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

Restaurant

Roc and Rye is now closed.

Stanley's Bar & Grill

Restaurant

Stanley’s Bar & Grill

The in-house restaurant of The Titanic, Liverpool’s leading luxury hotel.

Titanic Liverpool

Hotel

Liverpool’s leading luxury hotel, based a short drive from the city centre.

The 1699 Brasserie, Chester Townhouse hotel

Restaurant

The 1699 Brasserie

The 1699 Brasserie is the in-house restaurant for the excellent Townhouse Hotel in Chester and brings relaxed fine dining to the city.

Chester Townhouse hotel

Hotel

Chester Townhouse

Stylish and modern, and with stunning views, Chester Townhouse is perfect for a stay in the city centre whether its for business or pleasure.

Hotel

AC Hotel Manchester City Centre

The latest addition to Marriott’s AC Hotels portfolio is based smack bang in the middle of the Northern Quarter.

10 Nov – 6 Jan 2019

FamiliesLiverpool

Liverpool Christmas Ice Festival

Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head is transformed into a winter wonderland for the return of the much-loved Liverpool Christmas Ice Festival

From £6

Pier Head

Tourist Attraction

Head to the Pier Head for Liverpool’s most iconic buildings on the waterfront.

Late-night Midweek Drinks In Manchester

Manchester's very best midweek late-night bars

Restaurant

Mojo

Rocking, rolling, rum bar on Manchester’s Bridge Street

Hotel

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel

Good quality midrange hotel smack dab in the centre of Manchester

Restaurant

Level 3
at Mercure Manchester

Mercure Piccadilly’s in-house restaurant with a varied menu and excellent views over Manchester