Well I think we can finally say we have a wine bar scene in Manchester…read more BistroVin is a peaceful space over the renowned Spirited Wines shop on Deansgate, with huge glass windows overlooking the street and classical music on the stereo. You can buy wine by the glass or buy a bottle from the shop downstairs (£4 corkage fee). There's also a fantastic looking selection of cheese, from which a French staff member selected the English Barkham Blue as her favourite. THE SHAME. (it looked great). She also recommended their new range of beers which features rose and jasmine flavours! Even I might like them! An equally delightful server suggested I try the Merlot which he promised was a strong wine and it was really delicious and at £4.50 a glass (others cheaper) I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

We should all hang our heads in shame, Yelp Manchester - BistroVin has been open since MARCH and…read morenot one of us realised. An unexplored wine bar. Totally unacceptable. Accessed via stairs within Spirited Wines, their large first floor bar is light, spacious and tasteful. A couple of Chesterfield sofas are sat in the corner by the large windows, with the rest of the wooden chairs and tables nicely spaced apart. Though it was raining, dreary and thoroughly miserable outside, the service was warm and welcoming. The bar man, Nicolas, explained that wine was available by the glass from the concise drinks menu, or you could pop downstairs and choose any one of the bottles to enjoy (with a £4 corkage fee - you pay for it at the bar). Two friends and I opted for a lovely Rioja and if we hadn't been going out for a meal afterwards, would have been very tempted to get a platter of cheeses. They have a counter of them with the French cheeses being delivered directly and the English cheeses from local producers. A charming and unpretentious spot to escape the busyness of Deansgate. Long may they prosper.

Minimalist decore made from pallets gives this new Chorlton wine bar its play on words name. A nice…read morecasual feel to the bar makes their gastro leanings and extensive wine selection less intimidating than most wine bars I've been in. I don't feel judged for preferring beer and being a wine Luddite. Their beer selection is far more limited being 3 Camden beers on draught and a small selection of bottles but will quench the thirst of most beer drinkers. Sadly this aspect pales in comparison to the other new wine bar over in Didsbury and I do wish they had opted for a wider selection of beer if only to make use of the large number of fantastic local breweries rather than opting for keg beer shipped up from London. The menu consists of light snacks, charcuterie and cheese platters on the whole, with a limited but precisely chosen list of mains. Looks delicious as would be expected by the guys also known for Parlour on Beech Rd; items such as Air Dried Beef & Chilli Bresaola, Rocket, Artichokes & Parmesan. Palate will be a pleasant and relaxed addition to the already extensive Chorlton night life.

I came here with Josh M and was skeptical about a wine bar with furniture made out of pallets. The…read moreplace was absolutely heaving and not all of the staff were fully trained but nothing beats on the job training and everyone seemed chilled out standing around the bar area to be served/shown a table/pay their bill etc. which also doubles up as a seating area. The decor actually looks quite nice and spaced out. The big wooden chairs look more like chairs in a church than made out of pallets. They weren't as heavy and clunky as I'd expected nor did I get any splinters as they are all varnished. As the place was busy we were sat outside. There were four large tables outside with room to add extra chairs to our party of 7. I only managed to have a large glass of Pinot Noir before the cold got to us and we moved on where we could be indoors and get some food. I will definitely visit this place again and try out the food and match it to their extensive wine list.

Great Choice of quality food, specials every day, nice and fresh, good home made cooking, friendly…read morestaff, clean, and food well presented. And most of all its not expensive, value for money. Give it a try you will not be dissapointed. Top class quality. Well done select keep it up.

