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The Rivals Bar & Cafe
3.32
（0 reviews）GBP 17
British
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Reservations
Accepts reservations・Request reservation
Cuisine
Budget
GBP 17
Hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Tuesday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Wednesday
11:00~14:30
Accepts reservations
17:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Thursday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Friday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Saturday
11:00~14:30
Accepts reservations
17:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Public holiday
Closed
Address
Nearby stations
0.33km from Deansgate station0.67km from Salford Central station0.78km from Manchester Oxford Road station
Payment methods
Credit cards accepted, E-money accepted (NFC mobile payment)
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Relaxed Pre-Theatre Dining in a Historic Setting
Tucked inside the historic Royal Exchange building, The Rivals Bar & Cafe offers a refined yet informal spot for lunch, dinner, or drinks. A compact, well-composed menu features meat, fish, and vegetarian options, with seasonal dishes like roast chicken and goat cheese preparations. Guests highlight the comfortable, old-school interior, welcoming service, and convenient setting for pre-theatre dining or a break from the city streets.
Ratings
3.32（0 reviews）
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Food
-
Service
-
Ambience
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Value
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Menu
Set Lunch
Dinner Set Menu
A La Carte
Christmas Menu Lunch
Christmas Menu Evening
Red Wines
White Wines
Before You Decide
Rosemary Focaccia
GBP 3
Nocellara Olives
GBP 3
To Start
Madeira Braised Pig Cheek, Parsnip Puree, Apple & Mustard
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Smoked Mackerel Fritters, Cucumber Tartare, Spiced Blackberry Pickle
GBP 6
Confit Salmon, Sweet & Sour Cabbage, Crispy Scallion
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Baked Goat`s Cheese, Beetroot Carpaccio, Pea Shoots, Horseradish
GBP 6
Pressed Confit Duck Leg, Kohlrabi, Soy Glaze, Burnt Orange
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Wild Mushroom Pate, Walnut Salsa, Rosemary Toasts*
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Butternut Squash Soup, Truffle & Parmesan Scone, Onion Butter
GBP 6
Main Course
Vadouvan Spiced Rump of Lamb, Bombay Potatoes, Cauliflower, Mango Salsa
£2.50 supplement
GBP 24
Saffron Risotto, Harissa & Lemon Carrots, Pumpkin Seed Dukkha
GBP 19
Stout Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Triple Cooked Chips, Kale, Basil Pesto*
£2.50 supplement
GBP 22
Roast Hake, Braised Salsify, Potato Boxtie, Peas, Citrus Beurre Blanc
GBP 21
Potato, Butter and Herb Terrine, Poached Leek, Sauce Gribiche
GBP 18
Sea Bream, Charred Courgette, Sardine & Tomato Ketchup, Olive & Tomato Dressing
£2.50 supplement
GBP 23
Roast Chicken, Potato Puree, Charred King Mushroom, Porcini & Bacon Crumbs
GBP 19
Pudding
Chocolate Orange Sundae, Chocolate Crumbs
GBP 7
Banana & Salted Caramel Semi Freddo, Italian Meringue, Banana Crunch
GBP 7
Eccles Cake, Mrs Kirkham`s Lancashire Cheese, Manchester Honey
GBP 6
Lemon and Raspberry Bread and Butter Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream
GBP 6
The Rivals Cheese Board, Crackers, Grapes, House Chutney
GBP 7
Sides
Triple Cooked Chips
GBP 3
Fondant Carrots
GBP 3
Greens
GBP 3
Before You Decide
Rosemary Focaccia
GBP 3
Nocellara Olives
GBP 3
To Start
Madeira Braised Pig Cheek, Parsnip Puree, Apple & Mustard
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Smoked Mackerel Fritters, Cucumber Tartare, Spiced Blackberry Pickle
GBP 6
