No:55 Restaurant and Bar

3.8

57 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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No.55 Restaurant & Bar celebrates the vast array of culture and diversity in modern Manchester to present healthy and inspiring British cuisine to our guests.

The aim of our No.55 Restaurant & Bar is simple: to bring you comforting reassurance or an adventurous experience every time you visit.

Led by our Executive Chef Tan Farrell, our expert team of chefs have carefully curated a menu which boasts an appetising selection of modern British grills, with plenty of vegan and free-from options available.

We pride ourselves on championing local suppliers who are passionate about fresh, sustainably-sourced ingredients, and are constantly evolving our menu.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea, Meat
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
0161 433 7580
Website
https://www.claytonhotelmanchestercitycentre.com/restaurants-bars/55-restaurant-and-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nathaniel Farrel

Location
55 Portland St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 3HP
Neighborhood
Manchester
Cross street
Located inside Clayton Manchester City Centre Hotel on Portland St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea with Prosecco
£25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sample our ever-evolving seasonal menus and indulge in the best of Britain with our newly-launched Afternoon Tea experience. With floor-to-ceiling windows allowing views of Manchester city centre throughout the day, the chic and tranquil setting of No.55 Bar presents a charming venue for your afternoon tea. Our fresh, seasonal menus feature a selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream and a selection of sweet treats (as well as vegan and vegetarian alternatives), which will be served with a glass of prosecco and your choice of tea or coffee.
Children's Afternoon Tea
£12.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Our amazing traditional afternoon tea goes mini! Delicious scones, sandwiches and sweet treats specifically selected for our younger guests. Set in the bright and open No.55 Bar on the ground floor of our hotel, it's the perfect day out!
Children's Afternoon for Two
£20.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our amazing traditional afternoon tea goes mini! Delicious scones, sandwiches and sweet treats specifically selected for our younger guests. Set in the bright and open No.55 Bar on the ground floor of our hotel, it's the perfect day out!

Olives£3.50
extra virgin olive oil, Maldon sea salt
Hummus£5.00
cumin roasted chickpeas, basil, warm focaccia; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Sesame Seeds
Crispy Whitebait£5.50
tartare sauce, lemon; Allergens: Fish (whitebait), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Artisan Bread£6.00
whipped Guinness butter, Maldon sea salt; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products

To Start

Soup of the Day£6.00
artisan bread, whipped butter; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products
Heritage Tomatoes£8.50
burrata, basil; Allergens: Milk / milk products
Salt & Pepper Calamari£8.50
lemon mayo, chili and coriander; Allergens: Molluscs (calamari), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Pressed Ham Hock£6.00
piccalilli, sourdough toast; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Mustard
Caesar Salad£9.00
herb croutons, Caesar dressing, parmesan, soft boiled egg; Allergens: Fish (anchovies), Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Torched Citrus Cured Salmon£9.00
mint yoghurt, cucumber jelly, dill; Allergens: Fish (salmon), Milk / milk products

From the Grill

Served with roasted tomato, warm shallot ketchup, dressed rocket, french fries or hand cut chips. Sauces ($2): Peppercorn (Allergens: Milk / milk products), red wine jus (Allergens: Sulphur Dioxide), blue cheese (Allergens: Milk / milk products), garlic & herb butter (Allergens: Milk / milk products)

Butchers Cut£22.00
Sirloin
- 240g£25.00
Ribeye
- 280g£29.00
Grilled Pork Loin£17.00
Chicken Breast£16.00
Cheeseburger£16.00
brioche bun, gherkin, tomato, gem lettuce, burger sauce; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Eggs, Mustard
Vegan Beyond Meat Cheeseburger£15.00
vegan brioche bun, gherkin, tomato, lettuce, vegan burger sauce; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Mustard

