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Modern British · Ancoats, Manchester

Elnecot Menu & Prices: Ancoats Neighbourhood Bar & Kitchen

Full guide to Elnecot -- the award-winning neighbourhood bar & kitchen at Cutting Room Square, Ancoats, Manchester. Chef Patron Michael Clay's seasonal menu of modern British small plates, Sunday roasts from GBP 13.50, weekend bottomless brunch at GBP 26, and a Tuesday steak night for GBP 28. Below: the full documented menu with prices, what to order, FAQs, and booking details.

Ancoats, ManchesterModern British small platesSunday roast GBP 13.50Bottomless brunch GBP 26Chef Patron Michael Clay
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Signature items

Devon Brown Crab CrumpetsGBP 9
Disco CabbageGBP 6
Sunday Roast (all options)GBP 13.50
Chocolate FondantGBP 5
Ribeye on the Bone (for 2)GBP 60
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Quick answers

What to know before you book Elnecot

The four things most people want to know about Elnecot's menu and prices -- answered at a glance.

Signature dish
Devon Brown Crab Crumpets GBP 9

Devon brown crab meat on toasted crumpets with lemon. Elnecot's most-documented dish.

Most photographed
Disco Cabbage GBP 6

Spiced green cabbage with pomegranates. The dish that put Elnecot on Manchester's food map.

Best value meal
Sunday Roast GBP 13.50

All four options (beef, pork belly, chicken, vegan nut roast) include the full trimmings at the same price.

Must-order dessert
Chocolate Fondant GBP 5

Elnecot's acclaimed signature dessert -- described by multiple reviewers as exemplary.

Set menus & deals

Elnecot set menus, brunch and weekly deals

Three recurring value offers at Elnecot -- the Tuesday steak night, Saturday bottomless brunch, and weekday soup and sandwich. All require advance booking for the brunch and steak night sessions.

Tuesday Steak NightGBP 28 per person

  • Three courses (starter, main, dessert)
  • One glass of wine
  • Aged dairy cattle beef as centrepiece

Tuesday evenings. Best way to try Elnecot's celebrated beef cookery at a fixed price. Book in advance.

Bottomless BrunchGBP 26 per person

  • Two hours unlimited cocktails
  • Brunch food ordered separately from the menu
  • Saturday 11am-3pm (last booking 2:30pm)

One of Manchester's most popular bottomless brunch sessions. Advance booking essential.

Weekday Soup and SandwichGBP 9

  • House soup of the day
  • Sandwich (varies by day)
  • Available Monday-Friday lunchtimes

Elnecot's best-value daytime offer -- a filling lunch at a neighbourhood price.

Sunday roast

Elnecot Sunday roast: GBP 13.50 with all the trimmings

Elnecot's Sunday roast is served from 12pm to 8:30pm every Sunday (last booking 8pm). All four options -- beef, pork belly, chicken, and vegan nut roast -- are priced at GBP 13.50 and include the full trimmings: roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, pork and apricot stuffing, herb-roasted carrots and parsnips, greens, squash puree, cauliflower cheese, and gravy. Booking is strongly recommended.

GBP 13.50 · Sundays from 12pm

Aged Rib of Beef

Slow-roasted aged rib of beef from British dairy cattle, carved to order. Served with the full Sunday trimmings including Yorkshire pudding, pork and apricot stuffing, cauliflower cheese, and gravy.

GBP 13.50 · Sundays from 12pm

Crispy Pork Belly

Pork belly with crispy crackling and the full trimmings. One of Elnecot's most-praised roast options -- the pork cookery here is a kitchen speciality.

GBP 13.50 · Sundays from 12pm

Lemon and Thyme Butter-Roasted Chicken

Goosnargh chicken -- from one of Lancashire's most celebrated free-range poultry farms -- roasted with lemon and thyme butter. Served with the full Sunday trimmings.

GBP 13.50 · Vegan · Sundays from 12pm

Vegan Nut Roast

House-made vegan nut roast with fully adapted Sunday trimmings. Same price as all other roast options. Elnecot's vegan cookery is consistently praised.

