Let’s face it, the majority of Manchester’s railway arches leave a lot to be desired. More often than not they’re gloomy and grimy spaces, permanently damp, and should be hurried past without so much as a glimpse into the darkness.
So it seems rather odd that one of Manchester’s most sought-after restaurants should be found in one such place. The Sparrows specialises in European pasta and dumplings, and, having first opened in 2019 on Mirabel Street, it now occupies larger premises in the city’s Green Quarter, tucked underneath a railway bridge.
It was listed in the January edition of the Michelin Inspectors Favourite New restaurants. Obviously, this is one very prestigious railway arch, and it’s where I ventured on a chilly Sunday evening in January.
