Where to Eat After Accountex Summit 2026

Heading to Accountex Summit Manchester 2026 at Manchester Central? You may already be planning where to eat afterwards. Zouk Tea Bar & Grill is a convenient choice for food, drinks and group dining after a busy day at the show.

The event returns to Manchester Central on 15 September 2026. It brings together accountants, bookkeepers, finance directors, software providers, exhibitors, speakers and business advisers. The day focuses on the tools, technology and legislation shaping the profession. In 2026, the FD Show is also taking place alongside Accountex Summit Manchester. As a result, it will be an even bigger day for finance leaders and senior decision-makers in the North.

Zouk is located at Unit 5, The Quadrangle on Chester Street. It is close to Oxford Road and within easy reach of Manchester Central. The restaurant serves modern halal Indian and Pakistani food in a stylish Manchester city-centre setting. From delegate menus and lunch tiffins to group dining, private hire, cocktails and after-event drinks, Zouk is well suited to visitors looking for somewhere relaxed and practical near the venue. Make a booking now.

Accountex Summit Manchester at Manchester Central

Accountex Summit Manchester is one of the key events in the calendar for accounting, bookkeeping and finance professionals in the North. The event gives visitors the chance to explore new software, hear about changes affecting the profession, meet suppliers and connect with peers from across the industry.

For many visitors, the day will be packed with sessions, product demos, meetings and conversations. The official visitor FAQs say the show opens at 9.00am and closes at 5.00pm on Wednesday 15 September 2026, which makes it worth planning lunch, dinner or after-event drinks in advance.

Whether you are travelling into Manchester for the day, exhibiting at the event or meeting clients afterwards, Zouk gives you a convenient place to continue conversations away from the show floor.

Manchester Welcomes the Accountancy and Finance Community

Accountex Summit Manchester brings a strong professional audience into the city, from accountants and bookkeepers to finance directors, software specialists and business advisers. It is exactly the kind of event that shows Manchester’s strength as a northern business hub.

Tayub Amjad, founder of Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, said:

“It is fantastic to see Accountex Summit Manchester returning to Manchester Central. The event brings together so many accountancy and finance professionals from across the North, and Manchester is a brilliant city for those conversations to happen. At Zouk, we’re looking forward to welcoming delegates, exhibitors and visitors after the show for good food, drinks and a chance to carry on the day’s discussions.”

For visitors attending Accountex Summit Manchester, Zouk offers a relaxed place to regroup after a busy day, whether that means dinner with colleagues, a supplier catch-up, client entertaining or informal drinks.

Eat After Accountex Summit Manchester at Zouk

After a full day of seminars, exhibitor meetings and finance conversations, Zouk offers a relaxed place to sit down and enjoy proper food close to Manchester Central.

The restaurant is a good fit for Accountex Summit Manchester visitors because it works for both business and social plans. You can keep things simple with a table for two or three, book a meal for your wider team, arrange a client dinner or use the bar and terrace for a more informal catch-up.

Zouk’s location also makes it easy for visitors staying in nearby hotels or travelling through Manchester Oxford Road, Deansgate or St Peter’s Square.

A Restaurant Near Manchester Central for Accountex Visitors

Zouk is based at Unit 5, The Quadrangle on Chester Street, close to Oxford Road and within easy reach of Manchester Central.

The restaurant is convenient for guests coming from Manchester Central, Manchester Oxford Road Station, The Midland Hotel, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Deansgate, St Peter’s Square, Oxford Road and nearby city-centre hotels and offices.

For Accountex Summit Manchester delegates, exhibitors and suppliers, this means you can plan lunch, dinner or drinks without needing to travel across Manchester after the event.

Manchester Central Delegate Menu

For visitors attending events at Manchester Central, Zouk offers a special Manchester Central delegate menu.

Accountex Summit Manchester delegates, exhibitors and attendees can enjoy:

2 courses for £20
3 courses for £25

This offer is available from Zouk’s special set menu. Guests simply need to show their Manchester Central event lanyard, badge or ticket when ordering.