Well, lo and behold, I'm having to bump the New Oxford up a star. I'll tell you why I'm remarking…read moreit. One drizzly Sunday afternoon, I accompanied Vickie S to watch a couple of football matches in the New Oxford, shortly to be joined by one of our friends. Having been told there was no food at the King's Arms, I assured my mates that the New Oxford doesn't serve grub on Sundays at all. It says so on the website, in reviews, everything. As we arrived a sign greeted us informing us of which days food was served. Monday to Saturday. Cue much lip trembling from the very hungry football fanatics. Even when inside they still tried their luck and asked the bartender if there was any food at all. When met with a negative, as well as a round of drinks we bought a round of crisps. Every Seabrooks flavour you could think of. And then later, while our friend was enjoying a cigarette outside, the very sweet bartender who'd been lovely to us throughout the ridiculous crisp mountain exchange dropped a packet of mini Cheddars and a packet of pork scratchings on our table. 'Here you go, on me,' he said with a smile. We looked at each other. She, aware of my Yelping duties, turned to me and said, 'I think you're gonna have to add another star.' 'I think so too,' I responded. The pair of us gushed about just how nice that was. Free snacks and very kind service is something so rare in cities, and in that little corner of Salford, on the very outskirts of Manchester city centre, we were privileged to receive such wonderful things. New Oxford, well done. I'll be in to try the food very soon, which I'm sure will be fantastic. I also tried a new fruit beer. Passionfruit, on tap. To quote Romeo Montague, 'Did my heart love til now?' Heaven in a glass, I assure you. Utter heaven. Is it bad that I'm craving this beverage on a Wednesday morning?

I can't write only quick review about this place. I was invited for pint in this pub before…read moremeetings friends. Inside very nice and friendly atmosphere. Lots to choice of bears and drinks. It is great place to go for a drink or meeting friends. If you don't know area it is not easy to fund but for that you have GPS lol.

This is such a lovely wine bar. When it comes to wine I don't pretend to know my stuff, I just…read moreopenly admit 'I know nothing about wine!' I do like wine, and it always has to be red, preferably a fruity one, but that's as far as it goes for me.. Names of wines? Nope. Flavours of wines? Nada. So I asked the bartender for a middle of the road, fruity, red. He recommended the Le Selezioni Cutaja, Nero d'Avola (confused face) and he looked like he knew his stuff, so with total faith in him that's what I went for. It was lovely. The bar itself is small but looks cosy. It wasn't particularly busy for a Tuesday evening but there was still a very pleasant atmosphere as I met some other Yelpers for pre-dinner drinks. As time goes on I can imagine this is the type of place I would like to sit for a few hours, order a meat and cheese board and try some different wines. This may have to involve building up my tolerance a little though, as usually 2 large glasses of red and I'm sloshed.

OH APERITIVI YOU SAY…read more Following my year in Bologna when I belatedly discovered Italian aperitivi culture (i.e. eating tiny free pieces of food along with your prosecco, negroni etc) I always get verrrry excited when I see it in the UK. Veeno apparently has a whole buffet on Wednesday, which I am excited to try. Meanwhile what we got was great - cheese and ham with excellent red wine (I got the "classic" which I really enjoyed). Will definitely be back here for drinks, it's a great stop off before, for example, Red's or Splendid Kitchen.

There is still some royalty left in Europe besides our beloved Queen, and to remind us of the rich…read morehistory of his country and his family (which has very close ties to our own House of Windsor) HRH Prinz Luitpold of Bavaria visited our fair city to teach us everything you could ever want to know about the family business, Kaltenberg lager. A group of esteemed Mancunians gathered in the Bier Haus, which is a delightful addition to one of Spinningfields latest hotspots, The Long Bar (owned by, you guessed it, Living Ventures). After a quick introduction to the charming prince, we were taken through a tale of the dizzying history of his family and their ties to the production of Kaltenberg, which is now brewed under licence and distributed by the award-winning Lancashire brewer, Thwaites. As Prince Luitpold explained, the company much prefers to set up local production of their fine ales to ensure the quality and freshness of the brews. Operations are expanding to Ukraine and Asia next year. We progressed through a wide variety of brews, each one getting a little bit darker and a little bit stronger. Before each tasting, the Prince imparted his considerable knowledge of the brewing process and flavour profile of the lagers and beers, including their impressive ABV%. In true Bavarian style, guests feasted on magnificent frankfurters the size of cricket bats in a bun (exaggeration but you get the point). After the tasting, the charming Prince fielded relevant questions about the brand, as well as the odd reference to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (don't ask). It was a truly unique experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon in the cozy Bier Haus. We have a new found respect for Kaltenberg and The Long Bar.

