Manchester

Located in the heart of Manchester’s Chinatown, serving exquisite dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, the Yang Sing offers cordial old school service; some contemporary takes on traditional Cantonese cooking and an enviable reputation as one of Manchester’s finest food institutions. Serving locally sourced produce and buying seasonally, Yang Sing is a grande dame of Manchester’s vibrant food and drink scene. What began as a small family affair in 1977 has grown to become synonymous with the cultural and culinary landscape of the city; serving classic favourites from sizzling black bean topside of beef with green peppers to signature, steamed wild seabass with spring onion and coriander. Gourmands and foodies travel from far and wide to sample Harry Yeung’s famed dim sum delights and also to indulge in the extensive wine list featuring many boutique and specialist wines. A warm and inviting restaurant, open daily from midday so whether you’re dropping in for a quick dim sum lunch with family and friends or entertaining guests with a lavish banquet in the private dining and events rooms, Yang Sing is there for your every occasion.

Umezushi is a gem in the Manchester culinary scene, hidden behind its nondescript doors. As the name might suggest, it is a Japanese restaurant, known for using only the freshest ingredients. Be sure to try the sushi and the tempura.

Teppanyaki is a staple of Japanese cuisine, a way of cooking using an iron griddle. At Sapporo Teppanyaki the chefs will entertain you with a show as they prepare your meal in front of your very eyes. To complete your Japanese experience Sake and Japanese cocktails, beers and whiskeys are to be found on the drinks menu.

Following on from the success of their flagship Liverpool site, Elaine & Peter Kinsella have broadened their vision to Manchester. Mr & Mrs Lunya go to great lengths to source the best food and ingredients from the Catalan region with regular trips to their suppliers. Fabulous dishes that honour heritage and create new twists with flare stand amongst Spanish classics. Lunya also has the UK’s best online Spanish food store. Lunya’s Manchester ‘baby’ plans to pop into the world gurgling with delights. From Eggs Flamenco at breakfast to sharing tapas at night and suckling pig banquets for hungry meat lovers. The sumptuous deli will be open right through for those giddy diners who’ve had one rioja too many and decide some decadent munchies are a must for later on. Sporting a beautiful indoor terrace, high tables and comfy banquets, there is an area to suit all diners. A mixture of Spanish and English staff will show you the warmth of the Meditteranean in the heart of bustling Deansgate.

Corn Exchange is a stunning renovated grade II listed building at the very heart of Manchester, housing 13 restaurants serving a variety of high quality world cuisine. With options including Mowgli, Pho, Wahaca, Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant, Alston Bar & Beef and Salvi’s Mozzarella Bar, there’s something to suit every taste or occasion. Since opening in 2015, the destination has quickly become one of the most popular leisure hubs in Manchester due to its individual setting and quality offering. With neighbours including Manchester Victoria Station, Manchester Arena, the National Football Museum, Selfridges and Manchester Cathedral, the location is perfect for exploring the city’s most popular sights.

TNQ is a food lovers paradise in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter, led by head chef Anthony Fielden. Served in a relaxed & stylish dining room, famous for its exposed wooden floor & grand windows showcasing the iconic Smithfield Fish Markets. Bold & thought provoking contemporary British cuisine is crafted using only the finest seasonal ingredients the British Isles has to offer.

Acclaimed Anglo-French brasserie Randall & Aubin has brought their sumptuous menu of British seafood and meat dishes to fashionable and vibrant, Bridge Street in Spinningfields. The restaurant is open 7 days a week closing slightly earlier at 8pm on a Sunday. Randall & Aubin was established as a butcher’s shop in 1911 selling only the best produce, very quickly becoming one of the finest butchers in town. For the past 20 years, the celebrated and much loved restaurant Randall & Aubin continues in that same tradition of excellence serving the freshest seafood, mouthwatering and succulent rotisserie meats with premium ingredients from carefully chosen and local suppliers where possible. The co-founders, renowned Chef Ed Baines and businessman Jamie Poulton, after an international search felt Manchester was without doubt, the perfect place for their new home. The positivity and entrepreneurial energy of the city, the warm, welcoming community, the culinary interest towards food and the enthusiasm for a great night out attracts and suits Randall & Aubin.

Alston Bar & Beef is proud to open it's doors in Manchester after the success of the award-winning venue in Glasgow. The steak and gin bar will be bringing the top 1% of Scottish beef to Manchester along with a bar supplied with over 60 different types of gin from all over the world. Alston's 160 cover restaurant will be the first venue in Manchester to offer Tweed Valley steak on its menu. The beef is selected by the butchers, Gilmour Butchers, and then dry aged for 35 days, for optimum flavour. A selection of bespoke gin-infusions, created in-house will also be on offer. Each will be created, using a blend of botanicals, many of which are unique to the Manchester area, and created via a cold-compound process. Whether you are looking for a delicious steak or just a perfectly served G&T, Alston is the place to be!

