VIP Card Reviews
Steaks, Spirits, and St Johns: Why the V&A Marriott is Still a Manchester Staple
One thing to know about me is I’m a good home cook, baker (love my bread...
Brunch Review: Marriott V&A
I had been looking forward to trying the brunch at the V&A for some time....
Olive’s Kitchen Bury
Olive's Kitchen is set inside the fusiliers museum in Bury, just slightly away...
Prim’ordine at Ask Italian Picadilly Gardens, Manchester.
Ask Italian in Picadilly Gardens has a huge new menu with something to suit all tastes. We had...
Sunday Lunch at Maya Canal St.
Maya, on the corner of Canal and Chorlton Streets has a very special offer of 50% off food...
Simple Done Right – Brunch at Social Refuge
Poached eggs are my absolute favourite way to eat eggs. A touch of salt on a nice piece of...
Platzki (Three rooms) | A Taste of Modern Poland, Tucked Away in Didsbury
You could almost miss it. There’s a new opening on a quiet side street in Didsbury, well off the...
A Taste of Summer: Classical Finesse at Chez Mal, Malmaison Manchester
Getting an invitation to try out the new summer menu at Chez Mal, in the Malmaison Hotel on...
Wagamama Welcomes Summer with a Fresh and Flavourful Feast
Canal Street Manchester samples the new summer menu at Wagamama, St Peter's Square, Manchester –...
Nell’s Pizza: A Manchester Favourite Still Serving Up The Goods (Especially for Canal Street VIP Card Holders!)
A spring menu launch at Nell's Pizza in Kampus offered the perfect excuse to revisit a...
A taste of modern, comforting Polish food, made with love, in central Manchester at Platzki.
When I married a Polish man, I also married Polish food – we’re a throuple. I previously had...
Afternoon Tea at The Refuge: A Relaxing Treat in Manchester
Fancy a bit of an escape from the city buzz? Then you should check out afternoon tea at The...
Sunday Lunch at Kala
Sunday lunch at Kala (at 52 King Street) is an unrushed relaxed affair, with plenty of choice to...
A Culinary Double Date at Malmaison Deansgate: Sora’s Asian Fusion, and Malmaison Bar & Grill’s American Classics
If you're seeking an elevated dining experience in the heart of Manchester, look no further than...
The Refuge: Where Manchester’s History Meets Modern Gastronomy
The Refuge at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel strikes the perfect balance between relaxed dining...
A superior Sunday Roast hits the mark at Maya.
Maya is still relatively new to The Village, but it’s upped the ante for a dining and/or...
Review: Napoleon’s Casino on Portland Street.
Napoleon’s Casino on Portland Street, slotted in between the Clayton and Voco hotels, has an...
Tapas at Can Petit in Ancoats
Can Petit June 2024. Tucked away in the Ancoats neighbourhood, Cocoa Cabana transforms from a...
Pizza Express Piccadilly Gardens: A Pizza Lover’s Paradise (plus they do Vegan too!)
Attention, pizza lovers! Pizza Express in Piccadilly Gardens is here to redefine your pizza...
Fire based dining at KAJI
Formerly named Musu on Bridge Street has undergone a major transformation and has emerged as...
Panama Hatty’s Prestwich
Let me tell you, lovers of food, if you want an experience, Panama Hatty's in Manchester is the...
Flat Iron Deansgate, Manchester.
If you’re a fan of serious steak at a very reasonable price, then Flat Iron on the corner of...
Revamped menu at Maya hits the mark.
The brasserie at Maya has a revamped but comprehensive menu to suit most tastes and palates and...
3 Roast sensation at Lead Station, Chorlton
Everyone knows that there is no shortage of choice of venues to visit/discover on Sundays...
Annies
Annies is tucked away between Cross Street and St Anne’s Square at 5 Old Bank Street,...
A new Indian Bar and Restaurant on our doorstep
October 2023 Sthan M1 is a recent addition to restaurants bordering The Village, located at 50...
MUSU Review: Elevated Japanese Food In The Heart of Manchester
Japanese culture is having its moment in Manchester. In recent years, there’s been a boom...
A Festive Symphony of Flavours: An Unforgettable Journey at MUSU this Christmas Season
Allow me to introduce you to MUSU, a contemporary Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of...
We reviewed Hello Oriental
Hello Oriental opened back in early 2022, taking up its underground site in the recent Circle...
The Deansgate
The Deansgate has always been a bit of an icon. Red brick sitting on top of green and pale...
The Blackfriar
On a rainly, blowy night in Manchester we decided to re-visit the much lauded BLACKFRIAR in...
The Alan.
Whether staying, dining on a date, or just taking advantage of their welcoming space for...
Summer Small plates menu at Three Little Words
THREE LITTLE WORDS July 2023 The flavours and details on every dish and cocktail were so...
Chop and Plant at The Marriott
The name of restaurant at the heart of the Marriott Victoria & Albert is a clue to the ethos...
Ducie St Warehouse
Ducie Street Warehouse A hop, skip and a jump from Piccadilly train station you'll find the...
The Lead Station Chorlton
Even in the coldest of weathers, you can always be sure of a warm welcome at The Lead Station. A...
New look and new menu at Chez Mal
October 2022. A visit to Chez Mal in Malmaison, Manchester is always special, for both...
Brand new menu at Tariff and Dale
Tariff & Dale have been a long term partner of the Canal St Card, but it doesn’t hurt...
The Velvet Experience
Velvet - The stay A Signature Duplex Suite, Signature Suite, Superior King Room, Deluxe...
Embankment Kitchen
You know when you have lived in Manchester your entire life, and then find a spot that you...
Libertines opens in Didsbury
The suburbs of this great city is where it is at at the moment, and the arrival of Libertine has...
Asha’s re-opens
Following a major refurbishment, world renowned Indian restaurant Asha's opened it's doors again...
Runyons at The Brooklyn
Runyons at The Brooklyn Hotel Brooklyn - Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant Classic New York...
Peter St Kitchen
Peter St Kitchen Shiny and modern, Peter Street kitchen is the glossy restaurant housed in the...
Beeswing at Kampus
We sat in glorious sunshine. Add, classic elegance and delicious wine; how absolutely perfect....
Canvas – Food Review
Cuisine - Global Place Style - Modern New York Restaurant and Bar Number of Guests - 2 Cost...
Salvis at New Deansgate
Salvi's Deansgate SQ - La cucina napoletana On a lovely sunny early evening, we were able to...
Sunday Lunch at Edinburgh Castle Ancoats
Sunday lunch at the Edinburgh Castle in Blossom Street is a relaxed affair with good quality...
Pesky
Exceptional lunch at Pesky, the pop up restaurant in the new Deansgate Sq. They are there for 4...
Sunday Roast at Via
After a heavy Saturday night one thing I crave is a good Sunday roast. Of all the places in the...
First St Bar and Restaurant
Given that this venue is adjacent to this weekend’s Pride Live Festival at Homeground, we...
The Black Friar
The Black Friar is a brand-new venue where the food matches the aesthetics of the location and...
Roby1844
Roby 1844 is a new venue situated next to the canal. Located at The Terrace, Aytoun Street,...




















































