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The Refuge

Oxford Street, M60 7HA Manchester

Open now · until 23:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Chilli-marinated Gordal olives (Ve)vegan
4.80
Chilli-marinated Gordal olives — 137kcal
estimate≈ 137 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Boquerones, preserved lemon, ajillo
7.00
Boquerones — 316kcal
estimate≈ 316 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Holy Grain sourdough, wild garlic butter (V)vegetarian
6.70
Sourdough with wild garlic butter — 785kcal
estimate≈ 785 kcal75 g carbsheavy 40
Grilled flatbread (Ve)vegan
4.00
Grilled flatbread — 255kcal
estimate≈ 255 kcal32 g carbs
Whipped smoked feta, broad beans, mint, honey (V)vegetarian
7.00
Whipped smoked feta — 389kcal
estimate≈ 389 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
Beetroot borani, Gorgonzola, dill, toasted seeds (V)vegetarian
7.50
Beetroot borani — 213kcal
estimate≈ 213 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Wild mushroom parfait, pickled shimeji, mushroom ketchup (Ve)vegan
7.50
Wild mushroom parfait — 178kcal
estimate≈ 178 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Pressed ham hock terrine, boudin noir, piccalilli
9.75
Ham hock terrine — 268kcal
estimate≈ 268 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Korean fried chicken, Asian slaw, sesame
9.80
Korean fried chicken — 727kcal
estimate≈ 727 kcal35 g carbsheavy 42
Yellow Fin tuna, blood orange, yuzu-sesame dressing, shiso
12.00
Yellow Fin tuna — 133kcal
estimate≈ 133 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Cauliflower bravas, aioli, Bilbiana (V)vegetarian
9.00
Cauliflower bravas — 320kcal
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Lamb keema pudding, black peas, Madras jus, dukkah
27.00
Lamb keema pudding — 770kcal
estimate≈ 770 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Lobster mac ’n’ cheese, lemon & dill crumb
17.00
Lobster mac and cheese — 477kcal
estimate≈ 477 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 67
Caesar salad, anchovy, aged Parmesan
9.00
Caesar salad — 374kcal
estimate≈ 374 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Tenderstem broccoli, romesco (Ve)vegan
8.50
Tenderstem broccoli with romesco — 134kcal
estimate≈ 134 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pommes Anna, beef fat emulsion, black garlic
8.00
Pommes Anna — 290kcal
estimate≈ 290 kcal24 g carbs
Triple-cooked chips, Refuge seasoning (Ve)vegan
6.25
Triple-cooked chips — 249kcal
estimate≈ 249 kcal30 g carbs
Chilli-marinated Gordal olives (Ve)vegan
5.00
Chilli-marinated Gordal olives
estimate≈ 137 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Holy Grain sourdoughvegetarian
6.70
Sourdough with cultured butter — cultured butter (v)
estimate≈ 785 kcal75 g carbsheavy 40
Babaganoushvegan
7.00
za’atar, pomegranate (Ve)
estimate≈ 210 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pigs cheek
12.00
Jerusalem artichoke, salsa verde, artichoke crisp
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Isle of White tomatoesvegan
12.00
confit Roscoff onion, basil vinaigrette (Ve)
estimate≈ 180 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Korean fried chicken
10.00
Asian slaw, sesame
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Cured trout
12.00
sorrel, bonito cream, dill, radish
estimate≈ 260 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Merguez sausage
13.00
celeriac remoulade, granny smith apple
estimate≈ 320 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Whole lemon sole
35.00
Café de Paris butter
estimate≈ 650 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Braised lamb shoulder
25.00
miso aubergine, lamb & basil sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Rose harissa chicken
23.00
nduja, butter bean cassoulet
estimate≈ 680 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
Braised pork belly
23.00
black pudding, poached apple, cider sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 72
Sticky short rib mac & cheese
21.00
Sticky short rib mac and cheese — Ogleshield, thyme crumb
estimate≈ 950 kcal65 g carbs
Pea risottovegetarian
14.00
Glastonbury goat’s cheese, Parmesan granola (v)
estimate≈ 580 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 80
Caesar salad
12.00
anchovies, aged Parmesan
estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pommes Annavegetarian
9.00
lovage emulsion, aged Parmesan (v)
estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbs
Chargrilled tenderstem broccolivegan
8.50
romesco (Ve)
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Tonkamissuvegetarian