When it comes to shopping it has to be Manchester Arndale. Find a huge selection of exciting shops from the leading high street names such as Apple, Next, River Island, Topshop and Wallis to lots of smaller, stylish specialists and food outlets - and all under one roof. Manchester Arndale is the Manchester city centre shopping centre! Located close to bus, tram and train networks it's easy to get to and, more importantly, easy to get from when you've got mountains of shopping to carry home.

If you are looking for the very latest street fashion, you should head for Oldham Street, the main street in Northern Quarter. It houses shops like Arc Gallery Store, where many young designers and artists exhibit their wares. Northern Quarter also has many small record shops and interior design shops for people who have an eye for trends. Artisans work at the Manchester Craft Centre in Oak Street. Affleck’s Palace, on Church Street, is also worth a visit if you are interested in design. Many of the leading young names in Manchester are brought together in this four-storey building.

intu Trafford Centre have got everyone's favourite brands and some visitors might not have discovered yet including Selfridges, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Victoria’s Secret, Primark and Khaadi. For those who are more of a big day out shopper why not catch the latest blockbuster at ODEON IMAX, go deep underwater at SEA LIFE or explore LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre? Add in Namco Funscape and Laser Quest and visitors will have an action-packed weekend! And when hunger strikes visitors will be spoilt for choice with over 60 amazing restaurants including new additions Bill’s, Five Guys, LEON and wagamama.

Manchester Craft and Design Centre is a unique organization comprising 16 retail/studio spaces, an excellent cafe and a rolling programme of exhibitions from leading national and international makers. Located in Manchester city centre's Northern Quarter, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is at the hub of a growing innovative and artistic community. It is one of the few places in the UK open to the public where contemporary goods are both individually produced and sold on the premises. Formerly the Smithfield Victorian fish market and crowned with a huge glass roof, the Centre now houses two floors of shops ranging from jewellery, ceramics and textiles to furniture and clothing design.

Cheshire Oaks was the first and remains the UK’s largest Designer Outlet. With a quarter-million square feet of retail space, comprising of more than 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafés, Cheshire Oaks isn’t merely the UK’s largest Designer Outlet. The Designer Outlet has a wide range of brands, offering something to suit every taste. Highlights range from athletic labels, like Nike and Adidas, and high-street favourites, like Marks & Spencer and Next, to a selection of iconic fashion brands, including Burberry, Polo, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss.

One of the city's most vibrant destinations, Spinningfields is a thriving hub for work, rest and play. Home to some of Manchester's most popular bars, restaurants and shops, Spinningfields is also the biggest commercial district in the city, housing some of the largest corporations in the North West. Located on the River Irwell is the neighbourhood of Spinningfields, Leftbank, which encompasses the some of the best casual dining Manchester has to offer - The Kitchens street food collective, The Dockyard and Indian street kitchen, Scene. Leftbank is a celebration of all things innovative and independent and the go-to alfresco location for food and drink. Spinningfields is also home to The Avenue, which has an impressive array of flagship stores including Emporio Armani, Mulberry, Flannels and Oliver Sweeney, plus some of the most exciting eateries in the city.

Oklahoma is Manchester’s favourite Gift & Homeware Store, located in the city’s bohemian district, the Northern Quarter. Established in 1997, Oklahoma specialises in unique and quirky gifts and homeware. Spread out over 2000 sq. ft. of floor space and it is packed to the rafters with vibrant and colourful products from kitchenware to jewellery, cards, wraps, books & Stationery, retro sweets, tin toys, novelty items and curiosities from around the world. With an emphasis on seeking out more unusual products and working with smaller independent designers, as well as the larger more established producers, we’re able bring you an eclectic and unparalleled collection of products. With over 2000 different products in store at any time there’s always something new around the corner, keeping customers surprised, amazed and inspired.

Harvey Nichols Manchester boasts the crème de la crème of what’s hot in fashion, food and beauty. With leading luxury fashion brands including Dolce and Gabbana, Christian Louboutin and Givenchy - there’s no other place in the city to shop for your new season wardrobe. Beauty addicts will love the offering spread across two floors of this luxurious store. Brands including Shu Uemura, Shiseido, Crème de la Mer and Bobbi Brown not only have amazing products to buy, they also offer treatments, make up lessons and advice. Take a break from shopping and indulge at the Second Floor Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie for cocktails, a light lunch, afternoon tea or a gourmet meal. In addition, the Foodmarket offers a selection of the finest food produce from around the world, along with an extensively stocked Wineshop, perfect for gifts.