| Cuisines | American |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +44 161 660 3303 |
| Website | thepenandpencilnq.co.uk |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 57 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EJ |
The Pen and Pencil
| Cuisine type | American | |
| Price range | £25 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Piccadilly |
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About The Pen and Pencil
Sitting on the corner of Hilton and Tariff street in Manchester’s lively Northern Quarter, The Pen and Pencil takes its name and inspiration from the infamous mid-20th Century bar on East 45th Street in New York, which was popular with newspaper journalists and ad men – the original ‘Mad Men’. Open seven days a week from 10am until late, the restaurant and bar not only offers a variety of beverages including cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, but focuses on its strong day time offering with great breakfast, brunch and lunch options as well as quality coffee and freshly blended smoothies. The Pencil and Pencil has an array of events throughout the month with a resident DJ to get the party started every weekend, a weekly quiz night on a Tuesday, and its sell-out Bottomless Brunches! It also offers of rooms for private hire for networking meetings, private parties and launch events.
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- Drinks Menu
- Christmas Party Brochure
Brunch
| Eggs Pen & Pencil | £9.00 | So good, we put our name on it. Pancetta, sausage patties, bacon, tomato and onion seed chutney, poached eggs, hollandaise, grilled sourdough |
| The P&P Breakfast | £10.50 | The breakfast that will set you up for whatever the day throws at you. Bacon, sausage patties, pit beans, garlic roasted wild mushrooms, marinated tomatoes, poached eggs, hash brown, grilled sourdough |
| Cherokee Corn Cakes | £9.50 | A traditional dish brought to you all the way from North Carolina. Pancetta wrapped asparagus, sweetcorn cakes, vine cherry tomatoes, poached egg |
| Cheesy Sausage Egg Sliders | £7.50 | 3 slider buns mixed with your breakfast favourites. Sausage patty, fried egg, Red Leicester melted cheese, chives in slider buns |
| Loaded Red Pepper | £9.00 | Start your morning off with a taste of Mexico. Beef mince, red pepper, onion, yellow & green courgettes, cheddar & Red Leicester cheese, tomatoes |
| Cheesy Spinach Patties | £8.00 | Popeye's secret brekkie. Spinach, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, bread crumb mix, chive mascarpone |
| Avocado & Feta | £9.00 | One of our long-standing favourites. Avocado, sundried tomatoes, rocket, poached eggs, feta cheese, sriracha, toasted pistachio nuts, pumpkin seeds, almond flakes, grilled sourdough |
| The Breakfast Hash | £7.50 | Full of colour, full of flavour. Pinto beans, potatoes, bell peppers, squash, courgette, mushrooms, onion, chilli flakes, paprika, garlic |
The Classics
| Royale | £9.00 | Smoked salmon, wilted spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise, black & white sesame seeds, grilled breakfast muffin | ||||||
| Benedict | £9.00 | Cider-braised ham hock, poached eggs, wilted spinach, hollandaise, grilled breakfast muffin | ||||||
| Steak & Eggs | £10.00 | 6oz marinated rump steak, hash brown, fried eggs, hollandaise | ||||||
| American Pancakes | Three American style pancakes with: |
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Sauces
| Jalapeño Mayo | ||
| Honey Mustard Mayo | ||
| Avocado Mayo | ||
| Tomato and Onion Seed Chutney | ||
| Red Pepper Remoulade | ||
| Tartare Sauce |
Mains
