Tops Buffet Menu With Prices
Tops Buffet in Manchester charges £21.95 per adult for dinner from Monday to Thursday and £22.95 for dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday lunch costs £17.95, and children aged 0 to 3 eat free. Kids aged 4 to 12 pay between £7.50 and £17.50 depending on age and session, and a discretionary 3% service charge is added to the bill. Tops has one location only: 106 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4RJ.
This guide covers every price, the full lunch and dinner menus, opening times, kids pricing, halal and vegetarian options, drinks, booking rules, group deposits and function room hire. All details were checked against the official Tops website and last reviewed on 29 October 2026.
Tops Buffet Menu Prices Per Person
Tops is an all you can eat restaurant, so you pay one fixed price per person and eat as much as you like from the live cooking stations. There are no separate prices for individual dishes. The price depends on the day and the session.
| Day | Session | Adult Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Dinner | £21.95 |
| Tuesday | Dinner | £21.95 |
| Wednesday | Dinner | £21.95 |
| Thursday | Dinner | £21.95 |
| Friday | Lunch | £17.95 |
| Friday | Dinner | £22.95 |
| Saturday | All day | £22.95 |
| Sunday | All day | £22.95 |
There is no lunch session from Monday to Thursday. On Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, the dinner price applies all day.
Tops Buffet Bank Holiday Prices
Bank holidays are priced the same as a weekend dinner. Monday to Thursday bank holidays run from 4.30pm to 10.00pm at £22.95. Friday bank holidays are open all day from 12pm to 10pm at £22.95.
| Bank Holiday Day | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 4.30pm to 10.00pm | £22.95 |
| Friday | 12pm to 10pm | £22.95 |
Tops Buffet Kids Prices by Age
Children are charged by age, not by height. Kids aged 0 to 3 eat free, and from age 13 the full adult price applies. On Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, the dinner column applies all day.
| Child Age | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3 | Free | Free |
| 4 | £7.50 | £9.50 |
| 5 | £8.50 | £10.50 |
| 6 | £9.50 | £11.50 |
| 7 | £10.50 | £12.50 |
| 8 | £11.50 | £13.50 |
| 9 | £12.50 | £14.50 |
| 10 | £13.50 | £15.50 |
| 11 | £14.50 | £16.50 |
| 12 | £15.50 | £17.50 |
| 13 and above | Full price | Full price |
Proof of age may be requested. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tops Buffet Opening Times
Dinner is served every day, while lunch runs on Fridays only. Saturday and Sunday are open all day.
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 4.30pm to 10.30pm |
| Friday lunch | 12pm to 4pm |
| Friday dinner | 4.30pm to 10.30pm |
| Saturday | 12pm to 10.30pm |
| Sunday | 12pm to 10pm |
The last booking slot for dinner is 9.00pm, and the last entry is 60 minutes before closing. The official menu page lists Friday lunch as 12pm to 3.30pm, while the prices page says 12pm to 4pm. Call ahead if you plan to arrive late on a Friday afternoon.
What Is Included in the Tops Buffet Price
The fixed price covers unlimited access to all the live cooking stations, desserts and the chocolate fountain on the dinner menu. Drinks are charged separately. Food is eaten on site only, and no takeaway boxes are allowed.
The restaurant describes up to 300 dishes. Dishes change daily, and Tops states that it does not guarantee any particular dish will be available at any time. The menus below are the official published lists.
Tops Buffet Dinner Menu
The dinner menu is served Monday to Friday from 4.30pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. It is the larger of the two menus. Items marked as non-halal on the official menu are noted below.
