Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 10697 reviews

What BrianG doesn't like about The River Restaurant:
Although disappointed that the restaurant did not honour the original price shown on the website and on the menu (which we would have done in my 4* hospitality environment), the operational team delivered above expectations. We (11 of us) were given the option of a private dining room, which we took, and we were also given a complimentary glass of wine. All three beautifully presented courses of the Sunday Lunch were... View all feedback. What Smith Paul likes about The River Restaurant:
Had a lovely weekend for my partners 60th birthday. Couldn't felt anything . Definitely recommend and can't wait to go again. Thank you to a the staff. Made it special. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Derek
06.09.2024 - 12:50

We were seated in the quiet area at the end of the bar as main restaurant does not open Monday to Wednesday. Nice area sectioned off from the bar about five six...

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Russ
06.09.2024 - 12:50

The dining experience at the Lowry Hotel exceeded all expectations. The exceptional quality of the food showcased a perfect blend of flavors and meticulous prep...

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Ali
06.09.2024 - 12:50

Najma was an excellent server/host, she alone is enough for us to come back! She made us feel comfortable, answered all the questions we had and was an absolute...

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BrianG
06.09.2024 - 12:50

Although disappointed that the restaurant did not honour the original price shown on the website and on the menu (which we would have done in my 4* hospitality...

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JodiW
06.09.2024 - 12:50

My sister and I booked the restaurant as a treat to our mother. I had booked the afternoon tea online for the three of us and requested one vegan, one vegetaria...

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Top-rated
4.8 ★ from 29 reviews
Alison
24.10.2023 - 22:28

We're rating this on the few hours we was there, we was asked to decorate a customer's room to suprise his girlfriend for valentine's Day and we was very impres...

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Richard
24.10.2023 - 22:28

I attended a 3 day conference hosted in the hotel. The hotel is well versed in hosting from what I experienced. Service from the staff was excellent and all the...

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Chet
24.10.2023 - 22:28

Now this is what you call a 5 star hotel that lives up to its expectations. Stunning hotel and very clean. Their beds are huge and very comfy. Nice location of...

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Mark
24.10.2023 - 22:28

The hotel staff were friendly and efficient, offered a birthday cocktail which was a nice touch. Breakfast was actually quite good when ordered from the menu, t...

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L
24.10.2023 - 22:28

What an amazing hotel Location is breathtaking and in the middle of plenty restaurants and bars. Walking into this hotel you can feel the luxury Dark interior....

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Google
4.2 ★ from 334 reviews
Carole
14.01.2024 - 01:58

The Lowry is a lovely venue with a great management team. Recently had a Christmas lunch there at an event and the Turkey was perfectly moist tricky to do when...

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Neha
14.01.2024 - 01:58

A very comfortable staycation hotel went here for a Christmas party. Loved the three course menu I was served

Melissa
14.01.2024 - 01:58

We stayed at the lowry a couple of years ago (before the update) and it was amazing. This time, not as good. £24 for parking is absolutely unbelievable. The per...

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Ian
14.01.2024 - 01:58

First stay here recently and very impressed by the location and our actual room. Great for a night out in Manchester . Only difficulty was getting the reception...

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Barry
14.01.2024 - 01:58

Bar staff was poor .food was very poor and people were allowed to use my companies tab without being questioned .we were at work Xmas party and apart from the c...

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Menu
3.9 ★ from 19 reviews
John
31.10.2017 - 12:16

We had a voucher here off my sister for our engagment for a two course Sunday lunch. It's a great resturant the decor is really modern and it's the type of

Pearl
31.10.2017 - 12:16

I came here for a large family meal/get together and was looking forward to it to trying it outBefore sitting down, we had a drink and some nibbles.

Viviane
31.10.2017 - 12:16

This is the restaurant at The Lowry in Manchester, where I stayed for a few days this week - I normally only will check out the hotel bar/restaurant only

Hans-Hermann
08.04.2022 - 11:39

Enjoy a delicious beef wellington in the lowry hotel’s river restaurant recently . the service and the eating were as always first class. this restaurant is for...

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Nicole
17.10.2022 - 16:55

Here is a series of photos of a current meal in the river bar grill in the lowry hotel. lobster bisque. mushroom and truffle risotto. cote de boeuf. usan lobste...

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 870 reviews
Lesley
09.10.2023 - 05:59

Afternoon tea treat from our daughter, and day early birthday celebration. Denilson our waiter, was both professional and very friendly. The food was lovely, th...

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Lucy
09.10.2023 - 05:59

Callum and Peterrrrrr were wonderful. Best staff ever. So lovely. Thank you. See you again soon. Thank you

BashHeeps
09.10.2023 - 05:59

The most amazing, delightful and innovative food ever. I’ve been here for the last 20 years, and still surprised by the standard of the food and service. Amu an...

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Darren
09.10.2023 - 05:59

Arrived for checking and unfortunately the room wasn't ready. Was given complimentary drinks. Arrived at the bar to be greater by the lovely Kristin le and call...

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Jace
09.10.2023 - 05:59

We were given the gift of a afternoon tea with gin and had the best afternoon. The food was all delicious, a gorgeous array of sandwiches and cakes. We had to t...

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Opentable
4.3 ★ from 392 reviews
Juana
02.07.2024 - 16:33

Excellent service. Beautiful food. We loved our afternoon tea.

Stanislav
02.07.2024 - 16:33

The ambiance in the bar where we had our dinner was very nice overlooking the river. The food was very well prepared and the service great, especially from Anne...

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Barbarossa
02.07.2024 - 16:33

The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, the table was excellent, and it was great value for the money. We will definitely return.

jackied
02.07.2024 - 16:33

Wow, this was the best afternoon tea I have ever had! The service was flawless and the food was exceptional.

Oksana
02.07.2024 - 16:33

We booked a table as we were staying the hotel and had the Sunday 3 course menu. The food was delicious, the beef was particularly good and we really enjoyed it...

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Foursquare
3.8 ★ from 13 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 11 reviews
Zomato
3.7 ★ from 13 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.3 ★ from 1420 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 7546 reviews

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