Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor
Ian Jones

Ian Jones is a Manchester-based journalist, photographer and videographer with 23 years' experience, writing food reviews for Creative Tourist since 2015. His work has appeared in Telegraph Food, Time Out, The Independent, Vice and New Scientist. He has also contributed cultural commentary on Manchester for the New York Times.

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Hotel
Yurtshire

Luxury camping in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

Food and DrinkManchester
Salvi’s Birthday Celebrations

Salvi’s Deansgate Square is celebrating its 1st birthday in style, with a week of brand-new and exclusive special birthday dishes and cocktails.

Free entry
Knowsley
Tourist Attraction
Knowsley Hall

Situated on a private walled estate, Knowsley Hall has been in The Earl of Derby’s family for over 600 years and is usually reserved exclusively for private events and filming.

Cheetham Hill
Restaurant
Osaka Local

Wonderful Japanese street food vendor, often found at Grub and other street food events in and around Manchester and the North.

Madri Excepcional x The Oast House
Food and DrinkCity Centre
Madrí Excepcional x The Oast House

Madrí Excepcional, is bringing the soul of Madrid to Manchester with an all-day celebration of Spanish and British culture. Madrid meets Manchester via food, art and music.

Free entry
The glass atrium inside The Refuge
City Centre
Restaurant
The Refuge

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

Blackburn
Hotel
Northcote Hotel

Northcote’s luxury hotel perfectly matches its Michelin-star restaurant, nestled in the Ribble Valley hills on the edge of the Forest of Bowland.