Dry-aged ribeye searing on a cast iron skillet over open flame
The Ember GrillFire · Charcoal · Smoke

Cooked over open fire, served without fuss.

A charcoal grill house on Bridge Street. Whole cuts aged in-house, vegetables roasted in the coals, and a bar built around smoke and citrus. Everything on this menu is cooked to order.

Table Menu·Est. 2014

Starters

Starters

From the coal oven — made to share.

Blistered Padrón Peppers

Blistered Padrón Peppers

£7.50

Charred over coals, Maldon salt, cold-pressed olive oil.

VegetarianSpicy
Short Rib Croquettes

Short Rib Croquettes

£9.00

12-hour smoked beef, aged Manchego, smoked garlic aioli.

Chef's signature
Ember-Grilled Octopus

Ember-Grilled Octopus

£13.50

Burnt lemon, oregano oil, confit potato, sherry glaze.

Gluten free

Charred Sourdough & Bone Marrow Butter

£6.00

House levain, roasted marrow butter, black pepper, chives.

Heritage Tomato & Burrata

£10.00

Basil oil, aged balsamic, toasted pine nuts.

VegetarianGluten free

Mains

From the Fire

Cooked over British oak and charcoal.

35-Day Aged Sirloin

35-Day Aged Sirloin

£32.00

300g grass-fed sirloin, green peppercorn sauce, burnt shallot.

Chef's signatureGluten free
Ember Glazed Pork Ribs

Ember Glazed Pork Ribs

£24.00

Slow-smoked half rack, chipotle molasses glaze, charred corn.

Spicy
Whole Grilled Sea Bass

Whole Grilled Sea Bass

£27.00

Charred fennel, salsa verde, confit lemon, sea herbs.

Gluten free

Coal-Roasted Cauliflower

£18.00

Tahini cream, pomegranate, dukkah, burnt lime.

Vegan

Ember Chicken, Half Bird

£22.00

Brined 24 hours, chilli butter, grilled lemon.

SpicyGluten free

Burgers

Grill Burgers

Dry-aged chuck & brisket blend, brioche from our bakery.

The Ember Double

The Ember Double

£17.00

Two dry-aged patties, smoked cheddar, bacon jam, house sauce.

Chef's signature
Buttermilk Chilli Chicken

Buttermilk Chilli Chicken

£15.50

Crisp thigh fillet, fermented chilli mayo, dill pickles.

Spicy

Charred Mushroom & Halloumi

£14.50

Grilled portobello, halloumi, harissa yoghurt, rocket.

Vegetarian

Desserts

Desserts

Finished at the pastry counter each service.

Dark Chocolate Fondant

Dark Chocolate Fondant

£9.50

70% Valrhona, molten centre, Madagascan vanilla ice cream.

VegetarianChef's signature
Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

£8.50

Slow-baked, black cherry compote, crème fraîche.

Vegetarian

Salted Caramel Affogato

£7.00

Double espresso, caramel gelato, toasted hazelnut.

VegetarianGluten free

Drinks

Bar & Cellar

Small-batch spirits and a short, considered wine list.

Smoked Old Fashioned

Smoked Old Fashioned

£13.00

Rye whiskey, oak smoke, demerara, orange oils.

Chef's signature
Malbec, Mendoza

Malbec, Mendoza

£9.50 / £36

Full-bodied, dark plum and cocoa. 175ml / bottle.

Ember Spritz

£11.00

Blood orange, elderflower, prosecco, rosemary.

House Lemonade

£4.50

Pressed lemon, wildflower honey, mint. Non-alcoholic.

Vegan

Please tell your server about any allergies. A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to tables of six or more.

Service

Opening Hours

  • Monday — Thursday12:00 — 22:30
  • Friday — Saturday12:00 — 23:30
  • Sunday12:00 — 21:00
  • Kitchen last orders45 mins before close
Walk-ins welcome at the grill counter every evening.

Find Us

The Room

The Ember Grill dining room with leather banquettes and an open flame grill
42 Bridge Street
Manchester, M3 3BW
United Kingdom