On a recent visit to Manchester, not knowing the city at all, I cast my net of contacts looking for suggestions. A friend of a friend highly recommended a tapas bar in the centre of the city called El... more
New Chef Darren Marshall has introduced some fascinating ideas Starter was sun blushed tomato & goats chees risotto
Mains Pan seared duck breast,roast beetroot,glazed carrots
Blueberry frangipane with... more
La Tasca is a great chain of Spanish Tapas style restaurants in locations all over the UK. While in Manchester City Centre recently we called in to La Tasca on Deansgate.
From the colourful exterior... more
We visited this restaurant after reading a very positive review for it in the Guardian newspaper.
The tavern is situated right in the centre of town in a cellar in Albert Square. The walls are... more
A large restaurant/bar/cafe situated in the Printworks complex in the city centre.A wide range of food available,mainly French but with the odd English dish.Food was ok but not brilliant and the... more
On a sunny day Canal Street feels like a piece of Paris, complete with well-coiffed men daintily sipping cappuccinos while holding tiny dogs in their laps.
Taurus distinguishes itself from the usual... more
If it's WAGs you're looking for then you've come to the right place... For the uninitiated a WAG is a Wife or Girlfriend of a famous footballer, (soccer player) preferably one playing for... more
The Earth Café is a vegan café except that cow's milk is used for some of the drinks (which I don't understand, but anyway). It is located in the basement of a buddhist centre and has a very relaxed... more
One of the first things you will notice upon entering Cafe Istanbul is the atmosphere. Its quite dimly lit inside and immediately sets a calm and relaxed mood (perfect for a date). The staff are... more
Tampopo is the place I always bring visitors to for a quick, cheap, generally great meal as either a break from shopping or pre gig/theatre. It has an extensive menu containing dishes from all over... more
A fine array of pre-match traditional fare can be found in this busy establishment.Chips, peas and gravy is the usual for me, althouigh i used to add the... more
This is a recent addition to the restaurants that are springing up over the ship canal canal in Media City.It's a good place for pre Old Trafford meal as the... more
Carluccio's at Spinningfields if bigger than the one in Piccadilly station with a much larger shop, i was hoping it would have a fresh foods counter like the... more
If you have time when passing through Piccadilly station why not stop by Carluccio's Cafe up on the first floor! If you don't have time for food why not just... more
All you can eat Chinese food buffet with food made fresh on the premises,perfect for groups,family outings,friends on a night out or couples.Plenty of choice... more
We spent a very relaxing evening at the Metropolitan in West Didsbury, close to Whalley Range in Manchester recently. The venu is quite large, with a pub on one... more
Imagine a Buffet restaurant with a great selection of foods all top quality, everything from salads to roasted, boiled and chipped potatoes, Cous Cous to Beef... more
BEM Brasil is a wonderful unique restaurant which will have you yearning for a return visit not long after the first! We visited the restaurant in Deansgate on... more
The Mayfield, formerly The Balcony Bar is situated on the upper level of Manchester Picadilly train station, it provides an ideal way to start your journey with... more
The Bank is another on of those great Nicholsons classic pubs, one of two in Manchester the other being the Old Wellington.It's a great pub and like all of... more
I have eaten at this pub for years. The pub itself is quite big. There are three specific areas where you can eat, a bar area with tables and chairs, and a... more
Good selection of Italian foods on the menu, with a separate children's menu too.Not big on the hard hitting flavours as you would find in Italy, but still... more
There is plenty of choice on the menu, which I am sure will please everybody.The food we had a very nice; lots of flavour and a good sized portion. The... more
I had planned to visit a vegetarian restaurant close to Oxford Road train station, but I just could not find that restaurant (maybe it was not there anymore).... more
I've now been here multiple times, and I SHALL be returning again, and again, and again!This resturant is an 'all you can eat' world buffet. There are different... more
The original Manchester was an old town which has been inhabited from Roman times if not before. The area was part of the lands of the Brigantes tribe which when the Romans came around AD 69 was led...
My home city -- I've lived here all my life and of course seen many changes over the years, some good, some bad.
The construction of the Arndale Shopping Centre, which opened in 1976, was the first...
Manchester is a great city to live in if you want to enjoy yourself. We have so many great restaurants, bars, clubs and cultural events, as well as fantastic shops and historical sites.
I have been...
I thought it ws about time I visiteted Manchester - I'd seen so many European Cities abroad recently and was in danger of neglecting those nearest to my doorstep.
So this first Saturday in October...
Why Manchester? I must admit that the first reason why I became interested in visiting Manchester was Old Trafford Stadium. Even in the days long before I got the travel bug, and long before I fell in...
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