Wolf At The Door

The Northern Quarter has never been void of options for food and drink since it first branded itself as the Northern Quarter, in the mid-1990s. Over the years, it has gentrified to some extent, but this has also seen the options for places to grab a bite and indulge in booze improve as expectations began to climb. Still a hotbed of independence in the city centre, Wolf At The Door is a welcome addition to the area that does nothing to let standards slip. The combination of Korean and Asian fusion food, excellent cocktails, craft beers and equally intoxicating atmosphere are first rate. 

Considering what most places are like in the vicinity, Wolf At The Door is generously appointed, and the bar itself is visually striking. Colourful textiles turn seating into eye-catching statement pieces, while the service area’s monochrome tiles are equally difficult to forget. Beers on tap, handwritten in marker pen, give an idea as to how often the team switch up the pints on offer. And this spot is just as known for stiff pours, too. Drinks focus on martinis and highballs, alongside white, red, pink (rose) and orange wines. A small selection of house concoctions are also available, alongside alcohol free bits and pieces. 

Food-wise, we’re talking ribs, loaded fries, bao buns and similar South East Asian-inspired dishes, with some  items starting at £2 for those who want to keep it reasonably priced but incredibly tasty. Perfect for a lunchtime feed or evening dinner, Wolf At The Door also sells itself on the party bar thing. So the later you come the more lively will be. Not least at the weekend, when in-house DJs are on rotation, spinning classic hip hop, funk, soul, dance and electronica in a city that has impossibly high standards for music policy.