Best Places and Services in Collyhurst, Greater manchester (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the privilege of attending a Latte Art class with Dale. 8 participants and you have a 2h session which consists mainly of practice, practice and more practice! I found it super helpful as it would be impossible to practice so many times in a row at home, so having the resources and space to practice something over and over was so helpful and I’d say you really get what you pay for. It’s a really good value class, fun and you even walk away with a bag of beans of your choice. I feel like I made progress during the class and feel a lot more confident now in trying latte art at home. You get to work with high quality equipment which is a treat. Dale was very approachable and friendly and I’d totally recommend this class to anyone who’s interested in working on their barista skills.

Rating: 4 / 5

First, let me start with something unusual, which is a barista school. There is a coffee roaster. I expected the coffee to be like any other specialty coffee, but it wasn't anything like that except for the professionalism of the coffee art. The taste of carrot cake is slightly devoid of cinnamon flavor. Service is slow, with only two baristas working the cashier and making coffee. The cafe's atmosphere is terrific and carefully designed to create a unique experience. The prices are great as I got two flat whites and a carrot 🥕 cake for only £10. I recommend visiting the professional cafe. My review is subject to the time and place I came at, which was 10 am on a Saturday. What I don't like, you might like, unlike me, so I invite you to try the cafe.

Rating: 5 / 5

We attended for a 3 hour barista course hosted by Dale and really enjoyed our time. Dale is very knowledgeable and a great facilitator for the session. The training is well structured and gives plenty of opportunity to practice making espresso and latte art techniques. Left with a greater appreciation of the skill involved and confidence that I can make a good coffee!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a fantastic morning at the Latte Art training course in the Barista School. The teaching was amazing and it was so fun to see the coffees getting better and better as the morning went on

Rating: 5 / 5

Top artisan coffee. Top customer service. Top quality food. If there was a cafe tree, Fig + Sparrow would be sat perched on a branch at the very top.

Rating: 5 / 5

I visited Fig + Sparrow based on the numerous 5* reviews on Google. I came on a Friday at 1pm, and it wasn’t too busy. Perhaps 50% of the place was full. There is a good amount of seating available, and when I arrived, there was a small but delicious-looking selection of pastries and bakes on the counter. There is always a wide variety of drinks available on the menu, and a bar at the back which serves savoury food. I asked the lady if the counter items were baked fresh and if they were vegetarian (halal in my case), and she said they were baked fresh, and suitable for vegetarians and halal foodies! The staff were very inviting. The lady explained what each item was, and she even gave me her personal recommendation. 10/10 for such caring staff :) I ordered a Cinnamon Bun and Latte to eat in. Those buns looked too good to overlook. Also, exceptional presentation of all the bakery items. The Cinnamon Bun was delicious! It was sticky, not too sweet, and full of cinnamon and brown sugar flavour. The Latte was also yummy, and had a lovely pattern on top. Overall, I am very happy I visited Fig + Sparrow, and I will definitely bring my friends next time. This place is too good not to share with others! I would highly recommended this place to those who like coffee shops, and just want to sit and chill :D

Rating: 5 / 5

I loved the coffees here such a nice area away from the business of town centre absolutely lovely spot I will be returning

Rating: 4 / 5

Friendly staff. Very nice Margherita pizza. Nice and quiet mid week afternoon. Plenty of parking in their own free car park shared with the restaurant next door (Dukes) just remember to put your number plate in at the door).

Rating: 5 / 5

2 courses for £15! This might very well be the best value lunch in Manchester. Superb duck spring roll to begin with, followed by a fish and chips as good as any I’ve before encountered. The service was prompt and polite. We were looked after by Annie, who was an absolute delight. I’ll be back.

Rating: 5 / 5

100/10. Amazing food, amazing cocktails and even better AMAZING waiter. Elliot was awesome and made us laugh and feel right at home. Wish we lived in the UK so we could pop in more. Thanks again Elliot, you’re doing amazing ;)

Rating: 4 / 5

Had the 2 courses for £15. Fish and chips was good. I asked if the fish was made with beer batter which it was but the chef was able to make a batter without the beer for my food which was really appreciated. We all had a good time and everyone enjoyed their food. Had the brownie for dessert and it was ok. Service was great and the overall atmosphere vibe was great.

Rating: 5 / 5

Food: The food was great and the portion sizes were good (something that is said increasingly rarely nowadays!). The coffee was nice and they had a range of milk types available. Only improvement is that the coffee could have been slightly hotter. Service: We were seated instantly and served very quickly, in a friendly manner. Staff seemed welcoming and happy to chat with customers. Atmosphere: The decor is nice and the location is great too. Price: The prices are quite reasonable given the location and quality of the food.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great quick lunch spot! Always full of really fresh and delicious sandwiches and salads. The sandwiches can be heated up to go. There are plenty of seats to eat in. Plenty of staff on hand so service is quick with a smile and the prices are affordable too. The tuna melt is delicious as well as the focaccia sandwiches.

