The Best New Openings in Manchester Right Now: May & June 2026

Manchester’s food scene has been packed with new openings lately, from rooftop restaurants and stylish pub revivals to Dutch fry houses, wellness cafés and cocktail bars. If you’re searching for the best new places to eat and drink in Manchester this May and June, these are the openings worth knowing about right now.

The Badger - Northern Quarter

One of the most talked-about openings this month is The Badger - a beautifully restored Northern Quarter pub from the team behind Crown & Kettle and Rat & Pigeon.

Think dark wood interiors, old-school boozer energy, pies, pints and the kind of atmosphere that feels instantly established. Manchester’s Finest described it as looking like it’s “been here for 100 years”, which is exactly the vibe.

Trof - Northern Quarter

Trof has reopened with a refreshed identity and a more classic British pub feel.

Expect elevated comfort food, roast dinners and a stripped-back style that feels polished without losing its Manchester edge.

Smaak - Northern Quarter

Smaak is a Dutch-inspired “friethut” serving loaded fries, bitterballen, pancakes, burgers and stroopwafels in the heart of the Northern Quarter.

It’s playful, casual and very likely to become one of the city’s busiest late-night food spots this summer.

Sistermoon - Deansgate

Opening in June at Treehouse Hotel Manchester, Sistermoon is already shaping up to be one of the city’s biggest restaurant launches of the summer.

Created by chef Sam Grainger, the rooftop concept focuses on Southeast Asian BBQ and Thai-inspired cooking with skyline views across Manchester.

Egg & Co - Deansgate

Egg & Co specialises in soft brioche breakfast sandwiches packed with scrambled eggs, crispy fillings and sauces.

Simple, photogenic and built for TikTok queues.

Plant Blends - Manchester City Centre

Plant Blends has arrived in Manchester with smoothie bowls, açai, juices and wellness café energy.

It feels designed for summer mornings and post-gym coffee runs.