# The Water Lily, Manchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Water Lily — Chinese Restaurant in Manchester with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 183 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants/the-water-lily (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Chinese Restaurant # The Water Lily 615 Wilbraham Road, Manchester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17623475313418205867&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Water Lily Restaurant & Bar](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110943803463332759432) **In short:** The Water Lily is a Chinese restaurant in Manchester, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 183 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Water Lily The Water Lily serves Szechuan cuisine on the first floor of 615 Wilbraham Road. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options alongside meat and fish dishes. House-made chilli oil and banquet menus are offered. The restaurant takes bookings and caters for children and groups. Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5. Google rating: 4.5 from 183 reviews. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Water Lily's own website](http://www.thewaterlily.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 5:00 – 10:00 PM **Friday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM ## What's nearby - Pizza Hut Chorlton next door - Domino's Pizza - Manchester - Chorlton next door - Everest Pharmacy Chorlton Village - Weight Management & Travel Clinic next door - Oxfam Clothing, Accessories and Homewares next door - Out of the Blue next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this Szechuan restaurant's extraordinary and delicious food, with many highlighting the perfectly prepared banquet and house-made chili oil. They also appreciate the excellent service and the wide variety of menu options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (183 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Manchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1820465). [More restaurants in Manchester](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (183 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £50 [Visit official website](http://www.thewaterlily.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0161 393 9753](tel:01613939753) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Manchester **Plus Code** 9C5VCPRC+X3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Manchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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