Top Manchester Food & Drink

Explore Manchester’s rich array of culinary treats with your friendly and knowledgeable guide who will take you on a journey led by your tastebuds. Feast on food from around the globe, all found in Manchester thanks to its multi-cultural heritage and long history of food and drink experimentation. Taste goodies at a traditional Cantonese bakery in Manchester’s Chinatown, and try delicacies from a whole host of local hidden gems including restaurants and street food vendors.

Treat your taste buds to a trip to the much-loved Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester’s iconic Printworks. Classic American cooking and an unrivalled collection of music memorabilia await you at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester. Choose from a 2- or 3-course menu and tuck into tasty dishes such as the classic cheeseburger, ribs and barbecue chicken. Both options come with a dessert and a drink of your choice (soda, tea or coffee).

Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to a drink within an epic yet intimate environment. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! The working inmates of Alcotraz will be serving unique, personalised cocktails behind bars using the liquor that visiting convicts will have smuggled in and your personal tastes. As new inmates you can expect to see your illegally smuggled liquor combined with liqueurs, bitters and homemade syrups to make bespoke, contemporary and classic cocktails perfect for your time behind bars. Be as creative as you can with your attempts to smuggle-in liquor. Alternatively, Inmate Cassidy has got the Guards on your side who have their own system for hiding contraband. Just make sure the Warden doesn’t catch you.

When visiting Manchester, discover the city's best breweries on an afternoon pub crawl designed for beer lovers. A guide takes the guesswork out of choosing where to drink, so you're sure to have nothing but great beer at four hand-picked watering holes. Try English and imported beer you may never have heard of and find you new favorite brew, making new friends along the way.

For events at our venue your ticket includes: Welcome Aperitivo cocktail Masterclass on 4 cocktails with our mixologist (you can drink all of them) Italian Dinner with Italian style sharing board (with ham, cheese, olive, focaccia, garlic bread, arancini, pizzette, bruschette, crocchette etc). Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Manchester Wine Tours are relaxed, friendly and informal wine-tasting events. Each tour includes four of the best Manchester wine venues (bars, pubs, restaurants and shops). Guests taste 5-8 different types of wine with small but high-quality snacks. Your tour guide is a Manchester local, a knowledgeable wine professional who can show you the art of wine tasting in a fun, non-stuffy way. Along the route, you will also stop at various points of interest such as statues of notable characters in Manchester's history. Tour groups are small with no more than 12 guests per event, which means they are friendly and intimate and everybody has the chance to ask questions and share their own insights. This is a great way to see the city and enjoy its incredible food and drink scene. There are opportunities to buy wine to take home along the way, if you wish, but no pressure to do so.

Make yourself at home with your heroes in this vibrant & modern suite. Stunning views out onto the pitch, combined with an excellent chef’s buffet and stadium seats in a stand that’s big on atmosphere, all culminates in a place that’s great to either entertain clients or treat family and friends. 1. Executive padded seats in the South Stand 2. Club legend appearances 3. Hand-crafted, three-course chef's buffet dining included 4. Fully licensed cash bar 5. Complimentary matchday programme and VIP parking (on booking of 4 or more) 6. Hostess Services

This Manchester food tour will take you away from the tourist traps and instead into the local neighbourhoods and streets where Mancunians love to eat, drink and socialise. Visit locally run, independent food heroes, from artisan bakeries, to the city’s favourite hidden Indian cafe. Expect to walk the cobbled streets where crime was once king and try some of the best food from Manchester's many communities. Jamaican patties, Indian curries, Italian desserts and uniquely Manchester dishes all star on this food tour. You'll be led around by a team of local food lovers who love showing guests the hidden gems of their fantastic city.

Very popular unique experience in Manchester City Center. It's an Italian twist on the beloved English afternoon tea in a cosy charming mediterranean style venue in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Our talented chef will create a selection of mouthwatering delicatessen that perfectly fuse Italian flavours with the classic afternoon tea concept. Feast on delicious small size arancini, pizzetta mignon, crispy potatoes crocchette, sunshine bruschette, savoury cannolicchi filled with ricotta and pistachio and garlic focaccia. Indulge your sweet tooth with our amazing assortment of cannolicchi filled with three luscious creams (pistachio, chocolate, and white cream), cassatelle siciliane, the iconic sfogliatella napoletana, exquisite pistachio and almond pastries, and a delightful mono portion pistachio cake.

This is the perfect way to explore the city of Manchester, through the world of cheese. Save time reading through reviews, and instead—get taken to a selection of local insider-only haunts that offer delicious cheese samples. Along the way, find out fun facts about cheese, take part in games, meet cheesemongers, and, of course, try delicious cheese accompanied by fizz. You'll also have the opportunity to try a Lancashire cheese made by a local celebrity!