Rating: 5 / 5

Outstanding cafe with fabulous selection of food. Clean and good and attentive service if sitting . Was constantly busy on the takeaways too . Ended with a scrummy piece of banana and chocolate cake . Recommend

Rating: 5 / 5

They had a cancellation so we got lucky but it was full. Had cocktails at the bar first and they were amazing. Food was delicious lots of new flavours ideal for sharing, really great atmosphere and great service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly recommend Prego! The beef steak in a rustic roll with caramelised onions and rocket, along with their tiramisu, is an absolute delight! The steak is incredibly tender and juicy—definitely beyond my expectations! The crusty roll pairs perfectly with the steak for a fantastic bite. As for the tiramisu, it’s not overly sweet, which I loved. The ladyfinger biscuits are thoroughly soaked in aromatic coffee syrup, making it incredibly satisfying. The balance of sweetness with the spiced wine and coffee syrup is just divine! It might just be one of the best tiramisus I’ve had in Manchester—definitely a must-try!

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited in December when the place had a great festive buzz—people out enjoying themselves, soaking up the atmosphere. We sat in the restaurant rather than the bar, which felt more relaxed. Prices were fair, especially if you're used to London rates. The starters of hummus, sourdough, and chips were all solid, and service was friendly. We didn’t stay for a full meal as we’d already eaten, but the decor inside was lovely. Bonus points for keeping the service charge at a sensible 10%, unlike London’s creeping 13.5% with no added value. Would happily return.

Rating: 5 / 5

I took my son here for a nice meal before we went over to the palace theatre. Service was good and Vaishnavi couldn’t do enough for us. My son had the chicken and chips children’s meal and I had the steak. Steak was very nice and chips seasoned at the right level. We would have stayed for dessert but had to go to watch the production. Looking forward to coming back to bring my wife before we visit the Palace Theatre again later on this year.

Rating: 4 / 5

Staff were really friendly and great. Our waitress helped us with the menu. Love the Winter Garden, was surprise there were no afternoon tea sets. Feel like it's a missed opportunity. We had the: - Grilled squid, vizcaina sauce, Spanish black pudding (small portions but decent, not a wow though) - Buttermilk-fried chicken, chip shop curry sauce, mushroom ketchup (this was surprisingly very nice) - Mojo rojo pork belly, miso aubergine, yoghurt (So delicious and highly recommend) - Slow-cooked beef cheek, butterscotch celeriac, remoulade (Nice as well and very soft) - Beef fat mashed potatoes, overnight onions, beef gravy (yummy mash)

Rating: 5 / 5

With bre-booking for middle Eastern food , we had an amazing , mouthwatering food. Kebba , stuffed vine leaves, fatayer,hummus, falafel , baklava ..and so many yummy food ..highly recommended👌👌👌.

Rating: 4 / 5

We had sandwiches here, and while the food was very good and reasonably priced, we were disappointed that tap water wasn’t available for free, leaving bottled water as the only option. This feels out of step with common practice, especially when all three of us had also purchased coffees. Speaking of coffee, it fell short compared to other options in the area. My suggestion would be to enjoy the food here, but for coffee, head next door to Ancoats Coffee Co, where the quality is significantly better. Overall, a good spot for a sandwich, but there’s room for improvement in the drinks offering and overall experience

Rating: 5 / 5

Very welcoming place with comfortable seating and a nice view. The cafe owner was very helpful and food was really nice and delicious. Would recommend 👌

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely friendly place, with good coffee and absolutely top-notch scrambled eggs on toast. I’ve been coming here most weeks for a few years, and I will miss it now my life is changing.

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I visited this pub today for some drinks, and we had a fantastic experience! The cocktails and wines were delightful, but what truly made the night special was the amazing service from Lussa (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly). She was from Hungary and was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. We'll definitely be coming back!

Rating: 5 / 5

We went yesterday for our end of year dance christmas meal!! Absolutely amazing service, quick, attentive and lovely staff!! Could not recommend more for big parties (there were 62 of us)! The teepee was so well decorated and it was so cosy, all our team loved it! We will definitely be back x

Rating: 4 / 5

Visited for Christmas lunch, tipi is really nicely decorated and warm with little firepits. Service was good

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good drink selection very tasty food a must place to visit.

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely place with a nice kitchen. We ordered the chicken kebab (fantastic), ramen with prawns (fantastic), sticky tofu pudding (fantastic), and profiteroles (a complete disappointment).

Rating: 4 / 5

A pleasant bar / restaurant near Castlefield. Food was “ok” but nothing special. Burgers appeared a bit dry for my liking. Drinks were great and service was very good. Would return but not especially for the food.

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice canal side location. Food was average but expensive for what it is and better options in the area are available. Menu and table we got were sticky. Has the potential to be great but lacking the finesse you’d expect for the price.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great working class breakfast. No frills. Decent prices. Big portions. Plenty of buttered bread.

Rating: 5 / 5

This is great cafe in the centre of Manchester city centre great menu from toast tea cakes are soup of the day all spot on give it a try