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Black Leaf at Alvarium

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Black Leaf at Alvarium

8 Dorsey Street, Manchester, M4 1LU
07738480169
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  • Monday4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Tuesday4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Wednesday4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Thursday4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Friday12:00pm - 1:00am
  • Saturday12:00pm - 1:00am
  • Sunday12:00pm - 11:00pm

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

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Black Leaf is a vegan restaurant based in the basement of Alvarium in the Northern Quarter, just off Tib Street where Cord Bar used to be.

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