Booking essential for Sunday roast. Elnecot's Sunday roast is one of Manchester's most sought-after. Book via elnecot.com or call 07412 574 324. Walk-ins may be available at quiet times but are not guaranteed.
Weekend brunch

Elnecot weekend brunch

Saturday brunch runs 11am-3pm (last booking 2:30pm). Sunday brunch food is served 11am-1pm alongside the Sunday roast. Bottomless cocktails are available on Saturdays for GBP 26 per person for two hours.

Brunch highlights

Brunch plates worth ordering

Elnecot's brunch menu is shorter than the evening menu but covers the same creative territory. The kitchen applies the same sourcing standards -- local eggs, Manchester-smoked salmon, Lancashire ham, and house-made components throughout.

The Disco Cabbage (GBP 6) appears on brunch menus in various forms and is almost always available. For something more filling, the slow-cooked pork belly on sourdough with poached egg, pomegranate, apple and mint brings the kitchen's small-plates philosophy to brunch format. The wild mushroom and goat's cheese toast is the strongest vegetarian brunch option.

Brunch menu items and prices vary seasonally. Confirm the current menu at elnecot.com before booking.

  • Saturday brunch: 11am-3pm (last booking 2:30pm)
  • Sunday brunch food: 11am-1pm (roast from 12pm)
  • Bottomless cocktails: GBP 26 pp, 2 hours, Saturday only
  • Chia seed pudding: GBP 4.50 (vegan)
  • Smashed broccoli on toast: GBP 6.50 (vegan)
  • Dog-friendly venue with outdoor seating
Signature dishes

The dishes that define Elnecot's kitchen

Elnecot recommends 2-3 small plates per person. These are the dishes that have appeared most consistently across menu seasons and been most widely praised by reviewers and regulars alike.

GBP 9 · Small Plate

Devon Brown Crab Crumpets

Devon brown crab meat piled onto toasted crumpets with a slice of lemon. Technically simple, flavour-perfect. One of the most-cited dishes in every Elnecot review across multiple menu seasons.

GBP 6 · Vegan

Disco Cabbage

A hot wedge of spiced green cabbage decorated with pomegranates -- Elnecot's most photographed and most talked-about plate. Vegan and completely unexpected. A quarter of a cabbage has never looked this good.

GBP 7.50 · Small Plate

Pork Belly with Savoy Kimchi

Crispy Yorkshire pork belly with house savoy kimchi, smoked cannellini puree, corn and hazelnuts. The kitchen's most technically accomplished small plate and a perennial menu fixture in various seasonal forms.

GBP 6 · Small Plate

Manchester Egg with Piccalilli

Elnecot's version of a Scotch egg -- a soft-boiled egg encased in black pudding and sausagemeat, breadcrumbed and deep-fried, served with house-made piccalilli. A genuine piece of Manchester food culture.

GBP 5 · Dessert

Chocolate Fondant

The dish that has stayed on Elnecot's menu longer than almost any other. A warm dark chocolate fondant with salted caramel or Earl Grey ice cream -- described by Taste of Manchester as "exemplary." Order this.

GBP 6 · Small Plate

Pig Head Croquettes with Piccalilli

Crisp fried croquettes made from slow-cooked pig's head -- rich, flavoursome, and a great example of Chef Michael Clay's whole-animal, nose-to-tail approach to British cooking.

Vegetable dishes

Vegetarian and vegan dishes at Elnecot

Elnecot has a consistently strong reputation for plant-based cooking -- not as a concession to dietary trends, but because the kitchen genuinely cares about vegetables. The Disco Cabbage alone has become one of Manchester's most iconic vegan dishes.

Plant-based highlights

Vegan and vegetarian picks

The Disco Cabbage (GBP 6, vegan) is non-negotiable. Beyond it: the wild mushroom pearl barley arancini (GBP 6) is one of the best vegetarian small plates in Ancoats; the smashed broccoli on toast (GBP 6.50) is a strong vegan brunch option; and the vegan Sunday nut roast (GBP 13.50) gets the same level of care as the meat roasts.

