Whether you’re on the hunt for a new city centre foodie spot or something in one of South Manchester’s most popular neighbourhoods – there are some great Black-owned restaurants in Manchester worth checking out. Put your money where your mouth is and head to one of these brilliant Black-owned restaurants in Manchester this October.
1. Pull Up Bar Cafe
What’s on offer? Seriously good authentic Caribbean food, including their ever-popular Reggae Roast. Expect great vibes, music, and of course, food.
Where can I find it? Just outside of the Northern Quarter at 14-16 Swan St, M4 5JN.
2. House of Habesha
What’s on offer? Hearty, traditional Eritrean and Ethiopian soul food, including big curry platters, kulwa (meat chunks fried in spices, tomatoes and onion) loaded fries and spicy aromatic meat.
Where can I find it? University of Manchester, 176 Oxford Rd, M13 9PL, Mala, 8 Dale St, Manchester, M1 1JA and at new food hall Kargo MKT, Central Bay, Unit 32, Quayside Media City, Salford Quays M50 3AG.
3. Rads Caribbean
What’s on offer? Some of the best Caribbean food you’ll ever try – including jerk chicken and, of course, homemade ginger beer.
Where can I find it? Hidden away behind Cutting Room Square at 62 Jersey St, M4 6AD.
4. What’s Your Flava
What’s on offer? Jamaican grub, chicken, jackfruit, patties, fried fish and seafood – with filling takeaway meals including chicken and prawns with mac and cheese balls, splits, brown chicken stew, curried goat and rice and peas.
Where can I find it? Available for delivery and collection from 703 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, M12 4QN.
5. Vegan Shack
What’s on offer? Vegan fast food, with the likes of doner kebabs, McMuffin-style breakfast baps, loaded fries and soooo much more vegan junk food.
Where can I find it? One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester M1 1RG and Collyhurst, 184 Rochdale Rd, Manchester M40 7RA.
6. Roots
What’s on offer? Africa’s most well-loved dishes, as old as time including Jellof Rice, Tadjine and Boerewors, and a selection of wines from around the world as well as beers from the African roots.
Where can I find it? 518 Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7AA.
7. Soul and Surf
What’s on offer? Soul food and brunch including artisan secret recipe options of lobster, king prawns, salmon, fried chicken, and peppered turkey; homemade waffles, Italian gelato, coffee, smoothies and shakes.
Where can I find it? 48 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AB.
8. H.Q. Nigerian Restaurant
What’s on offer? Amazing Nigerian cuisine from across the country, including super-silky pounded yam and Egusi soup from the south eastern part of Nigeria, Boli (Roasted Plantain), and the Nigerian version of spring rolls.
Where can I find it? 317 Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6NW.