Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor
Ian Jones

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

Altrincham Market
Manchester
Shopping Centre
Altrincham Market

Altrincham Market is a market for modern times – and for eats, treats and weekend fun. We take a look around one of our favourite places.

Breakfast in Liverpool

Breakfast. There’s a reason that it’s deemed the most important meal of the day - here are our favourite breakfast places in Liverpool.

City Centre
Café or Coffee Shop
LEAF on Bold Street

Keeping Bold Street a hub of creativity, LEAF is more than a tearoom, it’s also a bar and thriving event space with a packed schedule of upcoming happenings.

date places
Date Places in Manchester

A good date depends on location, location, location. Don't take a risk, here's our tried and tested guide to the city's best.

Manchester
Restaurant
Mackie Mayor

A Grade II listed market building in the Northern Quarter, Mackie Mayor is a key fixture in the ever-growing Northern Quarter food and drink scene.

The Quays
Restaurant
The Alchemist Mediacity

The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.