Manchester’s revival in the last decade or two has completely transformed the outlook of the city. Spinningfields is now home to Manchester’s financial core, shopping destination and luxury dining.

Set against the backdrop of Manchester’s skyline, 20 Stories, on the 19^th floor of No. 1 Spinningfields, redefines luxury dining to a new level. The sleek design, drawing upon Manchester’s arts and cultures, spells contemporary set within Manchester’s historic industrial age. At 100 meters into the sky, the panoramic view of the city when lit up at night, is such a view that 20 Stories offers besides its signature cocktails and dining experience.

The menu, curated by Chef Director Aiden Byrne, is specialized using locally sourced ingredients while adding a British touch. 20 Stories is split into 2 sections – a dining hall and a grill, each showcasing their unique menu. The restaurant menu features starters like chicken liver parfait and chicken & leek ballotine with mains like smoked haddock with curried cauliflower & mustard crust. The grill menu is slightly more casual, with starters like veal carpaccio to mains like the classic English fish and chips.

The terrace, on the other hand, offers sharing platters and a canape menu for those who wish to enjoy the city view while nibbling on small snacks. The cocktail menu features 20 signature drinks, drawing upon the city’s Roman past and inspiration from the city’s industrial culture.

20 Stories is a collaborative design from the city’s art & industrial culture and the natural landscape the city is set upon. The ‘garden in the sky’ design creates an atmosphere inspired by both nature and modern living. The canopy over the bar is a modern interpretation of an ornamental tree dangling over the visitors. The terrace outside is an intimate garden filled with birch trees and lush planters. Open pit fireplaces punctured into the ground are inspired by the great safari. Throughout the interiors, a dimly lit ambiance merges with native materials and handcrafted textiles to recreate Manchester’s old industrial scene against woven fabric and oak wood wine cellars.

The restaurant draws inspiration from 20 stories, about where the food is sourced, where diners are from, the iconic location of the restaurant. 20 stories and its location at No.1 Spinningfields make up the restaurant, 20 Stories.