• Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2017 – your vote counts

Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2017 – your vote counts

29 June 2017

THERE’S still plenty of time to vote for your eating and drinking faves nominated for the coveted 2017 Manchester Food and Drink Awards, climax of the 20th Manchester Food and Drink Festival. You’ve got until 9am on Wednesday, September 27, on the eve of the 10 day regionwide foodie extravaganza.

But with summer’s many distractions it could easily slip your mind, so  register at this link and give your verdict in all the categories, up to 20 this time to celebrate that big festival landmark.

The shortlisted venues have been officially nominated for an MFDF award by a judging panel that comprises the region’s leading food and drink critics and experts. The public vote will be combined with scores from the panel and the awards will be handed out at a Gala Dinner at the spectacular Principal Hotel, Manchester on Monday, October 9.

The three new awards for 2017 are Best Brewery, Best Vegetarian Offering and Best Sustainable Food & Drink Business, all of which have been added to reflect the growth in these areas.

Manchester’s microbrewery scene has become an international tourism attraction, while, as the birthplace of vegetarianism, Manchester is also at the heart of the current trend towards a meat free lifestyle. The Best Sustainable Food & Drink Business award is born out of the Festival’s ambition to support and recognise commitment to environmental and ethical food and drink practices.  

To remind you who’s up for a gong here’s the full set of shortlists:

Restaurant Of The Year (sponsored by caterer.com)

Recognising the ‘best of the best’ dining establishments in Greater Manchester in 2017. This category can feature restaurants of any style or price point. 

Adam Reid at The French – Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS

The Rabbit in the Moon – Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, City Centre, Manchester M4 3BG

Where The Light Gets In – 7 Rostron Brow, Stockport, SK1 1JY

Umezushi (below) – Unit 4, Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1PJ

Bundobust – 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AQ

Sugo – 22 Shaws Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QU

Last year’s winner: Hawksmoor

Premium and Fine Dining Venue Of The Year (sponsored by Bookatable) 

Recognising the best premium to fine dining establishments across the city. 

Adam Reid at The French – Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS

The Rabbit in the Moon – Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, City Centre, Manchester, M4 3BG

Where The Light Gets In – 7 Rostron Brow, Stockport, SK1 1JY

Umezushi – Unit 4, Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1PJ

Hawksmoor – 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB

El Gato Negro – 52 King St, Manchester, M2 4LY

Last year’s winner: The French

Casual Restaurant Of The Year  

This award was introduced in 2016 and aims to recognise the best informal dining establishments in Manchester.

Bundobust – 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AQ

Rudys – 9 Cotton St, Manchester, M4 5BF

Sugo – 22 Shaws Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QU 

Baratxuri (below)– 1 Smithy St, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AT

Porta – 50 Greenwood Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, CH1 2HT

Hispi – 1C School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RD

Last year’s winner: Volta 

Newcomer Of The Year (sponsored by Manchester Evening News) 

Celebrating the best new food and drink operations to open in Greater Manchester since the last awards decision period in June 2016.

Bundobust 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AQ

Where The Light Gets In – 7 Rostron Brow, Stockport, SK1 1JY

Hispi – 1C School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RD 

Refuge – Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA

Porta – 50 Greenwood Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, CH1 2HT

The Rabbit in the Moon – Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, City Centre, Manchester, M4 3BG

Last year’s winner: El Gato Negro

Chef of the Year 

Aiming to celebrate the most talented and outstanding work of chefs cooking in Greater Manchester kitchens– his or her skill, menu, commitment and contribution to the dining scene.  

Adam Reid, The French – Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS

Sam Buckley, Where The Light Gets In – 7 Rostron Brow, Stockport, SK1 1JY

Luke Cockerill, The Rabbit in the Moon – Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, City Centre, Manchester, M4 3BG

Matt Nutter, The Allotment Vegan Restaurant – 6 Vernon St, Stockport, SK1 1TY

Richard Sharples, Hispi – 1C School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RD

Aiden Byrne, Manchester House – 18-22 Bridge Street, Spinningfields, Manchester M33BZ

Last year’s winner: Terry Huang, Umezushi 

Pub of the Year 

Recognising the finest pubs in the region, focusing on quality and range of ales/beers and atmosphere. 