Starters
- Chicken satay on skewer
- Deep fried mushrooms
- Chips
- Sesame prawn on toast
- Crisp shredded beef
- Pork Beijing ribs (not halal)
- Deep fried onion rings
- Vegetable spring roll
- Chicken in lemon sauce
- Chicken nuggets
- Salt and pepper prawn
- Deep fried crab claw
- Fish fingers
- Sauces: sweet and sour, lemon, satay and curry
Main Course
- Stir fried mushrooms
- Stir fried beef belly in tomato sauce
- Sweet and sour chicken
- Stir fried king prawn with ginger and onion
- Crispy aromatic duck with pancakes
- Stir fried French beans
- Beef with green peppers in black bean sauce
- Stir fried broccoli with garlic
- Stir fried chicken in satay sauce
- Special fried rice (not halal)
- Crispy Hong Kong noodles
- Egg fried rice
- Stir fried noodles
- Char siu BBQ (not halal)
Indian Cuisine
- Chicken tikka masala
- Chicken korma
- Lamb bhuna
- Spicy lamb balti
- Beef jalfrezi
- Pilau rice
- Tandoori chicken wings
- Lamb samosa
- Kofta meat kebab
- Garlic naan and traditional naan
- Papadum
- Chutneys and sauces: hot chilli mango chutney, mint sauce, mango chutney and onion chutney
Italian Cuisine
- Salad bar
- Pizza: Hawaiian, ham and pineapple (not halal), cheese, sweet corn with red onion, mushroom and green pepper, and American with pepperoni, red onion and green pepper
- Fried potatoes
- Garlic bread
- Prawn crackers and Thai prawn crackers
Sushi
- Cooked king prawn sushi
- Raw shrimp sushi
- Taimaki: vegetable, tamago, crab meat and omelette
- Back scrolling rolls: California roll, fresh prawn salad roll, sesame roll and ham salad roll (not halal)
- Thick rolls: prawn and vegetable roll, vegetable roll and perilla thick roll with ginger
- Thin rolls: nori maki with cucumber, salmon or Japanese radish
Hot Plate BBQ Special
- Crispy chicken
- Grilled sea salt salmon (subject to availability)
- Szechuan spicy fish
- Stir fried pork with onion (not halal)
- Sweet onion in cream sauce
- Beijing soy chicken
- Grilled Indian chicken tikka
- Sauces: soy sauce, Thai chilli sauce and chilli oil
Mixed Seafood Station
- Mussels
- Tiger prawns
- Squid
Thai and Indian Special
- Stir fried beef with fresh chilli
- Thai spicy chicken balls
- Indian spicy tandoori chicken
- Curry chicken kebab
- Thai fried rice
- Spicy chana chicken bhaji
- Thai king prawn bhuna
Teppanyaki
- Sirloin steak
- King prawn
- Chicken fillets
- Fish fillets
- Fresh calamari
Dim Sum
- Steamed pork dumpling (not halal)
- Custard bun
- Red bean bun
- Siu mai (not halal)
- Scallion twisted bun (not halal)
Soup
- Crabmeat sweetcorn soup
- Seafood tom yam soup
Chocolate Fountain and Cakes
- Marshmallows and halal marshmallows for the chocolate fountain
- Double chocolate gateau
- Banoffee gateau
- Strawberry gateau
- Chocolate fudge gateau
- Peach melba gateau
Desserts
- Freshly made ice cream with strawberry syrup, chocolate syrup and chocolate peanut toppings
- Fresh fruit: grapes, orange, honeydew melon, pear and diced pineapple
- Custard banana
- Fruit cocktail with yellow peach, lychee, pineapple, pear and nuts
Homemade Desserts
- Mango cheesecake
- Chocolate mud cake
- Dark and white chocolate cake
- Raspberry mousse custard
- Chilled cheesecake
- Baked cheesecake
- Brownies
- Stratified jelly
- Creme brulee
- Pear in red wine (not halal)
- Carrot cake
- Peanut cake
- Apricot cake
- Chocolate brownie crumble
- Mango delight
- Blueberry shortbread crumble (not halal)
Tops Buffet Friday Lunch Menu
The lunch menu is served on Fridays only and is smaller than the dinner menu, which explains the lower price of £17.95. Tops confirms on its terms page that the lunch menu differs from the evening menu.
Lunch Starters
- Pork sausage (not halal)
- Chicken satay
- Deep fried mushrooms
- Chips
- Black pepper chicken fillet
- Vegetable spring rolls
- Fish fingers
- Deep fried onion rings
- Chicken in lemon sauce
- Chicken nuggets
- Spicy chicken wings
- Sweet potato
- Sauces: sweet and sour, lemon, satay, curry and piri piri
Lunch Main Course
- Stir fried mushrooms
- Stir fried beef belly in tomato sauce
- Sweet and sour chicken
- Crispy aromatic pork (not halal)
- Pancakes
- Stir fried beef in black bean sauce
- Special fried rice (not halal)
- Crispy Hong Kong noodles
- Egg fried rice
- Stir fried noodles
- Stir fried chicken in satay sauce
- Stir fried French beans
- Char siu BBQ (not halal)
Lunch Thai and Indian Special
- Stir fried beef with fresh chilli
- Thai spicy chicken balls
- Indian spicy tandoori chicken
- Curry chicken kebab
- Seafood tom yam soup
- Thai fried rice
- Spicy chana chicken bhaji
- Thai king prawn bhuna
Lunch Indian Cuisine
- Chicken tikka masala
- Chicken korma
- Lamb balti
- Beef jalfrezi
- Pilau rice
- Tandoori chicken wings
- Kofta meat kebab
- Lamb samosa
- Poppadom
- Naan bread and garlic bread
- Chutneys and sauces: hot chilli mango chutney, mint sauce, mango chutney and onion chutney
Lunch Sushi
- Vegetable sushi
- Enoki sushi
- California roll
- Fresh prawn salad roll
- Sesame roll
- Ham salad roll (not halal)
- Vegetable roll
- Nori maki with cucumber
- Nori maki with Japanese radish
Lunch Soup, Pizza and Desserts
- Soup: crabmeat sweetcorn and seafood tom yam
- Pizza: Hawaiian, ham and pineapple (not halal), sweet corn with red onion, mushroom and green pepper, and American
- Prawn crackers and Thai prawn crackers
- Desserts: freshly made ice cream, fresh fruit, custard banana, profiteroles and fruit cocktail
Lunch vs Dinner Menu at a Glance
This table shows which stations are available in each session, based on the official menus.