| Philadelphia Flat Steak | £10.00 | Flat steak with a creamy mushroom sauce. 7oz flat iron steak, mushroom sauce, garlic rosemary marinade, skin on fries |
| Deep Fried Lamb Chop | £11.50 | A classic countryside recipe. 3 lamb chops, mashed potato, red wine sauce, spring onion, redcurrants, breadcrumb seasoning, fresh chilli, coriander |
| Creamy Garlic Chicken | £10.50 | Comfort food at its best! Grilled chicken, baby potatoes, garlic cream sauce, pesto, sundried tomatoes, red onion |
| Pan Fried Seabass with Cheesy Spinach Dumplings | £11.50 | Delicate, fresh and subtly seasoned fillets. Pan fried seabass, peas, courgettes, cheesy spinach dumplings, garlic butter, baby potatoes |
| Stuffed Spicy Squid | £11.50 | A medley of wholesome, lightly spiced goodness, packed beautifully in fresh squid fillet. Squid, spicy chorizo, red pepper, tomato, onion, parsley with green beans, walnuts, feta cheese |
| Beetroot Falafels | £8.50 | Our grilled beetroot falafels in a bed of sautéed curly kale and apple. Beetroot, chickpeas, coriander, garlic, ground cumin |
| Seasonal Vegetable Stew | £8.50 | Get cosy with this winter warmer! Onion, plum tomatoes, butternut squash, chickpeas, beetroot, parsley |
| Chickpea Curry | £9.00 | A chickpea curry, made extra creamy with coconut milk. Chickpeas, garlic, basil, onion, cherry tomatoes, maple syrup, coconut milk, soy sauce, basmati rice |
Burgers
| Pen and Pencil Burger | £10.50 | Sink your teeth into a delicious Pen and Pencil-style, 7oz steak burger. Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado mayo, marinated tomatoes, shredded gem, red onion, grilled dill pickle |
| Submarine Burger Bomb | £9.50 | Cheese lover? This is one you shouldn't resist. Beef patty ball filled with Red Leicester Cheese, served in a bun with red onion and red cherry tomatoes |
| Johnnie Walker Cheese Burger | £10.50 | Calling all whisky fans! Johnnie Walker infused beef patty, Guinness blue cheese sauce, deep fried onion |
| Halloumi Burger | £9.00 | A vegetarian alternative with a kick. Grilled halloumi, spicy tomato chutney, rocket |
| Buttermilk Chicken | £9.50 | Our crispy, spicy fried chicken recipe is full of Cajun flavour! Cajun fried chicken, jalapeno mayo, red onion, shredded gem |
| Breaded Fish Burger | £10.50 | One bite will have you hooked and reeled in. Deep-fried breaded Alaskan pollock, homemade tartare sauce, baby gem |
Sandwiches
| Philly | £8.00 | Beef and cheese combined, what's not to like? Hanger steak, Swiss cheese, red onion, blistered peppers, tomato and onion seed chutney, honey mustard mayo, crispy baked ciabatta panini |
| Grilled Hot Pastrami | £7.50 | Made famous in New York - this one's a classic for a reason. Melted cheese, pastrami beef, American mustard, onions, gherkins, baked ciabatta panini |
| Bacon Guacamole Sandwich | £8.50 | You'll be grinning after the first bite. Bacon, fried egg, guacamole, red pepper remoulade sauce, grilled sourdough |
Sides
| Cajun Baked Okra | £4.50 | Pan fried okra, garlic, lemon juice, cajun seasoning |
| Courgette Fries | £4.00 | Crispy coated fried courgette |
| Gem Salad | £4.00 | Baby gem, marinated tomatoes, red onion, blistered peppers, coriander & cashew pesto dressing |
| Sweet Potato Fries | £4.00 | Sweet potato fries, seasoned in paprika chilli salt |
| Skin on Fries | £3.00 | Skin on fries, seasoned in herb salt |
| Pan Fried Green Beans | £4.00 | Pan fried green beans mixed with shallots |
Drinks
Smoothies
| Solero | Pineapple, Eager orange, passionfruit, vanilla, mango | |
| Triple Berry Cleanser | Blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, soya milk, coconut syrup | |
| The Natural Hulk (No Added Sugar!) | Cucumber, spinach, pear, Eager apple |
Shakes
