Chef Diao Understated but high quality dim sum specialist run by a decade-spanning chef. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Delhi House Cafe Inventive twist on Indian street food, fusing eclectic dishes with traditional curries and grills. Restaurants City Centre
Bunsik Slick Korean street food joint specialising in corn dogs and fried chicken. Takeaways City Centre
Brickhouse Social Bar and diner with pool room, roof terrace and NYC-style basement club Bars & Pubs City Centre
San Carlo Bottega Part sophisticated cocktail and Champagne bar, part elegant Italian restaurant with an exquisite interior Restaurants City Centre
Modernist The modernist specialises in books, stationery, homeware, artworks and prints related to twentieth century and modernist architecture and design Shops City Centre
Thaikhun Traditional Thai street food in an equally colourful and vivid restaurant packed with Bangkok bric-a-brac. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Xiong Qi Truly authentic Chinese hotpot spot situated in the heart of Manchester’s famous Chinatown Restaurants Chinatown View profile
Monkey Trio Dedicated sake spot with curated tastings, bar bites, and events. Bars & Pubs City Centre
Maray Middle Eastern flavours shine in vegetarian-forward small plates at this Liverpool-rooted eatery inspired by Paris's Le Marais. Restaurants City Centre
Fort Coffee Sleek, minimalistic coffee emporium serving refined blends of beans, pour overs and organic brunch Cafés & Coffee Shops City Centre View profile
Lucy & Yak Lucy & Yak make ethical wears that speak to style and comfort in one of Manchester’s most fashionable corners Shops City Centre View profile
Embankment Kitchen Sophisticated venue presenting elevated meat and seafood dishes, plus desserts, draught beer and wine Restaurants City Centre
Go Falafel Deansgate Vegan street food spot serving tasty falafel and fresh ingredients with colourful salad boxes Takeaways City Centre
La Bandera Beloved tapas restaurant serving authentic small plates, perfect paella and excellent wines Restaurants City Centre View profile
Co-op Live Purpose-built venue in Manchester, hosting some of the biggest musical and entertainment acts around. City Centre
Greek Gyros & Bar Street food heaven straight from Greece, grilled “Yeh-ro” as it should be served: in wraps, on open plates and skewered Restaurants City Centre View profile
Vegan Shack Vegan Shack's mission is simple, to make delicious plant-based alternative fast food that's accessible to as many people as possible Street Food City Centre
MUSU Japanese-inspired small plate fine dining in a stunning space, led by culinary masters Restaurants City Centre View profile
Kokob Italian Cafe Market stall serving fresh Italian food as well as authentic Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine Street Food City Centre
Piccadilly Records Independent Mancunian institution stocking both classic and recent releases, with healthy events programme Shops City Centre
The Botanist Gastropub-style dining with botanical-inspired cocktails in a striking interior Bars & Pubs City Centre
Trading Route Lager house, rotisserie chicken heaven, and deli stocked with upmarket provisions make up this collaboration between three local greats Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Haunt Specialist coffee spot with Italian delicacies, with excellent cocktails and wines served long after dark. Cafés & Coffee Shops City Centre View profile
Seoul Kimchi Seoul Kimchi offers traditional Korean food in a small and informal setting Restaurants City Centre
Maricarmen Authentic Spanish tapas experience with simple pricing across all delicious dishes, a la carte and brunch menus, and live music Restaurants Ancoats View profile
Projekts Skatepark Urban skatepark under the Mancunian way flyover with an independent café and event-friendly boardroom. Activities & Experiences City Centre
Café Beermoth Manchester craft and artisanal beer institution serving local, regional and global brews, choice cheeses and more. Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Popeyes Louisiana-style fired chicken joint specialising in sandwiches, wings and cajun sides. City Centre
San Carlo A temple of Italian cuisine, with some contemporary twists and regular celebrity clientele Restaurants City Centre View profile
Mala Wood-built outside-inside bar serving exquisite cocktails, specialist beers and pop-up food, with a surrealist design ethic Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Knoops Popular cafe serving expertly crafted chocolate drinks from hot chocolates to mochas and milkshakes Cafés & Coffee Shops City Centre
The Bakery Beloved cake maker known for elevating old school desserts, elaborate creations, take-home mixes, baking tools, and wholesale supply Bakeries City Centre View profile
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly A new flagship for the global hotel brand, with large rooms, luxury suites, an exclusive lounge, spa and treatment areas Hotels City Centre View profile
The Spärrows Homemade dumplings, spätzle, and alpine specialties in an arch-ceilinged dining room. Restaurants Cheetham Hill
Detroit Slims Casual restaurant serving slim, Detroit-style pizza from the people who bought you Ramona and Firehouse. City Centre
Common Craft beers, natural wines, and Nell’s Pizza in a hip, redesigned space perfect for casual hangouts. Bars & Pubs City Centre
Side Street Multi-purpose hangout with a bar serving drinks from independent producers, sublime soundtrack, stand-alone event space and kitchen Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Cafe Cotton Laidback eatery offering sandwiches on locally baked bread, group catering, continental beers and wines in an iconic city centre building. Cafés & Coffee Shops Ancoats View profile
The Alan Chic hotel and restaurant serving inventive small plates, celebrated by city's foodies and national critics. Hotels City Centre
Kitten Modern, fine-dining and contemporary Japanese cocktail bar, Kitten is the flagship destination for Deansgate Square Restaurants City Centre View profile