Nestled in the heart of Manchester’s Circle Square, Meatworks is a modern steakhouse that brings bold flavours and serious culinary pedigree to the city’s thriving food scene. The team behind smash burger favourite Boo and Midlands-based Halal Editions have channelled their expertise into a menu that celebrates premium cuts and inventive small plates, all crafted with halal-certified grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef.
The menu is a carnivore’s dream, featuring a range of steaks from picanha to sirloin, ribeye to fillet, cooked to your liking. Alongside these are standout dishes like Korean BBQ beef short rib, sizzling bone marrow, cheeseburger dumplings and slow-cooked short rib pancakes. Burgers are given their own spotlight, with smash patties layered with imaginative toppings such as beef bacon jam, club sauce and American cheese, or mozzarella with sundried tomato confit and basil mayo. Even the drinks menu gets creative, offering mocktails like kiwi mojito and lychee and lemongrass blends that elevate the alcohol-free experience.
Located at 15 Symphony Park, Meatworks sits just off Oxford Road, surrounded by a vibrant mix of eateries and bars. The interiors reflect the restaurant’s ethos – stripped-back and stylish, with bold lines, high ceilings and a minimalist aesthetic that’s anything but dull. It’s a space that feels both relaxed and refined, perfect for everything from casual catch-ups to indulgent dinners.
With a focus on quality, flavour and atmosphere, Meatworks has quickly carved out a reputation as one of Manchester’s go-to destinations for steak and burgers. Whether you’re drawn in by the sizzling short ribs or the signature smash burgers, this is a place that delivers the works – and then some.