Ian Jones

When it comes to out-there ideas and beautiful Thai-inspired flavours, nowhere else comes close.

Based at Nordie in Levenshulme, Soap Street Pizza put out the perfect pie: crispy base and inspired toppings.

Bury-born chef Mary-Ellen McTague brings a high standard of Sunday roast to the table.

Gilpin offers a world-class spa experience that blends relaxation with nature.

This three AA Rosette Cheshire restaurant has launched a monthly supper club, where the emphasis is placed firmly on old-world glamour.

Huge luxury estate, featuring high-end restaurant, beautiful rooms, a fully-packed spa and much more.

Winsome delivers modern British food, cooked beautifully by chef-owner Shaun Moffat and his team.

The in-house spa at the Marriott Hotel Piccadilly is a sanctuary away from the city outside on its doorstep.

Coffee, walls of sound and smart conversation at this pop-up cafe in the Northern Quarter.

The very best of South African cuisine in an intimate, friendly space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

The Daisy is one of Manchester’s more in-demand basement bars, offering an underground Paris-inspired night out.

Seriously good cocktails at a one of Manchester’s most clandestine bars.