Dishoom Manchester

The building

The restoration kept Manchester Hall's parquet floors, marble skirtings and stained glass, and the parabolic dome ceiling is the room's showpiece. Around 150 pieces were brought over from Bombay, among them a Masonic signboard and chairs from the Theosophical Society, so the décor nods to both Indian cafés and the hall's Masonic past.

What to eat

Breakfast is where Dishoom has a following, with bacon or sausage naan rolls. Later in the day, the black daal, cooked for 24 hours, and biryanis are the dishes people come back for. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. The Permit Room bar, named after the Bombay Prohibition Act, mixes cocktails, some created for Manchester, and alcohol-free drinks. The menu is broad enough to share several small plates between a group of friends.

Booking and nearby

Reservations are taken online, and you can also walk in and join the queue, which moves faster at off-peak times. Bridge Street is near Deansgate and Spinningfields; The Oast House is a minute away for a drink, and 20 Stories offers rooftop views for later. Stay over at YOTEL Deansgate around the corner.

Highlights

• Grade II-listed former Freemasons' hall
• Breakfast bacon naan rolls
• 24-hour-cooked black daal
• Permit Room cocktail bar

Good to know

• Book online, or walk in and queue
• Open all day from breakfast
• Good choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes

Frequently asked questions