From the Stove

Duck Breast£22.00
confit duck leg, quinoa, hoisin, orange, coriander, 5 spice jus; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Soya, Sesame Seeds
Guinness Battered Haddock£16.50
split minted peas, hand cut chips, tartare sauce, lemon; Allergens: Fish (haddock), Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Eggs, Mustard
Wild Mushroom Orzotto£15.00
torched leeks, pumpkin seeds, vegan cheddar, chives, finished with truffle oil; Allergen: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat)
Pan Seared Salmon£18.00
brown shrimps, peas, leeks, white wine sauce; Allergens: Crustaceans (shrimps), Fish (salmon), Milk / milk products, Sulphur Dioxide
Vegan Thai Yellow Curry£16.50
steamed wild rice, Thai cucumber salad, coriander, sesame seeds; Allergens: Soya, Sesame Seeds
Crispy Gnocchi£13.00
basil, pesto, parmesan cheese, pine nuts; Allergens: Nuts (pine nuts), Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products

Sides

French Fries£4.00
Hand Cut Chips£4.50
Guinness Battered Onion Rings£4.50
Allergen: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat)
Tenderstem Broccoli£5.00
lemon oil, parmesan; Allergen: Milk / milk products
Sesame & Soy Bok Choy£5.00
Allergens: Soya, Sesame Seeds
Wild Mushroom Fricassee£5.00
Allergen: Milk / milk products
Heritage Tomato Salad£5.00
basil, shallots
Truffle and Parmesan Fries£5.00

To Finish

Lemon and Rhubarb Pavlova£8.00
caramelised meringue, rhubarb gel, coconut ice cream; Allergen: Eggs
Salted Caramel and Banana Tart£8.00
caramac crème, mint; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya, Eggs
Mini Nutella Doughnuts£8.00
white chocolate dipping sauce; Allergens: Nuts, Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya, Eggs
Apple & Cinnamon Tarte Tatin£8.00
vanilla ice cream; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya
Flourless Chocolate Cake£8.00
crème fraiche, variation of orange; Allergens: Milk / milk products, Soya, Eggs
Selection of Local Ice Creams and Sorbets, Honeycomb£7.00
Allergens: Milk / milk products, Soya)
Selection of Local and Irish Cheeses£12.00
seasonal accompaniments, artisan crackers; Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten (wheat), Milk / milk products, Soya, Celery & celeriac, Mustard

Wine

White Wine

Los Romeros Chardonnay, Chil
Fresh and fruity, shows plenty of tropical fruit aromas with citrus and stone-fruit flavours on the finish
- 250ml£8.00
- Bottle£25.00
Pontebello Pinot Grigio, Venezie, Italy
Light, bright and crisp with delicate apple and pear flavours
- 250ml£10.50
- Bottle£31.00
La Campagne Viognier, Pays d`Oc, France
Classic peachy-apricot flavour
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£27.00
Son Excellence Sauvignon Blanc, France
Fresh and zesty white, with citrus, blackcurrant leaf and tropical fruit notes
- 250ml£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Chatelain, France
Displays a fine, aromatic character and great intensity, with notes on flint and gun smoke
- Bottle£50.00
Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Serafino, Italy
Floral and citrus aromas, with a minerally, dry palate
- Bottle£50.00
Les Sarments Chablis, Vignerons de Chablis, France
Subtly flavoured with citrus and floral notes
- Bottle£53.00

Red Wine

Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot, Chile
Black and red cherry, spicy plum and blackcurrant
- 250ml£8.75
- Bottle£27.00
La Campagne Shiraz Pays d`Oc, France
A rich, juicy wine with a soft, spicy palate
- 250ml£8.75
- Bottle£27.00
Élevé Pinot Noir, Vin de France, France
Shows cherry and blueberry flavours on the soft palate, finishes with a hint of spice
- 250ml£10.25
- Bottle£33.00
Portillo Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Ruby-red wine displaying a fresh and fruity nose, enhanced by hints of plum, black berries and a touch of vanilla
- 250ml£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Corral, Spain
Abundant raspberry aromas mingle with sumptuous cherry; layered with a creamy barrique character
- 250ml£13.50
- Bottle£39.00
Passori Rosso, Veneto, Italy
A rich, smooth red wine, showing plum and dried fruit notes
- Bottle£40.00
Chianti Superiore, Il Leo, Ruffino, Italy
Vibrant and generous aromas reminiscent of violet and cherry with a well-balanced palate
- Bottle£49.00

