Harden's says
The first Manchester foray for D&D London sits atop the new No.1 Spinningfields skyscraper. Sitting at 100 metres it is the city's highest restaurant and boasts a rooftop garden terrace, from which spectacular views are likely a given. Brian Hughson has been named as head chef, replacing Aiden Byrne who has left the project to re-launch Manchester House.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Spectacular views over the Manchester city skyline and beyond” can make this “slick” D&D London operation “a breathtaking venue (but don’t look down – the clue is in the name)”. Fans also hail its “well-prepared” modern brasserie dishes, but for such a landmark venue, reports remain surprisingly limited, so we’ve maintained last year’s conservative food rating.
Summary
It has the 360° vistas, it has the rooftop terrace planted with trees scaling two storeys, but whether it has top cuisine is more debatable at this D&D London operation, named for its position at the top of the Spinningfields Tower. Feedback remains limited and muted, but in early 2022, Daniel Scott (whose recent CV includes Mana) took over the stoves, so perhaps change is afoot. To dip a toe in the water, sample the view from the cocktail bar.
Summary
The “magical views from the giant windows and terrace” are the trump card at this snazzy two-year-old from D&D London at the top of the new 95-metre Spinningfields Tower. The best bet may be to linger over a drink in the cocktail bar or on the terrace while taking in the 360-degree vista, given the mediocre ratings for the food on offer – or come for ‘Manchester’s highest tea’.
Summary
The rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace at Manchester’s new 95-metre 1 Spinningfields Tower has “superb views across the city ... even if much of its immediate location is currently a building site, you can see for miles”. The food offering – from D&D London – has struggled to impress, and the departure of highly rated chef Aiden Byrne within a year of launch did not help matters. But “you don’t come here for the food (which is significantly overpriced for what it is). Far better just to go for a drink and take in the fantastic panorama”.
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No 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3JE
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £27.50 | £32.50 |  |
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| Dinner | £37.50 | |
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| Pretheatre | £37.50 | |
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| Brunch | £29.00 | £35.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 65.00 | Always available | 5 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £18.00 | £38.00 | £6.50 | £12.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £42.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £4.80 |
| Service | 13.50% |
No 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3JE
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
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