{"id":173,"date":"2026-09-16T13:14:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manchester.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?page_id=173"},"modified":"2026-09-21T16:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:36:55","slug":"lunch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manchester.wordcamp.org\/2026\/lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We won&#8217;t be having lunch at the <a href=\"https:\/\/manchester.wordcamp.org\/2026\/location\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11\">venue<\/a>, but members of the WordPress Manchester community have recommended some accessible spots in the area to grab a bite to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Lunch options near Whitworth Locke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Frankie&#8217;s Toasties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toasties, nachos, chicken wings, loaded fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetarian friendly, vegan options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Frankie%E2%80%99s+Toasties\/@53.4772488,-2.2435743,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bad36c3ef9a23:0x2a0521dffeb24790!8m2!3d53.4772456!4d-2.2409994!16s%2Fg%2F11ffv3vk50?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d15243050-Reviews-Frankie_s_Toasties-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/07baa46e-f6c6-4c80-b97a-9c50b0d60936.filesusr.com\/ugd\/d6fba5_f48aa325cbcd421fabf0eb749cb0b973.pdf\">Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-1\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.47745,-2.24088\">Portland Street<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Fat Pats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subs\/sandwiches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All ingredients are halal-certified or vegetarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Frankie%E2%80%99s+Toasties\/@53.4772488,-2.2435743,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bad36c3ef9a23:0x2a0521dffeb24790!8m2!3d53.4772456!4d-2.2409994!16s%2Fg%2F11ffv3vk50?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d26364295-Reviews-Fat_Pat_s-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatpats.co.uk\/s\/order?location=L7937M1NXB8MA\">Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-2\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.47745,-2.24088\">Portland Street<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Red Chilli<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinese food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetarian options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Red+Chilli\/@53.4780235,-2.2421831,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb1c01e9c16e5:0x7ca2207bceb6f0ff!8m2!3d53.4780203!4d-2.2396082!16s%2Fg%2F1tq6d0_8?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d733692-Reviews-Red_Chilli_Chinese_Restaurant-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-3\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.47807,-2.23959\">Portland Street<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Rain Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pub\/bar food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetarian and gluten-free options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rain+Bar\/@53.4746632,-2.2476539,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb1e97ee4b3c1:0x8c0621fbf14390fb!8m2!3d53.47466!4d-2.245079!16s%2Fg%2F1tfbx_rn?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d3783245-Reviews-Rain_Bar-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rain-bar.co.uk\/menus\">Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-4\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.47471,-2.24503\">Great Bridgewater Street<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">The 8th Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetarian friendly, vegan options, gluten-free options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Eighth+Day+Shop+%26+Cafe\/@53.4710349,-2.2401238,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x487bb1934ab4678f:0xff1cda300265176e!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb1ecb5567f17:0x9d0bf485902847bc!8m2!3d53.4710317!4d-2.2375489!16s%2Fg%2F1td0y08r?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d718917-Reviews-The_8th_Day-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/8thday.coop\/cafe\/cafe-menu\/\">Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-5\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.47109,-2.23765\">Oxford Road<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Bravissimi!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Italian food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetarian friendly, vegan options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bravissimi!\/@53.4787479,-2.2347699,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb1be064ad627:0xe287557493f3699f!8m2!3d53.4787447!4d-2.232195!16s%2Fg%2F11fx8gb_gc?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d12593375-Reviews-Bravissimi-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-6\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.478392,-2.231714\">M1 2GH<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Bundobust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian street food and craft beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetarian and vegan options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bundobust+Manchester+Piccadilly\/@53.4809421,-2.2372305,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x487bb1bd7788663b:0x9af8122c50663388!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb1befb96b89b:0xd173ebbf98295f53!8m2!3d53.4809389!4d-2.2346556!16s%2Fg%2F11c5g7twt7?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d11918421-Reviews-Bundobust_Manchester_Piccadilly-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bundobust.com\/menu\/\">Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-7\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.48094,-2.2346\">Piccadilly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">Pancho&#8217;s Burritos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mexican burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, tostadas, enchiladas, and tamales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegetarian friendly, vegan options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16 minute walk from Whitworth Locke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Panchos+Burritos+Arndale+Market\/@53.484119,-2.2414657,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x487bb1c72e83f029:0x7edf0a3af8115e70!4m6!3m5!1s0x487bb1b8a37f2a43:0x759c5eb233acf91f!8m2!3d53.4841158!4d-2.2388908!16s%2Fg%2F11b6qbn52v?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g187069-d3639102-Reviews-Panchos_Burrito_Arndale-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html\">TripAdvisor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.panchosburritos.co.uk\/panchos-menu\/\">Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-map\" data-map-id=\"jp-map-8\" data-map-provider=\"mapbox\" data-api-key=\"pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsZ3JhIiwiYSI6ImNrMHV3cWowYjBxZWczZHAzaTZhZ2Vyc24ifQ.MZzN9_zZK7mkYEwTCW1Fuw\" data-map-style=\"default\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=53.48374,-2.23915\">High Street<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We won&#8217;t be having lunch at the venue, but members of the WordPress Manchester community have recommended some accessible spots in the area to grab a bite to eat. 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