Where to celebrate Father’s Day in Manchester

From oysters and ceviche to Wagyu beef yakitori skewers, Australasia serves Pacific Rim fusion fare in a stylish space.

What dad doesn’t love a quality kebab? BAB NQ’s are some of the best in town.

A tremendous Sunday roast or a proper pie in a pub that mixes classic and contemporary is the timeless Father’s Day treat.

Buy dad a pint of Manchester’s heritage at this JW Lees showcase pub. Go one better and treat him to Sunday lunch with unlimited Yorkshire puddings.

Sunday roasts that are as grand as the name suggests – treat dad to a meal in one of Manchester’s most impressive buildings.

KAJI are offering a four-course Father’s Day menu with an accompanying special menu for children.

So named because of Manchester University’s 25 Nobel laureates, The Laureate Restaurant is a large and luxurious space located on one of the higher floors of Manchester’s Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Canalside views, afternoon tea, Seven Bro7hers beer and thoughtful meals using local ingredients make Lock 84 a good choice for Father’s Day.

Does dad like afternoon tea? Loom & Ladle Bistro does an excellent take on the classic as well as family-friendly dining.

Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill isn’t just for overnight guests, its reputation for cocktails, quality beef and a buzzing atmosphere mean it’s respected as a restaurant in its own right.

This is a suitably fancy place for an occasion like Father’s Day but even an upscale surf and turf won’t break the bank. What’s more, dads get a £20 voucher to redeem on a future visit.

Rain Bar is an award-winning pub serving Manchester ales and comforting, hearty food. Ideal for Father’s Day.

Book a Gin tour or even a gin-making experience for an alternative Father’s Day gift.

A Father’s Day dinner doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Slurp noodles together in this family favourite.

Wing’s is a traditional Chinese restaurant that’s a favourite of footballers. Take dad for prawn toast and people watching.

Apart from parking, this is a free Father’s Day option that mixes nature, local history and ancient folklore.

Bond over beat ’em ups and take your dad on at Street Fighter II or Mortal Kombat this Father’s Day.

Keep it casual at Bundobust with craft beer and meat-free Indian street food this Father’s Day.

Book a game of tennis at Courts Club for a more active Father’s Day get-together.

There’s something magical about steam trains. Book a Father’s Day lunch aboard the East Lancashire Railway for an alternative to restaurant dining.

This is the first Manchester branch of the steak restaurant that prides itself on quality, ethics and affordability. Treat dad to a proper steak on Father’s Day.

Learn to cook dad’s favourite food together – book a course at Food Sorcery Deansgate Square and you can both become masters at sushi or Syrian street food.

I love you to the moon and back – show dad you care with a day out exploring the wonders of the universe together.

Bowl dad over with an afternoon on the lanes at King Pins Manchester Arndale. It’s the ideal Father’s Day activity.

Do dim sum with dad this Father’s Day at the Little Yang Sing.

Manchester Museum has an astonishingly good collection. Let dad share his passions and interests with you on a budget-friendly stroll round the exhibits.

Maray Manchester offers relaxed Middle Eastern dining for a more chilled out Father’s Day celebration.

Treat your dad to the indulgences of a Victorian gent: roast beef, suet pudding and famous corned beef hash. The tiled interior is a real olde worlde treat.

Bring out the binoculars and sit in companionable silence in a bird hide or simply take a stroll around Pennington Flash this Father’s Day.

Quarry Bank Mill offers plenty of history as well as glorious walks around the estate. Finish off with a scone.

The Sparrows is a cosy and convivial restaurant for Father’s Day full of lovely sharing dishes of spatzle, dumplings and pasta.

Tandle Hill Country Park offers fantastic views. Enjoy a stroll together this Father’s Day – it’s free so all you need to buy is a card.

Explore the gardens at Tatton Park or take longer walks around the estate. You can also treat dad to some local produce from the Stableyard shops or some plants from the garden store.

Tender is one of Manchester’s most exquisite restaurants, ran by acclaimed chef, Niall Keating. It’s a meal worthy of the main man: dad.

TNQ is stylish yet unpretentious, serving French-inspired bistro classics using fresh, seasonal ingredients. It’s a thoughtful choice for a Father’s Day meal.

Book a brewery tour at Track Brewing Co this Father’s Day or cut straight to the craft ales and just enjoy a few pints in the taproom together.

Wah Ji Wah is one of our favourite city centre Indian restaurants. Take papa for poppadoms and curry favour with the big man on Father’s Day.

It’s the battle of the blades. Take dad axe-throwing at Whistle Punks for a Father’s Day experience he won’t be expecting.

The Whitworth is the place for a cultured Father’s Day wander. The views from the cafe aren’t half bad and there are always beautiful ceramics in the gift shop too.