Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards Shortlist
This year the prestigious Manchester Food and Drink Festival (MFDF) turns 21 and awards will be presented in 18 different categories, celebrating the innovative and high-quality restaurants, bars and individuals that contribute to the north west hospitality industry. Categories range from Premium and Fine Dining Venue of the Year to Affordable Eats; from Best Newcomer to Street Food Trader of the Year, and Front of House Team to Vegetarian Offering of the Year. The awards will be held for the first time in the stunning and gothic surroundings of Gorton Monastery on Monday 8th October.
The shortlisted venues have been officially nominated for an award by the MFDF judging panel that comprises the region’s leading food and drink critics and experts. The public can also vote for their favourites and the winners will be decided by a combination of public votes and scores obtained by mystery shop visits from the judging panel. Here are the nominations for the main awards along with a link to the full listing where you can cast your vote.
Restaurant of the Year
Recognising the ‘best of the best’ dining establishments in Greater Manchester in 2018. This category can feature restaurants of any style or price point.
Adam Reid at The French - Peter Street, Manchester
The Rabbit in the Moon – Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, City Centre, Manchester
Where The Light Gets In - 7 Rostron Brow, Stockport
Umezushi - Unit 4, Mirabel Street, Manchester
Sugo - 22 Shaw’s Road, Altrincham, Cheshire
Levanter - 10 Square St, Ramsbottom, Bury
Premium and Fine Dining Venue of the Year
This award recognises the best premium to fine dining establishments across the city.
Adam Reid at The French - Peter Street, Manchester
The Rabbit in Moon - Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, City Centre, Manchester
Where The Light Gets In - 7 Rostron Brow, Stockport
Umezushi - Unit 4, Mirabel Street, Manchester
Hawksmoor - 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester
Grafene - 55 King Street, Manchester
Newcomer of the Year
Celebrating the best new food and drink operations to open in Greater Manchester since the last awards decision period in June 2017.
Elnecot - 41 Blossom Street, Cutting Room Square, Ancoats, Manchester
Wood - Jack Rosenthal Street, First Street, Manchester
20 Stories - NO. 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester
Randall and Aubin - 64 Bridge St, Manchester
The Creameries - 406 Wilbraham Rd, Manchester
Blanchflower - 12-14 Shaw’s Rd, Altrincham