Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor

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

Restaurant

Chish & Fips

A special kind of Japanese-inspired fish and chip shop, from the team behind the incredible (and sadly-missed) Umezushi restaurant.

Manchester

Restaurant

Firebird Hope

They claim to sell the ‘best chicken and vegan chicken sandwich in Manchester’ and they’re absolutely right.

Manchester

Restaurant

Tender

Niall Keating has brought his Michelin-approved style of cooking to Tender at The Stock Exchange.

12 Nov – 22 Dec 2021

FamiliesManchester

Manchester Christmas Markets 2021

The Manchester Christmas Markets 2021 are back, with many dozens of stalls in front of the town hall, and hundreds of traders spread across city-centre squares.

Free entry

Manchester

Restaurant

Erst

Perfectly-formed, eye-catching small plates with a focus on environmentally-friendly practices.

Chester

Hotel

Hotel Indigo Chester

An elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of Chester.

Restaurants on Liverpool’s Bold Street

Bold Street is one of Liverpool's most high-profile areas, full of unique coffee shops and independent restaurants. Here's our expert guide to this wonderful area.

Cocktails in Manchester

Manchester’s mixology scene is a wild ride, from hidden speakeasies to sky-high glamour.

Spinningfields

Restaurant

Bill’s Manchester

This family favourite has moved from John Dalton Street to its new home in Spinningfields, with a brand new look featuring modern decor teamed with vintage items sourced by Bill