| Station | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Starters | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese mains | Yes | Yes |
| Indian cuisine | Yes | Yes |
| Thai and Indian special | Yes | Yes |
| Sushi | Yes | Yes |
| Pizza | Yes | Yes |
| Soup | Yes | Yes |
| Fresh fruit and ice cream | Yes | Yes |
| Italian salad bar | No | Yes |
| Hot plate BBQ | No | Yes |
| Mixed seafood | No | Yes |
| Teppanyaki | No | Yes |
| Dim sum | No | Yes |
| Chocolate fountain | No | Yes |
| Cakes and homemade desserts | No | Yes |
The extra £5 for Friday dinner over Friday lunch buys the teppanyaki, seafood, dim sum, hot plate BBQ, chocolate fountain and the full cake selection.
Is Tops Buffet Halal?
Most dishes at Tops are marked halal on the official menus. A small number of items are clearly labelled as not halal, such as pork Beijing ribs, special fried rice, char siu BBQ, siu mai and ham pizza. Halal diners should check the label on each dish and ask staff if unsure.
Cooking happens in a shared open kitchen, and Tops does not publish a statement about separate preparation areas. If you have a strict requirement, call 0161 237 1000 before you book.
Vegetarian Options at Tops Buffet
Tops states on both menus that it has limited vegetarian options. Vegetarian choices include vegetable spring rolls, deep fried mushrooms, stir fried mushrooms, French beans, broccoli with garlic, egg fried rice, stir fried noodles, vegetable sushi, cheese pizza, the salad bar, naan and a wide range of desserts.
Vegetarians should expect fewer choices than meat eaters. The lunch menu has fewer vegetarian dishes than dinner because it has fewer stations.
Tops Buffet Drinks and Cocktails
Drinks are not included in the buffet price. Tops serves cocktails, mocktails and bubble tea, and staff will bring a drinks menu on request. The website does not publish drink prices.
The signature cocktails use Fenjiu, a Chinese spirit. They include the Fenjiu Bamboo Garden, Fenjiu Orange Charmer, Fenjiu Strawberry Daiquiri and Fenjiu Zombie. Customers are not allowed to bring their own drinks, alcoholic or not, unless management approves it in advance.
Real Cost Examples at Tops Buffet
These examples use the official 2026 prices. The 3% service charge is discretionary, so the last column shows the total if you choose to pay it.
| Visit | Subtotal | With 3% Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1 adult, Monday dinner | £21.95 | £22.61 |
| 1 adult, Friday lunch | £17.95 | £18.49 |
| 1 adult, Saturday | £22.95 | £23.64 |
| 2 adults and 2 kids (6 and 9), Monday dinner | £69.90 | £72.00 |
| 2 adults and 2 kids (6 and 9), Saturday | £71.90 | £74.06 |
| 10 adults, Sunday | £229.50 | £236.39 |
A family visit costs about £2 less on a Monday to Thursday evening than on a weekend, because adults pay £1 less each. Drinks are extra in every example.
Best Time to Visit Tops Buffet
Friday lunch is the cheapest way to eat at Tops at £17.95 per adult. The trade-off is a smaller menu with no teppanyaki, dim sum or chocolate fountain.
Monday to Thursday dinner offers the full menu at the lowest dinner price of £21.95. These days also allow a longer 2 hour seating limit. Weekends and Fridays are peak times with a 1.5 hour limit, so booking ahead is wise.
Tops Buffet Seating Policy and House Rules
Tops has clear rules that are worth knowing before you go. They are taken from the official prices and terms pages.
- Seating time is 2 hours from Monday to Thursday and 1.5 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- The 1.5 hour limit also applies at Christmas, Valentine’s Day, bank holidays, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
- Last entry is 60 minutes before closing
- Food is removed from the stations 30 minutes before closing and is not replenished in the final hour
- Everyone seated pays the full meal price, and drinks only seating is not allowed
- No food can be taken away
- No outside drinks are allowed without management approval
How to Book Tops Buffet
You can book by phone on 0161 237 1000 or through the online form on the official website. Online bookings must be confirmed by the restaurant at least 48 hours before the reservation. Walk-ins are accepted, but groups of 6 or more without a reservation may not get a table for the full seating time.
