Food Halls & Street Food in Manchester
Creative TouristThe last few years have seen Manchester become the home of all things food hall. It seems like every week there’s an old mill converted into a shiny, sprawling street food haven. There’s a reason for that: it’s a smart way to offer a vast array of choice in a place with a nicely bustling atmosphere. Plus, they allow up-and-coming street food vendors a low-risk way to try out their ideas, without committing to high-street rents.
It’s generally more laid-back and sociable than a two-person table in a restaurant, plus the very concept reduces the risk of head-bashing over dietary requirements and personality quirks. Got a mate who doesn’t eat fish? Fine, go fill your boots at the Mexican stand. Got another mate who always turns up late? No stress, they can grab something when they turn up.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all situation, either. For instance, Peter Street’s Exhibition has a more elegant and refined setup, with a carefully selected handful of traders in an affluent setting. Meanwhile, Kargo MKT over in Salford is a touch more rough and ready, with around 20 street food peddlers vying for your attention in industrial surroundings.
The one thing they have in common is that they make a lot of hungry people very happy and do a roaring trade. Here’s our pick of the best.
