Approved
“The Highest Honour in Manchester Lunching: The Right to be Returned To”
Venue has survived the Chairs’ scrutiny by delivering consistent, good-value, characterful lunches across multiple visits. It has earned the highest honour in Manchester lunching: the right to be returned to.
The MCR Lunch Club Approved Sticker
We hand these official physical stickers out as prizes to venues that meet our rigorous standards. Treated like Manchester’s own lunchtime Michelin star, only establishments that survive the Chairs’ inspection across multiple visits earn the right to display this badge of lunchtime honour.
Enrolled Establishments29 Venues
Origin: Spinningfields Base QuorumCrazy Pedro’s
“The Chippy Tea slice with curry sauce dip, washed down with a can of Ting. Do not hesitate.”
Fazenda “Fogo de Chão“
“Picanha medium-rare straight off the skewer. Skip the salad bar filler; preserve maximum abdominal capacity for continuous skewers.”
Flat Iron
“The signature flat iron steak, medium-rare, beef dripping chips, béarnaise, and the ceremonial salted caramel soft serve cone on exit.”
Street Guys (Street Star)
“Double beef smash burger with grilled jalapeños, signature sauce, and cajun seasoned fries.”
Wok to Walk
“Egg noodles, sweet & sour sauce, chicken breast, broccoli florets, and crispy fried garlic on top.”
Wright's Fish & Chips
“Fresh haddock, proper beef dripping chips, marrowfat mushy peas, Irish curry sauce, and a floured barm cake for assembly.”
Lakeland Grocers in the City
“Cumbrian shortcrust pasty, thick Cumberland sausage roll, and a slice of gingerbread.”
Mick Hucknall’s Rustik Bites
“The Deansgate sausage bap with brown sauce, followed by an unapologetic square of flapjack.”
New Wave Ramen
“Shoyu paitan ramen, double chashu pork, ajitsuke tamago, nori, and a side of chili rayu. Slurp with dignity.”
Double Zero
“Diavola with nduja and hot honey drizzle. Crust blistering is exemplary.”
Fat Pat’s
“Hot Honey Fried Chicken 8-inch milk bread sub with pimento cheese and pickles. Grab four napkins immediately.”
Happy Seasons
“Three-roast meat platter (Crispy Pork Belly, Roast Duck, Char Siu) on boiled rice with supreme ginger-scallion sauce.”
Listos Burrito
“Slow-braised pork carnitas burrito, black beans, lime rice, charred habanero salsa, and Monterey Jack.”
Lottie’s Bakehouse
“Artisanal grilled cheese on seeded sourdough, followed by the pistachio cardamom custard bun.”
That Ziki
“Pork belly gyros wrap loaded with oregano fries, pickled onions, and house tzatziki.”
Bunny Jacksons
“A tower of 20p wings (Buffalo and Nashville Hot), loaded tater tots, and an ice-cold root beer.”
Bird of Prey
“The Messy Bird burger with spicy fried thigh, slaw, house pickles, and seasoned crinkle fries.”
Burgerism
“The Cheesed burger (double smash patty, American cheese, house sauce), seasoned skin-on fries, and chicken bites.”
Dave’s Hot Chicken
“Two tender slider combo at 'Hot' spice tier with crinkle fries and Dave's sauce. (Do not order Reaper before tribunal sessions).”
Detroit Slims
“Pepperoni square pan slice with caramelized frico cheese crust and spicy marinara dip.”
Wing Stop
“8 boneless wings tossed in Garlic Parmesan and Mango Habanero, plus seasoned voodoo fries.”
Northern Soul
“The Soul Classic (secret three-cheese blend on sourdough) with caramelized onion chutney and a pot of tomato soup dip.”
Popeyes
“Spicy Chicken Sandwich, cajun fries, and a buttermilk biscuit with honey.”
Salt & Pepper
“The Half-and-Half (salt & pepper crispy chicken over chips and egg fried rice) with sweet curry sauce and extra fresh chilies.”
This & That
“Rice 'n' Three: Lamb Nihari, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chana Dal, accompanied by a fresh tandoori roti.”
Zaytoni
“Chicken and lamb mixed shawarma wrap toasted on the saj with extra garlic toum and pickled gherkins.”
Kabana
“Karahi Gosht and Daal over saffron basmati rice with freshly slapped roti.”
Nell’s Pizza
“14-inch Original Sausage slice or cheese slice folded in half, dipped in hot honey.”