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Al-Madina
Serving incredible curries for over 20 years
The Firehouse
A culinary experience that places a focus on showmanship, think open fire roasted food, vogue dancers, cabaret and more.
The Flat Baker
A bakery with a twist, Brazil meets France via unique pastries, breads and other delectable creations.
Corbières
Legendary jukebox, legendary drinking den hidden beneath a back street close to one of the city’s most famous squares.
Side Street Studio
Multi-purpose hangout with a bar serving drinks from independent producers, sublime soundtrack, stand-alone event space and kitchen
Fire & Ice
Elevated diner serving American classics made from high quality ingredients, turning the heads of highly respected critics
Casa Italia
Independent Italian cafe and bistro with a Sicilian feel
Nordie
Neighbourhood food and drinks including expertly conceived bespoke cocktails, with outdoor terrace and more.
92 Degrees Spinningfields
Coffee shop serving sustainable roasts, local bites, and impactful charity collaborations
Ban Di Bul
Popular Korean BBQ restaurant with an extensive hot pot menu.
Onda Pasta Bar
Homemade pasta small plates, fresh pizzetas, evolving dishes, and Sunday lasagnas with signature twists
The Bay Horse Tavern
Victorian boozer meets modern dining at an address that dates back to the early 19th Century.
Fort Coffee
Sleek, minimalistic coffee emporium serving refined blends of beans, pour overs and organic brunch
San Carlo Fumo Bar & Grill
Contemporary Italian in a spectacular position, famed for its tapas-sized plates, robata grill options and cocktails
Topkapi Palace
Arguably Manchester’s most iconic Turkish restaurant, serving authentic kebabs, salads and more for over 40 years
Haunt
Specialist coffee spot with Italian delicacies, with excellent cocktails and wines served long after dark.
Sthan M1
Modern fusion-style Indian cuisine with late license and one motto: desi food, vedesi bar.
The Wharf
Canalside pub with sprawling outdoor seating, varied menu, extensive wine list, and wide selection of gins and whiskies.
Cafe Cotton
Laidback eatery offering sandwiches on locally baked bread, group catering, continental beers and wines in an iconic city centre building.
Kurdish
Fresh tandoor-baked nan meets vibrant shawarma with upstairs disco dining.
20 Stories
Exceptional drinks, including bespoke cocktails and 600 varieties of wine, meet fine dining with spectacular views across the city
Akbar’s
Beloved Indian restaurant famous for its sizzling dishes and huge sharing naan breads.
Lazy Sundae
Dessert shop with a menu ranging from milk, fruit and iced teas, milkshakes and ice cream
Yes Lah
Didsbury eatery with a menu boasting Filipino, Malaysian and South Asian dishes inspired by childhood nostalgia.
Cocoa Cabana
Chocolatiers-cum-cocktail parlour, serving brunch and chocolate afternoon teas.
Happy Valley Cafe
Eclectic Cha Chaan Teng offering a fusion of East-meets-West dishes, from Cantonese classics to global comfort foods, in a vibrant, mural-adorned setting.
Pollen Bakery
Baking institution serving the city and its finest eateries, known for exceptional breads, pastries, and a dine-in menu
Dakota Bar & Grill
Sophisticated steak house within a luxurious hotel, serving 35-day-aged British grass-fed cuts in contemporary-cool dining rooms.
Quarter House Beer & BBQ
Relaxed drinking haunt with a reputation for some of the best BBQ in town.
Ziya
Contemporary Rusholme curry house serving modern Indian and subcontinental dishes to exacting standards
Trof
Perfect Northern Quarter spot for brunch, cocktails, evolving specials and Sunday lunches
Climat
Wine-led rooftop restaurant with exceptional daily changing menus.
Azuma
Unassuming Korean and Chinese spot with authentic BBQ dishes and a bustling atmosphere.
Sterling
Opulent underground bar in historic hotel, serving vintage spirits, rare wines and crafted cocktails.
Sir Ralph Abercromby
Historic Manchester pub with rich Peterloo ties, offering a central bar, function room, and a cherished community presence.
Mr Hong’s
Speak In Code
Top-rated cosy drinking den off the beaten track with a creative plant-based food selection.
Tariff & Dale
Landmark industrial-edged bar and lower-ground floor restaurant boasting modern English food, sourdough pizzas and free pool table.
The Britons Protection
Over 200-year old pub with a big beer garden out the back which gets the sun almost all day long
Blue Mist
Manchester’s original and largest shisha spot, offering mocktails, traditional teas, and decadent desserts.
Castle Hotel
A pub with a long-standing reputation for live music and literary events, as well as its real ales.
Finders Keepers
Neighbourhood bar offering high quality, expertly crafted cocktails with a stunning view of New Islington Marina
MUSU
Japanese-inspired small plate fine dining in a stunning space, led by culinary masters
Bruncho
Turkish delicacies with heart and soul, from thick rich coffee to Shakshuka and Menemen
Gerry’s Chinese Pancake House
Street food institution serving delicious Chinese pancakes
Seoul Kimchi
Seoul Kimchi offers traditional Korean food in a small and informal setting
The Whiskey Jar
Pouring more than 350 varieties of whiskey, think heritage drinks in a historic building with on-point events programming.