Dominic
I had breakfast here, and it’s interesting to have such deluxe breakfast in the U.K. I love the egg bar, and the chef who cooked the omelette for me was wonderful and lovely. The overall vibe therein was marvellous.
nursyamsi ahmad
Excellent service, Great Location
Stayed here for 4 nights as a conference attendee at Manchester Central, just walk on for a few minutes since it’s near by..
Breakfast was excellent, English breakfast with additional pastry, bread and so on, their staff were friendly (esp. Elisabete) and helpful
Y C
Great place. Amazing steaks and grills. Food was beautifully presented from starters to desserts.
Wasn't a fan of the starters except the scallops. The kids menu is really boring and wouldn't recommend even for the price. It's basically nuggets or fish fingers so we ordered the cod from the main menu for toddler, which we enjoyed.
Would go again for grills and drinks.
Drinks and cocktails were good as well.
Brandon Teo
Excellent British Restaurant parked in the midland hotel. Very nice cozy dining room. Very good value ala cart and set menus.
Simple yet refined dishes made with very well sourced British produce.
Flavors we bold and techniques we faultless. From the starters, mains and desserts everything was very good. Stand out dessert was the brown butter cake, perfect toasty butter flavor with a nice gooey texture. Their twist on a rhubarb crumble was interesting.
Only gets 4/5 stars as the meal overall might have been a little heavy but probably due to the season and the dishes we ordered.
Service was excellent and attentive.
Cocktail menu was interesting. Well made and tasty.
Overall a must go if your in the Manchester area.
Salvador Rivera
The food and the service was excellent! the receptionist received us with a big smile, once at the table everyone was very attentive ( Dennis )many recommendations in food and drinks, the manager andrei was exceptional, amazing cocktails, the best option to eat in Manchester.
Nikita Sidorov
Popped in for breakfast. Fantastic interior: 13-lamp ceiling light fixtures, golden leaf wall fixtures, rhombic floor tiles, marble tables.
Great service - the server brought me their continental breakfast which was amazing. Greek yogurt with all sorts of fruit including 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧. She also brought a doggy bag for copious amounts of fresh pastry.
UPD. Today, again at breakfast, I had a truly 6* experience. Was served by 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 who made it 100% personal. I've never had servants, but from classical literature, this is how a gentleman should feel when being served by his manservant. No unnecessary movements, and always with a good suggestion. Devoured copious amounts of toast, salami, smoked salmon, coffee, yogurt, delicious raspberry confiture, and fruit. It's 6 p.m. now, and I'm still not hungry!
Don't know 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑎, just them one Turing. Will be back tomorrow!
Their Villeroy & Boch cutlery is the best steel cutlery in the world.
Who needs Paris?
TFT
I was surprised to see this restaurant on the Confidentials app, offering £25 vouchers for a £50 spend.
I opted for the Confit Chicken and Morel Mushroom Terrine to start, followed by the Butternut Wellington for my main. I had no complaints about these dishes other than the portion size…miniscule! My friend ordered differently but found the same.
When we got home, I pretty much made a second dinner. Perhaps we should have bought a voucher each, rather than sharing one.
Drinks were expensive. Service was formal.
Stephen Howells
Loved the place. Food fantastic. Service could not fault. Just an all round great experience. THANKYOU .
Katie Chuang
Service as sharp, attentive, friendly and all round impeccable when it comes to allergies. The environment is vibrant. Cocktails are inventive and tasty. Food is hit and miss. The lamb rump was tender and served with cracked wheat, giving it a nice balance. The trout was also well cooked but unfortunately a bit too salty. Serving size is perfect.
Bo-Jun Ke
The food is very tasty. The staff are very friendly and their suggests are reliable and helpful. The price is a bit higher than other restaurant but it's worth. Don't forget to have this liquor with dessert.
Alex Rice
Fantastic quality food and drinks. Good selection of cocktails, and easy to upgrade meal from the groupon voucher by just paying a supplement. Great service and will definitely be visiting again.
Christos Konstantinou
Really enjoyed the visit. An upscale restaurant without trying to be posh. Interesting music choices! Food was delicious most importantly. 4 stars for a sticky table (varnished i think, it was clean) and bathroom was just repainted and there was some miscommunication as to where to go
Sarosh Sarfraz
We came here just for the breakfast.
Elisabete, was a fine lady, a true star of hostmanship, hospitable at the restaurant host desk.
Food wise, it was a nice blend of different variety, quality was nice.
