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The Rivals

Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester

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Warm, energetic stop for pre-theatre modern British cuisine alongside cocktails, beers & cask ales. Summary via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Rivals

The Rivals operates within the Royal Exchange Theatre on St Ann's Square. The venue serves modern British food and drink, with menus covering brunch, lunch and dinner alongside coffee, cocktails, beer and wine. Desserts and vegetarian dishes are available.

Dine-in seating accommodates children and groups. Bookings are accepted. Most meals cost under £30.

Menu & facilities

🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🍴 Dine-in

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 7:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 7:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 7:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 7:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Royal Exchange Arcade next door
  • Royal Exchange Theatre next door
  • Hotel Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange next door
  • Selfridges Manchester Exchange 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
British
Guest rating
4.2 / 5 (75 reviews)
Price level
££
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Manchester