Manchester’s food and bar scene is one of the most varied in the world.
From Michelin-starred cafes to lightly modified curry cafes in the alley, anything for everyone in our city.
It will locate Italians, Chinese, British, Thai, French, Spanish, Caribbean, American, Indian and Korean, all within a ten-minute walk from each other.
There are restaurants that bid to stay meat-free, cocktail bars that are so hard to locate that you feel like a secret agent looking to get in, and cafes are so much a part of the Manchester fabric that even they are not. here.
Among the many gastronomic destinations of our city are those that overlook the glamour.
Adored through celebrities and locals, those are the points that deserve to dress at nine o’clock and take as many photos as possible.
And after so many months locked up at home, each and every one is a special occasion.
These are some of Manchester’s most glamorous restaurants and bars.
Famous for its cherry blossom tree in the middle of the dining spot, Tattu is an upscale Chinese dining spot in Spinningfields.
Its decoration is animated through the art of tattooing, so it will also place a solid anchor hanging on the bar and roses.
It’s a lovely space, and the food matches it: expect cocktails to arrive in a steaming skull-shaped bottle or a pagoda-shaped dessert that drips with coffee candy.
3 Hardman Square, Gartside Street, M3 3EB / 0161819 2060 / tattu.co.uk
It’s been almost two years since The Ivy opened its first place to eat in Manchester, a huge three-story foliage-covered design in Hardman Square.
With 3 dining spaces: the brewery, the roof lawn and Ivy Asia, as well as a personal dining room, there is no photo that finishes its golden doors.
Think of botanical prints, gold bars and velvet in jewel tones at the bottom, this recognizable bright jade floor in Ivy Asia, and beware of the bare bust in women’s toilets.
Its premiere crashed in 2018 and its circus-themed renaissance after its chimney in 2019 saw Laura Whitmore, Ryan Giggs and Ella Eyre walk through the doors.
The Pavilion, Byrom Street, M3 3HG 0161503 3222 theivymanchester.com
Just across the street from Spinningfields at Salford’s New Bailey development, Menagerie is a must-see for celebrities.
There is a full bath of golden balls, neon symptoms everywhere, a huge golden bird cage around a table and a bronze statue covered with wings over the bar.
You can even have afternoon tea in a miniature Noria.
You’ll see royal housewives of Cheshire cast members here, as well as former Love Island stars, and even, once, Justin Timberlake.
A new Bailey, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5JL 0161832 3818 menagerierestaurant.co.uk
Opened through former Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand in 2009, Rosso has something like the royals of Manchester restaurants.
Located on the sensible side of King Street, it serves a trendy Italian menu in its dining room completely covered in white marble.
Lately, the place to eat remains closed after closing, but promises to return once the magic you expect from Rosso is delivered.
43 Spring Gardens, M2 2BG 0161832 1400 rossorestaurants.com
Named after Manchester’s restaurant, Restaurant D
From its giant rooftop, diners can see through the rooftops of Manchester to the Peak District, while inside the dining spot there is a structural steel roof and a giant floral screen or two.
Now, under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Mike Jennings, the menu consists of high-quality British dishes such as lamp loin, aged fish and chips and sticky canned minced meat.
Lol 1, 1 hardman squared, M3 3EB 0161204 3333 20stories.co.uk
The Alchemist has 3 cocktail bars in Greater Manchester, plus two in the city centre; however, everyone’s greatest luxury is their outpost at MediaCityUK.
Standing like a golden spaceship by the water’s edge, the bar is known for its artistic and experimental cocktails.
In the theater segment of your menu, locate smoke, fire, fog, 24-carat gold and even a jar to take home.
The Bund, Docks, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 3AB 0161872 7396 thealchemist.uk.com
Back to Spinningfields now, and the tough duo who are Australasia and their cocktail bar, Sunset.
While the place to eat is underground, opposite the glass pyramid at Spinningfields Square, the bar is more open-air on The Avenue.
The food derives its influences from the Pacific, which has a strong Australian flavor with hints of Southeast Asia and many seafood.
Sunset opened in 2018 and is full of roses and flowers, and serves afternoon teas and many pink cocktails.
1 The Avenue, Deansgate, M3 3AP 0161831 0288 australasia.uk.com
Combining Mexican and Japanese cuisine, Peter Street Kitchen opened its doors to the former Free Trade Hall in 2018.
She is at The Edwardian Hotel on Peter Street and has welcomed celebrities such as Raheem Stirling, Faye Brookes and Kym Marsh, not to mention Ella Eyre, who played on its pitch.
When we checked the place to eat last year, we were skeptical, but ended up getting inspired by the food it contains.
Free Trade Room, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP 0161835 8941 thekitchensrestaurants.co.uk/peter-street-kitchen
The last child on the block of this list, BLVD took over the old community at Spinningfields.
He belongs to Tokyo Industries and says he feels encouraged through Los Angeles’ high-end dining institutions.
The menu is inspired by Japan, China and Mexico, while the décor is composed largely of roses, flowers and neon.
The Avenue, North, Manchester M3 3BZ 07539 733420 blvdmanchester.com