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
Örme Ethical and sustainable British fine dining taster menus complemented by hand-picked wine and beer pairings, without the pretence Restaurants Urmston View profile
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
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
Papa Don Off-the-beaten-track Asian fusion institution specialising in Chinese, Thai and Korean flavours Restaurants Stretford View profile
Behind Closed Doors A den of debauchery and indulgence accessed through a hidden doorway. Bars & Pubs Northern Quarter 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
Kiosk on Lapwing Converted cupboard turned neighbourhood hotspot serving up tasty bakes, coffee, organic wine and craft beers. Cafés & Coffee Shops Didsbury
The Spärrows Homemade dumplings, spätzle, and alpine specialties in an arch-ceilinged dining room. Restaurants Cheetham Hill
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
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
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
Paratha Hut Buttery parathas and flavourful accompaniments with unbeatable value in a simple and unassuming setting Street Food Levenshulme