An independent wine bar and bottle shop, specialising in natural wine and fancy snacks.

First Leeds, now Manchester. Expect picture perfect ramen, gyoza and cocktails at the upcoming restaurant and cocktail bar.

Seconds is the new carvery at Freight Island, based around hearty Sunday roast dinners.

Allpress at NOMA is a home to all things coffee, with a café and seasonal menu incorporating locally sourced ingredients.

Highly-regarded Turkish cuisine at a huge, stylish venue in Cheetham Hill.

Stitched Up is a haven of haberdashery with an underlying message of sustainability in Stretford Mall.

Forty-Seven is a luxury boutique hotel on Peter Street in Manchester city centre, above the high-end Indian restaurant Asha’s.

Henry C is an intimate neighbourhood bar in Chorlton, serving up superb quality drinks.

RE:TREAT is a luxury spa at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, dealing in the latest innovations in relaxation therapy.

The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.

Village Books on Oxford Street is a cultural utopia. Offering a selection of contemporary art, design, fashion and photography.

11 Central is a new bar and microbrewery launched by local brewing legends SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO at the Central Bay site in Salford.