Try Thai is an unfussy authentic Thai restaurant in Chinatown that has been quietly serving up superb quality food for years.

Following a £10m transformation project, Manchester’s iconic New Century Hall has returned as a live music, performance and events space.

This high-end city-centre restaurant has an excellent afternoon tea option that more than matches up to the superb main menu.

Moxy Manchester City is a stylish 146-bedroom hotel in Spinningfields, with an attractive living room lobby and modern, well-stocked bar.

Le Social is a stylish wine bar and tasting room, focusing on exhibitions by local artists as well as natural wines, deli boards and continental plates.

Blossom Street Social is a wonderful Ancoats bar, with a vast selection of wine.

Highly-rated bar based in Manchester’s bustling Northern Quarter, seconds away from Common.

Pizzaluxe serves up luxury artisan pizza served at Manchester Arndale’s stylish new food court, including some impressive vegan options.

The celebrated Cloudwater Brewery is opening a beer hall at the thriving Kampus development in Manchester’s Gay Village, featuring a full kitchen.

Nestled in the leafy side streets of Didsbury high street, The Art of Tea is the perfect place to grab a heart warming brew and read a book.

Food Sorcery is a popular cookery school now opening in the centre of Manchester after years of success in East Didsbury.

Yoga Soul is a people-driven hub of good vibes, which you can find on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter.