New to Stevenson’s Square, Public is the Northern Quarter’s new local, from the team behind Evelyn’s.

The Refuge is a restaurant and bar based at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, specialising in bright, exciting small plates.

A cleverly-designed bar for those in the know, disguised as a laundrette but containing some top-class beers and cocktails.

Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.

Peste is a bohemian bar and bookshop with vintage reads and records.

We try out the Sunday roasts at Diecast, Manchester’s new creative neighbourhood, food hub and cultural space.

Longstanding alternative venue in the centre of Manchester with a basement space for live music, clubnights and comedy events.

Speakeasy-style cocktail bar with dark lighting and a superb range of drinks, plus regular comedy events and live music.

Contact Bar and Kitchen is the newly-opened food and drink area for Contact Theatre, headed up by the team from GRUB.

Nordie is a superb bar and restaurant in the heart of Levenshulme.

This high-end city-centre restaurant has an excellent afternoon tea option that more than matches up to the superb main menu.

Moxy Manchester City is a stylish 146-bedroom hotel in Spinningfields, with an attractive living room lobby and modern, well-stocked bar.