A special message from Simon… Today we are delighted to announce an exciting new chapter in the story of El Gato Negro: we will be bringing our award-winning food and drink to Manchester city centre in 2015. We’ve achieved so much since we opened our doors in 2005 – awards and accolades have increased our […]
Looking for a great Sunday lunch option this weekend? Start November in lazy luxury… forget making Sunday lunch and allow us to serve you our award-winning menu and wines. Plus, we’ll have some seriously special seafood on the blackboard… gloriously giant red carabinero shrimps, and Gillardeau oysters which are seen as some of the finest in the […]
We’re absolutely delighted and honoured to have been awarded a prestigious Michelin Guide 2015 Bib Gourmand for the second year running: one of only four across the whole of Yorkshire! It’s testament to the dedication, precision and focus of the whole team here at El Gato Negro, and it’s an honour to have this recognition. […]
The restaurant will be closed to the public this weekend, to facilitate our commitment to a series of private functions. We will be closed Friday 5th – Sunday 7th, and will be reopening as usual on Wednesday 10th. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, and thanks for your understanding.
The news you’ve been waiting for… our doors reopen at 6pm this evening, after a short and refreshing summer break in Manchester, Barcelona and beyond. The restaurant is open as usual this evening, then again on Saturday from 6pm, then we will be open through from Tuesday 6pm. It’s good to be back! The team […]
It’s that time of the year when we mix R&R with R&D, so we’re closing for our summer break. Our last day of service is Thursday 7th Aug and we reopen on Friday 29th August. In between you can find us popping up in Manchester on a couple of days at #Upinyourgrill, and further afield making notes […]
El Gato Negro is coming to Manchester! Yes, it’s been a couple of years since we last did a pop-up night in Manchester (at Electrik in Chorlton) but we’re back in the city this summer. We’ll be appearing at the brilliant Up in Your Grill by B.EAT STREET MCR, serving up a select slice of our Spanish cuisine, alongside […]
The Tour de France is almost upon us, and our headline offer is a real winner, with tickets on sale now. El Gato Negro is located just metres away from a dramatic stretch of Stage 2, as the peloton descends into Ripponden from Blackstone Edge. It’s the perfect base for a delightful gourmet day with breakfast and lunch […]
El Gato Negro is proud to be supporting Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team – our local Mountain Rescue team – this summer by fundraising for this charity, which provides a vital life-saving emergency service to the people of Calderdale and beyond. They attend an average of 60+ callouts each year and is staffed entirely by 50 unpaid volunteers. It costs […]
Le Grand Départ is coming to Ripponden! As we’re located right by the tour route, El Gato Negro is offering a choice of fantastic options for die-hard cycle fans, curious tourists, food lovers, and those just wishing to take part in the party atmosphere! Our traditional Yorkshire stone-flagged floors will provide as much respite and cool as […]
El Gato Negro is a Simon Shaw restaurant. The award-winning tapas menu combines modern and traditional flavours and techniques, offering seasonally-influenced small plates using quality Spanish and locally-sourced ingredients.
Canto serves up fast-paced, exciting Mediterranean tapas – paired with great service – in a relaxed, friendly environment.
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Company no. 08811180. Registered in England, registered office address 52 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LY