The Ivy Manchester
The Ivy Manchester occupies The Pavilion, a foliage-covered timber building on Hardman Square in Spinningfields. Opened in 2018, it spreads over four floors: a brasserie on the ground floor, private dining above, a pan-Asian restaurant and a roof garden, seating around 500 in total.
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The Ivy Manchester Brasserie
The building
The Pavilion is one of the more striking buildings in Spinningfields, its timber frame softened by planting. When it opened in late 2018 it was billed as the largest new restaurant in the UK that year, with space for about 535 diners across its floors. The design keeps the building light and leafy, which sets it apart from the glass office towers around it.
Floor by floor
The ground-floor brasserie serves the Ivy's British menu with modern European touches, from breakfast through to dinner. The first floor is given over to private dining for celebrations and business groups. Higher up there's a pan-Asian restaurant and a bar, and the roof garden is the place for a cocktail on a warm evening. Each floor has its own character, so it is worth deciding in advance whether you want the brasserie, the pan-Asian room or the roof.
Around Spinningfields
Spinningfields is Manchester's business and dining district between Deansgate and the River Irwell. Next door, 20 Stories offers rooftop views, Tattu and The Oast House are a minute away, and the Opera House and the John Rylands Library are a short walk. The People's History Museum and the river are a few minutes west, useful if you want a walk before or after eating.
Highlights
- Four floors in The Pavilion, Spinningfields
- Ground-floor brasserie
- Private dining floor
- Pan-Asian restaurant and roof garden
Good to know
- Book ahead, especially for weekends and the roof garden.
- Private dining is available for groups.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: hardens.com