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Expo Lounge

Restaurant Cafe Bar Breakfast restaurant Family restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Lounge Vegan restaurant Gluten free restaurant British restaurant

Eclectic furniture & decor fill this former furniture store-turned-lounge bar with brunch & more. People often mention order, atmosphere, good, great, staff, friendly, service, menu, nice, breakfast,


Address

766 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DR, United Kingdom

Website

thelounges.co.uk

Contact

+44 161 448 2141

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 9 am to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), Closed, Holiday hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: order (14) atmosphere (13) good (13) great (12) staff (12) friendly (11) service (10) menu (10) nice (9) breakfast (8)
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  • 4/5 Summer 1 year ago on Google
    Popped in for brunch before 12:00. Not waiting for long, served by a friendly lady by the reception area. You can either order food by bar or by scan their barcode, we found the online order process is a bit slow not sure if it’s because of the internet or what so we went to order by bar. We had Miami brunch and big lounge breakfast. My sweetcorn fritters is overcooked / burned so I am a bit disappointed as I paid for it but can’t really eat it. The rest are fine. Big lounge breakfast is massive tho. Would definitely come back to try tapas one evening, very chill out atmosphere and pet friendly place to spend morning with family or friends. Overall it’s a nice place in such good location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ARI M. 8 months ago on Google
    I would like to shared my experience during brunch at expo lounge, we order nasi goreng however the taste was horrible and we order tapas again taste was not that great chicken was dry so disappointed with the food here however the services not that bad
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia S. 10 months ago on Google
    I loved this place. Everyone was very kind and was able to grab a seat right away. I loved being able to sit outside and enjoy the day. The fries were also amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very accommodating for a party of 5 adults, children and 3 prams. Easy to order through the website and lots of choice. Food arrived promptly and staff were extremely helpful. We went in the morning and it was relatively quiet however was full by the time we left - no option to book.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mary F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, attentive service, relaxed vibe. Only problem was cigarette smoke drifting indoors from smoker seated outside bank of open windows. Not the fault of the restaurant, but who wants carginogenic fumes with their coffee?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Wiktoria G. 1 year ago on Google
    I was looking for a lunch spot and came across Expo lounge as I was walking down Wilmslow road. I thought it must be really nice since it was quite busy. Sadly, it wasn’t quite up there. I’ve ordered a glass of rose and when it arrived, I could see that it had a lot of weird stuff floating in it (the glass was probably not cleaned properly). Luckily when I asked for a replacement, the waiter immediately changed it for me. I’ve also ordered a veggie breakfast (took about 25mins to arrive but that’s understandable since it was busy) and it was supposed to come with a fried egg. I also added another pouched egg with it for an additional cost, sadly it only came with the pouched egg (no fried egg as it said on the menu). I didn’t bother telling the waiter again, as I was in a bit of a rush. Overall, not the greatest English breakfast I’ve had, the only positive thing about this place was the service, very friendly and attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike S. 1 year ago on Google
    Eat here regularly but have seen a deterioration in standards recently. Longer waits for food, food tepid on serving, staff offer apologies but never needed to before. Hope they get sorted as was a favourite place.....been back a couple of times to eat and happy to report that there has been a marked improvement, back to usual good standard. Food delivered hot and quickly. Tasty well priced, good choice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for lunch on 1st June. It was quite busy but got a table easily. Ordered our meal and drinks through the Menu App on partners phone, which was easy to do, but you can also order at the bar if you prefer. Food arrived quickly and was hot and tasty. Would definitely return again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Izzy P. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for a drink, ended up getting the nicest cocktails I’ve had in a really long time! The staff are so lovely and considerate, with the restrictions it can be very stressful, so really hats off to them! Definitely will make the trip to Didsbury to visit them again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara F. 7 months ago on Google
    Only had a coffee but the two young ladies were lovely. Very friendly and helped with the area logistics too. Brilliant.

  • 4/5 Joanne D. 7 months ago on Google
    Good food but nothing earthshattering. Shakshuka was tasty, some of the chickpeas needed more cooking though.

