Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor

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.

Written by Ian Jones

Winter in Spinningfields

Spinningfields has grown into one of Manchester's standout districts in recent years. Here's that you'll find there this winter.

Manchester

Restaurant

Hey Little Cupcake

Hey Little Cupcake is a small, trendy cupcake boutique nestled in Spinningfields that uses the finest ingredients to create a signature collection of cupcakes, cakes and brownies.

Winter Entertainment in Spinningfields

Spinningfields always pushes the boat out at Christmas in the entertainment stakes and this year is no exception.

9 Dec – 17 Dec 2022

DanceManchester

Festive dance performances

Get in the festive spirit with these free festive dance performances held throughout December in Spinningfields. Expect dancers, snow machines and even elves.

Free entry

Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Spinningfields

Spinningfields is the jewel in Manchester's crown, and this Christmas and New Year's Eve it's all set to sparkle.

Liverpool

Restaurant

Albert’s Schloss Liverpool

Liverpool’s wildly popular cook haus and bier palace serves up the city’s heartiest Bavarian food.

7 Dec 2022

ComedyAncoats

Tom Ward – Anthem

Fresh from his celebrated debut on Live at the Apollo, Tom Ward embarks on his first ever national tour. A brand-new construction of offbeat observations and top-notch whimsical detours.

From £10.00

Manchester

Restaurant

10 Tib Lane

At a time when many city-centre restaurants are fighting to be the loudest and most ostentatious, 10 Tib Lane is all about elegant, sophisticated dining.