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Zouk
Oxford RoadZouk specialises in 'apna' - home-style cooking shot through with colour and heat from the spices and herbs. In recent...
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Haunt
Manchester City CentreWhen Peter Street lost its Caffe Nero it gained Haunt, an independent coffee shop and wine bar. Stepping inside, you...
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Evuna Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreOctober 2003 saw the first of the four Evunas open, grabbing a prime position on Deansgate and a reputation for...
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Fumo
Oxford RoadWith its terrace overlooking Oxford Road and its much-photographed spiral staircase, Fumo is a favourite spot in Manchester for dinner...
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San Carlo Manchester
DeansgateSan Carlo is Manchester's most famous and, some say, best Italian restaurant. Run by the Distefano family, it's said to...
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Bottega
Manchester City CentreWith its floor-to-ceiling views over Exchange Square and chic Selfridges setting, Bottega is a stylish spot for cocktails, lunch or...
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Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreRunyon’s restaurant at Hotel Brooklyn claims to be somewhere you’ll be “overfed and overindulged” with a menu of British classics...
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Bundobust Brewery
Greater ManchesterA real Northern success story, the second location for Bundobust in Manchester and the fourth in the family of northern-based...
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Pier Eight Restaurant
Media CityWith its watery views and sharp decor, Pier Eight – the restaurant and bar at The Lowry performing and visual...
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Trattoria 51 Liverpool
Business District (Liverpool)Offering good-value Italian classics, Trattoria 51 is an easy option if you want a family-friendly independent close to Liverpool ONE....
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Peter Street Kitchen
Manchester City CentreSpecialising in two distinct, contemporary cuisines, Mexican and Japanese, Peter Street Kitchen's punchy small plates ooze luxury. There are several...
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Tampopo | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThe second of their city centre venues, Tampopo Manchester Corn Exchange has the same wok-fresh East Asian menu as its...
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Albert’s Schloss
Manchester City CentreAlbert's Schloss is a Bavarian-inspired fun palace of extraordinary dimensions and clever design. Behind the glistening tiles of the former...
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The Bridgewater Hall
Manchester City CentreThe Bridgewater Hall is where Manchester gets serious about music. The international concert venue was built in the 1990s and...
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La Bandera
Manchester City CentreThis upmarket Spanish restaurant, tucked away just off St Ann's Square, is the definition of a hidden gem.
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Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
Manchester City CentreLucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is the first restaurant that the famed TV chef has decided to open in the...
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HOME Restaurant
Manchester City CentreOne of Manchester’s flagship buildings, HOME is many things including cinema, theatre, art gallery and, of most interest to Confidential...
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Banyan | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreBanyan in Manchester’s Corn Exchange has something for everyone and one of the best outdoor drinking and dining spots in...
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Aviva Studios, Factory International
Manchester City CentreAviva Studios is the new home of Factory International, the producers of Manchester International Festival. The impressive building was conceived...
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The Refuge
Manchester City CentreWinning small plate fusion in an iconic and glamorous setting. Housed in Manchester's iconic The Refuge Assurance Company dating back...
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Haute Dolci Trafford
TraffordChocoholics and those with a sweet tooth will feel right at home at Haute Dolci, a dessert cafe situated in...
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Society
Manchester City CentreLocated in between St Peter’s Square and The Bridgewater Hall, Society brings new life to the quiet yet elegant stretch...
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ARMR Store
Oxford RoadThe much loved Caribbean cafe ARMR Store has relocated from Ardwick to take over the bar and kitchen at Contact...
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Tampopo Manchester Albert Square
Manchester City CentreTampopo Albert Square is the original venue in this Manchester-born chain from restaurateur David Fox. It was here that they...
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Il Forno
RopewalksIl Forno’s name refers to their oven; a huge, fire-breathing head which swallows up pizza before cooking it to perfection and...
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53two
Manchester City CentreWith a gentle gradient throughout and a lowered bar, 53two is one of Manchester's most inclusive and accessible venues. Half...
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The Anthologist
Manchester City CentreThe Anthologist fits well into the cosmopolitan city vibe of the regenerated St Peter’s Square. When you step off the...