Rosé Wine

Marchesini Pinot Grigio
- 250ml£10.50
- Bottle£33.00
Whispering Hills Zinfandel, California
A slightly medium-dry rosé
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£28.00

Champagne & Sparkling

Galanti Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy
Typical fruit spectrum of apple and pear with a hint of peach, followed by a fine, persistent soft fizz
- 250ml£8.25
- Bottle£45.00
Galanti Prosecco Rose Extra Dry, Italy
Refreshing with light summer fruits and a hint of white peach
- Bottle£41.00
Louis Dornier et Fils Brut, France
A light, fresh, vigorously youthful Champagne with a fine, elegant, slightly lemony nose, lively mousse and long, crisp palate
- Bottle£75.00
Louis Dornier et Fils Brut Rosé, France
Amber-coloured rosé with classic summer-fruit aromas, backed by fresh citrus and apple-pastry notes on the palate
- Bottle£75.00
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV, France
Light, floral and elegantly fruity style, showing citrussy grapefruit and orange blossom notes
- Bottle£130.00

Bottled Beers

Heineken£5.75
Birra Moretti£5.50

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Heineken 0%£5.00

Draught Beer & Cider

Stella Artois
- Half£4.00
- Pint£6.50
Orchard Pig Cider
- Half£3.50
- Pint£6.00

Bottled Cider

Rekorderlig Pear£7.00
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime£7.50
Rekorderlig Wild Berries£7.50

Soft Drinks & Juices

Coca Cola£4.00
Diet Coke£4.00
J2O Orange & Passion Fruit£3.75
Red Bull£4.50

Juices

$3.50

Orange
Apple
Cranberry
Pineapple
Lychee

Water

Harrogate Spring Water Still
- 330ml£3.00
- 750ml£4.50
Harrogate Spring Water Sparkling
- 330ml£3.00
- 750ml£4.50