Groups of 10 or more need to pay a deposit of £5 per person. This also applies on bank holidays and special days such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s and Father’s Day. The deposit must be paid within 24 hours of booking and cannot be taken over the phone or by cheque.
| Booking Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Deposit | £5 per person for 10 or more |
| Deposit deadline | Within 24 hours of booking |
| Table held for | 15 minutes after booking time |
| Refund window | Cancel at least 24 hours before |
| No refund | 20 minutes or more after seating |
Tops Buffet Function Room Prices
Tops offers a private function room for birthdays, anniversaries and business events. It is available Monday to Thursday only and is not available in December. The minimum booking is 20 guests.
| Guest Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults 13 and over | £35 per person |
| Children 4 to 12 | £17.50 per child |
| Children 0 to 3 | Free |
A £200 deposit is required and must be paid at least 2 days before the event. The package includes the all you can eat buffet, a birthday or anniversary cake, balloons and private access to the room TV. Drinks are not included, and the deposit is non-refundable unless Tops agrees in writing. For 20 adults, the food cost is £700.
Tops Buffet Location and Contact
Tops is a single site restaurant. The official website lists only the Manchester restaurant, and no other branches were found. It sits in Manchester city centre near Chinatown and the Gay Village.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4RJ |
| Phone | 0161 237 1000 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | tops-restaurants.co.uk |
The restaurant opened in 2012 in a 14,000 square foot former nightclub building and was built to seat several hundred diners.
Tops Buffet Reviews and Rating
Tops holds a 3.3 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from around 1,700 reviews. Reviewers often mention the wide variety and the value for money. Some visitors say they felt rushed by the seating and food removal times, and the restaurant itself notes that vegetarian choice is limited.
Ratings change over time, so check the latest reviews before booking. A large world buffet is a mixed experience by nature, and your result will depend on the day and how busy the restaurant is.
Tips to Get the Best Value at Tops Buffet
These practical tips can help you enjoy the meal and keep costs down.
- Choose Friday lunch if you want the lowest price
- Choose Monday to Thursday dinner for the full menu at the lowest dinner price
- Book ahead for Friday evening and weekends, when the seating limit is shorter
- Start with the live stations such as teppanyaki and hot plate BBQ while the food is fresh
- Pay the service charge only if you are happy with the service, as it is discretionary
- Bring children under 4 for free and check kids prices by age before you go
Tops Buffet FAQs
How much is Tops Buffet per person?
Dinner is £21.95 per adult from Monday to Thursday and £22.95 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday lunch is £17.95. These are the official prices from 4 May 2026.
How much is Tops Buffet on Saturday and Sunday?
Both days are £22.95 per adult and run all day. The dinner menu is served from 12pm. Saturday closes at 10.30pm and Sunday closes at 10pm.
Is there a lunch buffet at Tops?
Yes, but only on Fridays. Lunch runs from 12pm and costs £17.95 per adult. The lunch menu is smaller than the dinner menu.
How much do kids pay at Tops Buffet?
Children aged 0 to 3 eat free. Kids aged 4 to 12 pay between £7.50 and £17.50 depending on age and session. From age 13 the full adult price applies.
Is Tops Buffet halal?
Most dishes are labelled halal on the official menu. Some items such as pork ribs, char siu BBQ, special fried rice, siu mai and ham pizza are marked as not halal. Check labels at the station or ask the staff.
Does Tops Buffet have vegetarian food?
Yes, but the choice is limited, as Tops states on its own menu. Options include vegetable spring rolls, mushrooms, vegetable sushi, cheese pizza, noodles, rice and desserts.
How long can you stay at Tops Buffet?
You can stay for 2 hours from Monday to Thursday and 1.5 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The shorter limit also applies on bank holidays and special days. The limit starts from your booking time.
Do you need to book Tops Buffet?
Booking is not compulsory, but it is recommended for weekends and groups. Groups of 6 or more without a booking may not get the full seating time. Groups of 10 or more must pay a £5 per person deposit.
Is service charge included at Tops Buffet?
No. A discretionary 3% service charge is added to the bill. It is optional.
Does Tops Buffet have other locations?
No. The official website lists a single restaurant at 106 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4RJ.
Can I bring my own drinks to Tops Buffet?
No. Outside drinks, alcoholic or not, are not allowed unless management approves them in advance. Tops serves cocktails, mocktails and bubble tea.
Can you take food home from Tops Buffet?
No. All food must be eaten on site, and takeaway is not allowed.
How much is the Tops Buffet function room?
It costs £35 per adult and £17.50 per child aged 4 to 12, with a minimum of 20 guests and a £200 deposit. It is available Monday to Thursday and not in December.
What time does Tops Buffet close?
Monday to Friday it closes at 10.30pm, Saturday at 10.30pm and Sunday at 10pm. Food is removed 30 minutes before closing. The last entry is 60 minutes before closing.
Prices and menus can change without notice, so confirm with the restaurant on 0161 237 1000 before you visit.
