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Chakalaka

International, South African • Manchester City Centre
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4.1/5
(0161) 258 5188 105a Oldham Street, Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, M4 1LW (0161)25…Show
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South Africa-inspired tapas bar and kitchen in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
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About Chakalaka

Situated in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter on Oldham Street, Chakalaka is the city’s first and only South Africa-inspired tapas bar and kitchen. It’s a relaxed and friendly venue and the perfect place to get to grips with Biltong, Boerewors, Pap balls with Chakalaka relish and South African cocktails. Open from 12 noon until late every day, they have a great-value Credit Crunch Lunch to get you started and 2-4-1 Cocktails from 4pm-8pm, Sunday to Friday. Try the Bok Shot or the Johannesburg Sunset There’s Jaffles (South African toasties) and Koeksisters (South African donuts), Windhoek Lager and Rooibos Tea. Sweet or savoury, Chakalaka has your tastebuds covered!

Sugarvine
4.1
Food 4.0/5
Service 3.9/5
Atmosphere 4.1/5
Value for Money 4.3/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 02:00 —
Tue closed
Wed 12:00 - 02:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 02:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 02:00 —
Sat 10:00 - 02:00 —
Sun 10:00 - 02:00 —
Closed Christmas Day. Build your own Breakfasts 10am-12noon (Saturday & Sunday).
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5.0
Emily
Lovely atmosphere and great food.
4.3
Steven Mark Gartland
Love Chakalaka, smallish, intimate venue, good service.
4.8
Andy Lavin
Great fun restaurant with good food. Service very friendly and staff great
3.8
Mike Dawson
Really good value for money and nice staff. Only down side was my South African wife didn't find the buraworst as authentic as she would have liked...but she loved the pap.
1.0
Joe
Booked a table for 6 at 12:00 on Thursday, got there and the restaurant wasn't open so had to go somewhere else :( - unfortunate as we were all really looking forward to going here!
5.0
Jeff Blair
Excellent food, service & atmosphere! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4.3
Richard Awdas
Had a great meal this Saturday. I had the meze platter and a pint of Cape Town Pale Ale. Both were excellent. Also a nice atmosphere. service was very good.
3.0
Melanie Mabhala
We had an absolutely fabulous time as always, beautiful food and great service, my friends kiddies loved the biltong and bunny chow. Will see you soon
5.0
Joanne
Great food at a great prices. Fab atmosphere and helpful, friendly staff - what’s not to love!! We’ll be back again and again.
4.8
Ally
Amazing food and an even more amazing atmosphere.
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Chakalaka File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 45
Booking policy Reservations accepted
Best seat Table 1
Max group booking size 12
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £20
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £35
House wine price £15
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering No Wheat / Gluten Free options

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes
Takeaway services Yes
Covered smoking area No Covered Area