Baratxuri at Escape to Freight Island

4.5 (166)

£25 and under

Spanish

11 Baring St, Manchester, Manchester M1 2PY

About this restaurant

Innovative
Lively
Romantic

Bringing our basque, fire restaurant from our home in Ramsbottom to Manchester City centre’s Escape to Freight Island!

Inspired by the kitchens of great cities like Bilbao and San Sebastián, Baratxuri is a truly authentic basque dining experience where almost every dish on the menu has been touched by fire. As well as the very finest Jamón Iberico De Bellota, tiny, ‘spiked’ pintxo bites and mouth-watering ‘raciones’ we are serving our famous ‘Txuleton’ - Galician rib steaks from grass-fed dairy cows, salt-baked sea bass, and market-fresh fish. All seated around our massive Rescoldo wood-fired grill!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Spanish
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.escapetofreightisland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Botham

Location
11 Baring St, Manchester, Manchester M1 2PY
Neighborhood
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Cross street
Fairfield Street
Parking details
There is an NCP car park across the street
Public transit
2 minutes walk from Piccadilly train station
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Baratxuri at Escape to Freight Island.

4.5

(166)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

166 Reviews

M
Mike
Manchester1 review
1.0
Dined on March 26, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Doorman insisted a pregnant woman queue 30 mins for a pre booked tabled
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester1 review
3.0
Dined on March 19, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Our first time at Freight Island. Had to queue to get in at 17 10 even with a booking. The complex is huge with lots of different bars and eateries, all are open spaces with not much to divide one from another. Very loud music playing. Probably more a place for a younger crowd. The food itself was ok. Expensive for size of portions. £7-9 for tapas bits and pieces. The Calamari was the smallest portion i have ever been served but tasty enough. Glad to say we have been to Freight Island but won't be return soon.
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SueL
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Utterly gorgeous in every way. Food was delicious, wine was beautiful and service was flawless.
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Mark Gold
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere. Patio heaters too
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LEED
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a booking for 10 over 3 tables Arrived and I didn’t have to explain already set as a 10. Superb , intuitive service Food was on point too
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MichaelB
Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere inside the depot - very lively with great live music!
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LouiseV
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and service. Something different. Couldn’t choose a favourite dish. It was all amazing. We got one meat and 4 little dishes and that was fine for 2. Nice to be in Freight Island but have traditional restaurant set up. Will definitely be back.
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JohnI
Manchester1 review
1.0
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I thought the food was so overpriced for what we had. The sharing platter was nice but for what we had for £22 was such a disappointment. £28 for sirloin steak that was full of fat and not tender was again a disappointment. We couldn’t hear or understand the staff so overall was a huge disappointment after looking forward to it al week
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BevD
London7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great good and service , but had to keep coats on to eat as really cold and draughty .
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ThomasM
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great venue, and amazing food ( anchovies and rib eye were the stand outs but all very nice ) . Marga was the best at Baratuxri. Super helpful and funny - superstar. Prices are on the high side but if you take account of the fact they need to keep all those gas burners going to keep everyone warm its probably a fair compromise.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Spanish
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.escapetofreightisland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Botham

Location
11 Baring St, Manchester, Manchester M1 2PY
Neighborhood
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Cross street
Fairfield Street
Parking details
There is an NCP car park across the street
Public transit
2 minutes walk from Piccadilly train station
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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