Jimmy’s Killer Prawns

You're walking into Liverpool Road in Castlefield, and suddenly there's a place that smells unmistakably of the sea. Jimmy's doesn't do the fussy plating nonsense; it's straightforward seafood cooked with actual care. The prawns are the main event—meaty, fresh, and prepped in ways that let them do the talking. You'll find yourself working through garlic butter and chilli oil whilst proper ales and wines flow, surrounded by people who know what they're after. It's buzzy without being shouty, and the kind of spot that feels like locals' knowledge rather than tourist trap territory.