Three restaurants in Manchester have been named among ‘the best of the best’ in the country at a prestigious awards ceremony. TripAdvisor has unveiled the Traveller's Choice Awards Best of the Best Restaurants list, which recognises the reviewers' favourite dining spots of reviewers for 2024 across a variety of categories, including best casual dining spot and best place for a quick bite. The awards have identified the best places around the world for each category, as well as individual lists for each country.
For the first time, this year’s awards also include new categories for the best pet-friendly restaurant and the most sustainable. READ MORE: Take a look inside Archie's huge roller rink opening soon at Trafford Palazzo Makars Gourmet Mash Bar in Edinburgh was first in the Casual Dining UK category, but Annie's, in Manchester, made the top ten. Located on Old Bank Street in the city centre , the gastropub and bar, which took eighth place, is co-owned by Jennie McAlpine, who has played Fiz Brown in Coronation Street since 2001, and her partner Chris Farr.
The venue, which is ranked sixth on Tripadvisor for restaurants in Manchester, first opened in 2012 and serves a range of dishes, including steaks, burgers, pies, salads, and fish. In what could be nod to the ITV soap, Annies also serves a traditional hot pot featuring lamb and crispy potatoes. Annies has previously also been named winner of the People’s Choice award for best tea room at the Manchester Tourism A.