How to celebrate this Pancake Day in Manchester

With Shrove Tuesday fast approaching once again, The Mancunion sat down down to put together some simple pancake recipes for you to try at home, as well as some of the best dining deals in Manchester for you to get your pancake fix.

Pancake Day Deals in Manchester

With a number of restaurants in the city boasting iconic pancake stacks, celebrating the day without spending time in the kitchen could not be easier. With pancakes on offer for as little as £1, there is certainly a deal for everyone to be had this year.

Quarter House are offering pancakes for £1 and toppings for 50p this year, letting diners build their own bespoke dream stacks. Celebrating the launch of their new Brunch menu, this one-day-only offer is definitely at the top of our lists for Shrove Tuesday. Located in the heart of the Northern Quarter in Stevenson Square, queues are likely —so get in while you can!

Bill's in Spinningfields are also offering three limited edition flavours for their classic buttermilk pancake stacks only available on Pancake Day (Tuesday 17 February). A choice of triple Biscoff pancakes or hot maple chicken & bacon pancakes will be on offer for just £9.95.

Last, but certainly not least, The Shack are dishing up 90 minutes of bottomless pancakes for £15. Classic options such as their bacon and maple stacks, their Oreo stacks, and their Biscoff and maple stacks will be on offer, as well as their brand new matcha stacks. Diners can add bottomless prosecco, mimosas, or select beer and cider for £15pp. Or, it costs £25pp to also have pornstar martinis, rum punch, or single spirits and mixers.

Recipes

Shrove Tuesday in Britain was originally intended as a way to use up butter, eggs, and milk before the lent period, however countries across the word have many different traditions and festivals to celebrate the day. Whether it be sweet or savoury pancakes on the menu, there are many different ways to partake, so The Mancunion has put together a couple of fool-proof recipes to get you started, which you can jazz up with your own toppings.

American Style Pancakes 

Sometimes called Scotch pancakes in the UK, American pancakes are marked by the inclusion of baking powder which makes them taller and fluffier than a traditional crepe. They can be topped with any ingredients you choose, but we loved these with maple syrup and extra butter.

200g self-raising flour1 ½ tsp baking powder1 tbsp golden caster sugar3 large eggs25g melted butter plus extra for cooking200ml milk

Mix your dry ingredients together and create a well in the centre.Put your wet ingredients into this well and whisk until smooth.Heat a knob of butter on a large pan and when the butter has melted, pour in some batter until you reach the desired size of your pancake (we recommend about eight cm in diameter).Cook until small bubbles appear on the surface (about 2 mins) and then flip to cook the other side.Repeat this until all of the mixture has been used and serve with toppings of your choice.

Crêpes

Traditionally French, Crêpes are designed to be as thin as possible with the batter traditionally left to rest for 30 minutes after being made for a better texture.

175g plain flour3 large eggs450ml milkoil for frying

Weigh out the flour and then add the eggs and half of the milk. Whisk this to combine into a smooth batter before adding in the rest of the milk with a pinch of salt and whisking again to combine.Heat a drizzle of oil on a large saucepan and add a small amount of batter to only just cover the surface of the pan. Cook until the edges of the pancake begin to peel away from the pan and then flip.Continue until all of your batter has been cooked.

Vegan Pancakes 

Being plant based in 2026 certainly does not mean missing out so for those of you who would rather opt for a cruelty free version, these vegan pancakes are just as good as the originals. Fluffier than the crêpes and more similar to American pancakes in texture, these make for a top tier substitute.

300g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp vanilla extract400ml plant-based milkoil for cooking

Mix dry ingredients together and then slowly add the milk and vanilla and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add some of the batter until you have reached your desired size of pancake. Cook until bubbles begin to appear on the top of the pancake (about 4 mins) and then flip to cook the other side.Repeat until all batter is used.

We hope that these recipes and deals will help you make the most of Pancake Day this year — whether your pancakes get stuck to the ceiling of your student kitchen, or you choose to dine out.