The kitchen's approach -- sourcing from specific named farms and producers -- applies equally to vegetable dishes. Jerusalem artichokes, cauliflower, and seasonal greens all get the same treatment as the prime beef and heritage pork.

  • Disco Cabbage -- GBP 6 (vegan, iconic)
  • Wild Mushroom Arancini -- GBP 6 (vegetarian)
  • Smashed Broccoli on Toast -- GBP 6.50 (vegan, brunch)
  • Jerusalem Artichokes with Parsley Pesto -- GBP 6 (vegan)
  • Good Golly, That's Cauli -- GBP 4.50 (vegetarian)
  • Vegan Sunday Nut Roast -- GBP 13.50 (vegan)
  • Chia Seed Pudding -- GBP 4.50 (vegan, brunch)
Price guide

10 documented Elnecot dishes ranked by price (lowest first)

Elnecot is mid-range for a Manchester neighbourhood restaurant -- comparable to other celebrated Ancoats venues. The cheapest documented dishes start at GBP 3 for nibbles; desserts are excellent value at GBP 5; the full Sunday roast with all trimmings at GBP 13.50 is considered very good value for the quality.

  1. 1Ox Tongue Vol-au-ventsCheapest nibble; a signature snack.GBP 3
  2. 2Homemade Nduja on ToastSatisfying bar snack from GBP 3.GBP 3
  3. 3Saddleworth Blue and Peanut ParcelsLocal blue cheese in crisp pastry.GBP 3.50
  4. 4Brussels Sprouts with Anchovy ButterWinter side; converts sprout sceptics.GBP 4
  5. 5Good Golly, That's CauliThree-way cauliflower. Vegetarian.GBP 4.50
  6. 6Chia Seed Pudding (brunch)Lightest brunch option. Vegan.GBP 4.50
  7. 7Chalk Stream Trout CroquettesSustainable fish, sorrel mayo.GBP 5
  8. 8Chocolate FondantBest value dessert on any menu in Ancoats.GBP 5
  9. 9Manchester TartClassic Manchester dessert, brilliantly done.GBP 5
  10. 10Bread and Butter PuddingTraditional British comfort pudding.GBP 5

Prices from documented review sources across multiple menu seasons (2019-2025). Elnecot's menu changes seasonally and all prices are subject to change -- confirm via elnecot.com.

Menu at a price point

Elnecot dishes and prices: full reference table

Every documented dish price in one table, by category. Prices verified from published reviews and listings; seasonal menus will vary.

DishCategoryPrice
Ox Tongue Vol-au-ventsNibbleGBP 3
Saddleworth Blue ParcelsNibbleGBP 3.50
Manchester Egg with PiccalilliSmall PlateGBP 6
Disco CabbageVeg DishGBP 6
Wild Mushroom AranciniSmall PlateGBP 6
Pig Head CroquettesSmall PlateGBP 6
Pork Belly with Savoy KimchiSmall PlateGBP 7.50
Devon Brown Crab CrumpetsSmall PlateGBP 9
Confit Duck Leg Red CurryBig PlateGBP 8.50
Elnecot BurgerBig PlateGBP 10
Ox Cheek with Bone Marrow CrumbBig PlateGBP 14
Sirloin Steak with GreensBig PlateGBP 22
Sunday Roast (all options)Sunday RoastGBP 13.50
Chocolate FondantDessertGBP 5
Steak Night (3 courses + wine)Set MenuGBP 28 pp
Bottomless Brunch (2 hrs)Set MenuGBP 26 pp
What to expect

Elnecot's recurring and signature menu items

Elnecot changes its menu seasonally -- no fixed annual schedule, but broadly spring, summer, autumn and winter updates. These are the items most likely to be on the menu in some form regardless of season, plus the recurring weekly and set-menu events.

