Bakerie

Susie Stubbs
Bakerie, Manchester. Courtesy Bakerie

Just like the bread it serves up, this carbs-focused eatery has become a Northern Quarter food staple.

When it opened in 2012, Northern Quarter eatery Bakerie appeared to be taking a bit of a risk. Although its premise was simple – to focus on bread and wine – its apparently misspelled moniker had the punters on its doorstep (OK, us) a little confused. Was it a bakery? Well, no, not really. Was it sponsored by a shadowy religious cult intent on converting the Manchester masses? Nope, not that either. As it turned out, its owners just fancied opening a place where people could meet, eat and socialise in unpretentious surroundings.

It didn’t take long for local dopes (OK, us) to latch on to its beguilingly simple concept

It didn’t take long for local dopes (OK, us again) to latch on to this beguiling simple idea: Bakerie is now one of the Northern Quarter’s busiest restaurants, its concept of simple, hearty food, served up in stylish surrounds and with a 70 bottle-strong wine list winning it fans across the board. It’s not all that surprising. The open plan restaurant, decked out with a mix of comfy booths and communal tables, offers more than just the odd slice of Warburton’s. Its menu features all manner of toasted goodness (rarebit on toast, anyone?), decent sharing platters (the sea board is particularly recommended), and a range of changing soups and stews. It’s just that the emphasis is on the carbs, with great hunks of bread baked fresh on the premises that are, frankly, good enough to enjoy on their own.

The wine list is extensive. Alongside the aforementioned 70 bottles are 24 varieties served by the glass, all decanted in an easy atmosphere. Round the corner, a smaller store sells bread and wine direct to take away; the smell alone must surely drive up sales. Bakerie is run by the folks behind three other NQ eating and drinking joints, Dough, Apotheca and the newer Pie & Ale, and so by now they clearly know what they’re doing. All in all, a good place to hang out if you fancy stopping off to break some bread.

43-45 Lever StreetManchesterM1 1FN View map
Telephone: 0161 236 9014 Visit Now

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to public areas

Admission Charges

Free

Children and Families

Childrens menu

Services and Facilities

Food and drink

Opening Hours

  • Monday4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Tuesday12:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Wednesday12:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Thursday12:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Friday12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Saturday12:00pm - 12:00am
  • Sunday12:00pm - 10:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

What's on near Bakerie

Until
ActivityLiverpool
Old Dock Tours, Liverpool

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

£8.50 with concessions
Until
ComedyManchester
Creatures of the Night Comedy Club

An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.

from £5.00
Until
ComedyManchester
The Comedy Vault

Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.

free entry
Until
ComedyManchester
Comedy Balloon

Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.

free entry

Where to go near Bakerie

Exterior of fish and chip shop
Blackpool
Restaurant
Harrowside Fish & Chips

Winner of the Good Food Award’s coveted Chippy of the Year award on multiple occasions, Harrowside is a great choice for fish and chips in Blackpool.

Ladies eating Fish and Chips
Blackpool
Restaurant
C Fresh

C Fresh is an old school, decidedly affordable chippy near Blackpool prom, consistently busy with locals – a sure-fire sign it’s doing something right.

Twisted
Blackpool
Restaurant
Twisted Indian Street Food

Blackpool’s number one Indian restaurant, Twisted Indian Street Food packs a flavour punch and isn’t afraid to mix the traditional with the modern.

Hauze Blackpool
Blackpool
Restaurant
Hauze

Dishing up European plates with plenty of fusion flare, Blackpool’s glitzy Hauze offers an extensive list of sushi alongside a selection of build-your-own burgers.

Amaro Blackpool
Blackpool
Restaurant
Amaro

Tucked away behind Blackpool’s famous copycat Eiffel Tower you’ll find Amaro, a popular local restaurant specialising in Italian cooking.

Rhythm and Brew
Blackpool
Restaurant
Rhythm and Brew

Blackpool’s Rhythm and Brew is a traditional pub for lovers of modern craft beer and alternative live music.

Cask and Tap.
Restaurant
Cask and Tap

Looking for craft beer and real ale in Blackpool? Cask and Tap won’t disappoint, pouring from six taps and eight casks, forever in rotation.

La Fontana
Blackpool
Restaurant
La Fontana

La Fontana, Blackpool can be relied upon to deliver all the date night classics: killer wines, flickering candlelight, and lovingly-prepared, flavourful plates.

Culture Guides

Theatre in Manchester and the North
Theatre in Manchester and the North

Alongside experimental performance, new writing and free arts festivals, we take a look at some of the Christmas shows happening in the North.