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Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island
PiccadillyPattersons at Escape to Freight Island means only one thing - the Liverpool legend has finally made it to Manchester.
Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill
Princes DockMalmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill is much more than just another soulless hotel restaurant. With its dockside location and terrace,...
Pattersons
RopewalksFried chicken in a bar setting with a big emphasis on music, beer and cocktails - Liverpool independent Pattersons has...
Seven Bro7hers Ancoats
AncoatsThis bar on Cutting Room Square from the Seven Bro7hers Brewery clan is perfectly placed to cater for the craft...
Seven Bro7hers Media City
Media CityA stone's throw from their brewery and taproom, Salford alemeisters Seven Bro7hers have a beerhouse and kitchen with outside space...
Red Dog Saloon
RopewalksIf you love the down-home flavours and honky tonk sounds of the southern states of America, head to Red Dog...
Frederiks
Georgian QuarterOne of the buzziest spots in the Georgian Quarter, Frederiks models itself on the neighbourhood bars of Brooklyn. Think casual...
Almost Famous NQ
Northern QuarterNow a few minutes walk from its original site on High Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Almost Famous Manchester NQ...
Brewdog DogHouse Bar & Rooftop
Manchester City CentreThere are two ways to eat at the Doghouse, at the ground floor BrewDog Bar or upstairs on the rooftop....
Gorilla
Greater ManchesterGorilla is tucked under a railway arch, it has a slightly industrial vibe but it’s comfortable for all that. The...
The Tavern Co
Mossley HillA stalwart of Smithdown Road, The Tavern Co is a casual dining place with a reputation for student and family-friendly...
Salt Dog Slims Liverpool
Ropewalks"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Ropewalks gaff Salt Dog Slims, although tbh...
Yard & Coop Manchester
Northern QuarterWe’d rather see a restaurant that does one thing well than one that does a wide variety of dishes to...
Brickhouse Social
Oxford RoadBrickhouse Social is a casual place that’s all about pizza, beer and good times. Situated just off Oxford Road, in...
Honest Burgers Liverpool
RopewalksThe Honest Burgers chain chose well when it selected the top end of Bold Street for its Liverpool branch; a...
Bunny Jackson’s
Manchester City CentreBunny Jackson's touts itself as a dive bar and, while there is indeed 'cold beer, frozen margaritas and a lot...
Honest Burgers Manchester
SpinningfieldsThe new wave of burgers came crashing over the food scene and then receded, leaving closures and acid reflux. So...
Upstairs at the Grill
ChesterUpstairs at the Grill is a class act. It brings together the polish of a swish Manhattan steakhouse with a...
NYL Restaurant and Bar
Cavern QuarterMuch of the appeal of NYL Restaurant and Bar is admittedly the setting. You'll find it in the Aloft hotel...
Crazy Pedro’s Manchester NQ
Northern QuarterThis self-styled party bar is hot on super-chilled drinks, from frozen margaritas to ice cold beers. It's also hot on...
Bird Of Prey
Manchester City CentreIf you "understand and appreciate the awesomeness of a properly fried bird", this is the place for you – and...
Burgerism at Escape to Freight Island
Manchester City CentreStarting life in a pick-up-only kitchen just off West Ashton St and Eccles New Road in Salford, Burgerism’s “lean, mean...
The Beagle
ChorltonThe Beagle is a bustling, eclectic, neighbourhood boozer which has recently replaced its Tex-Mex trash food menu with NYC-style pizza...
Wingstop Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkWingstop Trafford Centre is your choice if chicken is your thing. There are wings (as the name suggests) as well...
Slim Chickens Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkPopular for cheap eats, Slim Chickens Trafford Centre is one of the mall's better options with everything cooked to order...
Kong’s NQ
Northern QuarterKong’s NQ is the chicken shop done good. From a pop-up to a permanent home on Oldham Street, this place...
Low Slow and Dough
OxtonNestled in Oxton Village in the Wirral, Low Slow and Dough is a Tex-Mex eatery with brunch specials, loaded nachos,...
Free State Kitchen
Georgian QuarterWhile some venues are happy to describe a frost-ravaged yucca and a scattering of paving stone weeds as a ‘beer...
Salt Dog Slims Manchester
Manchester City Centre"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Salt Dog Slims, new over from Liverpool,...
Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill
PiccadillyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill isn’t just for overnight guests, its reputation for cocktails, quality beef and a buzzing...
The Counter House
AncoatsGut-cleansing spirulina juices, turmeric scented Buddha bowls and raw vegan cookies, The Counter House menu reads like a dream list...
Louis
SpinningfieldsLouis is the next big thing from Adam and Drew Jones, the brothers behind Tattu and Fenix but it’s something...
California Coffee & Wine
AltrinchamCalifornia Coffee & Wine is a ray of SoCal sunshine. The Cal-Mex flavours served up are fresher and sharper than...
Archie’s Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkArchie’s Trafford Centre is another of the eye-popping pink burger and shake sites from the wildly popular Manchester mini-empire. The...
The Blues Kitchen Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe Blues Kitchen Manchester is the first opening outside the capital for Columbo Group, which also owns the Jazz Cafe...
Common
Northern QuarterOne of the Northern Quarter's original hipster hangouts, Common – bar, eatery, coffee spot – has been at its Edge...
Overdraught MCR
LevenshulmeOverdraught MCR opened its doors in October 2019 with a name that's a cheeky nod to the previous incarnation of...
Nell’s Kampus
Manchester City CentreThis Brooklyn-style pizza joint was born out of a love of using the best ingredients with care and attention. Nell's...
Quarter House
Northern QuarterQuarter House is the place to go for some good old American BBQ flavours. Yes, so it’s a trend that...
Creams Cafe Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreCreams Cafe is a dessert parlour that was founded in 2008 by Adam Mani and Balal Aqil. With humble beginnings...
Henry C
ChorltonServing up city centre-standard cocktails in the suburbs, Henry C is a cosy neighbourhood bar in Chorlton with a heavy...
American Pies
AncoatsAmerican Pies in Ancoats serves deep-dish pizzas when everyone else seems to be all about the slow-proved Neapolitan style. Sometimes...
Coast to Coast
Trafford ParkCoast to Coast is a casual American restaurant at the Trafford Centre. If you’re looking for something that feels more...
Crazy Pedro’s Manchester Bridge St
Manchester City CentreDescribing itself as a full-time party bar and part-time pizza parlour, Crazy Pedro’s is hot on super-chilled drinks, from frozen...
Slyce
OldhamLike its sister restaurant Muse next door, Slyce brings a taste of the city to the bucolic surroundings of Uppermill.
Wingstop
Manchester City CentreWingstop started life as a small chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas before spreading its wings across North America and...
Brewski
ChorltonThe clue is in the name – Brewski is as much about the beers as it is the food. It’s...
Cane & Grain
Northern QuarterDon't mind getting your hands dirty in the name of filling your belly? There's plenty to pick up and run...
Manahatta Manchester
Manchester City CentreManahatta is a New York-inspired cocktail bar on Deansgate. It’s well known for its party atmosphere, great drinks and bottomless...
Alley Cats
LeedsAlley Cats is a must for music lovers and, to set the tone, the menu screams American diner, but with...
Triple B
PrestwichTriple B was born in the midst of the pandemic when the Eat New York crew left the NQ and...