Best Gelato in Mellor Brook

"One of the best ice cream parlours in Manchester, Ginger's Comfort Emporium is a Northern Quarter favourite handing out dairy and vegan scoops all year round. With specials including Campari and coconut, Eccles cake and Chorlton Crack (peanut butter and salted caramel), these frozen spoonfuls are always at their best when served in sandwich form. We all scream for these quirky ice cream sandwiches."

"Products sourced from local producers, Ginger’s is on the first floor of Afflecks which means it’s already cool – and that’s before trying the ice cream. Like Gino’s, they have loads of stuff to suit your ice cream needs including dairy-free ice cream. Be sure to try the Chorlton Crack."

"It was presented in a cute little glass and the menu stated it was ‘made at kitchens in Manchester.’ It definitely tasted home made and although it was nice, it was so milky that the flavour was overpowered. This was also the most expensive one."

"Formerly known as William Sicilian, Sicilian NQ is the first and only true Sicilian restaurant in Manchester – offering up hearty, traditional dishes that aim to encapsulate the culture of Sicily. Think Sicilian wines and beers, antipasti, pasta, cannoli and even lovely traditional Italian desserts that go down extremely well with a good old cup of coffee. Sicilian NQ, 14 Turner St, M4 1DZ."

"Formerly known as William Sicilian Street Food, this authentic Sicilian restaurant popped up in the Northern Quarter earlier this year – renamed and reworked as Sicilian NQ. The lovely little restaurant hones in on the idyllic region’s homely food, bringing dishes such as arancini, cannoli, cipollini, pasta and more to our rainy city. Sicilian NQ, 14 Turner St, M4 1DZ."

"The Milk Room is a new addition to Southport, based on Liverpool Road in Ainsdale. Ever wondered where you can buy all those delicious waffles and massive milkshakes you can seen on Instagram?. This is the place to go to get yourself a slide of the action..."

"Since opening their doors in November 2015, Hope Mill Theatre has become one of the most successful independent venues in England. Located in Ancoats, they produce full scale musicals from their Grade II listed former mill. The theatre will be reopening this summer, as well as hosting Hope Fest, an outdoor arts and culture festival."

"This wonderful independent venue, located out in New Islington, was one of the few theatres that managed to reopen last year after lockdown. It'll be back again with a reduced capacity and socially distanced seating for a Meet Me At Dawn, from HER Productions. You can get tickets at hopemilltheatre.co.uk."

"Contact Theatre will be heading out across Manchester this summer for a series of outdoor performances. Contact is an Oxford Road theatre and performing arts venue creating and producing its own shows, as well as hosting tours from the world’s best theatre companies. Contact will be heading out across the city this summer, delivering a series of outdoor performances before its building reopens to the public in September 2021."

"Peaky Blinders is located within the 'Northern Quarter' on Lord Street, in Southport Town Centre. The bar, which is inspired by the television drama of the same name, serves real ales as well as an extensive variety of bottled beers from around the globe, and locally-sourced wines to suit all tastes and pockets. It also caught Southport's attention when it starred on popular TV programme The Hotel Inspector."

"Robinsons Cumbria Way, Double Hop; Timothy Taylor Landlord; two changing beers (sourced regionally; often Martland Mill, Old School, Tatton). Peaky Blinders, named after the popular TV programme, opened in 2015 on the north end of Lord Street in what is now known as the Northern Quarter of Southport. The bar is in an old corner shop just up Seabank Road from the promenade."

"Perfect for anyone with green fingers, the Allotment is undoubtedly a completely unique place to eat in Manchester, styled as a botanical garden. The fresh vibe of the airy venue extends to the cocktail and food menu, with both being made up of fresh fruits, vegetables and spices. Guests can enjoy a healthy salad, sink their teeth around a hearty sandwich and even share a platter of seasonal food with their friends."

"The Allotment’s Matt Nutter won the title of Chef of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards 2017 for his sophisticated take on vegan cooking at this simple Stockport bistro. The ten-course tasting menu is packed with creative dishes, including signature shiitake mushroom parfait and a hibiscus, fennel and beetroot dessert."

"Allotment is just a really cute place to have a meal and take a few snaps as you recline in rustic interiors surrounded by beautiful botany."

"Welcome to the home of the finest Soul, Funk & Motown in Southport’s newest Bar. 88 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DH. Places to Eat & Drink"