What an unexpected and delightful find! Tapas - English style with impeccable service. If I lived…read morein the UK I would be a regular. They have a creative menu and some of the best desserts I have ever eaten.

Cosy little wine bar which hosts great live blues, swing and jazz music. Obviously a fantastic…read moreselection of wines and also very good selection of continental lagers. Not the cheapest of bars but not as bad as it used to be price wise. It's open late and it's definitely worth a visit every now and then if pub crawling around the city centre.

An expensively accoutured establishment whilst the beverages are not pricey they are full in line…read morecompetitively with all of the local 'watering holes' pricewise! Speciality beers on draught (with barmaid 'traditional hand-pulled ales' in this Mid-England). A little light-heartedness there!

Wine and Wallop is located directly opposite the West Didsbury tram station making it a great…read morejumping off point if you are on public transport and don't live in Didsbury. The bar is very nicely laid out, a large open space with a floating second floor which looks down on the bottom storey. High moulded ceilings and massive display shelving behind the bar showing off their very large selection of wine. I'm a beer drinker so the thought of a wine bar didn't get my palate stirring particularly but what did and is a fantastic aspect of Wine and Wallop is the 13 hand pumps on the bar. There is in fact almost as many beers available on a daily basis as there is wines by the glass available. I did in fact try the wines that others ordered and as there were a few even I would happily drink. I am told they were a very good selection by my wine quaffing friends. It is important to add that there is only a selection of the wines available by glass and these are displayed on a chalkboard above the door. All other wines are by bottle only. I believe they change this list regularly, although I didn't enquire how often this occurs. The beers on tap the night I went in were a selection from Timothy Taylor's (a Didsbury staple) Brightside Brewery and Ilkley. They didn't have all 13 taps on (I think there were 2 absent). The bar doesn't do meals but does have a selection of light snacks, mostly in the range of cheeses, meats, biscuits and breads. All of these are decent quality and the portions are reasonable. I would say the demographic of the bar is on the older side, being in my mid 30's I was definitely in the younger age range there on a Friday night. But that said the bar has a great vibe with no tv, and jazz music playing in the background at a low volume so it's definitely a spot for conversation or quiet contemplation rather than a party venue.

Oh salut! First time…read moreI walked past this a few weeks ago and saw the enomatic through the window I let out a an actual GASP of excitement. Was pretty excited on the night too, so excited I left my card in the wine machine which made me look like a total amateur. It's much more spacious inside than I had realised, and there are also seats and heaters outside with a great view of the nearby row of traditional pubs with the town hall in the background. I enjoyed trying the various wines (the smallest amount is often £2-3 so you can try a good four wines on a £10 card pre-payment) and could even tell that some of them tasted different, so am basically going to be earning my MW in no time. They also do a few little snacks - my fave baba ghanoush and some rather tasty crisps, although the brown olives tasted too sour for me. Tap water came chilled in a delightful glass bottle. Btw I am not sure there are actually other drinks options here, maybe check that before you go. The staff were efficient and welcoming and I am sure I will be back here. A great companion to hanging ditch and Bakerie in terms of our city's wine bar scene.

I love wine. Big fan. You know how it goes, you open a book one day and you bite the apple and…read morewoooosh, there's no way back. Although I now work for an independent wine merchant in Didsbury and am considered a bit of a fussy geek by my friends, I have longed for a good wine bar in Manchester pretty much since I arrived in town over 6 years ago, well before wine was a big thing for me. A few places have attempted it, half-heartedly for some, but none had so far succeeded. Then came Salut wines, first baby business of a lovely couple who like me love good wine and thought it deserved proper representation in the City Centre. An ambitious project that was, not without hurdles. But tenacity paid off and behold, a superb, clean, warm and welcoming wine bar where odd ins once was. Enomatic machines a-go-go, 32 wines are available by the glass at any point in (opening) time. That's 16 whites and rosés and 16 reds. Thanks to these machines you can enjoy a vast variety of wines, all of which are way above your house plonk from most pubs/bars/restaurant. And that's not all. 3 measures are available: 50ml, 125ml and 175 ml. The first one is my favourite. I can play to my heart's content and try a lot of wine before it's time to call it a day. Most wines are between £1.20 and £5 for a glass but you can also try some of the fancier stuff that would NEVER be available by the glass otherwise. Risk-free. Whilst they do not cater, a range of nibbles and tapas plates are available and it's perfectly suitable for a light lunch or diner. Cheese, cured meats and Mediterranean veggie plates, all made with very good ingredients. Music is top notch, not your average lounge "elevator" type nor your bass-boosted frenzy. Blues, jazz, pop, electro... To sum-up, great atmosphere, best wine selection in town, excellent service. The bottle prices to take away are on the steep side of I'm honest but I'll put that down as the location.

