Food and drink

South Manchester is bursting with good food and drink, from the Curry Mile in Rusholme and independent restaurants in Didsbury and Chorlton, to dozens of micro-breweries and historic pubs. The area is home to big brewers like Robinsons and Hydes, as well as the famous Marble Beer House in Chorlton and the new ‘bottle’ shops of the Heatons in Stockport. Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer owns two restaurants in the area – in West Didsbury and Hale – and Altrincham Market has been transformed into a vibrant food hall.

The new Berretto Lounge at Redrock Stockport

Berretto Lounge opens at Redrock Stockport

8th February 2018 Paul Harrison

Berretto Lounge is the latest restaurant to open at Redrock Stockport. Overlooking the public square that links Redrock with Prince’s Street, Berretto Lounge has created 25 jobs and will serve food and drinks from 9am [Read More]

Historic Stockport pub to be converted into flats and restaurant

19th December 2017 Paul Harrison

An historic Stockport town centre pub that dates back to the 15th century will be converted into flats and a restaurant. The Grade II-listed White Lion on the corner of Great Underbank and Lower Hillgate [Read More]

Didsbury Beer Festival 2017: Raising a glass and money for charity

11th October 2017 Paul Harrison

The 10th Didsbury Beer Festival takes place at St Catherine’s Community Centre from October 26-28 As well as real ales and ciders, there will be music and food across all three days at the centre [Read More]

May’s Stockport Foodie Friday cancelled following Manchester Arena bomb

24th May 2017 Paul Harrison

The organisers of Foodie Friday have cancelled this week’s event following the Manchester Arena bomb. The monthly event in Stockport town centre had been due to take place on May 26 but has now been [Read More]

Macclesfield Beer Festival enjoys ‘best year ever’

8th May 2017 Kathryn Dainty

The Macclesfield Beer Festival is toasting its ‘best year ever’. The annual event at Macclesfield Rugby Club, and supported by Macclesfield Round Table and CAMRA, served more than 4,000 visitors over the weekend. And it was all [Read More]

Manchester Christmas Markets (pic by Mark Waugh)

Manchester Christmas Markets make coveted travel list

20th December 2016 Paul Harrison

The Manchester Christmas Markets have taken a coveted spot on the list of best festive markets in Europe – the only UK city to make the list. The competition is run each year by influential [Read More]

Hands-on night out at PizzaExpress in Didsbury

14th November 2016 Kathryn Dainty

Eating at PizzaExpress in West Didsbury is very hands-on. Upstairs is a party where guests are learning how to make pizzas and throw dough. Downstairs, our kids are having their very own dough-throwing lesson. The [Read More]

PizzaExpress in West Didsbury reveals a new look

1st November 2016 Paul Harrison

PizzaExpress has refurbished its restaurant in West Didsbury featuring artwork inspired by the building’s heritage as a Post Office. Artwork at the West Didsbury restaurant has illustrations and poignant reminders of Britain’s postal industry, including reclaimed vintage [Read More]

Stockport Foodie Friday organisers celebrate Manchester Food and Drink Festival award

26th October 2016 Paul Harrison

Organisers of Stockport’s popular Foodie Friday have been celebrating their success at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival. Foodie Friday was named Best Food and Drink Pop Up Event after a combination of votes from members of the public and the judging [Read More]

Didsbury Beer Festival returns for ninth year

21st October 2016 Paul Harrison

The ninth Didsbury Beer Festival takes place next week at St Catherine’s Club in Didsbury. There will be over 150 beers and ciders as well as food and entertainment at the event that takes place over three days at [Read More]