The Refinery at Spinningfields

TV & Radio

Spinningfields restaurant is new home for First Dates TV show

The hit show starring real-life Cupid Fred Sirieix has relocated to Manchester for its new series, which starts this week

Louise Rhind-Tutt 18 January 2021

City of Manchester

This Manchester chef is recreating his mother’s food to celebrate International Women’s Day

Sophie Cunningham 26 February 2020

City of Manchester

Booze-free pub crawl? Manchester’s bartenders share the best spots for Dry January drinking

Georgina Pellant 3 January 2020

City of Manchester

Ginuary or Dry January? These Manchester bars are doing both

I Love MCR 2 January 2020

City of Manchester

Fabulous festive cocktails to try in Manchester this Christmas

Susan Griffin 13 December 2019

Food & Drink

These amazing chocolate reindeer cocktails with antler straws just got even BETTER

Georgina Pellant 15 November 2019

Attractions

Christmas igloos are coming back to Spinningfields – get ready to snuggle up in style

Georgina Pellant 1 October 2019

City of Manchester

Calling all dachshund, frenchie, pug and pom owners! Four pop-up dog cafes are coming to Manchester

Dianne Bourne 25 April 2019

City of Manchester

Where to celebrate Pancake Day 2019 in Manchester

Louise Rhind-Tutt 1 March 2019

City of Manchester

Where to enjoy a romantic meal in Manchester with your loved one this Valentine’s

Rhian Sugden 31 January 2019

City of Manchester

Manchester is famous for its pies – here’s where to get the city’s best

Susan Griffin 23 January 2019

City of Manchester

Surf and turf with bubbles for under £20 at The Anthologist this January

Georgina Pellant 14 January 2019

This new crime thriller is set in Manchester – and getting rave reviews

Weezy: the new online grocer that will deliver top produce to your door in minutes

Urban axe throwing is back – and you can get 50% off

Brilliant burgers and beers on a rooftop terrace? We know just the place