The best meat restaurants in Manchester

Mr Thomas's Chop House is one of the top spots to go in Manchester if you're craving something meaty. This historic restaurant, run by husband-and-wife duo Thomas and Sarah Studd, dates back to 1867, making it Manchester's most historic restaurant. They're famous for their corned beef hash and stunning beer garden, as well as a range of seasonal dishes and more. As for meat, expect everything from burgers and sausages to braised beef, pork chops, and thick-cut slabs of steak.

Hawksmoor has established itself as a go-to spot for all things meat-related. It's recognised as one of the finest steakhouses around, and the Manchester one is set inside an old Victorian courthouse, making it extra-special. They serve dry-aged beef, sustainable seafood, and other dishes that make the most of seasonal produce.

If you're all about smoked and barbecued meats at Pitmaster, where they serve generous portions of grilled meat. Feast on burgers and 16-hour smoked brisket cooked sliced or pulled, or opt for their 8-hour slow smoked ribs. There's no need to book at this restaurant, you can just rock up.

Craft beer fans and meat lovers should put this Manc spot on their 'need to visit' list. It's a craft beer taproom, rum bar, and American restaurant in one, serving Southern-influenced food like meat trays stacked with ribs, burgers, wings, and other sides.

For the best burgers and other meaty dishes, head to The Old School BBQ Bus, housed in a 1982 Bluebird International American school bus from Arizona. It's permanently parked at a restaurant in Oldham, serving American comfort food like loaded fries, wings, brisket, and other meat-based dishes. They also serve cocktails and Northern-inspired moonshine.

Shake things up a little with some Brazilian meat at Bem Brasil, a Brazilian rodizio restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Chow down on plates of freshly-carved barbecued meats with ample sides, salads, and traditional Brazilian street food plates, like spicy potatoes and beetroot salad. The best bit? The food is all unlimited.

If you've got South American meats on the brain, the award-winning restaurant Fazenda has your back. Stuff yourself with everything from lamb rump and spicy Wagyu beef sausage to pork collar doused in honey. Or, if you really want to push the boat out, opt for the special cut of meat selected by the Executive Chef. The sides are also a highlight and pay homage to the restaurant's Argentinian and Brazilian heritage.

Caribbean smoked and barbecued pulled meat and seafood are the focus at Knights BBQ in Clarendon Street. It's proper soul food here, and the chef has been cooking professionally for over 16 years. The meat is cooked over hot coals the traditional way, resulting in an unbeatable depth of flavour. The meat is served with rice and vegetables, and you can also opt for pulled seafood.

Satisfy your BBQ cravings at Gorge, an independent family-run restaurant specialising in Latin American-inspired barbecue food. Enjoy mouthwatering steaks and succulent Fraldinha (a traditional Brazilian flank cut) to steal sandwiches and seafood.

Pints, barbecued meats and seafood are in abundance at Quarter House Beer & BBQ in Manchester Boho Northern Quarter. The menu is stuffed full of things like glazed rubs, brisket birria tacos, and Korean pork belly, side by side with loaded fries, wings and more. They've got outdoor seating, which is particularly vibey in the warmer months.

Gaucho is an Argentinian steakhouse located in a converted church, serving the finest steak cuts around. The beef they serve here comes from Argentinian premium Black Angus cattle bred at hand-selected farms.  The menu includes favourites like Wagyu beef, sustainable steaks, speciality cuts, sharing boards, and seafood.