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Higher Ground

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Higher Ground

Faulkner House, New York St, Manchester, M1 4DY
0161236 2931
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Higher Ground has found its new home in the centre of Manchester, serving up small plates, simply executed but with real thought behind them. CT hasn’t made it along yet but word on the locally-sourced grapevine has especially high praise for the pea fritters and the mackerel.

Rest assured, we’ll aim to give the menu a full rundown in good time, but until then, enjoy gazing upon some images of previously-scoffed Higher Ground dishes:

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Higher Ground

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