BAB

4.6 (1246)

£25 and under

Middle Eastern

14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR

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2 people

May 19, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

We’re all about vibrant flavours, locally-sourced ingredients and homemade marinades and sauces. Watch our team of creative chefs make fresh flatbreads, from scratch, in our open theatre-style kitchen. We cook all of our breads on a robata grill, giving each kebab that lovely charcoal flavour.

We also offer a selection of tasty non-babs, meze dishes and desserts. Our drinks list includes freshly made iced teas and a variety of beers, wines and soft drinks. We have recently expanded and now offer an amazing choice of cocktails, from savoury to sweet and everything in between.

So, come hungry, pull up a chair and enjoy a kebab worth sitting down for.

At peak times tables will have a maximum sitting time for 1hr 30mins from the start of the booking time. The host inform you on arrival.

Unfortunately, we are unable to serve Coeliacs due to the risk of cross contamination.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, British, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
0161 806 0813
Website
https://babnq.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We are now opened our second floor, perfect for Birthday's, corporate event, christmas parties or weddings. If you would like more information, click on this link to see our private hire brochure:- https://babnq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Bab-Private-Hire-Brochure-2.pdf Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Info@babnq.co.uk 0161 806 0813

Location
14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR
Neighborhood
Manchester
Cross street
Just off Stevenson Square on Little Lever Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,246 people are saying

BAB reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for brunch
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Healthy
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Vegetarian-friendly
Manchester
Great for brunch
Manchester
Innovative
Manchester
Good for groups
Manchester
Healthy
Manchester
Hot spot
Manchester
Neighborhood gem
Manchester
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BAB delivers "excellent food" with standout dishes like lamb bab and Greek fries, alongside a "great value" lunch deal. Guests praise the "friendly service" and "lovely staff," although some note a rushed atmosphere. With delicious platters and a trendy vibe, it's a recommended spot for shared meals and informal gatherings.

1,246 Reviews

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Michael
Cheshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff and amazing food. Just a little overpriced for a kebab and chips
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Isobel
London1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service from David was excellent!
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Tim
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent food and discounted via Manchester Confidentials app too.
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Rebecca
Manchester4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, fast and friendly service. We had the lunch deal which was great value.
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Stefan VIP
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is my second time at BAP. First time I really liked it. My second time my dish was disappointing. The crispy chicken BAP burger was far too crispy and dry. My friend loved her lamb dish. It’s a small place and it feels chaotic and like most restaurants these days it’s hard to have a conversation. The staff were nice, did the job but looked rushed off their feet. One bathroom stall was out of order. A sign on the door would be nice instead of people waiting for a stall outside that is out of order.
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Jessica
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely meal, we had chicken shawarmas and salt and pepper fries both of which were delicious. The staff were friendly but we felt rushed. The lady who took our order was already walking off before we had finished giving our drinks order and therefore came across quite rude. She just needed to spend a little longer with the customers. It wasn’t overly busy so she didn’t need to rush around as much!
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Pete
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice - food excellent and friendly service
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Jason
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for an informal meet fast service & great food!
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value lunchtime offer-delicious food, friendly service and fabulous cocktails-perfect! 😊
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OpenTable Diner
Berkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The platter was really filling - service was great. Food in general was good, nothing mind blowing - only thing was the calamari was quite rubbery so was a bit of a disappointment but other than that everything else was good
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FAQs

BAB does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

BAB is rated 4.6 stars by 1246 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 8 times today

14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR

Additional information

Cross street
Just off Stevenson Square on Little Lever Street
Neighborhood
Manchester
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, British, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://babnq.co.uk/
Phone number
0161 806 0813
Private party facilities
We are now opened our second floor, perfect for Birthday's, corporate event, christmas parties or weddings. If you would like more information, click on this link to see our private hire brochure:- https://babnq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Bab-Private-Hire-Brochure-2.pdf Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Info@babnq.co.uk 0161 806 0813

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Menu

BABS

Chicken Shawarma£10.00

Harissa & Pomegranate Lamb£10.00

Salt & Pepper Tofu (vg)£10.00

BURGERS

Islak Spiced Beef Burger£10.00

Falafel Burger (vg)£10.00

BOWLS

BAB Bowl£10.00

What 1,246 people are saying

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