| Harlem Shake | Banana, milk, gingerbread, peanut butter | |
| Ginger Snap | Ginger nut, golden syrup and ginger mix, milk, cream | |
| Salted Hazelnut Shake | Salted caramel, hazelnuts, milk, cream, dates. Soya / Almond alternatives available |
Tea
| English Breakfast | £2.60 | |
| Earl Grey | £2.80 | |
| Fruit Burst | £2.80 | |
| Green | £2.80 | |
| Lemon & Ginger | £2.80 | |
| Liquorice Detox | £2.80 | |
| Rooibos | £2.80 | |
| Mint | £2.80 |
Coffee
| Americano | £2.50 | |
| Double Espresso | £2.50 | |
| Cappuccino | £2.70 | |
| Latte | £2.70 | |
| Flat White | £2.70 | |
| Mocha | £3.20 | |
| Hot Chocolate | £3.20 |
Softs
Belvoir Presse
| Raspberry Lemonade | ||
| Cucumber & Mint | ||
| Organic Elderflower |
Fentimans
| Rose Lemonade | ||
| Dandelion & Burdock | ||
| Ginger Beer |
San Pellegrino
| Sparkling Water | ||
| Aranciata | ||
| Blood Orange | ||
| Grapefruit | ||
| Strathmore Still Water |
Fruit Juices
| Orange | £2.40 | |
| Pineapple | £2.40 | |
| Apple | £2.40 | |
| Cranberry | £2.40 | |
| Mango | £2.40 | |
| Tomato | £2.40 | |
| Pink Grapefruit | £2.40 | |
| Bottle Green Elderflower Cordial | £0.50 | |
| Pepsi | £2.20 | |
| Diet Pepsi | £2.20 | |
| R Whites Lemonade | £2.20 |
Brunch Cocktails
| Mary's a Redneck | £8.50 | Bourbon or Vodka, blistered yellow peppers, BBQ sauce, red wine reduction, tomato juice, salt & pepper, tabasco sauce, celery bitters, lemon juice, Lea & Perrins |
| Ellis Island Fruit Tea | £8.00 | Tanqueray gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, homemade fruit tea syrup |
| Fruit Bellini | £8.00 | Aperol, Crème de Mûre, raspberry syrup, homemade summer fruits purée, topped up with prosecco |
Beers, Ales & Cider
Draught
| Amstel 4.1% | £4.50 | |
| Lagunitas 5.5% | £5.80 | |
| Guinness 4.1% | £4.70 | |
| Moretti 4.6% | £5.00 | |
| Red Stripe 4.7% | £4.90 | |
| Orchard Thieves 4.5% | £4.90 |
Cans
| Brooklyn Lager 5.2% | £4.50 | |
| The Wild Beer Co. Pogo 4.0% | £4.50 | |
| Beavertown 8 Ball Rye IPA 6.2% | £4.90 | |
| Beavertown Gamma Ray 5.4% | £4.80 | |
| Camden Pale Ale 4.0% | £4.20 | |
| Camden Hells 4.6% | £4.30 | |
| Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 5.8% | £4.90 | |
| Hire Wire Grapefruit 5.5% | £4.50 | |
| Heineken 0.0% | £3.30 |
Bottles
| Brewdog Vagabond 4.5% | £4.60 | |
| Brooklyn Summer Ale 5.0% | £4.80 | |
| Legunitas Daytime 4.6% | £4.50 | |
| Modelo Especial 4.4% | £4.40 | |
| Vedett Extra Blond 5.5% | £4.50 | |
| Old Mout Kiwi & Lime Cider 4.0% | £5.00 | |
| Old Mout Pomegranate & Strawberry Cider 4.0% | £5.00 | |
| Old Mout Passionfruit & Apple Cider 4.0% | £5.00 |
Cocktails
| East 45 | £8.00 | Crisp, classy and bursting with zing. Haymans Old Tom Gin, Homemade Negroni Reduction, Grapefruit, Lemon, Gomme |
| Lady Marmalade | £8.00 | Wake up in the Moulin Rouge with this all day breakfast drink. Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Triple Sec, Lime, Orange, Marmalade |
| Lemon Drizzle Cheesecake | £8.00 | Our type of dessert, the type you can drink! Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin, Limoncello, Mascarpone, Lemon, Vanilla Gomme |
| Red Dead Reduction | £8.00 | Put your cowboy hat on; this is not for the faint hearted. Kamm & Sons, Negroni Reduction, Ginger Ale |
| The Pot Calls The Kettle Blackberry | £8.00 | The hypocrisy is real, but the flavour is on point! Ketel One Citron, Briottet Créme D Mure, Pineapple, Lemon, Gomme, Rosemary |
| Espresso Nuttini | £8.50 | The espresso martini has just gone nuts, and by golly, we love it. Ketel One Vodka, Mr Blacks Coffee Liqueur, Amaretto, Espresso, Gomme, Walnut Bitters |
