Another Hand

Another Hand is a vegetarian-led restaurant at 253 Deansgate in central Manchester, England, listed in the Michelin Guide for its plant-forward cooking. Deansgate is the city's long main thoroughfare, and the restaurant sits within reach of Castlefield, the Beetham Tower and the Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. The menu is built around vegetarian sharing plates, with vegetables at the centre rather than as a side to meat, at roughly £30-45 per person. Because the offering is seasonal, dishes rotate, and visitors typically order several plates to share and add more as the meal progresses. The approach appeals both to vegetarians and vegans looking for a considered meal and to meat-eaters curious about vegetable-led cooking, and dietary requirements such as vegan or gluten-free can usually be discussed in advance. The dining room is modern and relaxed, with a casual city-centre feel and moderate noise on busy evenings. There is no formal dress code. Opening is typically dinner daily with lunch at weekends, though current hours should be checked before a visit because they can change. Reservations are recommended and can be made online; Friday and Saturday evenings fill first, and booking several days ahead is a sensible precaution, longer for groups. Drinks are an optional addition, and ordering many plates can lift the bill above the quoted range. The location makes it a practical choice before an evening at the nearby bars along Deansgate Locks or the Castlefield canal basin, and a walk along the canal is a pleasant way to extend the evening in fine weather. For visitors wanting a recognised alternative to meat- and fish-heavy menus in Manchester, Another Hand offers a distinct plant-forward identity, moderate prices and a central address that is easy to reach by tram, train or on foot from the city centre.