Manchester’s food scene is set to welcome a new dining app, backed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, that will spotlight hidden gems and much-loved brands, and boost visibility and business for restaurant operators.
The EatClub app will give users access to exclusive prices at some of the city’s favourite restaurants and bars.
Designed by restaurateurs who understand the realities of running busy venues, EatClub helps restaurants make the most of quieter moments by offering smart, real-time pricing during off-peak hours.
For diners, that means the chance to enjoy great food and drinks at exclusive prices with up to 50% off, all through a seamless in-app experience.
With EatClub Pay, everything is handled discreetly in-app, making it a smooth, easy way to dine out. Once users download the app, they unlock an EatClub Pay digital card that can be added to phone wallets.
Diners simply select their chosen offer before they arrive, then pay their bill using their EatClub Pay card and the exclusive price is automatically applied.
Since launching in London in spring 2025, EatClub is already helping to drive off-peak revenue for operators in the capital and has nearly 1,000 restaurants in its list of partner venues for users to engage with.
The company said diners using the platform increase their dining frequency by 70%, while restaurants see up to a 10x uplift in targeted off-peak windows, equating to roughly a 12% annual revenue lift.
Originally founded in Australia by hospitality insiders including CEO Pan Koutlakis and British chef Marco Pierre White, EatClub is now expanding across the UK, following a $27 million AUD (£14m+) oversubscribed Pre-Series B funding round led by Marbruck, with continued support from EVP and CoAct.
With Manchester the latest city to join the movement; the funding will continue to support rapid UK rollout, alongside continued investment in EatClub’s AI-powered pricing technology and seamless in-app payments.
The Manchester line-up reflects the city’s diverse and dynamic dining scene. Italian favourites are strongly represented, from Ciaooo to Salvi’s Mozzarella Bar, The Pasta Factory and Noi Quattro, all known for bringing authentic flavours and laid-back hospitality to the table.
Fans of global flavours can explore everything from the bold South Asian dishes of Khau Galli and Wah Ji Wah to Japanese comfort food at Maki & Ramen and the vibrant, flavour-packed plates at Soul & Surf.
Stylish social spots such as Avan Lounge Restaurant & Shisha Bar, Peppermints Bar & Lounge, Peppermints Cafe, TYGA Restaurant & Bar and On The Hush add everything from daytime coffee catch-ups to late-night cocktails to the mix.
The city’s contemporary dining scene is also well represented, with KAJI, Stan-M1, Arnero, Napoleons Restaurant, Chai Latte, Fress Restaurant & Bar and Doux Chanton among the venues now available on the app, offering everything from relaxed neighbourhood dining to elevated evenings out.
Pan Koutlakis, CEO and co-founder of EatClub, said: “Manchester has such incredible energy when it comes to hospitality and we’re so excited to be working with a fantastic range of venues from day one.
“EatClub is all about making it easier for people to dine out more often, discover new favourites and enjoy great value, all in a way that feels effortless.”
EatClub is now available to download, with participating Manchester venues live on the platform from 10 March.
