New to Stevenson’s Square, Public is the Northern Quarter’s new local, from the team behind Evelyn’s.

The Refuge is a restaurant and bar based at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, specialising in bright, exciting small plates.

A cleverly-designed bar for those in the know, disguised as a laundrette but containing some top-class beers and cocktails.

97 is a smart new cocktail bar from the team behind Tariff & Dale and The Lead Station, based on Beech Road in Chorlton.

Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.

Peste is a bohemian bar and bookshop with vintage reads and records.

We try out the Sunday roasts at Diecast, Manchester’s new creative neighbourhood, food hub and cultural space.

A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.

Longstanding alternative venue in the centre of Manchester with a basement space for live music, clubnights and comedy events.

Speakeasy-style cocktail bar with dark lighting and a superb range of drinks, plus regular comedy events and live music.

Contact Bar and Kitchen is the newly-opened food and drink area for Contact Theatre, headed up by the team from GRUB.

Nordie is a superb bar and restaurant in the heart of Levenshulme.