1847

Is this the best value meal in Manchester on a Monday night? I think it might be.
Book online and quite MFM ‘Meat Free Mondays’ and you get 50% off the entire bill.
That means 2 courses for 2 people, and a decent bottle of wine confess to around £30.
I’d normally stear clear of a veggie restaurant, but looking for a lighter meal we booked in and Unilocal in hands sought it out.
I was wrong. It was a great meal and it definitely want a lighter option.
We had Goats cheese balls crumbed in black olives for starters. Great presentation. Delicious but needed more toast or sauce for balance as there’s a lot of rich cheese here. NB don’t cut the amount of cheese!
Mains was a beautifully presented Haloumi in batter with chips or Veggie ‘Fish’ and Chips. Delicious. The lemon sauce was lovely but stained everything it touched including fingers lips and beard!
I have to wonder. … Why do veggie places insist on pretending it’s a fake meat?!? It was battered Haloumi and it was great! And I’m stuffed so full I’ve no room for dessert!
The décor is minimalist and cool and the staff quietly attentive. A great find, and an absolute bargain on Mondays!

Who Cares …
Remember your prom dance if you went that is, your first truly dress to impress affair, suits expensive rental dresses and yet deep down you know you were still not quite an adult, this is the vibe 1847 exudes from every orifice and it’s a damn shame. A lot of money must have gone into this attempt at high-​end vegetarian/​vegan cuisine and yet what you’re consistently met with is unoriginal lackluster meal designs. The epitome of this is their faux fish and chips aka the saddest meal I’ve ever encountered as a hopeful vegan.
One of the great benefits of changing towards a more natural diet is the return of a plethora of flavours that return to your pallet via fruits and vegetables you once lost. Yet at 1847 they consistently build their meals around recreation of meat and dairy-​driven dishes made with faux vegi products. It’s highly disappointing how consistently every meal adheres to this philosophy which leaves everyone disappointed. Meat eaters will be reminded how much they miss their old addictions and vegans etc will be so underwhelmed by the lack of anything fresh and vibrant in their dish. The staff are nice but it doesn’t make up for the aforementioned and the terrible portion sizes which will leave your sterling feeling under appreciated.
Again you could say the same philosophy applies to lovely yet contextually irrelevant décor, no vibrant fresh greens or fruity colours here. It’s a truly sad state of affairs because there’s clearly potential here to be a great restaurant but there’s for one of a better word no soul here. The imminent demise of this place feels all too soon and apart from the city centre sites most 1847s I’ve been are often consistently empty.
And that is ultimately what this place leaves me feeling ‘Empty’ and yet that is not what being vegan etc should be about, if anything it is to maximise life and its quality if only 1847 went back to their roots to remember this fact. Until then this place really is seemingly and expensive vanity project gone wrong and unworthy of your time.

One of very few vegetarian/​vegan restaurants in manchester, which was pretty lucky considering we were going on a vegan kick for the week! Food was insanely good, and so well presented, and super super fresh at that. Servers were attentive, quick to top up drinks but not annoyingly so that it felt like they were hovering. Good show on all marks!

Absolutely phenomenal! For those craving an elegant dining experience not often found at vegetarian restaurants, 1847 is your place. We started with the Winter Warmer, one of the tastiest soups I have had, which had a base of parsnip with a wonderful array of flavors. The Merguez and Mash followed, equally delicious, but more satisfying in its variety of textures, a flaky pastry filled with lentils atop mash and suspended in gravy. My friend had a couple of beers that came in beautiful bottles and I had a superb glass of Portuguese tinto. The restaurant closes in the middle of the afternoon, but they didn’t rush us or make us uncomfortable about enjoying a leisurely meal. While the prices may limit it to special occasions, I highly recommend trying 1847 if you get the chance. I will be back next time I’m in Manchester!

I think it’s great that there is a veggie/​vegan restaurant in Manchester, although I’m a meat fan myself I can see that this is something the diverse dining scene on Manchester was lacking.
The positives: services was really good, ambiance inside was nice and the menu offered interesting options, I liked how most things on the menu I have never cooked or eaten before; so you know if you go you’ll be able to try something new and different. Prices were reasonable, with 2 courses for £20 and half price on Mondays — winner!
The not so positives: I found my food very salty, I had onion bhajis to start and the batter seemed caked in salt. I wasn’t the biggest fan of my main which was a beet dish, but I guess that’s just bad choice by me! I also left feeling a little hungry, which isn’t great after 2 courses.
The salt shaker annoyed me also, it was impossible to only put a tiny amount on, explains why my bhaji was too salty!
I’d visit again but choose something different, and I would recommend to my veggie friends.

I’m going with 4 stars because it was a big change for me and I still enjoyed it! Granted I had Halloumi, which I love anyway, but still, Matt F in a vegetarian restaurant is a once in a lifetime thing (or at least it was before I came here).
I started with the Parsnip soup, which came out warm-​hot as appose to boiling, which I personally really liked — whether they intended it to be that way or just got lazy I don’t know! Most members of my party didn’t enjoy the warmness but each to their own!
For my mains I had ‘Fish’ & chips, the fish comprising of Halloumi which was fantastic, both in presentation and taste! The triple cooked chips (not quite sure if that was in line with my heathy eating) were great as well.
A few members of the group had desserts and judging that I went to the bathroom as they arrived and returned to 4 empty plates, I’d say they were good also!
Could be seen as a fairly pricey place however we visited on a Monday to take advantage of ‘Meat-​Free Mondays’ so for about £16 I was well fed with starters, mains and a nice coffee to boot!

I went to 1847 in a Unilocal night out in order to take advantage of the meat free Mondays offer of 50% off and to try some vegetarian options which sadly rarely make it into my diet! The bistro at first glance was a nice interior with good atmosphere and minimalist décor. I was excited to see what kind of options I would be sampling, but I think the best description of the food was «underwhelming». I started off with the winter warmer soup (parsnip soup with sesame oil and seeds) which arrived at the table a few short steps above cold — not ideal for a self described warming soup on a winter evening! My main course was the puy lentil sausage with mash and gravy. Although I really enjoyed the mash and gravy, the lentil sausage seemed to be just lentils wrapped in pastry and deep fried which ended up being quite bland. I also had the chestnut pie for dessert, which was nice, but didn’t taste particularly of anything but sweetness. All in all, I would say the restaurant and service is good, but the food is nothing to write home about, and I wouldn’t pay full price for it.

I possibly came here on one of the best days — 50% off meat free Monday’s! I’m not a vegetarian, but I do have a tendency to prefer vegetarian food over meat dishes sometimes, therefore I was looking forward to trying out this place.
I regularly pass this place on my way home from work and it’s usually fairly quiet, but I’d put that down to it’s located being pretty much tucked away behind king street and Moseley street. The interior is very minimal, but clean and modern, which I quite like, although some people may think it’s a little too stripped back. The staff were attentive and welcoming, so no negatives on the service side of things which is always a good start.
It was quite disappointing to see that two options on the menu weren’t available on this particular Monday, The menu was fairly small anyway, and we were booked in for 6.45pm which is relatively early to run out of options. They ran out of the winter vegetables with coconut — yeeeeeah that was totally what I was going to go for! Ah well — I opted for the Winter Warmer starter (a soup made up of roasted parsnips and sesame oil) Merguez & Mash for the main: lentil sausages with turnip and sage mash and onion gravy.
The starter was delicious — nothing to fault — just a really nice warming soup that made me feel healthy to be consuming a bowl of vegetables. The main tasted nice… a little strange to see lentils being fried in crispy batter and called sausages though. I didn’t feel healthy eating this, it may as well have been something ordered from a Chinese takeaway as it resembled spring rolls but stuffed with lentils. They tasted really nice though — just not what I expected I guess.
The mash and gravy were again faultless — a really nice twist to the normal mash and gravy, and I’d want to see this type of thing appear on more menus, so hats off here!
I didn’t get a dessert but my friends who did all seemed to enjoy them… The Chestnut Pie looked incredible and apparently didn’t taste too sweet, so if I was to go back I’m venture out and go for that. Apart from that nothing else seemed to jump out at me, but possibly because I’m a big cake lover and everything else was more ice cream, fruit or cheese based.
Prices were reasonable — obviously they were a little better than reasonable with having 50% off — but on a general evening your looking at 2 course for £19.50 which is what you would expect in Manchester.
To say there aren’t many dedicated vegetarian eateries in Manchester, I quite like this one and would recommend. However, could have a more extensive menu and maybe focus some of the the dishes to be slightly more healthier.
Would give this 3.5 stars if that was an option, but will slant it more towards 3 than 4.

