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What to order
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Tacos
Mentioned multiple times as a standout choice, especially Pico's tacos and fish taco, with reviewers praising the great flavor and quality.
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Drunken Noodles
Recommended more than once, including ChilliB Thai's drunken noodles and drunk chicken noodles, described as incredible and a reason to come back.
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Pork Belly Bites
Called out in more than one review as delicious and a great side or shareable item, with strong praise for the flavor.
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Steak
Tender Cow's steak was repeatedly praised, especially the burger and steak frites/skirt steak, with reviewers calling it amazing and second to none.
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Bao Buns
Mentioned in several reviews, including pork belly bao bun, spicy chicken buns, and general bao buns, all described as tasty and worth ordering.
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Doughnuts
Recommended by multiple reviewers, with one saying they wanted to return for them and another calling them unbelievable.
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Ramen
Praised for being tasty, with one reviewer specifically recommending the ramen and another mentioning spicy miso soup from the same vendor.
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Fish and Chips
Appears in the food variety and as fish taco/fish and chips options, with the fish taco specifically noted as especially good.
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Gyoza
Listed among the ordered dishes and described as delicious, making it a well-liked option from the reviews.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
About Mackie Mayor
Brick-walled food hall vendors offering steaks, pizza & sandwiches, with communal dining tables.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Mackie Mayor known for?
Mackie Mayor is known for its food hall setup and the variety of dishes from different vendors, especially ramen, artisan pizza, burgers, steaks, and tacos. Reviewers also highlight the communal long tables and the easy table ordering system, which makes it convenient for groups sharing a meal in Manchester.
What dishes are most recommended at Mackie Mayor?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend Tender Cow’s burger, steak and chips, and steak dishes, plus Chilli B’s drunken noodles, Pico Tacos’ fish taco, and Dgnuts doughnuts. Other specific standouts mentioned are jacket potato fries, vegan green curry, and the pizza, though one review noted the pizza can take a while at busy times.
What is the atmosphere like at Mackie Mayor?
The atmosphere is described as buzzing, lively, and modern, with a historic market-hall setting and long communal tables. It suits groups, friends, and casual meet-ups especially well, and reviewers also mention it feels comfortable for family visits and solo dining.
Is Mackie Mayor good value, and what is the price range?
Mackie Mayor is in the £10 to £20 range, and reviewers say the quality is generally high across vendors. Some also note that prices can feel higher than expected for certain items, such as a Caesar salad, so value seems best when ordering the more praised mains like burgers, steak, tacos, or noodles.
Do you need to book or plan ahead for Mackie Mayor?
Yes, several reviews say it gets very busy on weekends and recommend booking a table if you want an easier visit. The place uses QR code or app ordering from your seat, which helps when the hall is crowded and you do not want to queue at different stalls.
Is parking available at Mackie Mayor?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Is Mackie Mayor kid-friendly?
Yes, Mackie Mayor is good for kids.
