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Karen’s Diner - Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Karen’s Diner - Manchester

4.6
4.6
2304 Reviews
£25 and under
American
Karens is an interactive diner and an absurdly fun experience. At Karens you will be greeted and waited upon by rude waiters who in return are expecting you to give it full Karen. A place where you can complain until the cows come home because we literally don't care.

You can expect good food, good fun and a dining experience like you've never had before. Let us know if it's your birthday, if your name is Karen and for the love of Karen don't ask to speak to the manager....

Please note our restaurant has a minimum spend, this is £20.00 PP and is management discretion.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri 14:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    0161 768 8495
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • A Very Karenmas! (Christmas Booking Deposit)

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 Dec - 31 Dec 2023
    A Karenmas Special! Book your group in for our Xmas Party Package. Enjoy (or don’t) any burger meal off the menu, plus a dessert and a drink for just £30 (who signed that off?!). Pre-ordering for large parties is recommended. (Note: Drink choices include bottled beer, 125ml wine, Prosecco or soft drink… no bottles of champers alright KAREN?!)
  • Birthday Package-Pre Book your cake (Deposit)

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrating a birthday/occasion at KARENS DINER? Why don't you pre order our birthday /occasion cake package which includes a birthday cake (YOU can choose what you want it to say or you can let us choose), a birthday/celebration shooter (alcoholic or non alcoholic shooter) and a personal song sung by the Karens themselves! Our birthday/occasion package is £24.95 & will be paid at the venue. 48 hours notice is needed before your booking! £5 deposit per person & the £24.95 will be added to your bill. Please get in touch to personalise your cake.
  • Sunday Bottomless Brunch

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Get boozy with the Karens, what better way to spend a Sunday?! Snag a burger, fries (Up tot he value of £15) and bottomless drinks for just £35. All served with the OG Karen's charm of course. The really boring small print: - £35 drinks includes beers, 125ml wines, prosecco, mimosas, soft drinks - £45 drinks include all the above plus cocktails - Valid on bookings between 12pm and 4pm on Sunday only

What 2,304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Lively

  • Manchester

    Good for groups

  • Manchester

    Lively

2,304 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Liverpool

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    A table of 20 of us travelled from north wales for our staff party. It was a quiet Monday evening, having previously visited Karen’s diner before for the experience we knew what to expect but what we received on this occasion we were left highly disappointed. Table was interacted with only on two occasions. There was two members of staff on and only ourselves and another table of 3 in the building. We know the food isn’t top quality food so as I say we came for the experience. The lack of interaction i wish id have spent that £700 that our bill totalled in a restaurant for a sit down meal with decent food atleast instead. To add to the lack of interaction we received, half of the table received their meals and ate them whiles the other half waited a further 10 minutes to then be told the pizza oven wasn’t picking up temperature and had to change their meals. Half of the table had already finished with their food. Really disappointed with this visit unfortunately.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great fun atmosphere. I personally just think drinks are quite expensive. But we would return for special occasions.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We had an absolutely brilliant time celebrating Lynn's Retirement. Couldn't fault the staff. Food was absolutely on point, very filling portions too. Only did 3 stars for ambience as because of the time and nice we went it was starting to quite down, no fault of the restaurant. Again fantastic time all round.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my twins for their 13th birthday and we had the best time. It was a very unforgettable experience. Highly recommended *****

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  5. HelenD

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would like to thank the staff as we got stuck in traffic for a hour so was late for our 5.30 slot didn’t arrive till 6.30, thr sat nav took us through Manchester City centre which was grid locked, we have driven all the way from Liverpool to go the science museum we was heart broken being later and was expecting to be turned away thank you to the staff for making our night and still fitting us in!!

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  6. NataliaV

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    It was absolutely insane , it was so horrible but so fun at the same time, definitely recommend this place for entertainment And Paul was fantastic !

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and myself really enjoyed every second of our visit. The staff were brilliantly awful

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the seriousness of the waiter waitresses all very good at being rude and keeping us entertained. Food came out extremely quick no wait! Was really good very funny the girl with red hair in a pony worked so hard making sure everybody in there had a fun time her timing was excellent she was so good.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good but I thought the staff were a little rude! Hilarious!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the worst (best) service food amazing , my daughter had the best birthday thank you

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked this for my wife’s birthday. It was hilarious from start to finish. Especially thanks to Amber, she was quality! We will definitely be coming again.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant night good food good entertainment. Would definitely go back

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the funniest experiences of my life Can’t wait to come back!