On a bitterly cold and quiet early January evening, a group of Unilocaleeps met up to try 1847 Bistro. For majority of us it was a first, myelf included and the excitement was palpable. I wasn’t sure whether it was the company, the pending foodie fest or just the warm confines sheltering us from the winter chill, perhaps all the above.
A fairly small and sophisticated venue, the place immediately struck me as a perfect spot for an intimate lunch/​dinner, vegetarian or not. We were here to take advantage of a «Meat free mondays» 50% off F&B offer. Normally it’s £19.50 for 2 courses or £25 for 3.
I’ve never made secret my preference for new unique independents over corporate chain type establishments, but nor have I ever shunned a chance to experiance the latter. I’d already done my research and chosen my 3 courses before I arrived. The crispy egg to start, ‘Fish’ and chips as the main and the chestnut pie to finish.
I consider myself a patient person but waiting a considerable amount of time for my crispy egg was the second stumbling block on an evening which began with us sharing christmas/​NYE stories over a few ales. The first hiccup was, albeit small, an annoying one. The spicy nuts Matt F and I ordered weren’t spicy and tasted off? As if they’d been sat unconcealed collecting moisture for few hours. Damp nuts to go with the damp weather, lovely! The crispy egg did eventually arrive, after everyone had finished their starters meaning I was left with the enviable task of eating on my own as people took turns to get my verdict on each bite. To be fair it WAS delicious (worth the wait) but for the love of God guys DITCH the Radicchio! The pearl barley was heavenly as was the crispy egg, but hiding underneath it was the bad aftertaste of this leaf chicory abomination. My taste buds felt like they’d been hugged with a warm loving embrace followed by a cold punch in the face. Ok maybe a bit OTT but done for effect.
The ‘Fish’ and chips were also extremely tasty. Everything about the dish was impeccable, from the presentation to the perfectly complimenting flavours of the lemon curd, ginger ale battered halloumi, green pea and basil. The triple cooked chips were made to perfection. I loved the mini pot they came in (I wanted to steal it) but the portion could’ve been a tad bigger. The evening was rounded off with a lovely chestnut pie. The cinnamon sable was delightful and the chestnut mousse wasn’t overpoweringly rich.
Overall the evening was a success and the food was lovely. Would I return? Probably not! The décor feels a tad too American corporate for my liking. The idea of of clone franchise establishments in different cities doesn’t sit well with me. I simply don’t buy that if you’re passionate about something you immediately need to adopt a economically viable franchise strategy to ‘build your brand’. Manchester is littered with indpendent restaurants that have existed in Manchester for over 50 years and seen franchises come and go.
Having said all of that I would recommend it to all vegetarians as I’m aware options are somewhat limited and I can certainly vouch for the food.

