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3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

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Ancoats

Embark on a 3-hour guided food tour in Manchester, exploring the city's vibrant areas and tasting special dishes that tell the story of Manchester. Meet local chefs, bakers, and producers and discover the hidden culinary gems of the city.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ancoats - Ancoats became the world’s first industrial suburb at the end of the 18th century. It was the beating heart of the British empire’s Industrial revolution.
Now the area has been voted one of the top places to live in the world. Old mills have been restored and converted into flashy apartments. The area is full of bars, restaurants, deli’s and producers. Making it the perfect place for a food tour.
During our walk around Ancoats we’ll share stories about the people that lived and worked here. Little Italy, and the Irish quarter are both in Ancoats and give the area a wealth of history and character.
Radium Street - Home to Manchester’s favourite bakery Radium street has an interesting past and is a great place to stop and eat.
Beehive Lofts Coworking - Beehive Mill - Home to one of the best nightclubs in the world at one point. This grade 2 listed building is a great example of Manchester’s constantly evolving way of life.
Bengal Street - Back in the late 19th century this street was home to one of the most feared local gangs. The Bengal tigers were not to be messed with. If you’ve watched Peaky Blinders the tigers were the influence behind the show.
Cutting Room Square - This was the heart of Manchester’s Little Italy. Towering above the square is St Peter’s church which is now the home to the Halle orchestra.
The square is surrounded by some of Manchester’s favourite restaurants. It’s a great spot to stop and take in a few dishes.
One of the buildings we eat in used to be the ice factory. Here the Italian ice cream sellers used to gather every day to collect their ice. We try a unique Manchester dish here, one that connects Japan and the Titanic disaster all through Manchester.
Anita Street - Originally called Sanitary street Anita street is one of the most photographed streets in Manchester. The old cobbles are still there and this is a living example of how houses were built back in the early 20th century.
Today the houses are in great demand but this hasn’t always been the case. Once this area was one of Manchester’s biggest slums.
Northern Quarter - The NQ is home to some of Manchester’s coolest shops, restaurants and people. It is home to Manchester’s creative industry. With amazing street art and hidden bars and restaurants around every corner this is an amazing place to explore.
On our tour we show you some of our favourite locally run businesses. We’ll dive into an arts centre and walk through the old markets as we sample some great food along the way.
Tib Street - One of the most characteristic streets in Manchester. Tib street is infamous amongst us local Mancunians. A huge outdoor pet market, a seedy dark side, and a pavement full of poetry. A stroll along this much loved street tells some great stories. And of course, great food is never far away.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre - What was once a fish market is now a hidden gem right in the back streets of the Northern Quarter. We’ll take a quick look inside the Manchester Craft and Design Centre on our way to the next bite. This is a great spot to pick up some unique souvenirs.
Arndale Food Market - Hidden at the back of the Arndale shopping centre is one of Manchester’s favourite food halls. A fresh fish market for the city’s many top end restaurants this is also the place to get amazing tacos some of the best Caribbean food and one of the Manchester’s most famous desserts.

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

On our culinary journey, we explore two of Manchester’s most lively districts. We bring to light the captivating history of Manchester and its inhabitants. We travel through time from the prosperous era of the Industrial Revolution to the present city, characterized by its modern chic and trendiness. The expedition leads us to some of the city’s renowned eateries and also to our hidden gems. Each establishment we visit offers a unique dish that embodies the tale of Manchester. You’ll have opportunities to interact with some of our talented chefs, bakers, and producers. Our objective is to highlight our champions of cuisine and acquaint you with aspects of Manchester that might be new to you.

Location

Waterside Coffee

Redhill Street

We'll be waiting for you outside Waterside Coffee, 7 Redhill Street, M4 5BA. If you arrive early please feel free to buy yourself a takeaway coffee or soft drink. They are not part of the tour but they're a great local business.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Wade_w

May 18, 2024

Awesome Food Tour - Rob was an awesome tour guide! Tried a lot of great food and with a great group of people! And heard a lot of cool history along the way! Would recommend to anyone traveling to Manchester!

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C372ijlizs

May 17, 2024

Reunion group walking tour - From the minute we started making enquiries about the tour, James responded very promptly and was extremely helpful. The tour was for a group of 18 couples from all over the country, as part of a reunion. Everyone was so impressed after the event. Julia, the guide, was lovely and extremely knowledgable and we all learnt a huge amount about the history of Manchester, even though we, ourselves, are local! We ate loads of delicious food from local independent eateries and the organisation was impeccable. James went ahead to sort the food while Julia guided and informed us. Brilliant trip which was the highlight of our few days and we thoroughly recommend it!