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Higher Ground, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Higher Ground

4.8
4.8
876 Reviews
£41 and over
British
Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
Higher Ground is a British bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the UK using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers.

The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday at dinner and at lunchtime on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

At lunch a £40pp seasonal sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal sharing menu at £60pp are available. Both menus are available when sat at the kitchen bar counter.

We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!

Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted via the OpenTable online reservation platform. For parties of 7x guests and over, the seasonal sharing menu is served.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0161 236 2931
  • Website
    http://www.highergroundmcr.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Otway
  • Private party facilities
    For larger bookings and for private hire/event enquires, please contact hello@highergroundmcr.co.uk
  • Location
    Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (8min walk),Manchester Victoria Train Station (14min walk), Manchester Piccadilly Tram Stop (3min walk)Parking: NCP Car Park Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, City Tower, New York St, Manchester M1 4AJ (2min walk)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 876 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Innovative

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for fine wines

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    British

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester

    Best Ambiance

  • Manchester

    Innovative

  • Manchester

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Higher Ground offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food, knowledgeable staff," and a "lively atmosphere." The dishes feature "fresh ingredients" and "innovative flavors" with a focus on "seasonal" and "locally sourced" produce. Despite being "pricey," the "amazing service" and "extensive wine list" make it a Manchester favorite.
876 Reviews

  1. Robin

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, the seasonal menu was so fresh and delicious!

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  2. Emmanouil

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. We had the set menu and most of the dishes were outstanding. But for £60 per person, I expected/was hoping for a couple more courses. I would probably go again but would stick to the à la carte menu.

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  3. Nick

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic staff, excellent food and brilliant wines. What’s not to enjoy about Higher Ground? If you’ve not been, you’re definitely missing out.

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  4. Thomas

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, highly recommend. Really nice space, excellent wine, and superb food.

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  5. Daniel

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience last night. Large table for 11 with mixed dietary requirements but no challenges booking and refreshing no deposit policy. Staff very welcoming on arrival. Service light touch and not intrusive but helpful, efficient, nice warmth and engaging. Food was absolutely fantastic - every dish interesting, fresh and tasty. Excellent support with wine and beer choices. Overall a great experience and I would highly recommend for small or large groups. I’ll definitely be coming back.

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  6. francis

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally just the best! Higher ground is just an incredible experience

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  7. Mikko J.

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed my meal at the bar as the tables were sold out. Eating alone, this was a good option. The service was very welcoming and friendly. Chose the surprise menu and trusted the wine pairings that would go with the flow of the meal. And boy was I surprised! The plates were diverse, fresh, well balanced and delicious. Natural wines are new to me, but they effortlessy complimented and elevated the food a step higher. Following the kitchen work in peaceful harmony and with great professionalism made me so very happy. Their awareness of the what was going on at all times was great. Someone jumped from tgeir pisitiin to greet guests at door, when the doorunmanned for a minute and returned vack to cook like nothing. Amazing! ❤️S

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  8. Rod

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, flavours , taste , just fantastic. Been wanting to come here for a while and it didn’t disappoint. We sat at the chef’s table and it was a fantastic experience , the kitchen staff were young but hugely passionate about their craft and it was such a joy to watch them at work and eat their fabulous food . If you are looking for a brilliant dining experience I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend . We will definitely be back .

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  9. Peter

    Manchester5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experienced the daily set menu which was delicious with a fresh Spring seasonal feel. The ambiance is comfortable and casual.

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  10. Kate

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Lunch , went for the set 5 courses, we had 2x pescatarians and 1 x meat eater in our group and they accommodated all without any fuss . Fabulous fresh produce, prepared well. Looked pretty and tasted delicious. Great service , friendly , helpful and informative. Will definitely be returning soon .

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FAQs

Higher Ground is rated 4.8 stars by 876 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Higher Ground

Higher Ground, Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 4DY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu 12:30 pm–1:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (8min walk),Manchester Victoria Train Station (14min walk), Manchester Piccadilly Tram Stop (3min walk)Parking: NCP Car Park Manchester Piccadilly Plaza, City Tower, New York St, Manchester M1 4AJ (2min walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Otway
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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