One of the year’s biggest restaurant launches, Skof comes to Manchester’s Noma district, headed up by star of Simon Rogan’s restaurants, chef Tom Barnes.

MAYA is a stylish new restaurant and bar on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton in central Manchester.

Medlock Canteen combines Parisian bistro style dining with a 50s diner look and feel.

New Wave Ramen is a stylish, friendly Japanese ramen bar and restaurant on Tib Lane in the heart of Manchester.

Lamb Of Tartary serves up high-end British cuisine, courtesy of Shaun Moffat, of Edinburgh Castle fame.

The Mezz is the new VIP area at the AO Arena, offering high-end food and drinks with great views of the stage.

The King Street area isn’t short of popular Italian restaurants, but none strike quite the same note as Capri’s, where you’ll be greeted like family and served some of the most authentic Neapolitan food in Manchester.

Highly-regarded wine-led, French-leaning wine bar and rooftop restaurant in the city centre.

Authentic Southern Spanish tapas available in an artisan gift box.

Elegant cocktail bar in the centre of Manchester, with a relaxed atmosphere and wonderfully friendly staff.

Tapas and wine at this friendly, stylish bar, based at Manchester’s Kampus complex.

Stylish modern bar serving sophisticated cocktails in the Northern Quarter.