"Manchester's see-and-be-seen brasserie — the Ivy Collection's salt-and-pepper squid and shepherd's pie in Spinningfields' Pavilion, open since 2018."
About The Ivy Spinningfields
The Ivy Spinningfields opened in the glass-walled Pavilion building in Manchester's Spinningfields district in 2018, the city's branch of Richard Caring's Ivy Collection — the rollout of the famous London restaurant across the UK. It spans a ground-floor brasserie, the glamorous Ivy Asia upstairs and a retractable roof garden bar.
The kitchen turns out modern British brasserie cooking and timeless Ivy classics, open from breakfast through dinner. It belongs in our Manchester coverage as the city's definitive occasion-and-scene address.
The Kitchen
The menu is brasserie all-rounder by design: salt-and-pepper squid and a turkey ballotine among the signatures, alongside shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and the chocolate bombe melted tableside for dessert. There are full vegan and vegetarian menus, breakfast and afternoon tea, so it flexes from a morning coffee to a celebration dinner.
This is reliable, crowd-pleasing cooking rather than culinary risk — the draw is the breadth of the menu and the polish of the room as much as any single plate.
The Room
The rooms are the headline: a lavish, plant-filled brasserie downstairs, the jewel-toned Ivy Asia above, and a roof garden that opens to the sky in good weather. It is glossy, buzzy and built for being seen, with service geared to a high turnover of celebrations.
That popularity is the catch — it is loud and busy, especially at weekends, so book ahead and expect a scene rather than a hush.
Not for
Not for a quiet, chef-driven tasting dinner — it is a glamorous, high-volume all-day brasserie built for occasions and crowds, not culinary fireworks.
Frequently Asked
What is The Ivy Spinningfields known for?
Glamorous all-day British brasserie dining — Ivy Collection signatures like salt-and-pepper squid, turkey ballotine, shepherd's pie and the tableside chocolate bombe — plus the jewel-toned Ivy Asia upstairs and a roof garden bar.
Where is The Ivy in Manchester?
In the Pavilion building at 16 Spinningfields, in Manchester's Spinningfields business and dining district by the River Irwell.
How much does it cost?
It sits in the $$$ range, with brasserie mains roughly £18–£32, plus breakfast, weekend afternoon tea and a roof garden bar.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual. The room is glossy and popular for celebrations, so most guests dress up a little, though there is no formal requirement.
Do I need a reservation?
Booking is advised, especially at weekends when it is very busy. It opens all day from breakfast, with the roof garden bar running seasonally.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at The Ivy Spinningfields
Booking is advised and it is very busy at weekends. Phone +44 161 656 6488. The roof garden bar opens seasonally.
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Practical Information
AddressThe Pavilion, 16 Spinningfields, Manchester
NeighbourhoodSpinningfields
CuisineModern British brasserie
PriceBrasserie mains roughly £18–£32; weekend afternoon tea and a roof garden bar
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingGround-floor brasserie, The Ivy Asia upstairs and a retractable roof garden
ReservationBooking advised; very busy at weekends