9.00
tonka bean parfait, coffee ice cream, mascarpone (v)
estimate≈ 550 kcal42 g carbsheavy 27
Cheeky Vimto trifle (v)vegetarian
12.00
Vimto trifle
estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsheavy 33
Annabel’s strawberriesvegetarian
9.00
Strawberries with basil meringue — basil meringue, elderflower, ‘Refuge tea’ ice cream (v)
estimate≈ 320 kcal40 g carbsheavy 42
Crème caramelvegan
9.00
spiced pineapple, brandy snap (Ve)
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbsheavy 40
White peachvegetarian
10.00
White peach and raspberry sorbet — raspberry, lavender, Prosecco sorbet (v)
estimate≈ 210 kcal35 g carbsheavy 35
Selection of Grandpa Green's ice creams & sorbets (V/Ve)vegetarian
6.00
Ice creams and sorbets
estimate≈ 250 kcal30 g carbs
ANY 3 PLATES FOR £22
Whipped smoked feta, broad beans, mint, honey (v)vegetarian
Whipped smoked feta
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Beetroot Borani, gorgonzola, dill, toasted seeds (v)vegetarian
Beetroot Borani
estimate≈ 280 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Babaganoush, za’atar, spring onion ( V e)vegan
Babaganoush
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Isle of White tomatoes, confit Roscoff onion, basil vinaigrette (Ve)vegan
Isle of White tomatoes with basil vinaigrette
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Korean fried chicken, Asian slaw, sesame
Korean fried chicken
estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Cured trout, sorrel, bonito cream, dill, radishpescatarian
Cured trout with bonito cream
estimate≈ 260 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Triple-cooked chips, Refuge seasoning (Ve)vegan
Triple-cooked chips
estimate≈ 450 kcal55 g carbs
Chargrilled tenderstem broccoli, romesco(Ve)vegan
Chargrilled tenderstem broccoli
estimate≈ 210 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Merguez sausage, celeriac remoulade, granny smith apple
Merguez sausage with celeriac remoulade
estimate≈ 380 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pea risotto, Glastonbury goat’s cheese, Parmesan granola (v)vegetarian
Pea risotto with goat's cheese
estimate≈ 410 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 81
Rose harissa chicken, nduja, butter bean cassoulet
Rose harissa chicken with butter bean cassoulet
estimate≈ 480 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Caeser salad, anchovies, aged Parmesan
Caesar salad
estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Cauliflower bravas, bilbaina, aioli (v)vegetarian
Cauliflower bravas
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
DESSERTS
Annabel’s strawberries, basil meringue, elderflower, ‘Refuge tea’ ice cream(v)vegetarian
9.00
Strawberries with basil meringue and ice cream
estimate≈ 320 kcal42 g carbsheavy 42
Crème caramel, spiced pineapple, brandy snap (Ve)vegan
9.00
Crème caramel with spiced pineapple
estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbs
mains
smash cheeseburger, chips
8.50
Smash cheeseburger
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs
cheesy garlic flatbread (v)vegetarian
5.00
Cheesy garlic flatbread
estimate≈ 550 kcal50 g carbs
fish fingers, chips, peaspescatarian
8.50
Fish fingers and chips
estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 65
buttermilk-fried chicken, chips, peas
8.50
Buttermilk-fried chicken
estimate≈ 780 kcal52 g carbs
dessert
fresh fruit salad (Ve)vegan
4.00
Fresh fruit salad
estimate≈ 120 kcal28 g carbs
Grandpa Greene’s ice creams (v) and sorbets (Ve)
4.00
Ice creams and sorbets
estimate≈ 200 kcal25 g carbs
sunday roast (Sundays only)
roast beef and all the trimmings
9.00
Roast beef Sunday roast
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 74

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Protein-heavy mains and small plates

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu features several protein-rich main courses with low carbohydrates. Many small plates are suitable for carb-aware eating.

38 diabetes-friendly · 69 dishes

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Address
Oxford Street, M60 7HA Manchester
Hours
Mon10:00–23:00, 12:00–20:45
Tue10:00–23:00, 12:00–20:45
Wed10:00–23:00, 12:00–20:45
Thu10:00–23:00, 12:00–20:45
Fri10:00–00:00, 12:00–21:45
Sat10:00–00:00, 12:00–21:45
Sun10:00–22:30, 12:00–20:45
Public Bar hours differ from Dining Room & Winter Garden hours. Sunday (all-day roast): 12pm – 8.45pm
Contact
+01612335151
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), refugemcr.co.uk/
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