El Gato Negro Tapas
El Gato Negro
A renowned Spanish tapas restaurant set in a three-story townhouse on King Street, highly praised for its charcoal-grilled meats and black squid ink rice.
Located on King Street, a shopping street in the city center, this restaurant was created by Chef Simon Shaw. It occupies a converted three-story townhouse: a bar on the ground floor, an open kitchen view on the first floor, and a terrace with a retractable roof on the top floor. It is listed as a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide. Signature dishes include croquetas, patatas bravas, and black squid ink rice with avocado purée and baby squid. Booking in advance is recommended, though walk-ins are welcome, but the terrace cannot be reserved. A 3 tapas for £20 deal is available all day Sunday and weekdays from 12:00 to 17:00. Within walking distance of Market Street and Piccadilly.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 12:00–21:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–late (last seating 22:00)
Nearby sights
- St Ann's Square & St Ann's Church
- Royal Exchange Theatre
- Manchester Town Hall & Albert Square
- John Rylands Library
- Manchester Central Library
- Manchester Cathedral
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Chetham's Library