20 Stories
20 Stories is a rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace at the top of No 1 Spinningfields in Manchester. It serves a seasonal modern British menu of seafood, steaks and local produce with panoramic city views, making it a popular choice for celebrations, after-work drinks and sunset cocktails.
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The view
The name refers to the height: the venue sits 20 storeys up, and both the restaurant and terrace look out across the city. The terrace is planted with trees that rise two storeys, which softens the steel and glass and gives it a garden feel on summer evenings. It is one of the best-known rooftops in the city.
Food and drink
The restaurant menu is modern British and seasonal, built around coastal seafood, sustainably sourced steaks and local produce. The terrace has its own lounge bar for cocktails and lighter visits, so you do not need to commit to a full meal to enjoy the setting. Come at sunset for the best of the view, when the city lights start to come on across Manchester.
Booking tips
Restaurant tables for up to 12 can be booked online, with larger groups handled through the events team. Terrace bookings are for six or more; smaller groups can walk in, and outdoor tables cannot be reserved, so arrive early on sunny days. Spinningfields has plenty nearby, including The Ivy and The Oast House, and The Blues Kitchen on Quay Street for live music afterwards.
Highlights
- Rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace
- Panoramic views over Manchester
- Seasonal modern British menu
- Terrace with two-storey trees
- Walk-ins welcome on the terrace for small groups
Good to know
- Book restaurant tables for up to 12 online; larger parties via the events team.
- Terrace bookings are for groups of six or more; outdoor tables cannot be reserved.
- Walk-ins are welcome on the terrace for groups of up to five.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: 20stories.co.uk