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
3.8Ambience
3.7Value

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MaureenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The fish and chips were fantastic. Staff lovely. Service great.
JT
JohnT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
We had a pleasant meal from the set menu on a Groupon deal - so it was really good value. The restaurant was pleasant, tables were well spaced out and we liked being able to look out over the bar below. Service was prompt and pleasantly attentive. We chose a two course meal. The starters were good and the main course was fine. The wine was very nice indeed. I wouldn't rave about the food but it was excellent value and a perfectly pleasant experience.
C
Colinu
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food3service4ambience3
Menu choices limited on the Groupon offer.The chicken was far to dry.Could do with a sauce or gravy
WA
WendyA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Lovely hotel. The food was nice the service let it down. Waiter showed us to a table then left us for over 10 minutes. Brought the drink out then food followed. We asked for the drinks menu and that was brought over. We waited 15 mins to be asked what we would like. When we were leaving we went to the bar to pay and the same waiter didn’t know what we had ordered.
EB
EddieB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was very nice and staff were lovely very happy with restaurant 55
OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been many times and the food is always excellent. We went for our 15th anniversary and the staff were amazing. The food was delicious and the ambiance is always good. Thank you for a lovely night.
PM
PaulM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
Service was poor to say there was 10 people in the restaurant , food portions were shocking and expensive for what you got , had the chicken and chips , I’ve had better at kfc 😡😡
C
Charlotte
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
If I could give 0 stars I would - went for afternoon tea as was given a gift voucher for Christmas for me and my partner as his bday was this month decided to go to celebrate. Awful from start to finish when we arrived the staff all look confused the restaurant has about 4 other tables yet they sat us in the doorway on a dirty table - even though I had booked and gave them the voucher they continuously asked if we were having afternoon tea and if we wanted the Prosecco or hot drinks first we asked for the prosecco. This took 30 minutes to arrive after being prompted twice. After 40 minutes we asked how long the afternoon tea will be they said a few moments as there really busy today and they need to make fresh scones - 55 minutes went by and they said 2 minutes and it will be out - a lady then come over after 1hr 10 minutes of waiting and she was like have you been seen too - we explained and she went off 10 minutes went by and we were still left without and explanation of why it was taking so long or an afternoon tea so decided to just leave - 1hr 30 minutes we were in there for a Prosecco! Worst thing is as it’s a gift wowcher won’t allow a claim back only claim back is a feee meal or afternoon tea there arghh! Poor service overall - highly disappointed
JS
JohnathanS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Price different in lift & online to what you get handed in a menu. 8oz Sirloin was £8 dearer, got up and walked up before ordering.
KT
KarenT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant was lovely and staff very friendly - food was amazing and good value too
DF
DeborahF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful afternoon! David made us feel very welcome. The staff were lovely. Afternoon tea was an absolute treat! We will definitely return!
NG
NicolaG
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Restaurant nice inside. Kids menu good. Steak was nice but peppercorn sauce far too spicy. Very slow to get our food and deserts arrived after children had eaten theirs. Didn’t bring last glass of wine. Think would have been better elsewhere as lots of restaurants near by which would have had better selection and quicker to serve.
TM
TraceyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic service and atmosphere. Could not have been looked after better - especially by Johanna! The food was lovely with an exciting menu and when it was a little too exciting for my autistic daughter Johanna seamlessly found solutions to our issues and made sure we had a wonderful evening (and breakfast) A fantastic Christmas treat. Thank you!
HP
HiralP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
The food and customer service were awful. We ordered sauces which came after the meal was finished. I ordered parmesan for my risotto and it didn't arrive until my last bit. The server was ever so rude. Disgraceful service in all honesty. There was only one other group there, it was completely quiet otherwise so I dont understand why the service for take orders and bringing cutlery and condiments was so terribly slow. I was waiting for spoon for my risotto and by the time it arrived my risotto was cold.
DG
DebraG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience1
Arrived at the Clayton Hotel and it is lovely. However the afternoon tea is in the main busy bar area where your surrounded by people who have walked in off the street. We were seated next to a sleeping man who remained the for the entire hr and a half we were there eating our afternoon tea. Food was not to our taste. It was a strange selection of of sandwiches and a mushroom and garlic quiche which was quite horrible. Not as advertised. Sadly I would not recommend the afternoon tea.
MM
MotherManchester
Manchester
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Lovely hotel and decor, nice food although both the pork chop and chicken could have done with some gravy (we are northern) or ‘ju’ they were a bit dry. Starter of pate was nice but a bit more bread would have been good, two little pieces meant I had to try to pile it up, had to leave some sadly as I ran out of bread. Service was good. Restaurant was a bit quiet, maybe some background music would help
CB
ColinB
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service I would recommend this Restaurant to anybody. We went as part of a deal and was well worth it
j
jsgw
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Very disappointed to have waited just over an hour to be served the poorest afternoon tea I have had in Manchester.
U
Unlucky
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
The starters were all right but the main course were disappointing. We ordered a cheeseburger, two grill sirloin steaks and a portion of vegan pasta. The cheeseburger was burnt. The sirloin steaks were average. And pasta was quite pale, not much flavour in it.
EF
EllieF
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere, food and staff!
t
tptheref
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great start to a wonderful evening pre show dinner, first class service
SM
StuartM
London
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