Blue Bell – 170 Barlow Road, Manchester Levenshulme, M19 3HF

Mounting Stone – 8, Woodford Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2JJ

Samuel Oldknow – 22 Market Street Marple, SK6 7AD

The Magnet – 51 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1HJ

Marble Arch – 73 Rochdale Rd, Manchester, M4 4HY

The Parlour – 60 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9EG

Last year’s winner: The Smithfield Tavern 

Food Pub of the Year (sponsored by R Noone and Sons)

Recognising the region’s ‘gastropubs’ – a chance for ‘pub restaurants’ to be recognised in their own category.

White Hart – 51 Stockport Road, Lydgate, Oldham, OL4 4JJ

Bird at Birtle – 239 Bury And Rochdale Old Rd, Birtle, OL10 4BQ

Marble Arch – 73 Rochdale Rd, Manchester, M4 4HY

Hearth of the Ram – 13 Peel Brow, Ramsbottom, BLO OAA

Oddfellows –- Moor End Road, Mellor, Cheshire, SK6 5PT

Clarence – 2 Silver Street, Bury, BL9 0EX

Last year’s winner: Eagle and Child 

Bar Of The Year (sponsored by Fever-Tree) 

Recognising the best drinking venues in the region that aren’t considered ‘pubs’

Refuge – Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA

Cottonopolis – 16 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 2AE

Science and Industry – 49-51 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA

Common – 39-41 Edge St. Northern Quarter, Manchester, M41HW

Henry C’s (below) –107 Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9GA 

Salut – 11 Cooper St, Manchester, M2 2FW

Last year’s winner: Albert’s Schloss 

Craft Ale Bar Of The Year 

This award applauds the best purveyors of craft ale across Greater Manchester. 

Beermoth – 70 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LG

Pilcrow – Sadler’s Yard, Hanover Street, Manchester, M60 0AB

Cloudwater Barrel Store – Arch 13, Sheffield Street, Manchester, M1 2ND

Bock Biere Café (beow) – 10 Tib Lane, Manchester, M2 4JB

Port Street Beer House – 39-41 Port St, Manchester, M1 2EQ

Bundobust – 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AQ

Last year’s winner: Heaton Hops

Best Out of Town Venue of the Year  

Now in its second year, this award recognises the superb establishments that are based in the suburbs of Greater Manchester. 

Hispi – 1C School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RD

Where The Light Gets In – 7 Rostron Brow, Stockport, SK1 1JY

The Allotment Vegan Restaurant – 6 Vernon Street, Stockport, SK1 1TY

Sugo – 22 Shaws Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1QU

Porta – 50 Greenwood Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, CH1 2HT

Baratxuri –1 Smithy St, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AT

Last year’s winner: Levanter 

Coffee Shop/Tea Shop Of The Year 

Recognising the best coffee bars and teashops in the region. 

Another Heart to Feed – 77-79 Chapel Street, Manchester, M3 5BZ

Ancoats Coffee – Unit 9, Royal Mills, 17 Redhill Street, Ancoats, M4 5BA

Trove – 1032 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester. M19 3WX

Idle Hands – 32-34 Dale Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1FY

Cafe Lupo – 6af, 142 Chapel St, Salford, M3 6AF

Takk – 6 Tariff St, Manchester, M1 2FF

Last year’s winner: Pot Kettle Black 

Affordable Eats Venue of the Year 

Recognising the best venues that are visited for a high value, quick and simple dining experience. This category can include cafes, takeaways and any venue whereby the price point and service style mean that the overall concept is widely considered by customers to be a more of a ‘food on the go’ style of dining and a main meal and drink can be purchased for under £10. 

