Hilton Manchester Deansgate’s smart champagne and cocktail bar is on the 23rd floor of the landmark Beetham Tower and accessed by lift from the lobby of the hotel.
We were invited to the exclusive Eros Lounge to review the seven-course taster menu, which is only available on selected dates. I believe we were invited on one of the best nights of the year because we could see fireworks lighting up the sky, which made for a fabulous backdrop. After a warm welcome and our first glass of champagne, we were shown to our table for a delicious seven-course meal, curated and served by two AA Rosette-awarded executive head chef Dave Ashton and the team. The taster menu is £95 per person and available for groups of two to four, with limited availability of just 24 settings. Wine pairings are also available for an extra £55 per person.
You can find the dates on the website and each set of dates will feature a brand new menu, to ensure that it’s a new experience every time. And believe me, once you’ve been, you’ll soon be finding a special occasion to return.
TASTER MENU
Fried Bun Sesame Seed, Duck Leg, Hoi Sin Beetroot Croustard Caramelised Walnut, Compressed Celery Thai Green Curry Cornish Crab, Tapioca Holygrain Sourdough Lancashire Cheese Custard, Marmite Butter BBQ Monkfish Tail Fermented Onion, Chive, Hen of the Woods Blue Cheese Tortellini Curried Squash, Pumpkin Seed, Sage Loin of Scottish Venison Venison Bolognaise, Red Cabbage, Blackberry Caramelised Bramley Apple Lemongrass Panna Cotta, Puff Pastry, Cardamom Ice Cream Valrhona 66% Chocolate Cremeux Sesame Tuile, Chocolate Shortbread, Sesame Praline Ice Cream.
I must admit, when we looked at the menu, we didn’t know what to expect, because of the culinary creative names, and did wonder how we were going to get through seven courses. However, each course was delicious, cooked to perfection and with amazing presentation. And there were also a couple of extra courses that weren’t on the menu, and they were just as tasty. All courses were served and explained by Dave Ashton himself, which was a special touch, and the wine pairings served by the very knowledgeable sommelier. A special five-star evening, which I would definitely recommend for a special night out.
Kitchen @ Cloud 23 / 303 Deansgate / Manchester / M3 4LQ
Email: cloud23.manchester@hilton.com
