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Time to wave goodbye to the season of festive gluttony and usher in a brave new era of healthier eating, clean living and pocket-friendly deals and offers. That’s right it’s January, arguably the grimmest month of the year but fear not, all the best food and drink emporiums in the North are going above and beyond to deliver some exciting treats to start off 2023.
Restaurant-wise, we have coverage of some superb places to dine through January – packed with healthy options if you want them, or the opposite if you’re a renegade, bucking the trend and living purely for pleasure. Whatever floats your boat. We’ve also included some of our detailed restaurant and bar guides, showcasing offers for the month, including Spinningfields, and even a vegan food in Manchester guide if you’d like to spend the month living green.
Until then stay out of the rain, preferably in a nice warm restaurant, pub or bar plucked from the list below. Here’s this month’s food and drink guide to Manchester and the North.
Here are our picks
Whether you’re after something fancy or laid-back for Valentine’s Day, this great central district has a bunch of romantic options for all budgets. And because it falls on a Tuesday, why not take Wednesday off work so you can stay out afterwards for a rare midweek night out? Spinningfields is a hub of fun and activity at the best of times, and this is the ideal night to make the most of it.
Cibus Pizza, 847 - 849 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3PW - Visit now
Cibus is about a lot more than pizza. The menu at this Italian restaurant offers up a host of dishes, from the top of the boot-shaped peninsula to the bottom. It has long been proclaimed as Levenshulme’s best restaurant and we fully agree.
When it comes to vegan food, Manchester more than holds its own. Head to the city’s central area of Spinningfields and you’ll find a diverse mix of restaurants and dining spots that cater to those with a penchant for healthy, environmentally friendly, meat-free meals.
Christmas might be done and dusted but that doesn’t mean we’re going to hibernate until spring – there are plenty of exciting things to do in and around Manchester, especially in Spinningfields thanks to the many, many excellent deals on offer.
Vegetarians are well served around Manchester, but it’s time to focus on the restaurants with the tastiest vegan meals. So whether you’re a proud vegan or merely curious, let us guide you towards some of the best food choices for vegans in Manchester.
New year, new you, new set of jaw-droppingly good deals from Manchester restaurants. Whether you’re looking to start 2023 on a health kick or ignore the ever-increasingly grim news cycle by eating your way to happiness, we have the lot here.
The world of art and exhibitions never quite stops, so we have lots of new shows to look forward to at the start of 2023.
From local writing to international talent, we have heaps of online launches and in real life readings not to mention some extra special festival events coming our way in live literature land.
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
New years are for new experiences, and we have a whole lot of ideas to inspire you as 2023 gets underway.