Food and Drink in Manchester and the North

District Manchester, 60 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE - Visit now

Quite simply, this is one of, if not the best restaurant to open in Manchester in years. There are just a handful of legendary meals in and around Manchester, and now, seemingly out of nowhere, there’s another one to add to the list: District.

The Blues Kitchen Manchester, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN - Visit now

The Blues Kitchen doesn’t put a step wrong. It’s rare to find a new venue that runs so smoothly, excelling in so many ways, from staff to food to the awesome live music experience. If this is any indication, the upcoming line-up of gigs and clubnights will take it to even greater heights.

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery, Tower Bldg, 7 Tower Gardens, Liverpool, L3 1LG - Visit now

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery is an institution in Liverpool. Nestled down a side street in the business district (and a literal stone’s throw from the Liver Buildings) it’s long been a firm favourite for after-work drinks or a cheeky pub lunch on payday.

Bloom Cafe, 45 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2AY - Visit now

Looking for an extra herbal kick with your morning pick-me-up? Then Deansgate’s newest resident, Bloom Cafe, has just the thing. The introduction of CBD-infused drinks could very well end up revolutionising Manchester’s food and drink scene.

Habas Bar & Restaurant, 43A Brown St, Manchester, M2 2JJ - Visit now

It’s fair to say Habas Bar & Restaurant is one of the most eagerly-anticipated restaurants to come to Manchester in 2021. The theme is Middle Eastern cuisine, with the aim to put owner-chef Simon Shaw’s stamp on this endlessly inventive type of food, just as he did with tapas in the smash-hit King Street restaurant, El Gato Negro.

Society Manchester, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester, M2 3BD - Visit now

Where Society Manchester shines is that elusive trick that so many venues in industrial Manchester can’t quite capture: the atmosphere. It’s a truly great space to relax and unwind, scenic, attractive, laid out in a way that encourages good times and you never once feel like you’re herded in to spend money and spend money alone. For a brand new venue in Manchester, it has hit the ground running.

Mamasan Liverpool, 24 College Ln, Liverpool, L1 3DS - Visit now

Southeast Asian restaurant Masaman have moved into delivery kit meals. Each box contains 4 courses and a cocktail (to be shared by 2 people) and everything is provided to replicate the food experience from the restaurant, with step by step instructions on how to prepare the food. It’s like visiting Mamasan but still being able to keep your slippers on.

Six By Nico Manchester, 60 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 2BQ - Visit now

Ladies and gentlemen, the Circus has come to town as Six By Nico unveil their latest themed tasting menu set menu. A welcome return to the scene, their post-COVID debut brings playful takes on classic carnival foods from your childhood to your plate.

Shoryu Ramen Manchester, 1 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1RG - Visit now

At Shoryu Ramen, you can expect friendly and knowledgeable staff who fully understand the menu and its roots, exciting ingredients and above all else, genuinely flavourful dishes that pack a punch the way proper ramen should.

Tampopo Corn Exchange, Corn Exchange, Exchange Square, Manchester, M4 3TR - Visit now

Tampopo is offering everyone with a palate for East Asia an opportunity to experience their cuisine thanks to a renovated menu boasting authentic dishes from chefs native to multiple regions, from Thailand to Singapore.