John Lyons
Better than "The French"! Great ambiance, food, creativity and lovely helpful staff who go the extra mile. Wonderful experience going there. we will be back soon!!
Judy Hampson
Lovely meal, staff and atmosphere great👍
Smriti Kapoor
What a choice<br/><br/>I visited here for lunch and dinner on my recent stay. I was a bit concerned it may be a bit repetitive but that was not the case. The food is of excellent quality and i had no complaints at all the staff are very attentive.
Tarun Khandelwal
If you are in Manchester you have to visit Mr Coopers bar, situated within the Midland Hotel Manchester. After having afternoon tea at the nearby Radisson Blu, we decided to pop into Mr Coopers bar for a couple of drinks to finish off a lovely afternoon. The bar is really lovely and relaxed and the staff are very attentive and look after you very well. If you are in Manchester call in for a drink or two, you won't be disappointed
Lauras World
Classic location with beautiful interiors, excellent attention to detail and beautifully presented cocktails. <br/><br/>On bridesmaid duty in Manchester last month, we checked the bride and family into this beautiful hotel and Mr Coopers was a natural go-to often during that period. <br/><br/>It really is the perfect place to start, or end any evening in style! <br/><br/>*Recommendation: For the best G&T in Manchester, look no further!
TBJ
Really liked the restaurant layout of a house and garden - gave a lovely quirky atmosphere. Food was lovely and interesting, great flavours. Practically fine dining.
Bacon Onthebeech
Can I do a blogpost about a meal that I photographed but didn't eat? Yes because the remits of this website have slowly changed. Instead of being just about food and restaurants it now documents me taking the photographs in restaurants too. ).
Agirlhastoeat
MR COOPER’S HOUSE & GARDEN Mr Cooper’s House & Garden is located in the luxury Midland Hotel in Manchester. The name of the restaurant pays homage to Thomas Cooper, a popular historical figure in Manchester who came from a family of coach-makers. The family’s house and garden, where the restaurant is currently located, was famous for the fruit that it produced and The Coopers would often open the doors of their garden to the general public so that they could have access to it for picnicking and leisurely strolls. The décor of Mr Cooper’s House & Garden has stayed true to it origins by offering a multitude of different dining settings. There is a lounge in the garden surrounded by a wall of plants and a 30ft tree, a cosy Library where drinks can be enjoyed, and a study area with leather booths where friends can enjoy intimate chats and some lovely food. Mr Cooper’s House & Garden comes from the hands of Simon Rogan who is undeniably one of the best chefs in the UK. He tolds two Michelin stars at his flagship restaurant L’Enclume in Cartmel, as well as a one Michelin star at Fera at Claridge’s in London. With Mr Cooper’s House & Garden the food is more casual than that served at his Michelin outposts, but no less engaging. The menu centres on a spirit of flair and creativity, and particularly interesting were the starters with their many Asian-inspired touches. We started with some caramelised scallops (£11). These were nicely cooked and were accompanied by a delectable cucumber sambal, memorable because it was nice and tangy. To temper the sambal was a lovely tahini dressing, and as garnish there were some jalapeno fritters which were glorious. Surrounded by a light and fluffy batter, they offered a sharp bite to the dish. Mr Coopers – Caramelised scallops Fried oysters (£8.50) crumbed in a buttermilk and polenta batter were scrumptious. The coating was uniquely crunchy with a fabulous texture to it. Furthermore it kept the oyster nice and moist. Accompanying the oys
Agirlhastoeat
Mr Cooper’s House & Garden is located in the luxury Midland Hotel in Manchester. The name of the restaurant pays homage to Thomas Cooper, a popular historical figure in Manchester who came from a family of coach-makers. The family’s house and garden, where the restaurant is currently located, was famous for the fruit that it produced and The Coopers would often open the doors of their garden to the general public so that they could have access to it for picnicking and leisurely strolls.<br/><br/>The décor of Mr Cooper’s House & Garden has stayed true to it origins by offering a multitude of different dining settings. There is a lounge in the garden surrounded by a wall of plants and a 30ft tree, a cosy Library where drinks can be enjoyed, and a study area with leather booths where friends can enjoy intimate chats and some lovely food. <br/><br/>Mr Cooper’s House & Garden comes from the hands of Simon Rogan who is undeniably one of the best chefs in the UK. He tolds two Michelin stars at his flagship restaurant L’Enclume in Cartmel, as well as a one Michelin star at Fera at Claridge’s in London. With Mr Cooper’s House & Garden the food is more casual than that served at his Michelin outposts, but no less engaging. The menu centres on a spirit of flair and creativity, and particularly interesting were the starters with their many Asian-inspired touches. <br/><br/>We started with some caramelised scallops (£11). These were nicely cooked and were accompanied by a delectable cucumber sambal, memorable because it was nice and tangy. To temper the sambal was a lovely tahini dressing, and as garnish there were some jalapeno fritters which were glorious. Surrounded by a light and fluffy batter, they offered a sharp bite to the dish.