| Sagittarius | £8.50 | Did you know that scientists have discovered an area of the Milky Way that tastes like rum and raspberry? It's called Sagittarius! El Dorado 5 Year, El Dorado 3 Year, Briottet Framboise, Pineapple, Lime, Gomme, Passionfruit, Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum |
| Toffee Apple Firecracker | £8.00 | It's bonfire night all year round with this cracker of a cocktail. Kraken Black Spiced Rum, Manzana Verde, Apple, Lime, Monin Caramel |
| Ruby Margarita | £8.50 | Ruby red and ready to rhumba with this twisted tequila beverage. Ocho Blanco Tequila, Aperol, Lime, Grenadine |
| Gunslinger | £8.00 | A no nonsense, liquor swillin' powerhouse of a drink. Bulleit Bourbon, Amaretto, Orange Bitters, flamed Rosemary |
| Fighatten | £8.50 | It's a figgin' Manhattan! Bulleit Bourbon, Briottet Figue, Cocchi Di Torino, Plum Bitters |
| A Whole Lotta Rosé | £7.50 | Our lower ABV, high-flavour option. Name must be sung at the bartender. Rose Water, Rosé, Briottet Passionfruit, Rose Lemonade |
| The Diamond | £8.00 | This diamond might not last forever, but you'll certainly be left with a fizzy feeling. Tanqueray Gin, Briottet Violette, Lemon, Gomme, Prosecco Top |
| A Sidecar Named Desire | £8.00 | STELLLLLAAAAAAAAAA!!!! Please note: does not contain Stella. Courvoisier VS, Liqor 43, Lemon, Orange Bitters |
Wine & Champagnes
White Wine
| Cullinan View Chenin Blanc | Deliciously fresh and creamy with peachy fruit character. A classic South African style |
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| Belvino Pinot Grigio | Delicately flavoured with notes of green apple and pear, with just a hint of sweetness |
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| Drifting Chardonnay | Crisp, lively acidity, delicious tropical fruit flavours, great depth and richness, a delicate touch of tasty oak on the finish |
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| Vidal Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | Generous and lifted, showing powerful aromas of nettle and snow pea: the palate bursts with fresh citrus, grapefruit and melon notes |
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| Don Jacobo Rioja Blanco, Bodegas Corral | Crisp and delicate, this un-oaked white Rioja is made only from the fresh, floral Viura grape |
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Rosé Wine
| Don Jacobo Rioja Rosado, Bodegas Corral | Soft and fruit-driven, with aromas of peach and strawberry, off-dry yet deliciously refreshing |
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| Vendange White Zinfandel | A brief time with juice and skin together gives this delicate colour, delicious strawberry aroma and zingy freshness |
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Red Wine
| Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot | Soft, smooth, approachable Merlot with rounded cherries and spiced plums |
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| Rare Vineyards Malbec | Having achieved fame in Argentina, Malbec returns home. Lovely violet aromas, solid fruit flavours and a splash of spiced oak |
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| Berri Estates Shiraz | Medium-bodied and fruity with raspberry, cherry and plum, complemented by vanilla spices |
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| Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tinto | Stunningly silky, with raspberry and ripe cherry aromas, with subtle spiciness and cherry-jam flavours |
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Champagne & Sparkling Wine
| Sant' Orsola Prosecco | Light and lively, with ripe pears and lemons rounded off with a hint of sweetness |
