’t done so already, get involved with The Grill on the Alley Manchester as soon as possible.