Exhibition, nestled in the historic St George's House of Manchester, offers a culinary experience that brilliantly combines quality and creativity. The reviews highlight a vibrant atmosphere, accentuated by an open kitchen concept and a modern, inviting decor. Diners rave about the diversity of the menu, which spans shareable tapas to impressive larger mains. Signature dishes like the crab fettucine and braised lamb empanada draw acclaim for their rich flavors and artistic presentation. Multiple patrons commend the seafood, particularly the soft shell crab and juicy prawns, as standouts that evoke sheer delight. The unique cocktail offerings are also noted, elevating the dining experience beyond the plate. Service at Exhibition consistently receives praise, with attentive staff who enhance the meal while creating a welcoming vibe. Customers appreciate the room to linger, particularly on quieter evenings. For those celebrating special occasions, the staff’s thoughtful touches, such as complimentary drinks, amplify the overall experience. In essence, Exhibition is not just a restaurant; it’s a culinary adventure worth revisiting. With each visit promising a new flavor journey, it truly stands out as one of Manchester's finest dining establishments. If you seek a blend of top-notch cuisine and memorable service, look no further than Exhibition.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Serves dine-in
No delivery
No takeaway
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Has live music
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Exhibition
Simon Wong
May 14,2025
Brilliant service and food. Located in the old natural history museum , three choices of kitchens for food. The seating is a mixture of booths and benches. Overall nice modern vibe with open kitchens. Huge selection of food for tapas style sharing or larger mains. The seafood we ordered was delicious soft shell crabs and the prawns were sinfully juicy! Also ate the house sugo pasta , again packed with flavor and delight. Staff were very attentive with water brought to us without asking. Eager to return to try out the other dishes next time I'm back in Manchester.
Simone Strandsbjerg
Apr 10,2025
A lot of interesting dishes to chose from. Perfect for sharing. The cocktails were amazing and nothing to put a finger on. The service was lighthearted and interested in guiding us as tourists. We went a Friday evening at 6pm not at all busy and we were able to stay at our table for longer than what we booked. Would highly recommend.
Gazal Amin
Mar 17,2025
10/10 recommend this place! Such a cool vibe. A few different restaurant with one common area. The menu changes often so the diversity of the food is so nice. It was one of my favourite restaurant in Manchester.
Jaime Santamaría Fox
Mar 4,2025
What a spectacular establishment. Exhibition has some of the finest food in Manchester of the highest quality. Highlight for us was Baratxurri however the whole menu is extensive and of the highest calibre. Beautiful building and luxurious interior making it feel like a very special environment. All staff are friendly, professional, helpful and attentive. Special thanks to Lily for looking after us so well. Very generous complimentary drinks to make our 10 year anniversary even more special. Would thoroughly recommend and look forward to returning as often as possible
Jenny
Mar 2,2025
Our server Mathew was excellent. From the moment we sat down he looked after us. We had cocktails in our hand while we looked at the menu. He made some great food recommendations and checked on us and made sure we always had a drink. The food was unreal and great vibes. Even though it was really busy Mathew was always smiling and attentive. He really made us all want to come back. He couldn’t have done more for us. Thanks for a great night
sdbradford
Feb 19,2025
Great night out. Somebody else was paying and so my litmus test is - would I pay for this out of my own pocket and the answer is yes! Here’s the minor caveat. The place is great for groups and people happy to shout at each other... the music is so loud that we all had trouble hearing each other at points. That said we are all middle aged, so perhaps if we were younger..? The food was all really tasty, the brioche with parfait was wonderful. The deep fried manchego was great. All very yummy.
Will Gallie
Feb 15,2025
Unbelievable food, exceptional concept and quality service from Lily! We’ll be back for sure!
Karl Robson
Feb 5,2025
A wonderful space with great service, we recently went there when OSMA was serving their Easter lunch, it was absolutely fantastic. They are always a delight, their menu always changes, and is full of fresh produce, sharp cooking and brilliant ideas. I couldn't recommend them more.
Reviews For Exhibition