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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The Sparrow
Bradford
Bar or Pub
The Sparrow

The first independent quirky bar on North Parade, The Sparrow is now a popular place to visit for a few pints and a platter.

Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza
Manchester
Restaurant
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza

Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza serve up pizza which has received worldwide acclaim and now have six branches across the UK including this on Peter Street.

York Castle Museum
Things to do in York

We take a closer look at York, one of the UK’s most beautiful heritage cities with a wealth of contemporary culture.

23 St. Mary's B&B
York
Bed & Breakfast
23 St Mary’s B&B

Just outside the city walls, stylish interiors, spacious rooms and famous breakfasts make 23 St. Mary’s the ideal base for exploring this wonderful city!

Mediale
York
Event venue
Mediale

International media arts festival bringing world premiere commissions from leading artists and a platform for emerging artists.

Guild of Media Arts
York
Guild of Media Arts

The Guild of Media Arts was formed in 2015 as the lifelong custodian of York’s designation as a UNESCO City of Media Arts. Thy run socials, network events and workshops.

Lamb & Lion Inn
York
Hotel
The Fat Badger York

The Fat Badger York is a 4 star AA rated Inn rich in old English character. It’s grafted into the city centre walls, not far from York Minster.

Roots York
York
Restaurant
Roots York

Sister restaurant to Michelin-starred The Black Swan, Roots has embraced its farm-to-fork ethos to bring a taste of Oldstead to the city.