Hospitality talent from across Greater Manchester gathered at New Century on Monday 26 January for the return of the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards, where 18 winners were revealed.
Drawn from 130 nominated venues, traders, and individuals, the awards celebrate the people and businesses that have helped shape the region's food and drink scene over the past year. Judged by leading industry experts, writers, and critics, the categories reflect the breadth and quality of Manchester's hospitality landscape, from Michelin-starred dining to much-loved affordable spots and standout newcomers.
Here's the full list of this year's winners:
- Affordable Eats Venue of the Year: Double Zero
- Takeaway of the Year: This & That
- Wine Offering of the Year: Flawd Wine
- Food Trader of the Year: Rack
- Foodie Neighbourhood of the Year: Stockport
- Independent Drink Producer of the Year: Track Brewing Co
- Independent Food Producer of the Year: Pollen Bakery
- Neighbourhood Venue of the Year: Stretford Canteen
- Pub or Beer Bar of the Year: The Marble Arch Inn
- Great Service Award: Maray
- Low or No Offering of the Year: Nell's Pizza
- Bar of the Year: Speak in Code
- Newcomer of the Year: Stow
- Chef of the Year: Matt Bennett (The Pearl)
- Restaurant of the Year: Skof
- Community Food & Drink Project of the Year: Platt Fields Market Garden
- The Howard and Ruth Award for Outstanding Achievement: Rustica
You can find out more about the awards here. Congratulations to all the recipients!