Cloud 23 at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
Our verdict · Afternoon tea at Manchester's highest bar, where the view does the heavy lifting.
Go if
The priority is the highest possible view over Manchester, paired with a cocktail or glass of champagne.
Skip it if
Food and traditional tea-room detail matter more to you than the panorama.
Plan your visit
Cloud 23 at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
From ~£35pp (indicative; +~£10 for cocktail or champagne)
Indicative price at the time of review.
Cloud 23 occupies the 23rd floor of the Beetham Tower and trades on altitude: full-length windows deliver Manchester's highest afternoon-tea view, and the format leans towards its cocktail-bar identity, with a traditional tea (indicatively from around £35 per person) that can be upgraded to a cocktail or champagne version for about £10 more. It finishes fifth because the food and service are a supporting act to the view rather than the standout, and value is tighter than 20 Stories for a broadly similar view-led occasion. Choose it when the panorama is the whole point; if you want the food to lead, the higher picks serve you better.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Manchester's highest afternoon-tea view from the 23rd floor
- Full-length windows and a polished cocktail-bar atmosphere
- Cocktail and champagne upgrades suit a celebration
Cons
- Food and tea are secondary to the view
- Tighter value than similarly view-led rivals such as 20 Stories
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Tea Room at The Midland | 90/100 | From ~£38pp (indicative; £48 with Pommery champagne) | overall and best traditional |
| 2.The River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel | 87/100 | From ~£32.50pp (indicative; £42.50 with Champagne) | five-star polish and a calm riverside setting |
| 3.20 Stories | 85/100 | From ~£30pp (indicative; sparkling-wine and cocktail upgrades available) | rooftop views and dining |
| 4.The Allotment Vegan Eatery | 84/100 | From ~£25pp (indicative; Prosecco upgrade ~£3.50pp) | plant-based afternoon tea and best value |
| 5.Cloud 23 at The Manchester Deansgate HotelThis pick | 82/100 | From ~£35pp (indicative; +~£10 for cocktail or champagne) | the highest skyline view |
Good to know
- Address
- The, Deansgate Hotel, 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ
- Nearest station
- Deansgate-Castlefield
- Phone
- +44 161 870 1688
- Price
- From ~£35pp (indicative; +~£10 for cocktail or champagne)
- Traditional tea (indicative)
- From ~£35pp
- Upgrade
- +~£10pp for cocktail or champagne
- Setting
- 23rd floor, Beetham Tower, Deansgate
- Draw
- Manchester's highest afternoon-tea view
- Note
- Booking recommended for a window table
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Sept 2026
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Updated
- 13 September 2026
- Last verified
- 13 September 2026
- Sources
- 7 sources
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