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.

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Cheshire

Hotel

Manor House Alsager

A 17th-century farmhouse with spa, hotel rooms and in-house restaurant.

Stoke-on-Trent

Tourist Attraction

The Spa
at Manor House Alsager

Various high-end spa facilities at the Manor House, including sauna, steam room, pools, hot tubs, swim-up bar and more.

Ancoats

Restaurant

Bruco

Bruco is a new restaurant in Ancoats, serving up stylish Italian small plates.

Manchester

Restaurant

Samsi

Long-standing Japanese restaurant on Whitworth Street in Manchester with a pleasingly affordable menu.

Liverpool

Restaurant

Arts Bar Baltic Liverpool

A hub for local artists and businesses in the heart of the Baltic Triangle.

Chorlton

Restaurant

Yane

Friendly neighbourhood restaurant in Chorlton, specialising in authentic Japanese cuisine such as donburi, katsu kare and traditional pickles, made in-house.

Manchester

Restaurant

Ban Di Bul

Ban Di Bul is a longstanding Korean restaurant in the very centre of Manchester.

Levenshulme

Restaurant

My Nawaab

Eye-catching banqueting hall in Levenshulme, with a wide-ranging buffet showcasing freshly-prepared Indian and Pakistani cuisine.

Gorton

Restaurant

Roots Restaurant & Bar

Highly-regarded African restaurant in Gorton, with many exceptional Nigerian dishes.

Food and Drink in the North

It's summertime, and the dining choices are easy, thanks to our expert guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.

City Centre

Restaurant

Sister Ray

Sister Ray is one of Liverpool’s best-looking independent bars.

Manchester

Restaurant

Side Street Manchester

A beautifully styled multi-purpose venue, including cafe, bar, kitchen and more.