I visited 1847 Manchester with some fellow Unilocalers for a stop on the Unilocal World Food Tour, this time focusing on British Vegetarian cuisine. Whenever I see «bistro» used to describe something, my mind immediately conjures up images of classy venues serving decent plates of food with razor-​sharp precision on the presentation which 1847 certainly delivered.
The décor is very minimalist and almost subdued with the use of greys and dark wood chairs, but to me that’s fitting for a venue you’d visit if you were looking for a bit of sophistication and refinement. With an atmosphere to match, one of small groups quietly discussing matters over a glass of wine and nibbles, I felt a tad under-​dressed in jeans and a t-​shirt though this wasn’t an issue.
The waiting staff, who were excellent throughout the evening, had been dropping off food and drink menus for us as people arrived which I think was a nice touch, and came over to take a drinks order once everyone was seated. Over the course of the evening I went for the Withens Pale Ale and the Ginger Pale Ale, both from the Little Valley Brewery (from Yorkshire), though there was also water available which the waiting staff kept routinely topped up. I enjoyed both of the ales; each being bottle conditioned meant I had to pay attention to the pour, but they were light and easy drinking and in keeping with the ethos of the venue they were also organic.
In the end, I opted for the full three courses having originally only intended to go for two. To start I had the «Winter Warmer», a roasted parsnip soup with a rosemary persillade, sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds; the main course was the «‘Fish’ and Chips», which was ginger ale battered halloumi partnered with «triple cooked» chips, lemon curd and a green pea and basil purée; and finally for dessert I chose the «Cranberry», two quenelles of yoghurt and white chocolate with cranberry coulis and a biscuit crumb.
The Winter Warmer was very tasty, the oil and persillade a distinct and detectable flavour against the smooth parsnip soup and the toasted sesame added a pleasant crunch to the dish which was a nice contrast. I should also note that the soup was flavourful without needing to add any salt.
The ‘Fish’ and Chips was exactly what I expected: good sized chunks of halloumi cheese in a light, crispy batter served on top of puréed peas with lemon curd garnish. The flavours went well together, and I think this was an interesting twist on a classic British meal to make it vegetarian — there is a vegan option of this dish available as well. The chips were crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle and were served with the skins on.
Dessert also met my expectations in terms of portion and presentation, with each serving of the chocolatey truffle floating on the cranberry and mirrored across the biscuit crumb in the middle of the plate. I’m usually somewhat limited in my choices for desserts, however this was one I thought I could enjoy — and I did.
The question, you may be asking, is if I’ve written this much of an essay about how well the food was presented and how it met my expectations — why is it only 3 stars out of 5?
The reason behind this is simple. Whilst I enjoyed the food and drink at 1847, it simply just didn’t wow me in the way I expected. There were also some little things which, when taken over the course of the meal, let them down a little bit and which fell just short of making it great.
Firstly, the soup was named the winter «warmer» but when it arrived at the table it wasn’t particularly fitting of that description. It wasn’t cold, don’t get me wrong, but all it would take is for you to get lost in a conversation for a few minutes after it’d arrived and it would be. As it happened, I ate mine fairly quickly but I think this dish could be served hotter. The chips which came with my main course suffered a similar problem. I enjoyed them for the texture and as part of the overall dish, but they weren’t the piping hot batons of crispy-​coated fluffy awesomeness that I wanted them to be.
Also, though I concede this is more of a personal preference than a fault on 1847’s part, the lemon curd accompaniment with the main for me could have been a little sharper so as not to get too lost in the sweetness of the pea purée. This might just be me being fussy, though; the ‘Fish’ and Chips was the most popular option across our table and nobody else commented on the lemon (or the dish in general) negatively.
The Cranberry dessert, however, would in my view be immeasurably improved by having the cranberry coulis be sharp. I won’t try and deny that I have a sweet tooth, but with the white chocolate truffle being so sweet a more acidic fruit coulis would be a better partner and turn this from a good to a great dessert.
Despite not being wowed, I enjoyed my visit to 1847 so if you want a good meal in refined surroundings you should give it a whirl but bear in mind that sophistication comes at a slight premium.

Beautiful vegetarian bistro in the heart of town that pushes your tastebuds beyond. Even meat eaters will appreciate 1847’s well thought of dishes. Booking advised to avoid a wait. Early bird offers are sometimes available.

