Discover the best street food, cocktails and places to eat in Manchester

Lace up your walking shoes and prepare for a moveable feast that takes you through the streets of Manchester with a Scranchester food tour . Enjoy multiple tastings at different eateries across the city, while your friendly and knowledgeable guide fills you in on the secrets and history of Manchester and England’s culinary heritage.

Rated as one of the top places to visit in the city, try a whisky tasting experience at this popular independent Spirit of Manchester distillery. Enjoy a glass of their One Point Six English Single-Malt Whisky before touring the distillery to learn about the whisky making process. Afterward, go into a spirit tasting session to experience the product at different stages of making.

Soak up Art Deco vibes at Hotel Gotham. Formerly a historic bank building, its opulent interiors promise a stylish and memorable stay. Enjoy cocktails on the rooftop bar or even take afternoon tea at Honey, it’s two-AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. The 60 rooms and suites are filled with luxury – with rich linen, brass fittings and leather linings. Soothe your muscles underneath the monsoon shower before getting ready for your evening.

In the mood for an American-style night out? There’s no compromise at Diecast, a former factory where you can chow down on Brooklyn-style pizzas by Leno ex Machina and hot dogs and steak by the Warehouse Grill. Head to the Beer Hall to dance the night away with the house band providing live music while sipping on craft beer or frozen daiquiris.

Fuel up on sourdough breads, viennoiserie pastries and freshly brewed coffee at Pollen Bakery. This airy Scandi-style café is a popular breakfast and brunch spot for locals and visitors alike. Its sourdough bread is so delicious that it’s also served at the renowned The Refuge restaurant in the city.

You’ve heard of beer crawls – but have you ever been on a cheese crawl? A must-do for turophiles (aka cheese-lovers), the Manchester Cheese Crawl takes you on a tasting journey at different venues around the city. Sample different varieties, meet cheesemongers for advice on the best pairings and even play fun games along the way.

Take a short stroll to Chinatown and see what takes your fancy for dinner. As well as Chinese eateries, you will find Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese food. Head to Yum Cha for delicious dumplings and dim sum, or if you want to experience new spins on Vietnamese favourites like summer rolls and, check out Pho Cue. Slurp a fruit-infused bubble tea at OHAYO Tea.

Don’t be fooled by its resemblance to a laundrette – The Washhouse is one of Manchester’s top places to enjoy a cocktail – and it’s by booking only. This Instagrammable hideaway features a unique way of entering - via a wardrobe! Step into a secret hedonistic playground with live DJs and a cocktail menu that rivals the last days of disco. It brings a whole new meaning to the term, “doing my laundry”.

Tucked just outside Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Mackie Mayor is house in historical building that once formed part of the old Smithfield market. These days, it’s home to some of the city’s best independent food and drink. Step inside for soaring ceilings, communal tables, buzzing kitchens and bars serving everything from fried chicken to sake.