Chorlton
Into The Woods Chorlton
Delightful cafe, bar and restaurant in the heart of Chorlton. Wonderfully welcoming with a great range of food and drinks for all ages.
Ian Jones
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Manchester
One Eight Six
Snazzy cabaret-style cocktail bar and nightclub, hidden away under a Deansgate barber shop.
Alderley Edge
Les Deux Pizza Bar
Charming independent pizza and cocktail bar in Alderley Edge, that prides itself on only using the freshest ingredients.
Manchester
Döner Haus
This authentic Berlin kebab and bier haus is the latest addition to the ever-growing Corn Exchange food family.
Ancoats
The Edinburgh Castle Pub
The Edinburgh Castle is one of the standout venues in Ancoats, with a laid-back pub on the ground floor and the amazing Bangkok Diners Club taking charge of the restaurant.
Liverpool
Keith’s Wine Bar
Wildly popular cafe and wine bar on Liverpool’s wonderfully independent Lark Lane.
Manchester
Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Wildly popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a great range of vegan options. Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and well worth the trip.
Manchester
Viet Shack Restaurant
Arguably Manchester’s most well-known Vietnamese restaurant, Viet Shack started out as a hugely-popular street food stall before opening this restaurant in Ancoats.
Gluten-free restaurants in Manchester
Manchester has many excellent gluten-free restaurants, or places that cater for a gluten-free diet. Here's an accurate, well-informed guide to the best.
Cathedral Quarter
Mamucium
High-class restaurant next to Victoria Station in Manchester, and attached to Hotel Indigo. Famed for steaks.
Manchester
BLVD Manchester
BLVD is a Spinningfields bar, nightclub and restaurant with a newly launched Caribbean menu. We check out the jerk-based delights of a Jamaican Sunday roast.
Manchester
The Bay Horse Tavern
The Bay Horse Tavern is a laid-back pub based in the dead centre of the Northern Quarter, with a wide range of drinks and food options.