I know it is in the middle of nowhere but picture this. You are picking up a friend or an…read moreacquaintance from Manchester airport and want to treat them to a nice dinner then just go here. 39 steps is a relaxing, easy-going and welcoming neighbourhood restaurant. It's located in a very cute building which is around 400 years old. The atmosphere is quite unique owing to the subtle lighting and tasteful decor. The food is the star of the show however. It is simply delightful, oh yes it issss. Combining modern British cuisine with a tasteful hint of traditional Mediterranean influences, the menu doth not disappoint!!! I was recommended their signature dishes as I am sure you will when you visit. A few of these include best End of Holker Hall Lamb or the Monkfish Roast. mmmmmmm I'm hungry!! the head chef is a fella called Craig Lawson who apparently is a famous chef, I'm not clued up on these things as I don't really watch TV much...but the food is delicious... Well worth a gander if I may say so....thank you please...

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Bottle (a bottle shop come bar) in Heaton Moor is a nice addition and has already made me visit…read morethe area more than before. I'm not really a pub type of person and don't really enjoy drinking a pint for the sake of it, so its nice to know that i can now jump on my bike and pootle along to Bottle on a sunday lunch for a decent bottle of cider. I say decent as Bottle serve 'thistly cross'. Not only that though they serve my favourites the whisky cask and ginger versions. AND..(.yes this is a big AND), they also have snyders jalapeno pretzels....which quite frankly are the only reason i ever eat pretzels. The place itself is small, but through a good seating plan can easily accommodate up to 30 people and still feel uncrowded. The shop is positioned towards the back and by the looks of it (see picture) has lots to choose from. whilst i don't drink beer myself (only cider), i know it must be a good choice as my husband spends ages deciding and has that look of glee in his eye. Its a really nice little place, with great beer, good seating and really friendly staff. I will be returning....often.

Bottle does not have any cask lines but as a keg/bottle place it is top notch with an excellent…read morerange of ales and a knowledgeable and friendly owner/manager. I tried the porter on tap (I know! I drank beer!) and really liked its chocolate BBQ flavour. Bf got super excited about a 10% Thornbridge Jaipur and said it was one of the best things he drank in ages. He also bought a Thornbridge rhubarb to bring home which he also liked (although said he wouldn't need to drink more than one of those!). The prices are pretty high so it's more a treat place (if you want a bargain quality bottle option, head to Bargain Booze in Davenport). I imagine it might get hard to find a seat on weekends (which is great, because it means it's doing well) but midweek had the perfect balance of available seats but most tables taken which gave it a very pleasant buzz.

Me and my friend went in on the last day of the month (payday) bar and restaurant were very busy…read more The cocktail waitress was very quick and I ordered my favourite cocktail (not on their menu) yet Leanne new how to make it. (They have intensive training on the top 100 cocktails) nice touch living ventures ! I had Calamari to start very tasty and came out quickly. Lamb roast amazing for my main, veg crunchy and tasty. Lamb slid of the bone yummy !! Worth a visit, I feel like I am part of the 'Cheshire housewives program in here'

