Grand Pacific
Grand Pacific occupies the grand former dining room of Manchester's 19th-century Reform Club on Spring Gardens, in the city's business district. Its menu is built on British classics with locally sourced ingredients, and it works well for a special lunch, high tea or a Sunday roast in an impressive room.
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Jon Young
The room
The restaurant sits in what was the dining room of the Victorian Liberal Reform Club, a listed building on the corner of King Street and Spring Gardens. High ceilings and ornate detail make it one of the more theatrical dining rooms in the city centre, and a setting that suits celebrations and long lunches. It is a room that rewards dressing up a little, and suits anniversaries, birthdays and business lunches.
On the menu
In autumn 2025 the restaurant relaunched with a concept rooted in British heritage, mixing nostalgic dishes with more refined ones. Menus have included Jersey oysters, Cornish lemon sole, lobster thermidor and Lakeland lamb, with a Manchester trifle using Vimto jelly and a flambéed crêpe Suzette to finish. High tea and a Sunday roast are also served. Private dining is available.
Nearby
King Street is one of Manchester's smartest shopping streets, and Manchester Art Gallery is a few minutes' walk for a free browse before or after lunch. The Museum of Illusions is close by for something lighter, and the Town Hall and Albert Square are a short stroll west. Afterwards, Lennox and Moose are both within a couple of minutes' walk if you want something more casual.
Highlights
- Former Reform Club dining room
- British heritage menu with local produce
- High tea and Sunday roast
- Private dining
Good to know
- Book ahead for high tea and weekend roasts.
- Menus change; check the restaurant's website for the current menu.
Frequently asked questions
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