"A wine-led Parisian-style rooftop above Deansgate, plating vol-au-vents and sharing feasts beside 250-plus wines — book it for the view and the list."
About Climat
Climat opened in December 2023 on the eighth-floor rooftop of Blackfriars House, a wine-led restaurant from the team behind Chester's Covino. The room takes its name and look from Burgundy — clay-plaster walls, limestone, a 250-strong wine list with roughly 40 per cent from Burgundy — and pairs it with one of the best skyline views in central Manchester.
It sits among the city's better rooms. Compare the skyline dining at 20 Stories, the produce-led Higher Ground and the tasting menu at Mana, or browse the wider French picks.
The Kitchen
Head chef Luke Richardson describes his cooking as Parisian ex-pat food, a nod to his years in the kitchens of Paris. The menu changes daily and splits between small plates and large feasting dishes built for tables of three or more — a whole turbot, a slow-cooked lamb shoulder — to share. The signature snack is the vol-au-vent, stuffed to the season with anything from beef tartare to truffle and ricotta.
It is a treat-night spend rather than a casual one: small plates and a larger plate such as the trout around £33 push most tables to roughly £45 to 80 a head before you reach for the wine list — and the wine list is the point.
The Room
The room is the draw: a 100-cover rooftop of textural clay plaster and limestone, with counter seats, an open feel and windows onto the Manchester skyline. The look is contemporary Parisian, calm by day and buzzy at night, and the terrace and big windows make it one of the city's best rooms for a view. Service is wine-literate and relaxed.
Best for a wine-led celebration dinner with a view
Climat suits a wine-led celebration with a view — the rooftop and the cellar make it a strong anniversary table and a confident, characterful first-date choice, while the list and the skyline make it an easy way to host a guest. For more of the city's rooms, see 20 Stories or browse the full Manchester dining guide.
Not for
Not for a budget weeknight or a quick, filling main — the plates are selected and sharing-led rather than hearty, and the bill, especially with wine, runs to a treat rather than a casual dinner.
Frequently Asked
What is Climat known for?
Being a wine-led Parisian-style rooftop restaurant on the eighth floor of Blackfriars House in Manchester, with a 250-strong wine list, around 40 per cent from Burgundy, and one of the best skyline views in the city.
What should I order at Climat?
The signature vol-au-vent snack and a large feasting dish to share — a whole turbot or a slow-cooked lamb shoulder — from a daily-changing menu, paired with something from the Burgundy-leaning list.
How much does Climat cost?
It is a treat-night spend: small plates and a larger plate such as the trout around £33 push most tables to roughly £45 to 80 a head before wine, and the wine list is the draw.
Who is the chef at Climat?
Head chef Luke Richardson, who describes his style as Parisian ex-pat food after years cooking in Paris; the restaurant opened in December 2023 from the team behind Chester's Covino.
Where is Climat in Manchester?
On the eighth-floor rooftop of Blackfriars House on St Mary's Parsonage, just off Deansgate in the city centre, with skyline views and a terrace.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Climat
Book via the Climat website; window tables and weekend evenings fill quickly.
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Practical Information
Address8th Floor, Blackfriars House, St Mary's Parsonage, Manchester M3 2JA
NeighbourhoodOn the eighth-floor rooftop of Blackfriars House, off Deansgate
CuisineModern French / wine-led
PriceSmall plates and large feasting dishes to share; expect roughly £45–80 a head, with larger plates such as the trout around £33
Dress CodeSmart casual
Seating100-cover rooftop dining room and counter; booking advised
ReservationBooking advised, especially for a window or weekend table
