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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Retro Bar Manchester
Manchester
Bar or Pub
Retro Bar Manchester

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

The Alchemist
City Centre
Restaurant
The Alchemist

Following a huge refurb, Spinningfields cocktail The Alchemist is back with an impressive new food and drink menu.

Leeds
Restaurant
FINT Leeds

FINT Leeds is a wonderful Nordic-inspired restaurant in Leeds, with a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options.

The Fitzgerald
Manchester
Bar or Pub
The Fitzgerald

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

ARTB&B Blackpool
Blackpool
Hotel
ART B&B Blackpool

ART B&B Blackpool is a brand new hotel on Blackpool seafront with 18 different themed rooms, curated by leading UK artists.

Manchester
Bar or Pub
Nordie

Nordie is a superb bar and restaurant in the heart of Levenshulme, home to Soap Street Pizza.