Signature

Disco Cabbage

A quarter of spiced green cabbage decorated with pomegranates -- Elnecot's most iconic dish and the one most likely to appear on any current menu, regardless of season.

GBP 6
Signature

Devon Brown Crab Crumpets

Devon brown crab meat on toasted crumpets with lemon. A recurring Elnecot centrepiece that has appeared on menus across multiple years and seasons.

GBP 9
Seasonal

Small Plates Menu

Elnecot's small plates menu rotates with the seasons. Dishes like the pork belly, ox cheek, and mackerel have recurred in updated forms across spring, summer, autumn and winter iterations.

From GBP 5
Weekly

Tuesday Steak Night

Three courses with wine for GBP 28 per person on Tuesday evenings. A recurring weekly event that gives access to Elnecot's aged dairy cattle beef cookery at a set price.

GBP 28
Weekend

Saturday Bottomless Brunch

Two hours of unlimited cocktails for GBP 26 per person, alongside the brunch menu. One of Manchester's most-booked bottomless brunch sessions.

GBP 26
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Nibbles & Snacks4 itemsSmall Plates9 itemsBig Plates8 itemsVegetable Dishes5 itemsSunday Roast4 itemsWeekend Brunch6 itemsDesserts & Afters4 itemsSet Menus & Deals3 itemsDrinks3 items
The full documented menu

Elnecot menu with prices (documented 2019-2025)

All categories below. Prices and dishes drawn from multiple published reviews and listings across several menu seasons. Elnecot marks all menus "SUBJECT TO CHANGE" -- verify current dishes and prices via elnecot.com or when booking.

About these prices. Elnecot's menus are seasonal PDFs that rotate regularly. Prices and dishes below are documented from Taste of Manchester, Manchester's Finest, Manchester Confidential, Tripadvisor, and itison deal listings between 2019 and 2025. Some dishes have appeared across multiple seasons (Devon Brown Crab Crumpets, Disco Cabbage, Chocolate Fondant, Sunday Roast); others are from specific seasonal editions. Confirm current menu and pricing via elnecot.com or by calling 07412 574 324 before visiting.
About Elnecot

Ancoats' award-winning neighbourhood kitchen

Elnecot opened on Blossom Street in Cutting Room Square, Ancoats -- a former industrial textile district that has become one of Manchester's most celebrated dining and culture neighbourhoods. Headed by Chef Patron Michael Clay, the kitchen's philosophy is built on sourcing: working with named UK producers, keeping things local where possible, and letting quality ingredients speak for themselves.

The name Elnecot is a historical reference to Ancoats -- an early medieval spelling of the area's name. The cooking is emphatically forward-looking: small plates that combine classical British technique with international influences (Korean gochujang, Thai red curry, Japanese spice), playful naming (Disco Cabbage, Bollocks to Brexit), and a genuine commitment to whole-animal and sustainable sourcing.

Elnecot has been recognised as one of Manchester's most consistent neighbourhood restaurants since opening. The Sunday roast, bottomless brunch, and signature chocolate fondant have become institutions in their own right.

AncoatsNeighbourhood
$$Price range
GBP 13.50Sunday roast
GBP 26Bottomless brunch
Visiting Elnecot

Location, hours, and how to book

Address: 41 Blossom Street, Cutting Room Square, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ

Phone: 07412 574 324

Email: hello@elnecot.com

Reservations: via SevenRooms at elnecot.com. Booking strongly recommended for all sessions -- especially Sunday roast, Saturday bottomless brunch, and Tuesday steak night.

Hours listed reflect the most recently published information and may vary seasonally. Confirm before visiting.

  • Mon-Thu: 12pm-10pm
  • Friday: 12pm-12am
  • Saturday: 10am-12am
  • Sunday: 10am-10pm
  • Dog-friendly with outdoor seating
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Gift vouchers available at elnecot.com
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Common questions

Elnecot -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Elnecot's menu, prices, Sunday roast, brunch, and booking.

Where is Elnecot located?

