Explore our list of standout restaurants in the city, each chosen for its unique offerings and consistent quality. Experience good food, thoughtful pairings, and the local culinary scene at its best.
Tucked away on Bridge Street, Stow is a vibrant Manchester spot that delivers on its promise of "food by fire, cocktails & wine, and nice people." This cozy restaurant uses an open fire to create a compact, yet compelling menu of small plates and mains. With a separate bar area and knowledgeable, welcoming staff, Stow has the feel of a neighborhood gem right in the heart of Deansgate. It's a place where exceptional cooking, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere combine for a truly memorable experience.
Tucked away on Bridge Street, Stow is a vibrant Manchester spot that delivers on its promise of "food by fire, cocktails & wine, and nice people." This cozy restaurant uses an open fire to create a compact, yet compelling menu of small plates and mains. With a separate bar area and knowledgeable, welcoming staff, Stow has the feel of a neighborhood gem right in the heart of Deansgate. It's a place where exceptional cooking, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere combine for a truly memorable experience.
Can Petit in Ancoats is a warm and lively Spanish tapas bar tucked inside Cocoa Cabana. Serving up authentic flavours, it’s the sort of place where classics like patatas bravas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo share the menu with more inventive finds like pork cheek sandwiches and Galician‑style chorizo. Tapas are generously sized and mostly £5 per dish, so it's perfect for sampling and sharing. The ambience is relaxed but upbeat; expect friendly service, cosy interiors and a buzzing crowd. Ideal for dinner with friends or a casual night out when you’re in the mood for good food and great value.
Can Petit in Ancoats is a warm and lively Spanish tapas bar tucked inside Cocoa Cabana. Serving up authentic flavours, it’s the sort of place where classics like patatas bravas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo share the menu with more inventive finds like pork cheek sandwiches and Galician‑style chorizo. Tapas are generously sized and mostly £5 per dish, so it's perfect for sampling and sharing. The ambience is relaxed but upbeat; expect friendly service, cosy interiors and a buzzing crowd. Ideal for dinner with friends or a casual night out when you’re in the mood for good food and great value.
Tickets can only be purchased in advance on this site. Friday evening prior to the tour we conclude sales, cancellations and any other modifications. Post-purchase, you can find your ticket in our free app.
1Once your ticket is secured and you're logged into our app, you can view your ticket details, allergy preferences, and "route". Your "route" determines the restaurant sequence. Adjust allergy preferences and route up to Friday evening before the event. 1. Your ticket 2. Your dietary notes 3. The restaurants Your 'route' is the order in which you visit the restaurants. You can update both your route and dietary notes up to 48 hours before the tour.
2The Tour starts at noon. Present your ticket and enjoy your meal. Once done, no need to wait for anyone: you can proceed to the next restaurant. At each stop, show your ticket, relish the dish and drink, and then continue to the next. The kitchens close at 5pm.
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Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Customer
It was a great way to try out 6 different restaurants. Fantastic way to catch up with friends as no poring over menus and waiting for orders or the bill. The short walks in between each venue were welcome. I'd say we spent roughly an hour in each venue.
Shrewsbury
I’d never done the tour before and I’m so glad I finally did! It was such a fun and delicious way to spend the day. I loved trying new dishes and exploring different types of cuisine — each of the six venues offered something unique, and every stop came with a perfectly paired drink, which added to the experience. Being in Shrewsbury made it even better. The time to walk between venues gave us a chance to chat, enjoy the surroundings, and really savour the day. It felt relaxed, friendly, and full of flavour. Overall, it was a lovely day — fun, tasty, and a great way to discover new spots. Highly recommended for any foodie looking for a good time!
Customer
Really nice to visit the restaurants under our own steam and not be bearded around in groups. Variety of restaurants excellent and felt welcome at everyone we visited. Would definitely recommend The Restaurant Tour.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Customer
It was a great way to try out 6 different restaurants. Fantastic way to catch up with friends as no poring over menus and waiting for orders or the bill. The short walks in between each venue were welcome. I'd say we spent roughly an hour in each venue.
Shrewsbury
I’d never done the tour before and I’m so glad I finally did! It was such a fun and delicious way to spend the day. I loved trying new dishes and exploring different types of cuisine — each of the six venues offered something unique, and every stop came with a perfectly paired drink, which added to the experience. Being in Shrewsbury made it even better. The time to walk between venues gave us a chance to chat, enjoy the surroundings, and really savour the day. It felt relaxed, friendly, and full of flavour. Overall, it was a lovely day — fun, tasty, and a great way to discover new spots. Highly recommended for any foodie looking for a good time!
Customer
Really nice to visit the restaurants under our own steam and not be bearded around in groups. Variety of restaurants excellent and felt welcome at everyone we visited. Would definitely recommend The Restaurant Tour.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Glasgow
Fantastic day out in Glasgow on the Restaurant Tour. We had not expected the portions to be so generous, full size mains, and what a nice surprise for the matched wines to be equally generous, and in most cases of a very high quality! It was good to have the restaurants spaced out enough to walk off the meal before digging into the next one! And all the venues were beautifully appointed, the ambiance just perfect for not one but six meals fit for a couple of princesses!!
Birmingham
Really really well organized and some fantastic places to visit. The difference between the best and worst place on the tour was quite vast, but 5 of our 6 stops were incredible and the variety actually made it more interesting and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!
Customer
6 very different restaurants which I probably would have walked past if it wasn’t for this experience. However now I will definitely want to go again. Great food, great drinks and great service. Totally enjoyable day out. Highly recommend.
Birmingham
Can't wait to do this again! And will look out for ones in other cities. Such a great way to try new restaurants and explore the city.
Customer
Fantastic experience. Visited great restaurants I wouldn't have gone to otherwise.
Glasgow
Fantastic day out in Glasgow on the Restaurant Tour. We had not expected the portions to be so generous, full size mains, and what a nice surprise for the matched wines to be equally generous, and in most cases of a very high quality! It was good to have the restaurants spaced out enough to walk off the meal before digging into the next one! And all the venues were beautifully appointed, the ambiance just perfect for not one but six meals fit for a couple of princesses!!
Birmingham
Really really well organized and some fantastic places to visit. The difference between the best and worst place on the tour was quite vast, but 5 of our 6 stops were incredible and the variety actually made it more interesting and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!
Customer
6 very different restaurants which I probably would have walked past if it wasn’t for this experience. However now I will definitely want to go again. Great food, great drinks and great service. Totally enjoyable day out. Highly recommend.
Birmingham
Can't wait to do this again! And will look out for ones in other cities. Such a great way to try new restaurants and explore the city.
Customer
Fantastic experience. Visited great restaurants I wouldn't have gone to otherwise.