Confit Salmon, Sweet & Sour Cabbage, Crispy Scallion
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Baked Goat`s Cheese, Beetroot Carpaccio, Pea Shoots, Horseradish
GBP 6
Pressed Confit Duck Leg, Kohlrabi, Soy Glaze, Burnt Orange
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Wild Mushroom Pate, Walnut Salsa, Rosemary Toasts*
£1.50 supplement
GBP 7
Butternut Squash Soup, Truffle & Parmesan Scone, Onion Butter
GBP 6
Main Course
Vadouvan Spiced Rump of Lamb, Bombay Potatoes, Cauliflower, Mango Salsa
£2.50 supplement
GBP 24
Saffron Risotto, Harissa & Lemon Carrots, Pumpkin Seed Dukkha
GBP 19
Stout Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Triple Cooked Chips, Kale, Basil Pesto*
£2.50 supplement
GBP 22
Roast Hake, Braised Salsify, Potato Boxtie, Peas, Citrus Beurre Blanc
GBP 21
Potato, Butter and Herb Terrine, Poached Leek, Sauce Gribiche
GBP 18
Sea Bream, Charred Courgette, Sardine & Tomato Ketchup, Olive & Tomato Dressing
£2.50 supplement
GBP 23
Roast Chicken, Potato Puree, Charred King Mushroom, Porcini & Bacon Crumbs
GBP 19
Pudding
Chocolate Orange Sundae, Chocolate Crumbs
GBP 7
Banana & Salted Caramel Semi Freddo, Italian Meringue, Banana Crunch
GBP 7
Eccles Cake, Mrs Kirkham`s Lancashire Cheese, Manchester Honey
GBP 6
Lemon and Raspberry Bread and Butter Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream
GBP 6
The Rivals Cheese Board, Crackers, Grapes, House Chutney
GBP 7
Sides
Triple Cooked Chips
GBP 3
Fondant Carrots
GBP 3
Greens
GBP 3
Before You Decide
Rosemary Focaccia
GBP 3
Nocellara Olives
GBP 3
To Start
Caesar Dressed Gem, Marinated Anchovy, Crispy Chicken Skin, Duck Egg
£1 supplement
GBP 6
Braised Fennel, Crumbed Goats Curd, Celery and Orange
GBP 6
Flamed Bass Fillet, Sweet Potato Pickle, Mint Yoghurt
£1 supplement
GBP 7
Charred Aubergine, Sesame & Papaya Salad, Garlic Crisps, Lime
GBP 6
Pig`s Head Terrine, Watercress & Apple Salad, Dijon Dressing
£1 supplement
GBP 7
Crispy Coated Mackerel, Tarragon Relish, Herb Salad
GBP 6
Plum Tomato Risotto, Cherry Tomato Salsa, Basil Mascarpone
GBP 6
Main Course
Vadouvan Spiced Rump of Lamb, Bombay Potatoes, Cauliflower, Mango Salsa
£2 supplement
GBP 22
Fried Potato Gnocchi, Garlic Buttered Spinach, Roasted Broccoli, Blue Cheese, Hazelnuts*
GBP 18
Baked Haddock, Smoked Haddock Baked Potato, Braised Pea & Broad Bean Chowder
GBP 18
Stout Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Triple Cooked Chips, Kale, Basil Pesto*
£2 supplement
GBP 21
Crispy Truffle & Herb Polenta, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Sherry Roast Fennel
GBP 17
Sea Bream, Charred Courgette, Sardine & Tomato Ketchup, Olive & Tomato Dressing
£2 supplement
GBP 20
Char Sui Pork Belly, Pickled Carrot, Sweetcorn Fritters, Coriander & Lime Emulsion
GBP 18
Pudding
Strawberries, Elderflower & Lemon Custard, Strawberry & Prosecco Sorbet
GBP 7
Chocolate Orange Sundae, Chocolate Crumbs
GBP 6
Blackberry Pavlova, Lemon Verbena Sorbet, Blackberry Ripple Cream
GBP 6
Lime Tart, Tonka Bean Ice Cream
GBP 6
The Rivals Cheese Board, Crackers, Grapes, House Chutney
GBP 7
Sides
Triple Cooked Chips
GBP 3
Caesar Dressed Gem, Parmesan
GBP 4
Greens
GBP 3
Before You Decide
Nocellara Olives
GBP 3
Rosemary Focaccia
GBP 3
To Start
Mackerel Escabeche, Fennel & Carrot Salad, Paprika Mayonnaise
£1.50 Supplement
GBP 7
Chestnut Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms with Herbs, Mushroom Velouté*
£1.50 Supplement
GBP 7
Venison Polpette Braised in Madeira, Crispy Kale, Parsley Emulsion
£1.50 Supplement
GBP 7
Celeriac & Lentil Pate, Pickled Cranberries, Toasted Focaccia*
GBP 6
Smoked Haddock Fishcake, Watercress & Lemon, Salsa Verde
GBP 6
Sweetcorn Chowder, Pancetta Crumbs, Cheddar Cornbread
GBP 6
Red Onion Pakora, Confit Garlic Yoghurt, Ginger & Radish
GBP 6
Main Course
Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Celeriac Puree, Rosemary and Polenta Chips
£2.50 supplement
GBP 23
Confit Duck Leg, Potato Fondant Jerusalem Artichoke, Dukkha, Blackberry Jus
£2.50 supplement
GBP 22
Roast Cod, Wilted Greens, Potato & Herb Croquette, Lemon & Caper Dressing
£2.50 supplement
GBP 24
Hake Loin, Pearl Barley & Parsley Risotto, Smoked Garlic Butter
GBP 22
Butternut Squash & Portobello Wellington, Christmas Trimmings, Garlic Gravy
GBP 20
Stuffed Turkey Breast, White Onion Puree, Christmas Trimmings, Cranberry Gravy
GBP 21
Beetroot Risotto, Blue Cheese Beignets, Pickled Shallots, Radicchio
GBP 19
Sides
Roast Potatoes
GBP 3
Cauliflower Cheese
GBP 4
Mulled Red Cabbage
GBP 4
Polenta Chips
GBP 3
Pudding
Steamed Gingerbread Pudding, Caramel Sauce, Stout Ice Cream
GBP 7
Eggnog Crème Brule, Christmas Pudding Shortbread
GBP 6
Dark Chocolate Roulade, Whipped Cream, Clementine
GBP 7
Toffee Apple Turn Over, Apple Puree, Almond Ice Cream*
GBP 6
The Rivals Cheese Board, Crackers, Grapes, House Chutney
£2/£4
GBP 7
Before You Decide
Nocellara Olives
GBP 3
Rosemary Focaccia
GBP 3
To Start
Venison Polpette Braised in Madeira, Crispy Kale, Parsley Emulsion
£1.50 Supplement
GBP 7
Chestnut Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms with Herbs, Mushroom Velouté*
£1.50 Supplement
GBP 7
Mackerel Escabeche, Fennel & Carrot Salad, Paprika Mayonnaise
£1.50 Supplement
GBP 7
Celeriac & Lentil Pate, Pickled Cranberries, Toasted Focaccia*
GBP 6
Smoked Haddock Fishcake, Watercress & Lemon, Salsa Verde
GBP 6
Red Onion Pakora, Confit Garlic Yoghurt, Ginger & Radish
GBP 6
Sweetcorn Chowder, Pancetta Crumbs, Cheddar Cornbread
GBP 6
Main Course
Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Celeriac Puree, Rosemary and Polenta Chips
£2.50 supplement
GBP 23
Confit Duck Leg, Potato Fondant Jerusalem Artichoke, Dukkha, Blackberry Jus
£2.50 supplement
GBP 22
Roast Cod, Wilted Greens, Potato & Herb Croquette, Lemon & Caper Dressing
£2.50 supplement
GBP 24
Hake Loin, Pearl Barley & Parsley Risotto, Smoked Garlic Butter
GBP 22
Butternut Squash & Portobello Wellington, Christmas Trimmings, Garlic Gravy
GBP 20
Stuffed Turkey Breast, White Onion Puree, Christmas Trimmings, Cranberry Gravy
GBP 21
Beetroot Risotto, Blue Cheese Beignets, Pickled Shallots, Radicchio
GBP 19
Sides
Roast Potatoes
GBP 3
Cauliflower Cheese
GBP 4
Mulled Red Cabbage
GBP 4
Polenta Chips
GBP 3
Pudding
Steamed Gingerbread Pudding, Caramel Sauce, Stout Ice Cream
GBP 7
Eggnog Crème Brule, Christmas Pudding Shortbread
GBP 6
Dark Chocolate Roulade, Whipped Cream, Clementine
GBP 7
Toffee Apple Turn Over, Apple Puree, Almond Ice Cream*
GBP 6
The Rivals Cheese Board, Crackers, Grapes, House Chutney
£2/£4
GBP 7
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About
This restaurant information were provided by users. Kindly be aware there are no guarantees to the accuracy of information.
Restaurant name
The Rivals Bar & Cafe
Japanese
ザ・ライバルズ・バー&レストラン
Korean
더 라이벌즈 바 앤 레스토랑
Reservations
Accepts reservations・Request reservation
Cuisine
Phone number
Address
Nearby stations
0.33km from Deansgate station0.67km from Salford Central station0.78km from Manchester Oxford Road station
Hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Tuesday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Wednesday
11:00~14:30
Accepts reservations
17:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Thursday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Friday
11:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Saturday
11:00~14:30
Accepts reservations
17:00~19:30
Accepts reservations
Public holiday
Closed
Budget
GBP 17
Payment methods
Credit cards accepted, E-money accepted (NFC mobile payment)
Smoking
Unknown
Opening date
Unknown
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