Where to celebrate Father’s Day in Manchester

A tremendous Sunday roast or a proper pie in a pub that mixes classic and contemporary is the timeless Father’s Day treat. What’s more, dads get free refills of Boddingtons throughout their meals.

If your dad is a bit of a marathon man and shows no signs of slowing down, look after him with a session at Brysk. From compression boots to cryotherapy, it’s the recovery centre that will have your old man feeling like a youngster again.

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.

A walk round Chorlton Ees followed up by a majestic Sunday roast at The Horse and Jockey is always a good family Father’s Day plan/

On Father’s Day. Jonathan Schofield is exploring the hidden history of Chorlton. Book a place for you and your dad on this upcoming tour to find out some surprising anecdotes on South Manchester’s heritage.

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

Curry favour with the big man on Father’s Day at this authentic curry and momo hangout in West Didsbury.

Rain Bar is an award-winning pub serving Manchester ales and a great value Sunday roast. Ideal for Father’s Day – especially if the sun is shining. You can’t beat the outdoor terrace at Rain Bar.

A luxury Sunday roast or lobster grilled over coals – Riva in Hale certainly ups the ante when it comes to a Father’s Day lunch.

An Italian restaurant with a vast array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, Sicilian NQ is the perfect choice for plant-eating pas who don’t go in for roast topside of beef traditions.

Treat the father figure in your life to an authentic Italian dining experience, complete with an eye-catching interior and a wide range of drinks.

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

Father’s Day doesn’t have to be fancy. Nothing says, “I love you, Dad” more than paying for the fish and chips for once. At Wright’s, you’ll find nostalgia at its best.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.