Two Greater Manchester restaurants handed prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand
Two Greater Manchester restaurants have received a top Michelin honour for their value for money.
The Michelin Guide introduced the Bib Gourmand back in 1997, to acknowledge the restaurants and venues that serve top quality food at great value across the country.
Erst, located in Ancoats and which opened in 2019, has now been recognised with a Bib Gourmand. It is loved for their British contemporary menu, which features Porthilly oyster, braised rabbit with pancetta and polenta, and bream crudo with blood orange, capers and shallot.
The guide mentions the venue, which comes from the same team behind the former Trove bakery, as feeling ‘inch perfect for 2026’ and a ‘great fit for the Manchester dining scene’. It was also praised for its bold flavours and general aesthetic.
Stockport’s Cantaloupe has also been honoured. The restaurant is led by chefs Joshua Reed-Cooper and Mike Thomas. The bar and restaurant first opened its doors towards the end of 2024.
