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.

May’s Stockport Foodie Friday in pictures
The enormously popular Stockport Foodie Friday event takes place on the last Friday of the month in Stockport Market Place. There are dozens of stallholders to suit all tastes, from Thai to Mexican, pancakes and pizza. [Read More]