V nice restaurant at 4 star Clayton Hotel with nice atmosphere + friendly efficient staff. Can recommend the chicken breast with garlic/herb butter!
PR
PaulR
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience3
I asked for a rare sirloin and received a medium to well done sirloin. I sent it back and asked for it to be re cooked. The waitress returned and told me that chef said it was fine. It was grey inside. I waited for my wife to finish her fish dish and went for a kebab. I felt sorry for the waitresses. I was offered a free bottle of wine to compensate which I declined. I needed food not drink! Awful experience. I'll never go back
DS
DaveS
Cheshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
We arrived for our booking at 5.30pm which was a Groupon deal for 2 x Sirloin Steak meals with glass of wine each. The first member of staff advised that Sirloin Steak not available and so Rump would be served. I asked if there would be a refund and was promptly told that there wouldn't be. We placed our order quickly with another member of staff and provided the Voucher. At 6.15pm I had to request as to the whereabouts of our food to which we were advised would be another 5 mins or so. To be fair they provided my Wife with a large glass of wine for the inconvenience. When the meal finally arrived it was very nicely cooked and enjoyable - the problem being that we both had to rush it down as we had a taxi booked to take us to a pre-booked show (had to push out twice with taxi company due to late meal). It spoilt our evening somewhat as we had been here before again on Groupon and had no such problems. We would go again as the setting and overall hotel is excellent but the restaurant service times really do need to be reviewed.
BJ
BridgetJ2
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat. Generous portions friendly staff. Lovely place.
KK
KookyKym
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was very good once it arrived (roughly 40 minute wait, so trusted it had been freshly cooked). Staff were friendly and polite. Fairly quiet when we first got in (6pm), but already getting much busier as we were leaving (8pm).
KS
KeithS
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Nickita and Sophie, running head of house absolutely fantastic. They made our evening. Very caring and attentive, a real credit to the hotel and its brand. As for the food, I had read some mixed reviews, and to be fair that is how I would score, the starter we had (mushroom soup) very tasty, but my wife’s was hot yet mine was look warm. My main was fish and chips, I couldn’t really eat it, full of oil to the point I could squeeze it out the chips, the fish was obviously frozen and not fresh as it was wet inside rather than flaky. My wife vegetarian main was nice yet her desert which was the coconut desert had no real taste. My desert was fine which was sticky toffee pudding, as I say a mixed bag really. So I think the food does need to improve in order that I could recommend, especially when there are many and I mean many other places to eat very close by. The Hotel room was lovely.
KH
KymH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a really nice stay at Clayton hotel, very clean comfortable rooms and great service.
MK
MichelleK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
The service was very poor. The booking included unlimited drinks of tea/coffee and a glass a Prosecco. We were only asked once if we wanted a drink. I had to go to the bar area to request further drinks. The Prosecco was never mentioned and we left without asking rather than waiting further.
JP
JeanP
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service was fabulous,The staff were all lovely n polite .Nikita in the bar was very obliging and helpful.Elle in the restaurant was lovely too and the manager brought us a surprise chocolate tray for my husbands 80 th birthday,which was unexpected!A great experience all round would certainly visit again,high.y recommended.The breakfast was super plenty of choice for everyone and again all the staff were very pleasant.
AM
AlyssaM
Manchester
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
The food was really nice however I have an issue particularly with the £6.50 bread, it was 4 tiny loaves and was not worth the money. I thought it would be enough to tie us over because it took them an hour to bring out our steak but alas it wasn't. When the steak came out it was great other than my medium steak being very much rare. It just would have been so much better with a lesser wait time, better value bread and less noise from the men watching football downstairs. The decor was gorgeous though there is definitely an attention to detail in the venue, overall 3/5
DS
DarrenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcomed with a smile and seated immediately in a comfortable booth. Ordered drinks which arrived promptly and food arrived in timely manner which was cooked perfectly. Would recommend for location, experience and value for money.
AW
AndreaW
Manchester
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Menu was limited, but what we had was fine, the desserts very good. However, they were clearly very short staffed and the staff that were there were very stretched. Waited 45 mins for our mains.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
HAD A NICE BOOTH TABLE. HAD TO WAIT QUIET A WHILE FOR THE DRINKS AS THEY HAD TO GO DOWNSTAIRS TO GET THE VODKA. THE FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD BUT THE CHOICE ON THE GROUPON MEAL OFFER WAS LIMITED TO THREE CHOICES. WOULD BE GOOD TO HAVE THE OPTION OF PAYING A LITTLE EXTRA FOR A STEAK SO WERE LEFT DISAPPOINTED. THE PLATE WAS HALF EMPTY TOO SO NOT A LOT ON THE MAIN COURSE. THE STARTER WE HSAD WAS PATE AND WHILST THE PATE WAS GREAT, ONE SLICE OF TOAST ISNT ENOUGH UNLESS THE PATE IS 5CM THICK! COME ON…GIVE SLIGHTLY BETTER PORTIONS AND A LITTLE MORE CHOICE.
SC
SineadC
Manchester
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Disappointed with quality of food. Very bland and not good value.
H
Hughesie
Bedfordshire
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Restaurant inside the Clayton Hotel. Clean and Tidy. Met promptly and seated quickly. Service was good. Food was ok. Had Hummus for starter. Very tasty and Chicken for main course. Well cooked although a bit plain for me.
EC
ElaineC
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again outstanding service especially by restaurant manager I think she was called Nichola? Couldn't do enough for you. I have a severe allergy and eating out is scary. But not here. Beautiful surrounds amazing food with top class service highly recommend 👌
AJ
AlisonJ
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed through the Groupon offer and got the 2 course dinner and breakfast included. The evening meal and breakfast were both great! Would recommend staying here and will be staying again in the future.
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keithu
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place to eat and great service Will defo return
SL
SarahL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fabulous afternoon tea The staff were lovely vwry friendly and nothing too much trouble Nikita was outstanding she is a credit to the hotel and the team she works alongside

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

No:55 Restaurant and Bar is rated 3.8 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

55 Portland St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 3HP

Additional information

Cross street
Located inside Clayton Manchester City Centre Hotel on Portland St.
Neighborhood
Manchester
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea, Meat
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nathaniel Farrel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.claytonhotelmanchestercitycentre.com/restaurants-bars/55-restaurant-and-bar/
Phone number
0161 433 7580

No:55 Restaurant and Bar

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Additional information

Afternoon Tea with Prosecco

Children's Afternoon Tea

Children's Afternoon for Two

While You Wait

Olives£3.50

Hummus£5.00

Crispy Whitebait£5.50

Artisan Bread£6.00

To Start

Soup of the Day£6.00

Heritage Tomatoes£8.50

Salt & Pepper Calamari£8.50

Pressed Ham Hock£6.00

Caesar Salad£9.00

Torched Citrus Cured Salmon£9.00

From the Grill

Butchers Cut£22.00

Sirloin

Ribeye

Grilled Pork Loin£17.00

Chicken Breast£16.00

Cheeseburger£16.00

Vegan Beyond Meat Cheeseburger£15.00

From the Stove

Duck Breast£22.00

Guinness Battered Haddock£16.50

Wild Mushroom Orzotto£15.00

Pan Seared Salmon£18.00

Vegan Thai Yellow Curry£16.50

Crispy Gnocchi£13.00

Sides

French Fries£4.00

Hand Cut Chips£4.50

Guinness Battered Onion Rings£4.50

Tenderstem Broccoli£5.00

Sesame & Soy Bok Choy£5.00

Wild Mushroom Fricassee£5.00

Heritage Tomato Salad£5.00

Truffle and Parmesan Fries£5.00

To Finish

Lemon and Rhubarb Pavlova£8.00

Salted Caramel and Banana Tart£8.00

Mini Nutella Doughnuts£8.00

Apple & Cinnamon Tarte Tatin£8.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake£8.00

Selection of Local Ice Creams and Sorbets, Honeycomb£7.00

Selection of Local and Irish Cheeses£12.00

Wine

White Wine

Los Romeros Chardonnay, Chil

Pontebello Pinot Grigio, Venezie, Italy

La Campagne Viognier, Pays d`Oc, France

Son Excellence Sauvignon Blanc, France

Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Chatelain, France

Gavi di Gavi, Enrico Serafino, Italy

Les Sarments Chablis, Vignerons de Chablis, France

Red Wine

Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot, Chile

La Campagne Shiraz Pays d`Oc, France

Élevé Pinot Noir, Vin de France, France

Portillo Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Corral, Spain

Passori Rosso, Veneto, Italy

Chianti Superiore, Il Leo, Ruffino, Italy

Rosé Wine

Marchesini Pinot Grigio

Whispering Hills Zinfandel, California

Champagne & Sparkling

Galanti Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy

Galanti Prosecco Rose Extra Dry, Italy

Louis Dornier et Fils Brut, France

Louis Dornier et Fils Brut Rosé, France

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV, France

Bottled Beers

Heineken£5.75

Birra Moretti£5.50

Non-Alcoholic Beer