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.

Written by Ian Jones

Manchester
Event venue
Festa Italiana

The 2022 Festa Italiana was a roaring success, with great food options and captivating live music performances throughout the weekend.

ComedyManchester
The Laughienda Comedy Club 1st Birthday

The excellent weekly Laughienda comedy club is celebrating its first birthday with an impressive lineup on some of the UK’s best comedians, including the legendary Smug Roberts (Phoenix Nights, 24 Hour Party People).

From £3
Manchester Union Brewery Supper Club
Food and DrinkManchester
Manchester Union Brewery Supper Club

Manchester Union Brewery have launched a monthly supper club with inspired menus from new chefs every month. This month’s theme is Sao Paulo, a modern Brazilian-British fusion menu designed by renowned chef Caroline Martins.

From £45
The Mews Bar and Charcuterie
Manchester
Bar or Pub
The Mews Bar and Charcuterie

Based at Great Northern’s thriving plaza, The Mews Bar and Charcuterie is a stylish place for drinks and high-quality food boards, from the team behind the excellent Northern Quarter cocktail

Food and DrinkManchester
Explore Ancoats Food & Drink Tour

Take a culinary tour of Ancoats, the world’s first industrial suburb where an award-winning chip shop (which pays homage to hip-hop) sits alongside a Michelin starred fine dining restaurant.

From £55
Salford
Restaurant
Black Friar

To celebrate its third birthday, The Black Friar is running a series of