Tom Barnes, celebrated as one of the UK's most talented young chefs, is carving his own niche in Manchester’s NOMA district.

Skof is as down-to-earth as its chef. The building is a former drapery warehouse that wears its Edwardian industrial heritage with pride. Our design revels in the simplicity of bare brick, terracotta tiles, and natural light. The pared-back look is both soft and hard-edged, a blend of urban and natural. In this easygoing space, it’s all about the ambition of the food and the skills on display in the centrepiece kitchen. Skof is warm and welcoming – a showcase for big flavours and unpretentious dining.

“Manchester’s stunning new restaurant” – The Manc