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  14. RachelS

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great very funny experience, would recommend and would visit again

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  15. Adam

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was great experience, will defoo be going back, Amber and the staff were brilliant at what they do, great job , thanks

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  16. ChristineP

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We had a very memorable meal. We came at 3.45 on a Sunday tea time and were disappointed that they had no coke, onion rings or cookie dough, made for a very quick meal! Not a diner issue but was disappointed in seeing parents bringing children along with all the swearing, but suppose it’s up to the parents. Maybe needs an age restriction? Definitely not for the faint hearted but a good laugh none the less.

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  17. VictoriaL

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very funny from start to end. Food was decent too! Don’t go if you haven’t got a sense of humour and don’t like swearing

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  18. JoanneC

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great food, didn't dissapoint. Would highly recommend

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  19. AinoT

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lots of fun! Came here at the insistence of our son who LOVED it. Amber at the entrance was very rude, immediately meeting expectations, and Jodie as the waitress was great. The burgers tasted good, the "interactive entertainment" cringey, the paper hats insulting :D. Recommend, but not for the faint hearted!

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  20. MartinL

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible the food was amazing the whole atmosphere was crazy 😂😂 Amber who booked us in was mad 😂😂

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  21. SuzanneH

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic night.very entertaining.expect to get insulted,food lovely,cocktails great.staff were hilarious, even got abused by the chefs.our waitress was so rude(on purpose) had a great time

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  22. LauraH

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely brilliant experience, loved every minute

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  23. LauraH

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved Abbies vibe she was hilarious Food was amazing and quick service

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  24. PaulM

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good , great experience … laughed from start to finish

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  25. GemmaK

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic afternoon celebrating my nephews birthday. What an experience!

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  26. Kdaws

    Cheshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Karens diner was what we expected it to be we loved it only thing I will say is I feel like it was a bit expensive for what we got obviously you can't relax in there as you never know what's going to happen next but that just goes without saying really I didn't like they picked people from tables while we were eating to go up and do games thought that was a bit silly but again comes with the experience

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  27. MichaelG

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place great laugh was a nice surprise for my daughter birthday 10/10 even so they where cruel to us

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  28. AngelaT

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service would definitely go again

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  29. TeresaC

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant time had by all , so entertaining, food was good and Karen’s didn’t disappoint

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  30. DebsyT

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bloody brilliant 🤩 was entertained by rude staff for our friends Bon voyage departing farewell. Felt involved and ripped to pieces be prepared to be insulted definitely not for the woke or snowflake & Amber was our host & we survived the Karen’s experience 👍🏼

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  31. GlenM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great fun. Staff were very unfriendly and hilarious. Highly recommend a visit.

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  32. KellyC

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amber was brilliant, she made the experience great from start to finish. Loved the hats & comments she made. The cakes were hilarious & the banter. Really enjoyed it!

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  33. KiaraR

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Was an incredible experience a lot better than expected. Food was really nice and service was amazing especially by Amber. Went there to celebrate my birthday and had a great time made me feel very special would highly recommend

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  34. ChristopherW

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it very entertaining food was delicious 5 stars

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  35. EmmaM

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Food was poor frozen and over priced milkshakes were lovely all the staff did a great good kids loved it they do had a service charge to your bill then very quickly ask if you would like to leave a tip so altogether tip ended up being £30 read bill carefully before paying

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  36. LucyP

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a really good laugh for my mums 60th we will defo be returning Amber was the best!

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  37. Clairewells

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing experience! Couldn’t recommend it enough to someone to come and visit. My parents very much enjoyed themselves, even if my dads face didn’t show it, we had a wonderful night! What a laugh!

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  38. NicolaB

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    Great experience but food was poor. Burgers were poor quality and under cooked. Staff great though funny.

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  39. JadeH

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Not has fun has people made out, very quiet and not much atmosphere at all

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  40. SarahC

    Liverpool

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Server Kelly done a fantastic job at being a Karen. We loved our experience. The food was amazing also. Definitely recommend to friends and family

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Karen’s Diner - Manchester is rated 4.6 stars by 2304 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Karen’s Diner - Manchester

Bury New Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester M25 0AA

Additional information

  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri 14:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 12:00–21:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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