Last Sunday, the boyfriend and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Gusto in Alderley Edge for a…read morebite to eat. We booked a table just a couple of hours ahead, and they had enough space to squeeze us in. We were seated in a beautiful booth right near the window. To start, I decided on the bruschetta. They have 3 bruschetta options in total (impressive), but after a little deliberation I chose the beetroot, red onion and cranberry bruschetta with goat's cheese and a walnut dressing. The bread was substantial enough for a starter but still light and crispy, which worked really well with the toppings. The goats cheese was also slightly toasted which worked, and the walnut dressing really was delicious. I could have eaten a whole other piece if it were there - not sure what that says about the portion size, as I was particularly ravenous! Bradley chose the Fritto misto of sardine, prawn and squid with pan fried garlic polenta, green gazpacho and lemon purée. It goes without saying he enjoyed it; he had eaten the entire thing before I had chance to take a photo... :-) For the main course, we both decided we fancied a steak. As not to be too greedy, and keep options light, we went for the 28 day-aged flattened rump steak with garlic, chilli, peppercorn, sea salt, rocket and Grana Padano cheese. We shared 3 side orders to bulk it out a little, steamed spinach with sea salt, fries and Italian fried courgettes. The steak was well-cooked, perfectly seasoned and still hot throughout from the griddle. I mention hot throughout as sometimes you find flattened steaks to be a little too cold once they reach the table. It was also melt-in-your-mouth tender and we both ate every last bit. The chilli flakes are also such a good addition, which gives it a subtle but noticeable bit of spice. Yummy. The sides were also excellent - fries, hot, nice and crispy and the spinach tasted really fresh and was seasoned well with the sea salt. However, it was the Italian fried courgettes which really stole the show. So light, so crispy, seasoned to perfection with the courgette still maintaining it's slightly bitter flavour inside. A very generous portion too which helps when sharing! The texture and bite remained in the middle of each lightly battered strand. Genius, and the best version of fried courgettes I have ever tasted. Well done, Gusto! On to puddings, and I decided to keep it stodge-free and simple, so went for this delightful little Ginger panna cotta with confit clementine. I was so pleasantly surprised by this pudding, the panna cotta was perfectly set and you could still see the writing of the mould on the top, which I thought was a nice touch- intentional or not! The panna cotta itself was light and creamy, with prominent ginger and a soft vanilla flavour coming through. It was accompanied by a medley of strawberries and clementines which were sweet but still had a lovely bite to them, which indicated they were nice and fresh. Carefully sprinkled beneath and above them was a crunchy chocolate dusting which added a lovely extra sweetness and texture. Just yummy. I would recommend signing up to Gusto's Dining Club too!

Enjoyed a bottle of wine and a top draw charcuterie board. So tasty and fresh. I would happily pay…read moremore for the quality. The service we received couldn't have been better, and it was such a comfortable yet lively atmosphere. Get yourselves there if you haven't already. There's nowt not to like

Loved this spot--everyone is down to earth and friendly. Great selection of wine and beers!…read moreAtmosphere is great!

Went into this venue on a night out in Wakefield on Saturday Night…read more Had not heard about it before, but have not really been out in a good while. Was delighted by the fun and friendly atmosphere in here and we really enjoyed ourselves. This place is really electric and everyone was having a great night. There was a GAGA tribute act on and we were blown away by the similarities, must confess I was convinced it was the real thing haha, or gaga.... Really friendly Team and we found the prices pretty reasonable too, would defo recommend and will surely be going again)

A little expensive but great music and good service. I have been several times and never had…read moreproblems being served and never seen any trouble. Not aimed at teenagers. Not sure why this website has me down as American as I am a Yorkshire lass.

Sensational. Simple, fresh, tasty menu (no jalapeño-chipotle-mayo-with…read moreprawn-mango-chutney-cranberry aioli). Attentive service without being overbearing. Everything was "yes, we can do that." Went on a Sunday afternoon with kids and they loved it. Buffalo sauce is great (had on on the chicken burger, off menu). Calamari is great. Would appear to be a very good place for grown-ups in the evening. Simple, elegant décor. Very tasteful and hip without being gauche. One television with the football on, perfect balance to be able to watch the game without being in a rambunctious pub/sports bar. My guess is it was the proprietor who took care of us for the first half of our meal and my wife said, "mmmm, he's handsome, too." That I could have done without but, overall, 7 out of 5 and we will be back regularly.

The Hale Kitchen is a nice smart place but very busy on a Friday. Don't think it's decided whether…read moreit is bar or a restaurant so when we arrived for dinner we were surrounded by a rowdy crowd at the bar. This meant that our dining experience wasn't as relaxed as it could have been. The service was very friendly and attentive and the menu looked good. I ordered the mushrooms to start which were presented well but were a little tasteless my husband liked his goat cheese tarts but felt it would have been nice if they'd come with chutney. The fish and chips were a hit for main but my sea bass was rather dry and lacked flavour. The dessert we shared toffee and pecan cheesecake was the best course of the night. Overall an average experience. Think it might be best to try this place at a quieter time in the week.