Stow

Stow is an open-fire restaurant and cocktail bar at 62 Bridge Street, in Manchester’s Deansgate. The venue combines food cooked over live fire with a drinks offering centred on cocktails and wine, creating a setting that brings the cooking method into the identity of the restaurant.

The kitchen cooks exclusively over open fire, using the heat and changing character of the flames as part of the preparation. The approach is closely tied to seasonal ingredients, allowing the food to reflect changes throughout the year rather than relying on a fixed style. The result is a restaurant focused on ingredient-led cooking, with fire providing the defining technique across the menu.

Stow’s character comes from the contrast between its straightforward cooking method and its bar setting. The restaurant and cocktail bar format makes it suitable for an evening meal, drinks, or a combination of both. Wine and cocktails sit alongside the food, giving the venue a broader focus than a traditional dining room while keeping the open-fire kitchen at its centre.

The Bridge Street location places Stow within Deansgate, close to the central city area and its mix of restaurants, bars and other city venues. Its address gives the restaurant an urban setting, while the fire-based cooking provides a distinct sense of place inside. The atmosphere is intended to feel welcoming and sociable, with the venue presenting itself around food, drinks and friendly hospitality.

Stow suits diners interested in seasonal cooking and the flavour and theatre associated with open-fire preparation. It also works for guests looking for cocktails or wine in a restaurant environment rather than a standalone bar. The combination of a focused cooking style, a changing seasonal outlook and a central Deansgate setting gives the venue a clear identity without depending on a particular dish or fixed menu.