The best meal I have ever had in England, by far. Incredibly creative and well seasoned food, and the entire place is vegetarian (mostly vegan). It is quite expensive (£42 for a tasting menu of tiny portions), which I was initially put off by, until I tasted the food.
My friend and I decided to split the tasting menu, which the servers didn’t make us feel weird about despite that being a sort of ghetto move. The first dish was a cucumber gazpacho-​perfectly spiced and very refreshing. Second was lentils and roasted vegetables-​incredible. Third was a battered tofu with avocado cream-​simple but delicious. The star of the tasting menu was the polenta ragout-​spicy chipotle adobo flavors throughout, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the polenta. Dessert was an earl grey cake with fresh raspberry jam-​absolutely incredible. I also had a delicious 2011 Rioja for £7 per glass, but I regret not trying one of the cocktails-​they looked really interesting.
One of the best meals I have ever had. If you are in Manchester, you must come here.

I love a casual place where I can make a burger and a pint last a couple of hours, but I was very excited to book lunch here for a wedding anniversary treat. A fully vegetarian restaurant with a menu not out of place on Masterchef is very rare and it was nice to feel I would not feel uncomfortably out of place a bit more dressed up than usual, but it being a very relaxed environment that nobody would care if you were in jeans and trainers.
I’d been fortunate to find a deal online for £40 worth of food for £20 as a special deal on their new summer menu. He opted for 2 courses for £19 and I chose 3 courses for £25. I absolutely loved the presentation of all the dishes, and menu descriptions were accurate and tantilising. I had the puy lentils to start which made a great starter as lentils can be quite filling. It took me a few moments to realise the garlic tofu was the white sauce drizzled around the side! The battered tofu was fantastic; the batter was thick like chip shop batter and I liked that it didn’t taste fishy to replicate a vegan fish type product — I was never much a fan of fish before going vegetarian (then vegan) and sometimes I can find added seaweed to tofu in batter a bit overpowering in flavour. They come with very thick cut chips, which I far prefer to skinny fries and they’re deceiving because although it looks a small portion, because the chips are so thick there is actually a satisfactory amount of potato.
Mr D had the earl grey cake, I just had a nibble so can’t really comment on the taste of the full dish but what I had tasted nice. The strawberry dessert I had was interesting with the strong salt flavour mixed with the sweetness of the fruit and sauce. I’m not sure I would rush to get it again, but I loved its creative concept and presentation, and it’s worth trying at least once.
The Apple Pie mocktail was delicious, it was great to have a soft drink on offer beyond the tasty, but standard, lemonades and orange juice.
The menu is quite small but what there is offers some inventive options for vegans, vegetarians, and those feeling like having a meatfree meal.

Really enjoyed the food in this place. Three of us went of a Friday night and had the grazing menu which had 7 different dishes and all were amazing — the highlights being the battered halloumi and the smoked tofu kedgeree. Every dish was really tasty and even though they were tasting portions I was so full and content by the end. I defy any meat eater not to be satisfied with the food especially when there are plenty of dishes using cheese and mushrooms. So full marks for the food and there is a nice choice of wines with something to suit everyone. Unfortunately there was only one other table apart from us on a Friday night which made the atmosphere a little flat. I really hope this place is busier at other times because it’s really good food at a good price. It would be a shame if I wasn’t able to go again to try more dishes!

Had a lovely lunch here. They offer a main + wine or beer special for £10 at lunchtime, but both of us were hungry and went for starters + mains.
For starters we had roasted baby aubergine with dried tomato compote — the aubergine was roasted until creamy; the flavor focus here was clearly high quality vegetables rather than seasonings — and goat curd cigars with golden beets — a little more decadent, with a bright tartness in the goat curd.
The mains were the star of the show: we had mushroom ragout with dumplings and potatoes and creamed shallot and leek crêpe with red cabbage and roasted root vegetables. We’d expected the mushroom ragout in a tomato-​based sauce, but it actually came in a white sauce: the flavor was middle-​european, with wonderfully flavorful, meaty mushrooms and buttery herb savory biscuits. The shallot and leek crêpe was also creamy, a bit cheesy, and satisfying. The «sticky red cabbage» tasted fermented and so also gave an unexpected middle-​european feel to the dish.
The service was impeccable; the waitstaff was very friendly. Our server could tell from our accents that we were not locals and gave us some helpful tips for what to visit while we were visiting Manchester.