Elnecot is located at 41 Blossom Street, Cutting Room Square, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6AJ. Cutting Room Square is in the heart of Ancoats, one of Manchester's most vibrant dining neighbourhoods. The restaurant has a glass-fronted industrial-chic interior. You can book via SevenRooms on the official site at elnecot.com.

What type of food does Elnecot serve?

Elnecot serves modern British seasonal small plates, built from premium British and locally sourced produce. Chef Patron Michael Clay emphasises local suppliers -- Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cheshire producers feature prominently. The menu changes seasonally and is split into nibbles, small plates, big plates, vegetable dishes, Sunday roasts, and weekend brunch. The kitchen is known for creative, playfully named dishes like Disco Cabbage and Bollocks to Brexit alongside technically accomplished plates such as the Devon Brown Crab Crumpets and Chocolate Fondant.

How much does a meal at Elnecot cost?

Elnecot is a small-plates venue -- the kitchen recommends 2-3 dishes per person. Based on documented pricing, expect to spend roughly GBP 25-40 per person for a full meal with drinks. Nibbles start from around GBP 3; small plates range from GBP 5-9; big plates run GBP 10-22 (or GBP 60 for the sharing ribeye on the bone). The Sunday roast is GBP 13.50 all-in with trimmings. The weekday soup and sandwich deal is GBP 9. Bottomless brunch is GBP 26 per person for two hours.

Does Elnecot do a Sunday roast?

Yes. Elnecot's Sunday roast is one of its most popular offerings, served from 12pm to 8:30pm on Sundays (last booking 8pm). All roasts are GBP 13.50 per person and come with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, pork and apricot stuffing, herb-roasted carrots and parsnips, greens, squash puree, cauliflower cheese, and gravy. Options include aged rib of beef, crispy pork belly, lemon and thyme butter-roasted chicken, and a vegan nut roast. Booking is strongly recommended.

Does Elnecot do bottomless brunch?

Yes. Bottomless brunch at Elnecot is GBP 26 per person for two hours of unlimited cocktails, available on Saturdays from 11am-3pm (last booking 2:30pm). Food is ordered separately from the brunch menu alongside the bottomless drinks. Advance booking is required -- tables fill quickly. Check the official site for current availability and any updated pricing.

What are Elnecot's opening hours?

As of the most recently published information, Elnecot is open Monday-Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday 12pm-12am, Saturday 10am-12am, and Sunday 10am-10pm. Food service times vary by session: weekday daytime menu runs 11am-3pm, evening menu 5pm-9pm; Saturday brunch 11am-3pm, evening 5pm-9:30pm; Sunday roast 12pm-8:30pm. Hours can change seasonally -- confirm via the official site before visiting.

Who is the chef at Elnecot?

Elnecot is headed by Chef Patron Michael Clay, who co-founded the restaurant when it opened in Ancoats. Clay's cooking philosophy focuses on sourcing the best possible British produce -- keeping it local where possible and working with trusted suppliers from across the North of England. The kitchen's approach combines classical technique with playful creativity, and dishes have a strong sense of place and season. Elnecot has been recognised as one of Manchester's most consistent neighbourhood restaurants.

Is Elnecot good for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes. Elnecot has a strong reputation for vegetable-focused cooking. The dedicated vegetable dishes section includes the iconic Disco Cabbage (vegan), as well as mushroom and grain-based small plates. The Sunday roast includes a vegan nut roast at the same price as meat options (GBP 13.50). Brunch includes multiple vegan dishes including chia seed pudding and smashed broccoli on toast. Many reviewers specifically highlight the quality of the plant-based options. Confirm specific allergen and dietary requirements with the restaurant when booking.

How do I book a table at Elnecot?

Elnecot takes reservations via SevenRooms on their official website at elnecot.com. Booking is strongly recommended, especially for weekend brunch, bottomless sessions, and Sunday roasts. The restaurant is located at 41 Blossom Street, Cutting Room Square, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ. You can also contact the venue at 07412 574 324 or by email at hello@elnecot.com. Gift vouchers are available on the website.

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