Quay House Beefeater

You're not coming here for groundbreaking cuisine, but when you need a proper feed with a view of the water, this Beefeater delivers exactly what's on the tin. Perched right on The Quays with MediaCity sprawling across the water, it's perfectly placed for when you're showing visitors around or need somewhere reliable after a day at the Lowry. The breakfast menu runs until 11am and it's genuinely decent - proper sausages, decent black pudding, eggs cooked how you ask. Evening-wise, think mixed grills, steaks that won't disappoint, and fish and chips that do the job. The staff know their regulars and the portions are generous enough that you'll leave satisfied. It's chain food done competently, with that prime Quays location making it worth the slightly inflated prices.