The Transports: A Tale of Exile and Migration at the Dancehouse

Manchester Wine Tours is a relaxed, fun wine tour, full of the city’s best food and drink, led by an effortlessly engaging host.

Friendly pub under a railway arch serving vegetarian and vegan pub food, as well as hosting regular live music.

Refined steakhouse with smart, low-lit decor, boasting some of the finest cuts of meat in the city.

Independent Leeds-based brewery North has opened its first Manchester taproom, in Oxford Road’s Circle Square neighbourhood.

The apple in Now Wave’s eye, YES boasts four floors of live music and DJs, and offers food via two outlets. It also has a huge outdoor roof terrace!

Bakchich does excellent, reasonably priced Lebanese food – including sharwarma, pickles, meshawi grills and baklawa – in a beautifully tiled, high-ceilinged space.

Beer, cocktails and Asian street food at one of Manchester’s friendliest bars.

We check out the new festive changes to Hatch, Manchester’s favourite collection of small independents.

Black Dog Ballroom is a three-level bar, club and restaurant complete with roof terrace covered to provide protection during Manchester’s rainy season.

High-end Asian dining that won’t break the bank

Gorilla is a good choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. From a hearty full English to meaty burgers via good vegan and veggie options. It also hosts some of the best gigs and events in Manchester.

Panchos Burritos is a Mexican street food vendor in the Arndale Market.