Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor

Written by Ian Jones

Manchester
Mash Tun

Mash Tun is a craft beer and live music venue at the former Grafene site on Manchester’s King Street.

CBD Manchester
Chorlton
Café or Coffee Shop
CBD Manchester

CBD Manchester is a charming cafe in the centre of Chorlton, serving up a range of food and drinks, with the added option of CBD.

Deadstock General Store
Northern Quarter
Deadstock General Store

This small shop has a well-curated range of stock that focuses on vintage homeware and gifts. From Japanese hemp socks to botanical paperweights and HAWS plant misters, each object is beautiful, practical and well made.

Kala Bistro
Manchester
Restaurant
Kala Bistro

Kala is the latest restaurant from acclaimed chef-restaurateur Gary Usher, who also owns Sticky Walnut and Hispi. It’s a welcome addition to the ever-growing and improving King Street food scene.

Arras
York
Restaurant
Arras

Arras is a forward-thinking fine dining restaurant in the beautiful city of York.

Tasting Menus in The North

Looking for the finest luxury multi-course restaurants in Manchester? Look no further. We've picked out the very best tasting menus in the city.

20 Stories eat outside in Manchester
Places To Eat Outside in Manchester

Looking for somewhere to eat outside in Manchester in these hot summer months? Here's our guide to the restaurants in Manchester with the best areas for al fresco dining.

Manchester
Café or Coffee Shop
Pollen Bakery

Popular bakery in the Ancoats and New Islington area, specialising in sourdough bread and viennoiserie baked goods.

Elnecot
Manchester
Restaurant
Elnecot

Ancoats-based bar and restaurant, specialising in cocktails, British small plates, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts.

Canto
Restaurants in Ancoats

Ancoats is fast-becoming one of the most popular districts of Manchester. Check out our expert guide to the best places to grab a bite to eat or a sitdown meal.

95: The influence of Umbro in football
ExhibitionsManchester
95: The influence of Umbro in football

MUNDIAL Magazine and Classic Football Shirts have come together to present ‘95’ — an exhibition celebrating the influence of Umbro in football on the brand’s 95th anniversary, set in Manchester, their hometown.

Free entry