Higher Ground

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Higher Ground
Higher Ground

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:

Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Faulkner House, New York StManchesterM1 4DY View map
Telephone: 0161236 2931 Visit Now

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Word Central at Central Library

Word Central is a long-standing live literature favourite at Central Library and features open mic performers and a special guest, brought to you by Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press.

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