I like The Long Bar's set up which maximises seating space around the bar with fairly comfortable…read morebacked high stools. We arrived just before last orders but received a friendly welcome and weren't rushed out. I enjoyed my Aperol Spritz (which thanks to our recent Yelp elite event is my new favourite aperitif), they also appeared to have some fancy beers on the menu including one relatively unpronounceable one which my friend I suspect deliberately chose as I was ordering. Music was good too and overall this was a much more chilled option than nearby Alchemist, which was rammed. Granted the selection of cocktails is severely limited, but really if you have a mojito on the menu that's essentially satisfactory, isn't it.

Good food for brunch and lunch with big portions and very reasonably priced. The atmosphere is very…read morechic and nice, the staff are friendly as well. They only serve snacks in the evening, so for meals is just breakfast and lunch. Overall a nice trendy bar with good quality food and a chic atmosphere

If your palette requires all gin with everything than Atlas is your spot. While they serve many…read moretypes of drinks and you can just get beer, this place specialises in gin. It's main super star is gin and they manage to mix it with different fruits and herbs to elevate the taste. The drinks with gin run from £5-7.50. The bar is pretty big so it's great for groups. The front part of the building is surrounded with Windows so it seems like you're in a fishbowl. The only down side with this place is the location... A bit of a walk from the main Deansgate area, but the trek is well worth it if you like gin!

After hearing my Spanish teacher naming Tapeo as the most authentic Spanish restaurant in…read moreManchester, I couldn't not to check it out! It is not cheap, but the food has beaten all my expectations. Tapas are full of flavour, authentic and well-presented. Portions are of a decent size, so good for sharing. The service is exceptional: waiters are very friendly while food came quickly.

Six of us came here to eat all the tapas as we love sharing masses of dishes from a menu…read more The restaurant (which took over the unit ModelZone used to have on Deansgate) certainly has a handsome interior; a nice balance between simple and sophisticated décor, with some gorgeous mosaic tiles adorning the bar and walls. To me, it had the look and feel of a contemporary eatery in Spain. We were seated close to the specials board, so decided to order a couple of those dishes as well as what seemed like the majority of the standard menu (they recommend three per person and that proved to be spot on for us). Whereas pretty much all of the 18 small plates we ordered were absolutely delicious (we duplicated a couple of options) - the octopus salad, padron peppers, aubergine crisps, pork cheeks and ham croquettes were my highlights - some weren't that spectacular. The beef meatballs, Spanish omelette and lobster & prawn croquettes were a tad underwhelming unfortunately. The bottle of red we shared (Torre Solar at £18) was very nice indeed. You can order many of their varied wine selection by the glass. They'd be a solid five stars but for a small number of things - a lack of balsamic vinegar served with the bread, mainly disappointing desserts (I enjoyed my upside down cheesecake made with actual cheese, but others thought it was dreadful). Also the churros weren't doughy-delicious but brittle. Service was warm and friendly throughout but on a couple of occasions the server could have been a bit more sharp-eyed, especially when we were sat clearly waiting to pay. So, feast on the small plates and bypass the desserts here.

The Hanging Ditch is a lovely wine merchant / small wine bar situated at the Harvey Nichols end of…read moreDeansgate right next to Manchester Cathedral. I've been here a few times for drinks and Neil C. has always insisted we swing by on occasion to pick up a lovely bottle of tipple to drink at home. The staff here are always lovely and so knowledgeable! I couldn't recommend it highly enough!

Ok I love this place. I like to pick out a bottle of wine with a friend sit on the high stools in…read morethe summer. I always ask what new wines they have in and normally go home with a few treats. Now they do a few gin cocktails. The staff know what they are talking about and know nothing about red wine so I go here when I need to buy a bottle of red. They have a nice loo too.

This was an awesome breakfast decision. It was right next door to the hotel we were staying at and…read morevery convenient. We had the chicken and waffles and the classic. I was blown away when I was told that it was the first day the Chicken and waffles were on the menu and I was the second person to order it. It was delicious and I recommend it to anyone who dines there. If in the Trafford area this is a must!!!