Pip

Pip is a restaurant inside the Treehouse Hotel on Blackfriars Street in Manchester, England, listed in the Michelin Guide for modern regional British cooking. Blackfriars Street lies on the Manchester side of the River Irwell, near Deansgate, the Cathedral and the Salford border, and the hotel sits within a short walk of Victoria station and the city's main shopping streets. The menu focuses on regional British dishes, and Lancashire hot pot is the dish most associated with the restaurant, reflecting the local tradition of slow-cooked lamb and potato. Prices are moderate to upper-moderate at roughly £35-55 per person. Because the menu follows the seasons, other dishes change, so visitors should treat the hot pot as the signature and expect the rest of the menu to rotate. The setting is a hotel restaurant, which gives the room a comfortable and design-led feel, with a calm to moderately lively atmosphere in the evening and no formal dress code. Opening is typically dinner daily, but current hours should be confirmed before a visit since hotel restaurants sometimes adjust service. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or through the hotel; weekend evenings are the busiest slots, and booking a few days ahead is sensible. Drinks are an optional addition, and cocktails or wine will raise the bill above the quoted range. Dietary requirements should be raised in advance. The hotel location makes Pip convenient for guests staying nearby and for visitors who want a dependable dinner within walking distance of the cathedral, Chetham's Library and the Northern Quarter. For travellers who want to taste a classic local dish in a modern setting rather than in a traditional pub, Pip offers a recognised and approachable choice, and the central address is easy to reach on foot or by Metrolink.