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You take the lift to the 19th floor and step into what feels like a scene from Succession – all floor-to-ceiling windows and people who definitely have more money than sense. The views across Manchester are genuinely spectacular, stretching from the Pennines to the city's glittering towers, and the modern British menu actually lives up to the postcode prices. Yes, you'll pay through the nose for the privilege, but the cooking is sharp and the cocktails are properly made. Book a table by the windows if you're celebrating something big, or grab a spot at the bar if you just want to feel fancy for an evening. The crowd skews corporate and anniversary-dinner smart, so leave the trackies at home.