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BAB, Manchester,

BAB

4.3
4.3
1112 Reviews
£25 and under
Middle Eastern
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We’re all about vibrant flavours, locally-sourced ingredients and homemade marinades and sauces. Watch our team of creative chefs make fresh flatbreads, from scratch, in our open theatre-style kitchen. We cook all of our breads on a robata grill, giving each kebab that lovely charcoal flavour.

We also offer a selection of tasty non-babs, meze dishes and desserts. Our drinks list includes freshly made iced teas and a variety of beers, wines and soft drinks. We have recently expanded and now offer an amazing choice of cocktails, from savoury to sweet and everything in between.

So, come hungry, pull up a chair and enjoy a kebab worth sitting down for.

At peak times tables will have a maximum sitting time for 1hr 30mins from the start of the booking time. The host inform you on arrival.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, British, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    0161 806 0813
  • Website
    https://babnq.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cairo Taylor
  • Private party facilities
    We are now opened our second floor, perfect for Birthday's, corporate event, christmas parties or weddings. If you would like more information, click on this link to see our private hire brochure:- https://babnq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Bab-Private-Hire-Brochure-2.pdf Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Info@babnq.co.uk 0161 806 0813
  • Location
    14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    Just off Stevenson Square on Little Lever Street
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Manchester

    Neighbourhood gem

1,112 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is spot on. Good selection of drinks too. Not the cheapest but worth the price.

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  2. cybersarah

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for fab half price babs on Mondays, food was excellent and service was incredible, will be back soon!

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  3. DonnaC

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing food!! Staff where great & the whole environment was fantastic

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  4. MelM

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and atmosphere, best espresso martini I've had for ages. Would recommend the BAB sharer if you're with friends - amazing value for loads of tasty food. Will go again!

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  5. Carol

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing as always!! Love this place and we definitely recommend

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  6. EmmaB

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, the staff were brilliant and the portion sizes were definitely right Would Highly recommend

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  7. DavidB

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Greek fries are a must

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  8. JohnR

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, venue and service. Very dog friendly.

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  9. Allypally

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were one of the first bookings to arrive for the evening sitting, not complaining as it meant we got our order in first. We ordered the Bab Sharer, and was such good value for money and variety of meats. Really enjoyed it. We had a cocktail each and at £10 wasn't aa pricey as some other places. Will definitely go back.

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  10. LEEANNE

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as usual, good service despite only 2 staff on who works amazingly to make sure everything went smoothly.

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  11. Emily

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing food, great service and lovely atmosphere

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  12. RosieK

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Lovely food, great idea for a restaurant. Staff were brilliant - attentive and friendly. Loved it!

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  13. SarahM

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good kebabs, extremely friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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  14. RajR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food at a great price! Nice atmosphere. Thank you for the delicious food

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  15. EleanorSnowdon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding!! Didn't take long at all even though they were busy, and the quality was just wonderful. Great menu choices and staff seem really passionate.

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  16. AnneG

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recommended, food was amazing! Definitely going to return!!

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  17. ChrisM

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch great food and very accommodating with my 10 month old baby.

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  18. LEEANNE

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as usual, very attentive staff with great service. Will be back again. Our favourite place to eat in Manchester. Our dogs love it too.

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  19. Billybud

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Really looking forward to it but all the food was dry. Especially the wrap. Shame

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  20. Jq77

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    As usual friendly and quick service, lovely staff, some lovely food though I’ve had better from Bab in the past. Overall a great time :)

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  21. ThomasM

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most delicious 'kebab' I've ever eaten! It's a knife and fork job with amazing ingredients and flavours

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lunch special is incredible value. Very attentive service that exceeds expectations

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  23. LindsayT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really lovely and staff very friendly and helpful . It was recommended to us and didn’t disappoint and would recommend for great food and great ambience

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food!! The Lamb Shawarma was amazing and the portion size massive! Deffo be back!!

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  25. MichaelY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was nice but a bit overpriced. Nice environment

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  26. SimonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 kebab! Will be visiting again soon thank you

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  27. johno

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience all round...food, service and ambience all fab! Thanks

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four of us ate here on 29th September. The food was gorgeous, especially the starters. Excellent service and the waiter was so friendly and attentive. Thank you for having us 😊

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  29. NadineC

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful hot freshly cooked food highly recommended

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  30. HH1991

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about our visit - quiet chilled vibe, great service, exceptional fresh and tasty food. Looking forward to returning.

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  31. AndrewA

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. From the pint of booking the service was top drawer. The food, drink, service and overall experience absolutely BABulous.

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  32. IanP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great quality meat Friendly staff Will be using again

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  33. ColinC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food, no rush service, food and drinks well priced.

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  34. TRACYw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly welcome, excellent service and tasty food.

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  35. SarahF

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Really disappointed after reading the great reviews of this place. Booked for a birthday celebration and was embarrassed that it was on me. Service was really slow and seemed disinterested and the food was not kebabs at all. Deep fried meze platter tasted of dirty oil, the ‘flatbreads’ with the mains were not bread - hard and dried and the meat was tough. Was really expensive for what we got and how we were treated. Sadly we won’t be back, one of the most disappointing meals in a long time.

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  36. None

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic service waiter was on his own quick efficient with drinks and taking order.food really good we had lamb and chicken flatbread and Greek chips yummy

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  37. EmmaB

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really good food and cocktails and lovely waitress too. everything was great

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  38. Mohsen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food! Well beyond the expectations! Strongly recommend.

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  39. JakB

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Will be back soon that’s for sure

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  40. DavidK

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food. Loved the falafel, highly recommend it.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

BAB does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

BAB is rated 4.3 stars by 1112 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BAB

14 Little Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1HR

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just off Stevenson Square on Little Lever Street
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, British, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cairo Taylor
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://babnq.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0161 806 0813
  • Private party facilities
    We are now opened our second floor, perfect for Birthday's, corporate event, christmas parties or weddings. If you would like more information, click on this link to see our private hire brochure:- https://babnq.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Bab-Private-Hire-Brochure-2.pdf Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Info@babnq.co.uk 0161 806 0813
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