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.

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.

I had visited The Spoon Inn while house-hunting before my move to Manchester, and had fond memories…read moreof bagels, Czech beer, an extensive range of loose tea, and friendly staff who welcomed me to the city. Since then it fell mostly off my radar - there was always somewhere newer, with better reviews, closer to me, etc. When I spotted an online voucher deal for two burgers & two beers for £10, and so happened to have a Friday off work, I knew it was too good a coincidence to pass this up. So off I went. I turned up at around 2pm on a sunny Friday to find The Spoon Inn busy but not packed, with all kinds of locals young and old. The staff were immediately cheery, happily taking my voucher code from me and giving me the option to sit out the front, inside or out the back. We took two menus, two delicious pints of Kozel, and headed out back. Amazingly, the deal included anything from the regular menu. My companion went for the advertised burger and I chose a Polish sausage hotdog. Both were delicious, great quality meat with nice toppings, and with a salad and a handful of tortilla chips on the side, a nice light lunch rather than a belly-busting challenge of a meal. One of the things I like most about The Spoon Inn is that it seems as though everything they do, they do well. Definitely somewhere I'll head back to, even without a voucher.

Mooch down to the Spoon Inn on a Saturday night and enjoy a glass of good wine, a beer or even a…read morecocktail to a soundtrack of laid back grooves surrounded by intriguingly cool looking grown ups. I love it here. Top local spot for those nights when you do wanna go out, but you don't wanna go out-out. Also fab in the daytime. Check out the cherry sencha tea.

I can safely say that Sale has been crying out for a decent wine bar for ages - Altrincham,…read moreChorlton, Didsbury or the city centre were our only local alternatives. Not any longer. The owner of an established wine distributor has turned around a former solicitor's office on Northenden Road into a sleek yet welcoming wine bar & shop and the town's oenophiles have rejoiced. With a large selection of wines (still and sparkling) and spirits from around the world there's something for all tastes. The staff are on hand to help out if you're not sure what you'd like. Alternatively, order a bottle and enjoy it whilst sat in one of the comfy booths with repurposed cinema seats. The corkage is £7 per bottle. Platters of cheese and/or meats are £7-£8. There's also a selection of bottled beers, ciders and soft drinks to drink in or buy and take away. They've immediately become our new local. Welcome to the neighbourhood :)

Awful experience. Jammed between a couple practically having sex at the table & lads shouting &…read morescreaming & shouting that it was going to be a great night!, tables literally 2 inches apart. Was told that my drink would be brought to me, but after about 10; minutes seeing the waitress chatting at the bar, I got up to order my drink (again), was told "oh this is your prosecco" which had been waiting at the bar getting warm for 10 minutes. Paid at the bar using Google pay, but when we left an employee ran after us down Heaton Moor road shouting "excuse me, there's a prosecco that hasn't been paid for!". So embarrassed, never ever felt so humiliated in my life! Will never go here again. Wanted a nice quiet evening, drinking nice wine, ended up being humiliated. Would give zero stars if I could!

We went in to Enoteca for a drink last night and really liked the place. It's an Italian style wine…read morebar and is small and cosy. I liked the fact that they had used wine barrels as places to stand around as you have a drink and some antipasti. There is an extensive wine list and there is a special offer each Friday where half a litre of prosecco is £7 and you can get two cocktails for £10. The food is good mainly meat or cheese platters which both include high quality Italian produce. There are tables around the outside of the bar if you want to sit down and eat. We sat at the window so we could watch the world go by as we tucked into our delicious platter.

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.

The House is an outstanding restaurant and bar in a prime location in idyllic Goose Green in…read moreAltrincham. If you're looking to wine and dine a loved one or impress a new date, then you can't really go wrong here. Head chef and owner Adam Wilde has created an attractive warm bistro feel in this family run establishment, with dimmed lighting, booth seating and laid back sounds. The mix of French and English dishes change regularly and are surprisingly affordable. Classic dishes like Moules Mariniere, Pork fillet Stroganoff and Slow braised lamb knuckle fall between £9 and £13 and the well put together wine list starts at just £12.90. After a fabulous dinner, you don't have to move very far for entertainment on the weekends. That's provided by the House bar, where live acts play until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays whilst you sip your belgian beer, champagnes or cocktail.

Tucked away in the idyllic setting of Altrincham's Goose Green, 'The House' is a friendly, family…read morerun restaurant led by head chef and owner Adam Wilde. With an appetite for fresh ingredients and local produce, the menu is brimming with seasonal flavours and offers an appealing mix of English and French dishes. As well as a daily 'specials board' to delight the most food savvy of diners, signature dishes include The House Wellington and Grilled John Dory. Open for both lunch and dinner, the afternoon menu offers a tempting selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, jackets, wraps and toasted paninis, plus a choice of a la carte dishes.

I like others liked the light and comfortable dining room of Lusitano, which is on the first floor,…read moreit's both casually elegant and comfortable. Food wise, bit of a mixed bag: 1) Very good - Codfish (bacalao) patties - Cheese and spinach patties - Fish and shrimp croquettes - Stuffed peppers with minced beef and cheese - Chorizo flamed in red wine (I mean, it's just chorizo but it's hard to mess chorizo up) I would definitely have these if I went back and that would be a great meal. The first two in particular were excellent. 2) Fine - Batatas bravas (not bad at all, just not that memorable either) - Goat cheese wrapped in filo pastry (although others really liked this) - Salada di polvo (this was generally well received although not the best thing we had) - Gambas piri piri (not very spicy) - Tempera battered fried vegetables (these were a bit chewy, although I kind of liked that about them) 3) Not so great - Calamari (again, chewy) - Garlic bread Looking at the above it seems to me that the more Portuguese sounding dishes were generally the best, which is a pretty good sign. We didn't try any mains so can't comment on those, they're not that cheap though. Tapas were buy 3 get a 4th free the night we went, which was excellent value - between four our food was less than £12 a head and as you can see from the above we had a great range. Finally I didn't drink any alcohol but the Portuguese wine and port I understood was a bit rough!

Had a lovely meal at Lusitano. Sampled both the tapas and main food and it was all very good and…read moremost generous. Service was lovely too. And the sangria is great! Taste card offers a hefty 50% discount here - but without it the pricing is on the steep side. They do an early bird offer for those of you lucky folk who finish work early. If this was on Beech Road it'd be packed out every night. I really hope it does well and will certainly be going back.