Very good vegetarian restaurant, all locally sourced, organic (& some foraged). I’m not a veggie, but I do enjoy vegetarian food — this restaurant was special. We were there on the Manchester Confidential offer — £40 of food for £20. Everything we had was delicious — highlights were beer battered halloumi & the smoked tofu kedgeree. Cheese board dessert was very generous. Our table was delayed due to other guests not vacating. The attentive host sat us at the bar and gave us a comp drink each which was a lovely touch. We will definitely go back. It’s a small place, mostly people dining in pairs — probably groups no larger than 4 is best for this intimate space.

On arrival you instantly notice the minimalist yet tasty décor. The only thing that hits you is the poor quality of table seating. Not the cheapest of restaurants but a good choice from 2 different dining styles. One is a graze and share menu and the second a 5 or 7 course meal that takes 2 hours. We chose the graze and share with having theatre reservations following.
One of our starters was a fresh Yorkshire pudding with spinach inside and a brussel sprout mush type gravy affair with almonds (couldn’t taste the almonds) but it tasted absolutely fabulous. The other starter was a mushroom style kebab in a specific type of breadcrumb, again excellent quality and taste. Mains arrived one being baked Haloumi cheese and chips and the other a pancake with leeks and ?? Inside. Again both tasted great and prepared individually. Deserts were a let down by comparison to the other two courses. One was a sticky toffee (tasteless) pudding with smoked ice cream, most definitely a ‘marmite’ experience of ice cream! The other desert was a vanilla cheesecake which was delicious but would have fit onto a postage stamp!
The cost was definitely on the top side, that said, quality and locally sourced produce comes at a price, its whether or not you are willing to pay it becomes the question, my answer, not a second time but was definitely a good experience (excluding cost). Total bill £50 less a £20 coupon making it… you guessed £30, which I still would not pay a second time.

Tried this place out for the first time with two veggie friends. I’m a huge meat lover so was a little sceptical but always willing to give something a try!
It’s has a very basic & minimalistic vibe going on in the restaurant, which actually created a very chilled & relaxed atmosphere. Service was really great — the three of us had plenty to catch up on & we never felt interrupted or disturbed. We went for the ‘taste of 1847′ menu — which is four courses. The food was amazingly presented, although it didn’t quite hit the spot for me taste wise. Both my friends loved it though so jury’s out a bit on this one… I think it is certainly worth a try & a real haven for veggies out there who feel they often end up with the consolation prize at some restaurants.

As a vegetarian I was really looking forward to my visit to Bistro 1847, Manchester’s only veggie restaurant and I wasn’t disappointed. The food was delicious and the menu really inventive. My macadamia nut fritters were full of flavour as was my main beetroot and feta filo pie. The presentation of both dishes was exquisite. The décor was a bit stripped back and the atmosphere lovely and relaxed. Can’t believe I waited so long to give it a try.

My visit didn’t start well. The table was sticky, which did not improve much even after wiping (on my request). I suggest they use proper cleaning spray and not just a dirty old rag for a once over in future!
Then there was a long, long wait for drinks and water only provided after 3 reminders. They would do well to remember the golden rule of guests being happy as long as they have a glass in their hand (or on the table)…
When the food arrived, the main courses were nice (haloumi ‘fish & chips’ and cauliflower) but the side dish (green beans) was cold when it arrived. When the second lot arrived, they were nice.
Then it again took quite a while for the bill to arrive.
All in all the food is good but the service needs some serious improvement. I would normally not complain of the above if the restaurant is really busy. But here it was more than half empty with no degree of urgency or customer focus being shown.