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 Corner Boy
Manchester
Bar or Pub
The Corner Boy

Back in action for spring/summer 2021, Corner Boy is a welcoming, dimly-lit bar on the edge of Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter.

Dakota
Manchester
Restaurant
Dakota Bar & Grill Manchester

Great-looking brasserie based in the luxury Dakota Hotel on Manchester’s Ducie Street, now featuring a retractable terrace to handle all types of Manchester weather.

NQ64
Manchester
Bar or Pub
NQ64

Love videos games and drinks? Who doesn’t? NQ64 has both, right in the heart of the Northern Quarter.

Wood Chester
Chester
Restaurant
Wood Chester

After great success in the centre of Manchester, Masterchef winner Simon Wood takes his concept to the beautiful city of Chester.

Manchester
Event venue
Freight Island

Freight Island is back for its fifth season, with a sparkling new line-up of events and happenings.

Manchester bar vouchers to use after lockdown

Vouchers are a key way for Manchester bars, breweries and drinks establishments to keep ticking over until they can reopen, as well as providing a promise to attend once lockdown is over. Here are some of the city's best.

Rosa's Thai Cafe Manchester
Manchester
Restaurant
Rosa’s Thai Manchester

Rosa’s Thai takes over The Old Courthouse in Manchester, serving up delicious and authentic Thai food in stylish surroundings, with wonderfully charming staff.