A couple of months in and Ego Death is well on its way to becoming one of the city’s very best bars.

Great news on the Northern wines front: Reserve Wines has been named winner in the Harpers UK Best Indies Award 2025 thanks to its dedication to curated wine selections, customer experience, personalised service, and innovative retail strategies.

Chopstix has launched a brand-new ‘Flavour Savour’ menu. This means Chopstix’s raved-about flavours at great prices. From just £1.49, you can indulge in crispy Spring Rolls, Cauli Bites, or the new Katsu Chicken Strips, while the all-new Topping Pots offer favourites like Sweet & Sour Chicken and Firecracker for just £2.99.

This Flavour Savour menu is perfect for food fans craving big flavours on a budget.

For Dry January, Maray has teamed up with alcohol-free beer experts Lucky Saint to put on something special for Manchester’s non-drinking denizens. As well as serving the 0.5% lager in the restaurant, the boffins of both brands put their heads together and crafted some booze-free cocktails using Lucky Saint as the core ingredient.

He might be a big-name TV star, but James Martin keeps his showpiece restaurant in Manchester in tip-top condition. It runs like a well-oiled grilling machine, serving up hearty portions to locals and visitors alike.

Bailey’s Cheese & Charcuterie is a sign that Blackpool’s bar and restaurant scene is well and truly thriving.

Six By Nico has done it again. They’ve delivered another out-there tasting menu that won’t break the bank, but will blow your tastebuds wide open. It might be called the Nostalgia menu, but these ideas are brand new and brilliant.

The 10th edition of Manchester’s original three-day vegan street food festival returns at the end of this month to celebrate VEGANuary. Best of all, it’s a free, non-ticketed event.

Exhibition is an elegant dining hall on Peter Street, home to Jaan and other high-level independent kitchens.

TRIBE is all about simplicity done well. If you’re looking for a launchpad for any journey that starts or ends at Manchester Airport (god love it), you’d be hard-pressed to find a better one than this.

The Jane Eyre’s revamp works hand in hand with its menu. A stylish bar deserves equally refined cocktails and this new menu delivers some of the best in Manchester.

Nibble NQ is the ideal place to sip a spiced pumpkin latte whilst people-watching through prettily painted windows.

Eat out and stay healthy with our guide to the best clean-living restaurants in Manchester.

Manchester’s restaurants are bending over backwards to create deals that take the sting out of eating out. Here are the best of the bunch for January.

Whether you’re a proud vegan or merely curious, let us guide you towards the best vegan food in Manchester for Veganuary.