Father’s Day in Manchester and the North

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor

This year’s Father’s Day is Sunday 15 June, one of the longest days of the year. That means more hours of daylight with your dear old dad so why not make it something to remember?

It doesn’t have to be expensive – we have plenty of pocket-friendly options below, depending on what pops is a fan of. Manchester History? We’ve got you covered. Football? Tick. And some other treats you might not have thought of.

Food and drink treats are always a winner, so we’ve picked out some of the best father-friendly restaurants, pubs and events to explore this late-June weekend. The weather has been… unimpressive lately, but we’re sure the heavens are just holding back the good stuff as a treat for our good old dads.

Our top picks

Sexy Fish Manchester

Sexy Fish Manchester, 1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester , M3 3AP - Visit now

Roll The Dice at Sexy Fish this Father’s Day. Limitless Sushi, bottomless gyoza, tempuras and more. The perfect opportunity to celebrate your Dad. Roll well and Dad can eat for free, receive a complimentary beer or enter the raffle. Roll not so well? Dad pays the bill…

Pip at Treehouse Manchester

Pip at Treehouse Manchester, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EQ - Visit now

This Father’s Day, families are invited to enjoy a classic yet elevated Sunday Roast. Dads will be treated to a complimentary welcome drink on arrival and can also enjoy an express massage, the perfect way to unwind before or after lunch.

Seaforth Restaurant

Seaforth Restaurant, Municipal Building, Dale St, Liverpool , L2 2DH - Visit now

Treat Dad this Father’s Day at Seaforth Restaurant. Book Sunday Lunch or A La Carte from 6pm and all dads will enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine or a bottle of beer.

Northcote Cookery School

Northcote Cookery School, Northcote Rd, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BE - Visit now

The Perfect Gift for Father’s Day. Your Dad a bit of a foodie? Or looking to mkae him head chef at the next family get-together? No worries, Northcote BBQ Cookery Course is here. Assign the day or pick up a voucher and Dad will be chefing in no time.

Underbank

Underbank, 27 Great Underbank, Stockport, SK1 1LN - Visit now

Newly opened Underbank might be the perfect place to spend the Day with your Dad this Sunday. With a strong alcohol selection, changing food options, outdoor seating area and music all day long. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a funky evening.

The interior of Underbank beer hall in Stockport.
Daisy Miles.

Food Sorcery Cookery School Didsbury

Food Sorcery Cookery School Didsbury, Visit now

Tap into your dad’s inner Gordon Ramsay with a class at top-class cookery school Food Sorcery. Choose a cooking together experience for sociable foodie fun, a home barista class for coffee-loving dads or a skills class (if you know there is something Dad could do a little better). Can’t decide? Let dad choose with a Cookery Gift Voucher.

Food Sorcery space prepped
Image curtesy of Food Sorcery

Tartuffe at Side Street Kitchen

Tartuffe at Side Street Kitchen, 21-23 Quay Street , Manchester , M3 4AE - Visit now

Treat your Dad this Father’s Day to Tartuffe’s legendary Sunday Service. You won’t leave hungry. These are old-school Sunday roast portions, where your grandparents would feed mini-you the exact same amount as your hulking 6’6 uncle. Piles of roast potatoes (with the best crunchy coating imaginable), buttered greens, root vegetables and a whopping great Yorkshire pudding that you should fill to the brim with gravy immediately.

Nova Scotia Liverpool

Nova Scotia Liverpool, 25a Mann Island , Liverpool , L3 1BP - Visit now

Over in Liverpool, this Father’s Day, everyone can tuck into chicken supreme, crispy pork belly, slow-roasted beef brisket or Nova’s delicious vegan nut roast. All roasts are served with deliciously fresh vegetables, a huge Yorkshire pudding, crisp roast potatoes and a side of Nova Scotia’s signature Scouse.

Nova Scotia Liverpool

LEAF on Bold Street

LEAF on Bold Street, 65-67 Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4EZ - Visit now

Still in Liverpool, over at LEAF Bold Street, there’s a Father’s Day Brunch service on offer for dads who can’t get enough of this great, laid-back, superbly-soundtracked Bold Street venue.

The Municipal Hotel MGallery

The Municipal Hotel MGallery, Municipal Building, Dale St , Liverpool , L2 2DH - Visit now

This luxury hotel and spa in Liverpool is an ideal one-stop destination for a special Father’s Day. Whether it’s enjoying a curated men’s spa experience, indulging in exquisite dishes at the Seaforth Restaurant or selecting from a variety of gift vouchers for luxurious spa treatments and Afternoon Teas, The Municipal Hotel & Spa is your oyster.

RE:TREAT at The Lowry Hotel

RE:TREAT at The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Pl, Salford , M3 5LH - Visit now

Want to pamper your dad closer to Manchester? Say hello to RE:TREAT, the luxury spa at The Lowry Hotel in Salford. This great space is all about relaxation – even the location. You’ll find it by an attractive stretch of the River Irwell in a quiet part of an otherwise bustling city, in one of the North’s finest five-star hotels.

Does your dad see himself as a bit of a Bear Grylls type? Stick him in the (safe, but very, very cold) Icebox to give him a glimpse of Wim Hof’s cold therapy and rib him mercilessly if he can’t handle the maximum setting. That’s what dads are for.

New Century Kitchen

New Century Kitchen, Mayes Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 4ES - Visit now

Dad should get to choose what to eat this Sunday. So let him. You can just choose something else. New Century Kitchen could be Manchester’s most underrated food hall, with multiple cuisines to pick from and its marvellous outdoor space.

National Football Museum

National Football Museum, Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3BG - Visit now

Red or blue or some obscure shade of colour that the mainstream press don’t much care for, there’s something for all footy-loving dads at the world’s biggest football museum.

The National Football Museum Manchester

Zouk

Zouk, Unit 5 Chester Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5QS - Visit now

Zouk has an all-day dining experience lined up, especially for Father’s Day. From indulgent brunch options to delicious roast platters and tempting desserts, Zouk has everything you need for a memorable Father’s Day meal.

The Sparrows Continental Pasta & Spätzle

The Sparrows Continental Pasta & Spätzle, 16 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M4 4HF - Visit now

If your dad loves food then he’ll love Sparrows. They have a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest modern European restaurants in Manchester and beyond.

Sunday Roasts in Manchester

Treat your dad to one of the greatest Sunday roasts in Manchester. Hell, treat him to the lot over the next few months but just watch out for gout.

Pubs in Manchester

It’s a good bet that the majority of dads like a pint, or just like kicking back in a pub reading the paper. Do your duty and join him at one of these top-tier establishments.

Britons Protection entrance.
Image courtesy Britons Protection.

Black Friar

Black Friar, Blackfriars Rd, Salford, M3 7DH - Visit now

Arguably Salford’s fanciest dining destination, the Black Friar has hearty grub in a stunning (and recently revamped) restaurant. Show dad how much you care by treating him to one of their stunning Sunday Roasts in this high-quality venue.

Green Island Festival at Hulme Garden Centre

Green Island Festival at Hulme Community Garden Centre, Manchester, 2 August–6 September 2025, From £25 - Book now

It’s a known fact that as soon as a bloke has kids, few words in the English language excite more than ‘garden centre’. One of our favourites is the flora-filled sanctuary of Hulme Community Garden Centre, which is hosting a very laid-back, global sounds-focused music festival on Father’s Day and beyond.

Festival-goers at Green Island
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