Food and Drink in Manchester and the North

Green Fork, 52 Rose Lane, Liverpool, L18 5ED - Visit now

In the suburbs of Liverpool, more specifically 52 Rose Lane Bistro, Mossley Hill, you’ll find Green Fork, a vegan inspired residency from Sean Paul (no, not that Sean Paul), a chef who hails from Texas and during his career has cooked for celebrities such as Kate Moss, Liv Tyler, and Liverpool’s most famous son, Paul McCartney.

Crazy Pedro’s NQ, Short St, Manchester, M1 1JG - Visit now

Crazy Pedro’s is renowned for its extensive collection of tequila, as well as some of the best slices of pizza in town. Best options? The classic Pepperoni can’t be beat, but the adventurous diner should opt for ‘Send Noodz’, a collaboration with the guys at Tokyo Ramen, which brings the flavours of traditional Japanese ramen to pizza. Sounds bonkers? Relax, it works. Expect Tan Tan spicy sauce on Pedro’s tomato base, topped with chicken coated in chicken salt (a Tokyo Ramen top-secret recipe), deep-fried ramen noodles, a sprinkle of spring onions, sweetcorn mayo and finished off with Red Dragon sauce. Grab a slice or be bold, go for the whole 16-inch pizza.

PLY, 26 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1DW - Visit now

Ply does big, swollen, fluffy, Neapolitan-style pizzas finished with some pretty radical toppings, such as pear and blue cheese and sausage and broccoli. They’re great.

Dishoom Manchester, 32 Bridge St, Manchester , M3 3BT - Visit now

It is safe to say that Dishoom was one of the most highly-anticipated migrations to Manchester of this past year. After success in London and gargantuan queues every night of the week, it was clear that our city was hungry for a taste of the old Irani cafés of Bombay.

Over Under Deansgate, 111 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BQ - Visit now

Rocket & Ruby, 55 Castle St, Liverpool, L2 9TN - Visit now

Rocket and Ruby began in Liverpool‘s Baltic Market, where they honed their craft before moving into the former Cheese & Co. venue on the corner of Lord Street and Castle Street.

Bar Hütte | Spinningfields at Spinningfields, Manchester, 7 November–31 December 2019, free entry - Find Out More

It’s time to start thinking about winter, thanks to the return of Manchester’s favourite ski-themed experience, Bar Hütte. It’s coming back to Spinningfields this winter to deliver an après-ski atmosphere like nowhere else in the city.

Cultureplex, Ground Floor, Warehouse, Ducie St,, Manchester, M1 2TP - Visit now

Cultureplex is a new super-venue based at Ducie Street Warehouse. You can choose from three different dining areas: Bistrotheque, The Lounge and Klatch, all with different menus. But there’s more to it than just food, this is a place worth exploring in its own right.

Reserve Wines - Autumn Wine Fair at Mackie Mayor, Manchester, 27 October 2019, 11:30 am–5:00 pm, from £20 - Book now

Manchester’s finest independent wine merchants, Reserve Wines, are hosting their autumn wine fair at the wonderful Mackie Mayor. Held on the mezzanine level of the grade II listed Mackie Mayor, the former Smithfield Market, this promises to be a fantastic day for wine buffs and beginners alike.