There are some venues in the City Centre which have been there, or certainly feel like they have been there, since the beginning of time. The Mitre is one of those places, having been built at the foot of Manchester Cathedral in 1815. The beautifully iconic building has watched the City grow around it and now the Corn Exchange is back to its former glory, it is time to revisit.
The Mitre is currently going through renovation and the newly decorated rooms are looking luxe. The dining room has been renovated also with on trend copper fixtures and gorgeous green decor. There is a stunning view of the cathedral from the large windows that let in a serious amount of light that makes the room bright and airy.
We visited to try the new food menu, that has also had a face lift along with the rest of the building. It is a vast menu with lots of different options, rather than one particular theme.
I chose the Goats Cheese Melting Pot for my starter, which was served on a bed of chutney. The cheese was good and I really liked the garlic toasts that it was served with to dip. There was a lot of chutney under the cheese, a bit too much really but obviously if you like chutney, it would be your dream! Another guest had the Fish, which was a huge portion and would have made the perfect smaller main. The fish was light and flaky with a crispy batter. It was served with both mushy peas and a pot of tartare sauce, so you could alternate between the two should you so wish.
Another huge dish was my main. I chose the Chicken and Bacon Linguine and it was a mountain of a main. The linguine had a light dressing and was topped with masses of chicken, bacon and parmesan. It was delicious but I didn’t even make a dent in the big portion.
The Honey and Marmalade Pineapple Mint Bread Pudding is really a twist on the traditional bread and butter pudding. For all the elements mentioned in its title, I could only really taste the sweetness of the honey and a light bitterness from the marmalade. It was moist and fairly light, I just wanted to taste the pineapple more because I am the biggest pineapple fan ever!
Overall there is a lot of choice at the Mitre and the renovations are welcomed. I am looking forward to spending the night to experience waking up with that awesome view.
THE DEETS
The Mitre, 1-3 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW.
I was invited to dine as a guest of The Mitre and was not asked to pay.
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