Dishoom Manchester

Dishoom Manchester is a Bombay-style cafe at 32 Bridge Street, set in the Grade II-listed Manchester Hall in central Manchester, England. The restaurant is part of the Dishoom group, which takes its inspiration from the Irani cafes of Bombay, and the Manchester branch occupies a grand historic building near Deansgate, the Opera House and the River Irwell. The menu serves Indian food across the day, from breakfast through to late-night dishes, with a Bacon Naan Roll the best-known morning item. At lunch and dinner, the House Black Daal, Nalli Nihari Biryani and Gunpowder Potatoes are among the dishes most associated with the restaurant, and chai and cocktails complete the drinks list. Prices are moderate at roughly £25-40 per person. The dining room is large, atmospheric and busy, with a distinctive vintage cafe design in a heritage setting, and noise levels are high at peak times. There is no formal dress code. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-23:00, Friday 08:00-00:00, Saturday 09:00-00:00 and Sunday 09:00-23:00, which makes breakfast and late dinners possible. The restaurant is mostly walk-in, with queues of 30-60 minutes after 18:00 and at weekends; bookings open up to four months ahead and are the way to avoid the wait, particularly for groups. Visitors who prefer to skip the queue often visit for breakfast or mid-afternoon, when tables are easier to find. Sharing dishes is common, and a table of several people can sample a wide range of the menu. Dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan options, are well catered for, and staff can advise on spice levels. The phone number is +44 161 537 3737. The central location is walkable from St Peter's Square and Deansgate tram stops. For visitors wanting a lively, reliably good Indian meal in a striking setting, Dishoom is a popular Manchester stop.