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| Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial | A well known blend of older reserves with young wines to ensure a consistency of this flowery aroma and warm biscuit hints |
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| Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut | Reflecting the traditions of the past, this is full, yet dry and has a rich, creamy style with biscuity flavours |
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House Pour Spirits
| Tanqueray Gin |
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| Ketel One Vodka |
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| Ocho Blanco Tequila |
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| El Dorado 3 Year |
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| El Dorado 5 Year |
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| Abelha White Organic Cachaça |
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| Bulleit Bourbon |
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Info
| Private Room | Available 7 days a week; Perfect for 45-70 guests. Use of exclusive bar and private. bartender for groups of 45+ Screen & projector available on request. Independent volume control and air-conditioning. £200 deposit for private hire. £1000 minimum spend | |
| Full Venue | Full venue hire available on select days. Minimum spend applies. 200 capacity. We host some of Manchester's most cutting edge DJs every Thur-Sat night throughout December, playing electro, funk, soul and disco | |
| Table Reservations | Small and large table reservations - available 7 days a week. Bookings of 6-10: £50 refundable deposit required. Bookings of 10+: £200 refundable deposit required |
Buffets and Sharing Packages
Canapé Mix
| Sticky Pork Belly Skewers with Fresh Chilli and Pickle | ||
| Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roles on Blini | ||
| Turkey Cranberry and Brie Rolls | ||
| Sriracha and Red Lentil Cake | ||
| Crushed Edamame Salsa Boat | ||
| Spiced Cheesy Croquette with Kimchi Mayo |
Christmas Canapé Mix
| Shepherd's Pie Fritters with Redcurrant Rosemary Jam and Walnuts | ||
| Avocado and Crab Meat on Prawn Crackers | ||
| Butternut Squash & Goat's Cheese on Ciabatta | ||
| Chicken Pot Pie Bite | ||
| Beetroot Ravioli Stuffed with a Cheese Mousse on Baby Gem Leaf | ||
| Spinach Parmesan Quiche Bites |
Christmas Sliders Menu
| Lamb with Smoked Tomato Jam | ||
| Chicken, Mozzarella and Cranberry | ||
| Halloumi with Red Pepper Pesto | ||
| Breaded Spiced Pollock with Sriracha Mayo | ||
| Beef Patty with Red Leicester and Onion Chutney | ||
| Winter Wonder Veggies (Peppers, Courgette, Tomato Jam) |
3-Course Set Menu
Starters
| Rockin around the Christmas Brie | Brie with apricot jam and tangy pepper pecans | |
| What the Devil? | Classic deviled eggs |
Mains
| Cranberry Christmas Already? | Cranberry glazed pork tenderloin with potato gratin | |
| Turkey Rides the Gravy Train | Stuffed turkey breast, sausage, Brussel sprouts and gravy |
Desserts
| Fairytale of the Big Apple | Grandma's homemade apple crumble with vanilla ice cream (or crème fraiche) | |
| Holy Joly Christmousse | Dark and white chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis |
Drinks Packages
| 4 Bottles of House White Wine | £60.00 | |
| 4 Bottles of House Red Wine | £60.00 | |
| 10 Bottles of Modelo Especial | £40.00 | |
| 10 Bottles Brooklyn Beer | £40.00 | |
| 5 Bottles of Sant' Orsola Prosecco | £110.00 | |
| 10 Tanqueray Gin & Tonics | £40.00 | |
| 10 Ketel One Vodka & Cokes | £40.00 | |
| 10 Bulleit Bourbon & Cokes | £40.00 | |
| 10 House Cocktails (Choose from Range) | £65.00 |
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