The delegate menu is a straightforward option for visitors who want a fixed-price meal near Manchester Central after a busy day at Accountex Summit Manchester. It works well for finance teams, exhibitors, software suppliers, bookkeepers, accountants and business visitors who want good food without overcomplicating the evening.

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Dinner After a Day of Finance, Tech and Networking

Accountex Summit Manchester is all about useful conversations — from software and systems to tax, technology, legislation and growth. After a full day at the show, Zouk gives guests somewhere to relax, compare notes and continue those conversations over dinner.

Guests can go for a classic karahi or biryani, choose Zouk’s best-selling butter chicken for something milder, or order a grilled sharing platter for the table. The bar also serves beer, cocktails, mocktails, wine and soft drinks, making it easy to suit different groups and different plans.

Zouk’s food is halal, and the menu includes vegetarian options, making it a strong choice for mixed groups attending Accountex Summit Manchester.

Group Dining After Accountex Summit Manchester

Many visitors to Accountex Summit Manchester will be attending as part of a team, exhibiting with colleagues or meeting clients and suppliers during the day. Zouk is well suited to group dining because the restaurant offers spacious seating, flexible menus and a relaxed atmosphere that works for both business and social occasions.

A group meal at Zouk can work well after the show if you want to thank your team, host a client, meet a supplier or simply bring everyone together before travelling home. Guests can order individually or share dishes across the table, which keeps the meal sociable and easy to manage.

For larger groups, booking ahead is recommended so the team can advise on menus, timings and the most suitable space.

Private Dining and Hireable Spaces Near Manchester Central

For exhibitors, finance firms, software companies and larger groups attending Accountex Summit Manchester, Zouk also offers private dining and hireable spaces near Manchester Central.

The main restaurant can seat up to 120 diners, while the mezzanine floor can host private seated dinners for up to 80 guests. The mezzanine can also work for networking drinks and canapés for up to 100 guests.

During warmer months, Zouk’s terrace can host up to 70 guests, making it a good option for informal drinks, post-event networking or relaxed corporate hospitality.

Private dining and hire options can work well for client entertaining, supplier dinners, team meals, product demos, networking events, drinks receptions and Accountex-related meetups.

After-Event Drinks Near Manchester Central

After the show closes, not every plan needs to be a full dinner. Zouk’s bar and terrace offer a relaxed setting for after-event drinks near Manchester Central.

Guests can visit for drinks before dining or use the bar and terrace after eating. The Zouk terrace is a useful option for informal networking, client drinks and team catch-ups. It's also a great spot for unwinding after a busy day.

Why Choose Zouk After Accountex Summit Manchester?

Zouk is a great choice if you want to eat after Accountex Summit Manchester. It is close to Manchester Central, easy to reach from Oxford Road and handy for nearby hotels.

The restaurant works well for lunch, dinner, drinks and group bookings. You can keep things simple with a quick post-show meal. Or, if you are meeting clients, suppliers or colleagues, you can make more of the evening with private dining, cocktails, mocktails or a table on the terrace.

There is plenty of choice on the menu too. Guests can enjoy Indian and Pakistani food, halal dishes, vegetarian options, lunch tiffins and the Manchester Central delegate menu. Whether you are planning a team meal, a client catch-up or informal drinks after the event, Zouk is a flexible place to eat.

Book a Table After Accountex Summit Manchester

If you are attending Accountex Summit Manchester 2026 at Manchester Central and want somewhere to eat nearby book your table online now. We are open all day for lunch, dinner, drinks, delegate dining, group bookings and private hire.

To discuss larger group bookings, private dining and event dining after Accountex Summit Manchester. email us: manchestermanager@zoukteabar.co.uk

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Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Unit 5, The Quadrangle
Chester Street
Manchester
M1 5QS

Phone: 0161 2331 090
Website: https://zoukteabar.co.uk/
Bookings: https://zoukteabar.co.uk/bookings/

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill is an Indian and Pakistani restaurant in Manchester city centre. We are close to Oxford Road, Manchester Central, the Palace Theatre, the Opera House and Manchester’s universities. Our Chester Street location also makes us a convenient choice for guests visiting major city-centre venues, hotels and events.

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