A high-end eatery and bar housed on the second floor of department store Harvey Nichols

Kai is a Turkish restaurant on Deansgate, set up by the brains behind the well-regarded Zouk restaurant. Expect excellent mezze plates and an open grill that releases wonderful aromas throughout the venue.

Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana is the next best thing to a trip to Naples, right in the centre of Manchester, on John Dalton Street. Expect the freshest ingredients around, delivered directly from Italy three times a week.

The Castlefield Bowl is an outdoor events pavilion in the inner city conservation area of Castlefield in Manchester. The 8000-capacity arena is often used for food festivals and music events.

The Leeds branch of the O2 Academy chain.

Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club was set up in 2008 by 3 operational firefighters who wanted to engage with the local community to raise aspirations and give them positive futures

Taste the ultimate in authentic Italian cuisine at Vero Moderno.

Upscale aparthotel in Manchester, with everything you might need just a short walk away.

Mayalsian-Chinese food served up at the brand new delicatessen from the Masterchef winner.

Manchester is a world-class city, The Ivy Asia provides food – and an experience – to match. Simply one of the best restaurants in Manchester

Looking for something a cut above the average kebab? Look to BAB.

STEAM focused – pub, hub and event space, food, local ale, recording studio, rehearsal room, urban farm + micro-brewery. Food served 11.30am-3pm and 5-10pm.