Here’s my favourite shops and businesses I have had the pleasure of visiting on my travels around Greater Manchester
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Fantastic ambience, fabulous table service and excellently cooked succulent meat, what else would you want!
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Manchester
Fantastic Atmosphere, Breathtaking traditional meats and friendly staff, me and my family had an amazing experience!
Bem Brasil Deansgate
Great selection of tapas, welcoming and friendly staff, a go to family destination.
El Rincon de Rafa
Walking into Skof in the NOMA district felt like stepping into a culinary laboratory—sleek steel pillars, red-tiled open kitchen, and an industrial-modern vibe that immediately put me into food-geek mode. I chose a tasting menu and was floored by the...
Skof a restaurant by Tom Barnes
Tucked away in the Green Quarter, The Spärrows greeted me with cozy, rustic-alpine charm—wooden beams, warm lighting, and a relaxed buzz around fresh, comforting dishes. I devoured smoky sausages with tangy sauerkraut, burrata drizzled in wild garlic...
The Sparrows Continental Pasta & Spätzle
Tattu is dining theatre. The moment I walked in, the dramatic cherry-blossom tree centerpiece and dark, luxurious palette set the scene. My sticky beef short rib was indulgently rich—with soy, chili, and crisp shallots—while the sesame-roasted scallo...
Tattu Manchester
Nestled beneath Peter Street in a Grade II-listed warehouse, Blacklock has this cool, candlelit steakhouse vibe. Leather banquettes, exposed brick, vintage grills—gracious yet gritty. My lamb cutlets arrived perfectly charred, and the atmosphere felt...
Blacklock Manchester
Entering Higher Ground felt like sneaking into an industrial-chic kitchen masquerading as a restaurant. The smart, open-plan interior with kitchen-counter seating invited me in. I could taste the seasonality in every bite—whole-animal butchery, coal-...
Higher Ground
Arriving at Sexy Fish in Spinningfields felt like entering a glamorous underwater dream. Rich colors, aquatic-themed decor, and a lively energy flooded the room. I indulged in exquisite sushi and tempura, and the vibrant atmosphere—complete with cock...
Sexy Fish Manchester
Set in the striking Victorian grandeur of the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Refuge mixed soaring ceilings and tiled pillars with a relaxed, eclectic spirit. I went for the snack-style “little scran” and a show-stopping 12oz dry-aged English rib-eye t...
The Refuge
Erst in Ancoats felt like discovering a minimalist gem. Understated interiors, quiet elegance, and small plates designed for sharing. The urfa-chilli and beef-fat flatbread was earthy and punchy, and their changing fish ceviche was delicate and refin...
Erst
El Gato Negro felt theatrical yet inviting—an old townhouse converted into a bright, multi-level tapas bar. I climbed the floors, passing open kitchen action, moss-green walls, and a comfy bar. Dishes like Iberian pork pluma and padron peppers made m...
El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester
Fenix blew me away with that Mykonos-meets-market inspired design—driftwood chairs, stone-arched ceilings, grasses hanging overhead, and a spiraling staircase wrapping around an olive tree. The food was equally Nollywood-level: clay-pot lamb wrapped ...