Get romantic on this vintage-styled picnic and bicycle experience. Ideal for an engagement plan, private birthday celebrations or a special event of any kind, just turn up and let your guides do all the work. Every picnic hamper package is designed with your desires in mind, whether that includes favorite foods, special colors or even flowers and cakes and pastries! This is a gourmet experience you’ll remember forever.

Enjoy a romantic Italian dinner that its setting is for two people but it can be enjoyed for maximum of 6 in our award winning, Best Neighbourhood Bar 2023 - Central Manchester venue. It's a charming cosy little mediterranean style wine bar, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center.

It’s pure pistachio heaven, we are the only one offering a Pistachio Lovers Italian Dinner in the North West Area. It' a special culinary experience created for Pistachio LOVERS, three-course set menu. There are two savoury antipasti to choose from; arancino stuffed with cheese, served with a creamy pistachio sauce and topped with parmesan and pistachio flakes, and pistachio cannolicchi - small savoury cannoli filled with fresh Sicilian ricotta served with a pistachio pesto sauce. There are three mains to choose from; tagliatelle served with creamy pistachio pesto, mortadella and parmesan, gnocchi with creamy pistachio, basil and peanut pesto with parmesan, and ravioli filled with creamy sheep's ricotta and spinach in a homemade pistachio sauce topped with pistachio flakes. For dessert, you can choose from brioche gelato sandwich, layered pistachio cake, cannolo stuffed with pistachio cream, or the legendary pistachio gelato.

During this two hour Wine Tasting Dinner, our sommelier will lead the class through the background and concepts of Sicilian wine: the main types and styles of wine, grapes, and terroir; after which, you will learn about assessing wine quality and ageing, and the principles of food and wine pairing. To wrap up the class, we’ll share ideas and opinions of what we’ve experienced over a classic shot of limoncello. The aim of this class is to put Sicilian winemaking into the spotlight. Sicily has a wonderfully rich and yet mysterious culture of producing wine over the centuries, and although some of the wines are relatively common, little is known about the stories behind the labels. We hope this class will give you a new perspective on Sicilian wine, and that the wines will forever have their place in your glass, on your table, and in your hearts.

Embark on an unforgettable craft beer tour through the vibrant city of Manchester. Indulge in a diverse selection of brews, ranging from traditional styles to boundary-pushing experiments. Get ready to immerse yourself in Manchester's lively beer culture as you visit unique establishments that showcase the city's passion for craft beer. Explore local breweries and taprooms, where you'll witness the art of brewing firsthand, learn about the intricate process, and engage with passionate brewers. With each sip, you'll uncover the rich flavors and stories behind Manchester's finest craft beers. From cozy bars to bustling beerhouses, this tour promises a memorable journey through the heart of Manchester's craft beer scene. Cheers to an adventure filled with hops, malt, and camaraderie!

Manchester is renowned for having one of the best craft beer scenes in the country, and you can explore it all with our private tour. Our local expert will guide your group through the city as you try the best local craft beers Manchester has to offer. Our guide will give you an expert tasting session in each venue. Our friendly guide will teach you more about craft beer styles, flavour profiles and the brewing process. You will also be taken to some hidden gems within the city. Most importantly, you will try ten amazing local craft beers!

Learn the basics of bartending and have a fun-filled day in Manchester City Center! (lunch included) We deliver regularly hosting masterclasses at our award winning, Best Neighbourhood Bar 2023 - Central Manchester venue. You'll learn how to create a perfect serve negroni, an aperol spritz and even a margarita with this one day beginner level introduction course to cocktails, held at our charming premise Sicilian NQ bar and bistro in Manchester Northern Quarter.

Our training room is in a real cocktail bar Gain the equivalent of 3 months bar experience Master 20 classic cocktails You be awarded with a Dirextra's certificate Start working as soon as you finish the course Get a taste of the fast-paced bartending industry with the hands on training with real customers and see if it’s for you

Master 40 classic cocktails You be awarded with a Dirextra's advanced bartender certificate to showcase your skills to employers at the end of your course Personal Alcohol License Course and Exam included (online). Level 2 Award Course and Exam gains you the qualification needed to apply for your personal licence in England and Wales, which is essential if your role requires that you authorise alcohol sales, including designated premises supervisors, retail managers, restaurant and bar managers and any other persons that want to progress into these positions. One week of fun experience Not Suitable for beginners. At least 1 year experience is requested. Fluent in English.