  • 5/5 Louis M. 7 months ago on Google
    great atmosphere here, the most chilled place in Didsbury. food is ok and the staff are awesome. If you want to chill, be yourself and recharge expo is the place.

  • 3/5 Benjamin C. 7 months ago on Google
    Popped in to collect an emergency order of churros at 2pm on a Saturday cuz my fiancé was craving it and hangry. Place was packed with a great atmosphere. Decent service with polite staff. Didnt try the rest of the menu but the food looked great. Everything on ground floor so suitable for disabled. There's a pay n display carpark at the back. You can order food for collection on the website. I'll deffo come back when I'm next in the village.

  • 5/5 Lara I. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely food and atmosphere! They are also very dog friendly, with treats and water bowls, which is always a plus.

  • 5/5 Victoria S. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely brunch. There is a great range of choices on the menu and also plenty of options for the kids too. Food was prompt, and portions sizes are fab (especially the kids' full breakfast). I would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Louise Heidi R. 6 months ago on Google
    Quirky, popular, expansive menu and delicious food. My Mezza salad with little falafel bits was perfect!

  • 5/5 Alice W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the chicken bacon & Avocado burger today for lunch, it was amazing! Food was fresh and delicious. Coffee was nice too which is a rarity. Nice atmosphere and wasn't waiting ages for food either :)

  • 5/5 Liz 5 months ago on Google
    Go here regularly for breakfast or lunch, and never had a bad experience. Friendly and helpful staff, nice atmosphere and good food. Recommend

  • 3/5 Melissa M. 10 months ago on Google
    I’ve been here a few times but the most recent I had the burger and it was super dry. Also, the bacon on it was so salty it could give you a heart attack. Nice servers tho and breakfast/brunch items are nice.

  • 5/5 Collette P. 2 years ago on Google
    Had drinks here,it was a great experience. The staff were lovely and went the extra mile to order a large group of us a taxi despite being very busy. Drinks were reasonably priced and we will be returning. Thank you

  • 5/5 Zeena T. 10 months ago on Google
    Had the veggie breakfast, really tasty, portions were perfect, good job to the kitchen staff and the batista for the latte 😁👍🏽

  • 3/5 john b. 1 year ago on Google
    Had brunch here. Bit pricey for what you receive (£25 for two small breakfasts with coffee). Very busy and messed the order up but polite staff and quick service. Didn’t mention that they messed the order up as the place was super busy and didn’t want to make a fuss. Take glasses or a phone with a torch - menu writing tiny and the place is quite dimly lit.

  • 5/5 Lizzie 4 months ago on Google
    I love this place, I go with the girls from recovery and it's a really nice atmosphere with a good selection if soft drinks so we feel like we're actually on night out (theres loads of alcoholic drinks too we just cant have them). Loads of us are gluten free or vegan and there's a massive selection of stuff we can have that tastes great, I'd highly recommend the GF tapas. I took my vegan friend here and he loved it too. Staff are really nice and friendly and the place has loads of weird cool paintings to look at if the conversation gets boring. Toilets are clean and each loo has a proper room rather than a cubicle (this matters to me). There's a car park that's pretty cheap (just make sure you get a ticket after 10 mins there), my friends park on the road for free but I'm a bit nervous so the car parks great for me. The place is child and dog friendly and all flat with plenty of space between chairs for buggies, wheelchairs, walkers etc.

  • 5/5 J H. 1 year ago on Google
    Over the course of a few hours I had lovely interactions with so many staff members here. They are wonderful. From giving our dog treats and water to checking our food was okay, the service here is great. I love the atmosphere and it's very well priced. Lovely evening

  • 5/5 Suzi S. 1 year ago on Google
    great food even though mine took a while to arrive. I really appreciated the vegan menu and there's so many options offered. Good portion of food. The vegan cheeseburger was delicious but there was a lot of sauce

  • 5/5 Zak R. 1 year ago on Google
    My favourite lounge! Everytime I visit, I am always so impressed. I came on Saturday afternoon, our hot drinks and food arrived super fast! The guy behind the bar who took my order and the lady in green polka dot (I think?) were great! Really friendly team! Gorgeous cakes all across the bar, lovely atmosphere and loved the food! I had a fabulous time!