<br/><br/>Fried oysters (£8.50) crumbed in a buttermilk and polenta batter were scrumptious. The coating was uniquely crunchy with a fabulous texture to it. Furthermore it kept the oyster nice and moist. Accompanying the oysters was an interesting and lively kimchee purée, some delightful pickled fennel and fragrant basil.<br/><br/>Crab kataifi (£7.50), sweet crab coated in a light and crispy kataifi pastry offered up an interesting texture and a contrast of flavours. Served with the crab was a deliciously sweet avocado and sweetcorn relish, red pepper sabayon and fragrant perilla leaf.<br/><br/>We tried the Cumbrian rib steak (£22.50) and this proved to very flavoursome. Cooked pink, it was tender and well seasoned. Also on the plate was a truffle pudding made using layers of croissant, truffle and parmesan. It was tasty and aromantic, but it was also incredibly rich and heavy, too heavy to eat in large quantities. <br/><br/>A plate of Cumbrian lamb chops (£18.50) was our other main. Served with balsamic roasted beetroots, star anise and cinnamon, the chops had a good flavour, but it was also a tad chewy and slightly fatty. The accompaniments worked well with the lamb. <br/><br/>We loved the desserts. A tonka bean ice cream (£7) had an earthy flavour and paired well with the contrasting acidity and sweetness in the accompanying blood orange in miso butterscotch. <br/><br/>A caramel tart (£7) was gorgeous with its smooth, thick sweetness softened by a well-made mascarpone ice cream. But the highlight dessert was the key lime pie (£7.50) which came with a delectable filling that was creamy, light and with just the right amount of tang. <br/><br/>I really enjoyed the food at Mr Coopers House & Garden, especially the starters and the desserts. Given a chance to visit the restaurant again, I would probably skip the mains and choose additional starters as these were far more enjoyable than the mains. Furthermore, the starters were particularly original and interesting. As for the service, we had a really wonderful waitress who took great care of us. Conclusion - Mr Coopers House & Garden definitely gets the thumbs up from me.
Bex Guy
...take a step into a tranquil (indoor) garden-themed haven of sophisticated serenity. And I mean what I say - it was not a dead ambiance, it was busy for sure, but calm nonetheless. It was my father's birthday, accordingly, a celebratory Sunday lunch out was definitely required. Aren't lazy Sunday lunches just the best? Our table was booked for 1, but we didn't leave our little garden patch dining area until about 4. Good work. I have a thing about light, not only do I like the ability to see my food, it just r
SilverSpoon London
Thank you twitter for a fantastic restaurant recommendation! It was the perfect place for us soon-to-be-weds to enjoy a date night outside of London. I'm very much looking forward to trying Simon Rogan's new restaurant at Claridges, but we'll save that one until after the wedding!
Hungerjams
I had family visiting a few weeks ago and after such a positive experience last time I didn't hesitate to book Mr Cooper's House - the perfect mix of interesting venue, great atmosphere, broad menu and imaginative cocktail list to wow them. It went down a storm.
Rahul Titus - Champagne & Chutney
It’s been a good year for the Midland Hotel. This iconic hotel in the heart of the Manchester city centre is now the city’s most decorated dining destination with Simon Rogan’s Mr Cooper’s House and Garden , the sister restaurant to the flagship The French recently being awarded two AA Rosettes. Add to this the three AA Rosettes the French (read my review here ) already holds, and you have a food lovers paradise. Simon Rogan has definitely delivered on what he was brought into do – to turn The Midland Hotel into a Manchester landmark. Mr Cooper’s House and Garden is one of my favourite restaurants in the city and I have being frequenting it since it opened last year. This 150-seat restaurant, with 50-cover destination bar, has a more informal feel than The French, and it marked an entirely new avenue for Rogan with the introduction of more varied, international style and menus. And guess what, this restaurant has a good back story too – you know how much I love a good back story. So
Deanna Thomas - Foodographic
For our mains we chose the uncompromisingly meaty Cumbrian rib steak, truffle pudding and purple potato latkes as the sample canapé version we tried at the launch party left us wanting more. I ordered halibut baked in cabbage leaf with broad beans and vin blanc (£16) as I’m a fan of the humble cabbage; it’s versatile and would keep you alive in the event of a global food shortage.
