Federal Cafe Bar

Elegant, roomy hotel dining room with ceramic pillars, an atrium ceiling plus an international menu.

This chic apartment hotel, set in a revamped cotton mill, boasts stylish retro furnishings, a vibrant coffee shop, and super-friendly staff in the heart of Manchester.

Restaurant with a 140-year history, once frequented by artist LS Lowry, of whom there's a statue.

A lively spot in Manchester's Chinatown, this eatery serves up vibrant Hunan and vegetarian dishes that are packed with flavor and flair.

Sleek hotel in a converted factory with opulent modern decor and spa, plus chic bar and restaurant. In an ornate converted factory dating to 1904, this sophisticated downtown hotel sits at the edge of the hip Northern Quarter. It's 4 minutes' walk from Metrolink and National Rail trains, 5 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Gardens and 8 minutes' walk from Manchester Conference Centre. Chic rooms offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add iPod docks and/or seating areas. Suites have separate living rooms with Bose stereos, plus rainfall showerheads. A pair of themed suites are ornately decorated. In addition to a swanky bar and a hip grill restaurant, there's a subdued day spa.

Ancoats is a happening neighbourhood known for its eclectic food and drink scene. Scandinavian eateries, Japanese teahouses and Mexican restaurants, to name a few, sit alongside craft breweries and speakeasy-style bars. The 'peeps'—brass peepholes on various buildings—give a glimpse of the machinery and spaces of old Ancoats, once a gritty textile district. Former church Hallé St Peter’s now hosts classical concerts.

Sophisticated art deco space offering an upscale Italian menu amid marble and sculptural fittings.

Nestled in a charming grade II–listed building, this laid-back microbrewery features a rotating selection of craft beers, friendly service, and an inviting vibe.

New York-influenced all day kitchen serving imaginative menus, as well as craft beers & cocktails.

Stylish, colourful units in a contemporary apartment hotel offering a fitness room & free Wi-Fi. Housed in a stone-and-glass building in the vibrant Northern Quarter, this contemporary apartment hotel is an 8-minute walk from Manchester Arena and 13 minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station. Featuring colourful furnishings, the stylish, modern studios have kitchenettes, washer/dryers, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The 1- and 2-bedroom apartments provide separate living rooms; upgraded apartments add sofabeds and/or private balconies. There's a gym.