Opus One Bar & Restaurant - Manchester

We decided to treat our mother for Mother's Day at this restaurant. It was very busy, which we expected, but the service was inconsistent. We had to wait 15-20 minutes for a refill of tea that we had requested and had to ask twice. One waiter was friendly, while another was indifferent. Considering the number of bookings they had, the staff could have been better prepared. However, the food was excellent. Unfortunately, our experience was not as enjoyable or relaxing as we had hoped due to the service and the loud DJ music. I asked for the music to be turned down, but my request was ignored.

The restaurant is charming and provides a peaceful atmosphere. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff that did not intrude on the dining experience.

We received a warm welcome upon arrival at the restaurant and were promptly seated at our table with menus. The menu was well explained to us and we ordered a glass of champagne while we waited for our afternoon tea to be served. The sandwiches were flavorful, though slightly dry, and the cake selection was excellent, particularly the strawberry shortcake. Unfortunately, the scones were disappointing - they were small, dry, and claggy, leaving a strange aftertaste and making them difficult to swallow. The scones should have been the highlight of the experience, but in this case they were truly awful. It was a shame, as everything else, especially the service, was top-notch.

We enjoyed the food, nice choice of sandwiches and lovely cakes. However the service was very poor, servers were inattentive and needed to be asked several time when we needed anything. Music level was such that you could not carry out a decent conversation. Disappointed as this was a special celebration. Will not be attempting a return visit.

Welcomed with friendliness we were early and sat in the bar area..We were taken to our table promptly and made to feel very comfortable. Afternoon tea served, sandwiches were very nice enjoyed the fillings, good choice of cakes and scones It was a 70th birthday celebration for my husband and we were treated to a glass of Champagne. The service was excellent although there was a change over in staff during the time we were there,nothing was too much trouble. No hesitation in recommending Afternoon Tea here..