Diane Wong
I can only talk about my dishes alone, for my starter there were three meatballs cooked pink, our server had pointed this out on ordering. They were all the better for it too as they were so succulent and juicy. The tzatziki was light and frothy, and the apricot jam was thick and chunky, its jammy combination of sweet yet sharp tang didn’t overpower the meat, very much complementing it. Shame there was only three a portion as I polished them off in no time at all.
Nomface
Mr Coopers at the Midland hotel is the embodiment of consistency, it is rare that we frequent the same place more than three times in a year due to the variety and speed of new openings to try. Each time we have visited there seems to be new dishes on the menu and the quality is retained for old favourites.
Craigdburke
I’ve been meaning to go to Mr Cooper’s gaff for a while but I’m not one to turn up to people’s homes uninvited; fortunately enough, that invite came recently when friends booked a table for us to sample the less formal offering of the Midland’s two Rogan restaurants. Although we arrived at the time of our booking we were still able to take in a casual cocktail at the bar. I opted for the Cinema Swill – a pretty picture of a cocktail with hints of buttery popcorn that took me back to the time I had a fumble on the back row whilst watching Macauley Culkin in My Girl…..Oh to be twenty five again. My friend unwittingly ordered the girliest drink on the menu and then had the indignation of mincing through the restaurant looking like he was leading a procession at Manchester Pride. From the House we were taken through to the restaurant or the B&Q Garden Centre. As we were escorted through the undergrowth, our waiter David Bellamy informed us that we had the best
Victoria “Mrs” Petticoat
When I heard that one of my favourite chefs, Simon Rogan, was to open a Hangin’ with Mr Cooper themed restaurant here in Manchester, I was overjoyed. I used to love that programme! I hoped that other chefs would follow suit by opening similar ventures: A Fresh Prince of Bel Air Diner? Moesha Deli? I was stoked. However, it turned out that this was an entirely different Mr Cooper - the previous tenant of the land now housing The Midland Hotel, not the basketball playing teacher from Oakland. On second thought, that concept didn’t really make much sense anyway. When I was invited to the opening party of Mr Cooper’s with all the other Manchester bloggers, I was hesitant. There’s been a negative backlash against bloggers recently (we’re soulless, freebie hunting, career saboteurs, didn’t you know?) What if this was an elaborate plan to get us all in one place and teach us a lesson?! A disgruntled chef was to film a snuff film in which none of the bloggers get out alive (unless they want a
DollyBakes
Not only was the food utterly magnificent, but the staff running the show are equally as great at presenting the food in a way which would excite even the grumpiest of guests.
Where To Feed
My partner and I were shown to a table in the garden area, and we spent a few awe-stuck minutes gawping at the elaborate decor like simple country folk that’d left their small village for the first time.
Food Geek
The menu at Mr Coopers House & Garden is a world away from that at The French next door. Whilst they’re incredibly high end and use mostly British ingredients, Mr Coppers has a much more relaxed, bistro feel and takes inspiration and ingredients from all over the world. It’s much cheaper in comparison too with starters from £4 and most main courses around £15. We wanted to try a range of dishes and ended up with 4 starters, 2 main courses, 1 side and 3 desserts.
Alan Spedding
I reckon I must be the last of the Northern `foodies` to try Mr Coopers house and Garden restaurant....fully booked and so a quick message to Mr `Hungry Hoss` and a few Tweets later we had a table for two put aside. And so my Valentines weekend unfolded. A romantic table for two....
Andrew Stevenson
The menu is clearly Simon Rogan stretching his legs beyond the narrow focus of British ingredients, and there's a lot on the menu that I find attractive. Actually, that's not correct. I've just looked again at the menu online, and there's nothing on there that I don't find attractive: I'd happily order the lot.
Hungry Hoss
I went veggie with the ‘Roasted sweetbread cabbage steaks, teriyaki sauce, grated Wiltshire truffles & hot wasabi mayonnaise’, which has to be one of the best vegetarian mains being served anywhere in Manchester.
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