Restaurants, Hotels and Bars

Italian comfort food at its finest – VIVA checks out Gino’s Autumn/Winter menu

238 1 month ago

What could be finer in this dismal weather than a ray of Italian sunshine or the next best thing in the shape of perfect comfort food like Nonna used to make? VIVA went to try the new Autumn/ Winter menu at Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant, Manchester, (that’s a mouthful)

Going down the Bistrotheque – VIVA checks out the eats to the beats

347 2 months ago

Bistrotheque, it conjures up an eighties Kraftwerk vibe, but it’s the eatery that takes pride of place in the new Cutureplex complex of achingly hip gym, rooms and café, just to the side of Piccadilly train station. It used to be Apart Hotels and has been given a gorgeously

There’s a new menu at Canto and the food is as comforting as the restaurant’s warm & relaxed interior

803 2 months ago

Popular Ancoats tapas restaurant, Canto, has introduced a new autumn / winter menu that promises to warm hearts and souls as the temperatures drop. Located in the heart of Cutting Room Square, Ancoats, the restaurant has, under the direction of Head Chef Carlos Gomes, established itself as one of

This historic Ancoats pub reawakens for the dawn of a new era

409 3 months ago

The historic Edinburgh Castle in Ancoats has been brought back to life by the team behind Cottonopolis. The abandoned Victorian pub, which dates back to 1811, will finally reopen on Thursday 14thNovember with the first floor 36 cover restaurant opening 26thNovember. The pub’s ethos is to be the ideal local –

A taste of Berlin comes to Manchester with Döner Haus

510 3 months ago

Corn Exchange Manchester has confirmed Döner Haus as the newest addition to its eclectic dining offering. Set to open later this year, the huge restaurant will serve Berlin-inspired quality kebabs and other German classics, alongside beers and cocktails. The 180-cover restaurant will take over the former Byron site in

Millennials more likely to dine on Italian food because it’s more Instagrammable than other dishes

464 4 months ago

Millennials are more likely to dine on Italian food than any other generation – because of how good it looks on social media. The study found almost three quarters of 22-35-year-olds describe Italian food as their favourite type of cuisine, compared to just 42 per cent of over 55s.

This Manchester bar’s free-flowing evening will get you in the party mood any day of the week

513 4 months ago

It’s time for brunch to move over as Cloud 23 has created a new dining occasion with the launch of its latest offering, Drunch Club. The lunch-dinner hybrid has been designed for those choosing to eat later at the weekend or who want to start their evenings early, and

VIVA in Ibiza: Eat your way around the world on the White Isle this summer

609 5 months ago

Ibiza might be the clubbing capital of the world, but many will not know that the island has an impressive culinary offering of flavours from diverse cultures from across the globe. It’s the perfect place to indulge in some of the world’s best cuisine in one of the most

VIVA takes a butcher’s at The Butcher in Ibiza

552 5 months ago

Does anyone eat in Ibiza (or sleep come to that). VIVA managed one meal a day on average and no not for the reason you’re thinking. There’s something to the whole ‘rave repeat’ culture, days that start at midday (we’re not students’ people), lunch at 6pm, going out-out at

STK Ibiza: The place to dine if you want great food and added sax appeal

758 5 months ago

The beauty of Ibiza (well one of the many) is how different the districts are, you’re a cab ride away from what can seem like a totally different country and Ibiza old town is a must-see with its beautiful, historic alleyways and nocturnal shoppers (seriously families browse at midnight).