Kiosk on Lapwing Converted cupboard turned neighbourhood hotspot serving up tasty bakes, coffee, organic wine and craft beers. Cafés & Coffee Shops Didsbury
Örme Ethical and sustainable British fine dining taster menus complemented by hand-picked wine and beer pairings, without the pretence Restaurants Urmston View profile
Fat Pat’s Unmarked hatch down a city centre back street serving next-level sub sandwiches with a charitable mindset. Takeaways City Centre View profile
Corbières Legendary jukebox, legendary drinking den hidden beneath a back street close to one of the city’s most famous squares. Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
That’s Thai Asian movie posters line the walls of this beloved informal Thai lunchtime spot a short hop from the city. Restaurants Cheetham Hill View profile
The Fitzgerald Discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent, this first floor speakeasy owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age. Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
The Waltzing Matilda Boat Naples-style pizzas on a barge, offers canal-side dining, mobile moorings, and stone-fired crusts. Street Food Macclesfield
Into The Wild Outdoor escapism powered by nature, with children’s activities, bushcraft classes, al fresco concerts, cinema, food, drink, and more. Activities & Experiences Altrincham View profile
El Rincón de Rafa Family-run restaurant serving traditional Spanish dishes, including 45 tapas options and paella, with excellent wines to match. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Papa Don Off-the-beaten-track Asian fusion institution specialising in Chinese, Thai and Korean flavours Restaurants Stretford View profile
The Spärrows Homemade dumplings, spätzle, and alpine specialties in an arch-ceilinged dining room. Restaurants Cheetham Hill
Paratha Hut Buttery parathas and flavourful accompaniments with unbeatable value in a simple and unassuming setting Street Food Levenshulme
Behind Closed Doors A den of debauchery and indulgence accessed through a hidden doorway. Bars & Pubs Northern Quarter View profile