Ресторан · Manchester · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 24821 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:50
Address: 33-35 Oxford St, Manchester M1 4WB, United Kingdom
Caribbean flavours and rum on Oxford Road
Turtle Bay Manchester, on Oxford Road, brings the sunshine of the Caribbean to the city with a lively, beach-inspired room, Caribbean rhythms and a central cocktail bar. It’s as much about the vibe and the rum as the food — a feel-good spot that builds in energy as the night goes on.
What to order
The heart of the menu is the jerk pit, where ingredients are marinated for 24 hours in Turtle Bay’s signature rub and flame-grilled for a smoky finish. Go for the Jerk Chicken or Curry Goat with rice and peas, or the comforting Brown Stew Fish, all smothered in a rich gravy of thyme, allspice and scotch bonnet. Wash it down with a handcrafted rum cocktail or an ice-cold Red Stripe.
Who it’s for
A great choice for a lively night out with friends, a birthday or a celebration where the cocktails flow and the music is loud — with all-day cocktail deals and a party atmosphere.
The Space
On the busy Oxford Road corridor, Turtle Bay recreates a Caribbean beach shack with reclaimed-wood tables, corrugated tin and warm lighting draped in fairy lights. Sunny colours, street art and hand-painted rum signs cover the walls.
A central rum bar keeps the room’s gravity, and the space grows louder and looser as the evening builds — a pocket of the islands on a grey Manchester street.
Questions and answers
What kind of food does Turtle Bay serve? Caribbean — jerk chicken, curry goat, brown stew fish and rice and peas.
What should I order? Jerk Chicken or Curry Goat from the jerk pit, with a rum cocktail.
What makes the jerk special? A 24-hour marinade and flame-grilling for a smoky finish.
What’s the atmosphere like? Lively and beach-inspired, with Caribbean music and a rum bar.
Is there a bottomless brunch? Yes — Caribbean brunch plates come with two hours of flowing cocktails, beers and soft drinks; it books out fast for birthdays and weekend get-togethers.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–22:30 |
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Polite and cultured staff, a realistic atmosphere that's close to a Caribbean feel and tasty cuisine paired with fine cocktails
Visited during the week, having booked a table beforehand — it wasn't very busy. I'd recommend booking a table if you're going at the weekend or in a large group. The highlight of dinner was, without doubt, the chicken w…
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:50
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A wonderful birthday visit, the service was very quick, and the drinks were incredible, Rosie was a wonderful waitress, and we also had a lovely chat, we'll definitely be back!!!
Visited Turtle Bay today with my wife. Wonderful food, cocktails and even better service from staff member Meg. I ordered the lamb curry, rice and peas and chips, all was good. My partner ordered okra, spinach curry with…
The best bottomless brunch we've ever had, all the staff were wonderful, but Rosie, Jen and one other person were special. The food is tasty, the drinks incredible. Also suitable for diabetics. I'm moved writing this. Ho…
A wonderful experience today for me and my partner. Amelia was our waitress, she greeted us on arrival and was very attentive and smiling throughout. She's a real asset to Turtle Bay. The food and cocktails were very tas…
Wonderful service, our waitress was the lovely Emily. She did everything to make sure we had a wonderful day. Festive atmosphere, friendly staff, we had a wonderful time! Big thanks to Emily, service with a smile, and we…