Cafe Lupo – 142 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6AF

Bundobust – 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AQ

Rudys (below) – 9 Cotton St, Manchester, M4 5BF

Pasta Factory – 77 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4AN

Seoul Kimchi – 275 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, M13 0HR

Fusion Lab – Manchester Arndale Market, M4 3AH

Last year’s winner: Northern Soul Grilled Cheese 

Best Food and Drink Retailer of the Year 

To reflect the growing number and status of food and drink retailers in Greater Manchester. 

Pollen Bakery – 2 Sheffield Street, Manchester, M1 2ND

Reserve Wines – 176  Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 1LH 

Lunya – Barton Arcade, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BB

Easy FishCo – 117 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4HY

Ancoats General Store – 57 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AB

Epicerie Ludo – 46 Beech Road, Manchester, M21 9EG

Last year’s winner: Salvi’s 

Best Vegetarian Offering of the Year 

New for 2017, this award focuses on the growing number of vegetarian offerings in the city and the growth in its popularity.

Bundobust – 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AQ

The Allotment Vegan Restaurant – 6 Vernon Street, Stockport, SK1 1TY

V Rev – 20-26 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HN

Indian Tiffin Room – First Street, 1 First St, Manchester, M15 4RL.

Manchester House – 18-22 Bridge St, Manchester, M3 3BZ

Sanskruti – 95 Mauldeth Rd, Manchester, M14 6SR

Manchester Brewery of the Year  

2017 has seen some influential new breweries establish themselves in the city.  This award raises a pint to them all and celebrates the very best brew in town.

Cloudwater – Units 7-8, Piccadilly Trading Estate, Manchester, M1 2NP

Blackjack – 36 Gould Street, Green Quarter, Manchester, M4 4RN

Runaway – Unit 4 Millgate, Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 4JW

Chorlton Brewing Co – 69 North Western Street, Manchester

Marble – 41 Williamson St, Manchester, M4 4JS

Track – 5 Sheffield Street, Manchester, M1 2ND

Best Pop Up, Event or Project of the Year 

Designed to recognise the ever more pioneering food and drink one off projects, events, activities and pop ups happening in the region. 

GRUB (below) – www.grubmcr.com

Not Just Soupwww.notjustsoupkitchen.co.uk

Real Junk Foodwww.realjunkfoodmanchester.co.uk 

Scrancoatswww.ancoatsgs.co.uk

Indie Man Beer Conwww.indymanbeercon.co.uk

Makers Market www.themakersmarket.co.uk

Last year’s winner:  Stockport Foodie Friday 

Front Of House Team of the Year (sponsored by The Springboard Charity) 

This award aims to recognise the most outstanding front of house team in Manchester. The panel were looking for the restaurant that goes that extra mile in terms of service – where customers can rely on an experience that makes them feel special, from greeting to leaving.

Hawksmoor – 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB 

Umezushi – Unit 4, Mirabel Street, Manchester, M3 1PJ

Piccolino – Clarence Street, Manchester, M2 4DW

Alberts Schloss – 27 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR

Tattu – Gartside Street, 3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3EB

Iberica – 14-15 The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3HF

Last year’s winner: The French

Best Street Food

Awarding one of the Greater Manchester-based street food legends that are gracing our kerbs with an ever-increasing plethora of gastro goodiees 

Hip Hop Chip Shopwww.thehiphopchipshop.com

Holy Crabwww.twitter.com/HolyCrab_UK

Otto Menwww.twitter.com/the_ottomen

Dim Sum Suwww.dimsumsu.com

Blue Caribou www.bluecariboucanteen.com

Oh My Glazewww.ohmyglaze.co.uk

Last year’s winner: Chaat Cart

Best Sustainability Award (sponsored by Sustainable Restaurant Association)

Recognising commitment to environmental and ethical practices within Greater Manchester’s restaurant industry. Restaurants are asked to put themselves forward for this award via submission of a sustainability template form. To put your restaurant forward for this event, please email [email protected]

The Howard and Ruth Award for Outstanding Achievement (sponsored by The Principal Manchester )

Recognising someone who has contributed something outstanding to the food and drink industry in Greater Manchester over the last 20 Festivals. Anyone with suggestions for this category should email [email protected]


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