The Pasta Factory As the name suggests, the home of great pasta, made in an historic Manchester building, by skilled Italians epicureans. Restaurants City Centre View profile
One Plus DIY hot pot and Chinese BBQ with a conveyor belt twist. Budget-friendly, immersive dining where you're the chef. Restaurants City Centre
Companio Northern Quarter Elevated, contemporary bakery renowned for exceptional breads and Italian baked treats Bakeries City Centre View profile
Rack Arndale Market Fresh sandwiches, grilled cheese melts and cakes made using only the highest quality ingredients. Takeaways City Centre View profile
Adam Reid at The French Modern Mancunian fine dining in the historic Midland Hotel, blending upscale Northern flavours with bold creativity. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Tast Catala A refined Catalonian dining experience, showcasing authentic flavours, bold creativity, and one of Manchester’s best wine lists. Restaurants City Centre View profile
La Bandera Beloved tapas restaurant serving authentic small plates, perfect paella and excellent wines Restaurants City Centre View profile
Payal Street food specialists serving up delicious, authentic Asian and Indian cuisine Street Food City Centre
Flawd A vibrant waterside wine bar, bottle shop and ever-changing small-plate eatery. Bars & Pubs Ancoats View profile
Beehive Lofts Luxuriously renovated 1800s cotton mills offering inspiring, light-filled co-working lofts with a perfect blend of industrial elegance. Co-working Spaces Ancoats
Fress Au naturale design meets comfort food in a Northern Quarter favourite, with waffles and chicken among the winners. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Bold Street Coffee Inventive espresso creations, breakfast staples, and grab-and-go sandwich options. Cafés & Coffee Shops City Centre View profile
Popeyes Arndale Louisiana-style fired chicken joint specialising in sandwiches, wings and cajun sides. City Centre
Katsouris Deli Iconic deli in serving massive sandwiches, Greek dishes, and all-day breakfasts. Delis City Centre
Black Sheep Coffee Innovative city centre coffee shop serving speciality grade Robusta beans Cafés & Coffee Shops City Centre
Higher Ground A modern British bistro championing organic farm produce and expert butchery with laid-back hospitality, thoughtful cooking, and a stellar natural wine list. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Tabitha’s Cosy coffee, matcha and brunch spot in city centre neighbourhood Cafés & Coffee Shops City Centre View profile
IOLLA Unique prescription glasses and sunglasses emporium dedicated to making shopping for specs fun and affordable. Shops City Centre View profile
Little Lotus Pan-Asian lunch spot serving sushi, noodles, poke bowls and healthy, flavoursome favourites. City Centre
The Lowry Hotel Manchester’s original five-star hotel, offering river views, refined dining, world-class wellness, and legendary suites. Hotels City Centre View profile
Simmons Cocktails, dreams and disco on one of the city's biggest dance floors Bars & Pubs City Centre
Ciaooo Statement crusts on Neapolitan sourdough pizzas, including a popular Con Burrata range. Restaurants Ancoats View profile
Bahn Vi Alty Market favourite arrives at New Century serving up delicious plant-based creations Restaurants City Centre
The Old Nags Head An historic pub spread over multiple floors with a storied history of visiting rock & roll drinkers Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Siop Shop Welsh-inspired cafe specialising in unique flavours of doughnut, including savoury, and excellent coffee Cafés & Coffee Shops City Centre View profile
One Sushi Bustling Oxford Road takeaway One Sushi is a real gem serving up fresh sushi ‘omakase’ style. Takeaways City Centre
Permanent Orbit Curated vintage, unisex treasures and storied homewares, where scuffs are tales waiting to be told. Shops City Centre View profile
Ramona Pizza as Detroit intended, with frozen cocktails and late-night parties in a former MOT garage. Bars & Pubs Ancoats View profile
Cupra City Garage Barcelona-born car brand turns cultural catalyst, mixing music, food and future-thinking design. City Centre View profile
Kung Fu Burger Street food-style sourdough Chinese buns with a variety of fillings including shredded pork belly, chicken and vegetables Takeaways City Centre
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill Flavours of the sub-continent beautifully presented on small plates with a renowned BBQ menu and cooking classes. Restaurants City Centre View profile
The Stables Tavern The latest addition to the buzzing St John’s neighbourhood Bars & Pubs City Centre
HOP Vietnamese Bold and cheerful Vietnamese street food spot offering bowls, broths and banh mi. City Centre
UNITOM Art and design bookstore, expertly-curated magazine stand, stunning independent gallery — a real one-of-a-kind. Shops City Centre View profile