  • 4/5 Tas H. 1 year ago on Google
    Expo has been in Didsbury High street for some time. It has a long standing menu A firm favourite with families during the day, so avoid if your looking for a quiet coffee spot. Lunch menu is comprehensive and a good spot for dinner with plenty of on tap cider and lager options You order and pay at the bar here ( just like Nandos)

  • 4/5 Tim J. 1 year ago on Google
    Good casual dining and nice for drinks in the evening. Very child friendly. The food wasn't quite as good on our last visit - kids pancakes looked like they were straight from a packet rather than home cooked.

  • 5/5 Kushwant S. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time at the restaurant today with a friend, a much needed catch up. It was recommended by her actually, and I could not fault it! Amazing cozy place for a get together and sooo child friendly. Thank you for a fab service!

  • 5/5 Lou E. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was really good. Would recommend the tapas. There's a whole vegan menu too. Can get quite busy at the weekend but staff are very accommodating. There's a small outdoor seating area at the front too.

  • 4/5 Pter 2. 1 year ago on Google
    Looking for a delightful restaurant/lounge for lunch or dinner. Why not pop down to the Expo. It offers a wide ranging menu to suit all tastes and is very competitively priced. Have been down to the Expo for lunch on a number of occasions and not been disappointed. I even had 'breakfast' there which was delicious. So there you go! A lovely venue in the heart of Didsbury, I am more than happy to recommend it.

  • 5/5 Kat 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty standard for the chain. Food and drinks are good. Chill atmosphere. Menu has a great variety, service is quick and efficient.

  • 3/5 Joanna D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely to be out and about. Nice service - perhaps a tad too many "darlings", "lovelies", even a "gorge" from one of the waitresses. Lovely atmosphere and decor. Food sadly very mediocre, definitely tasted as if it had been cooked several miles away and delivered in a plastic bag.

  • 5/5 David T. 2 years ago on Google
    Reasonable quality at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere and good service. Very reliable.

  • 4/5 Sam H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot for a bite to eat. Its always very busy so you're sometimes lucky to get a table, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The staff are friendly, assertive and the food is usually spot on. Recommended.

  • 4/5 Simon M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice decor , good service, decent food.

  • 5/5 Sean C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for lunch, can't fault them. Really enjoyed it there, nice atmosphere and really good food. Prices are reasonable. Bit chilly though inside as the doors are kept open

  • 5/5 Deb i. 2 years ago on Google
    WE FOUND *EXPO LOUNGE* FANTASTIC WITH REALLY FRIENDLY WITH HELPFUL STAFF WHO CHECKEDTO SEE IF WE WERE OK FOR DRINKS AND ANYTHING THAT WE MIGHT HAVE NEEDED. ( .. BUT NOT TOO MUCH OR OFTEN 👍) . ALTHOUGH IT WAS BUSY ON THE NIGHT WE WENT, THERE WAS PLENTY OF GOOD SPACED TABLES INSIDE n OUT. THE FOOD WAS GREAT,WELL PRESENTED n TASTY *11/10* FOR THAT ONE👍 WELL PRICED NOT CHEAP BUR NOT RO EXPENSIVE.. YOU ORDERED YOUR FOOD BY THEIR APP, (WHICH WAS EASY ENOUGH..) & THE WAITING TIME WAS ABOUT EIGHT N NOT TO LONG CONSIDERING IT WAS BUSY. MY SON RECOMMEND EXPO LOUNGE AS HE'D BEEN ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS BEFORE WITH FRIENDS, I MUST HONESTLY SAY I Was IMPRESSED. ✳️✳️✳️🤜👊👊✳️✳️✳️ **ON MY NEXT VISIT TO MANCHESTER I'LL BE DEFINITELY HEADING TO EXPO LOUNGE AGAIN** 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍


Call +44 161 448 2141 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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