Deliveroo has just added a whopping 25 new traders to its site, including some of our all-time favourites.
There are already some great restaurants on there – but now we’re even more spoilt for choice.
From lockdown success stories like Lazy Tony’s Lasagneria to elite new Chorlton fried chicken spot ZAXXFRIED, there are some great new restaurant additions to discover this October.
Image: Lazy Tony’s Lasagneria
Lazy Tony’s Lasagneria
Serving up ive-layer lasagne, frazzle-dusted mac and cheese and the most indulgent mozzarella dippers you’ve ever seen, Lazy Tony’s makes a very welcome new addition to Deliveroo. If you’re looking for that ultimate comfort food treat, you really can’t go wrong here.
Happy Seasons Chinese Restaurant – Didsbury
Newly taken over, this Chinese restaurant in Didsbury uses fresh ingredients to bring you the most authentic taste of Chinese household cooking. The Head Chef has worked in high-end Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants, whilst the sous specialises in Dim Sum and previously worked in Chinatown.
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PLY- Manchester
Long-standing NQ piza favourite PLY is back on Deliveroo and we’re really happy about it. Cooked in the Neapolitan style, pizzas are served up alongside a regularly refreshed selection of craft beer, fine wine and twists on classic cocktails.
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WAWIN Vegan Chinese – City Centre
This all-vegan Chinese recreates all your takeaway favourites in plant-based form. Think salt and pepper dishes, chow mein, fried rice and more. WIth four sites across the north spread across Manchester, Leeds, York and Sheffield, you already know this is worth giving a try.
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Waffle Stop – Hulme
This new waffle and shake spot in Hulme has made headlines for its in-store Instagram traps, but there’s plenty more to say about it too. Opened by Shakedown, which already has two other restaurants in Withington and Wythenshawe, it is also known for its burgers as well as tasty loaded waffles and crazy milkshakes.
KANTINA by The Kitchen – Bolton
Contemporary Greek restaurant KANTINA on Market Street in Westhoughton is run by husband-and-wife team Oddyseas and Nikki. Founded in 2017, they’ve built up a loyal customer base locally and have now expanded into online delivery. Think rabbit tacos, grilled talagani, fresh octopus and more.
Burgerette – Manchester East
Selling a host of different burgers all made with the finest Angus Aberdeen beef, everything at Burgerette is made fresh to order daily. From buffalo chicken burgers to succulent mushrooms and stacked smashed patty tower ‘the Quattro’, there’s plenty to get your mouth watering here.
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Raja Bros – Mossley – Ashton under lyne
A family-owned business established in Mossley since 1979, Raja Bros is one of the area’s most trusted convenience stores. Selling a range of wines, spirits and beers, this off-license has just become even more convenient with the option to have their drinks delivered straight to your door.
Twinnies – Oldham
From spicy nachos to chicken wraps. paninis, omlettes, samosas and desserts, if you want it you’re likely to find it on the menu at Twinnies in Oldham. Halloumi sticks, jalapeno bites and mozzarella sticks are just a handful of items that take our fancy.
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Heavensteak Manchester East
As the name suggests, steaks are a big focus on the menu at Heavensteak. However, they’re also minced down into homemade gourmet burgers. Choose from the wagyu burger, the 6oz steak burger, or the classic house steak frites. As for sides, think homemade chimichurri, red wine gravy and peppercorn sauce.
Spice Tower – Stockport
If you’re after a top-notch curry, the Indian restaurant Spice Tower in Stockport is a great new find. Celebrating the best of Indian cuisine in a traditional family atmosphere, the menu features a mix of classic favourites and more contemporary dishes from the sub-continent.
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Lo Scoglio Restaurant City Centre
Italian lovers now have a new option on Deliveroo, courtesy of Deansgate restaurant Lo Scoglio. Loosely translated as ‘the rock’, The menu is huge, boasting a massive range of traditional pastas, pizzas, classic mains, desserts and more.
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Michigan Fried Chicken – Oldham
As you’d expect, the star of the show here is fried chicken – but it comes in many different forms. From burgers to wings, nuggets, chicken pieces and kebabs, you’ll find it all here.
Trattoria Alla Scala – Altrincham
A relatively new addition to Hale, Trattoria Alla Scala serves up a wide range of authentic Italian dishes ranging from anti pasti to calzones, fresh pasta and more. On Sundays, you can also get specials like veal steak, fillet steak and rosemary potatoes.
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Seoul Chikin – Cheetham Hill
Inspired by the vibrant flavours of Seoul street food, Seoul Chikin mixes punchy Korean sauces with juicy triple-breaded chicken fillets – all cooked fresh for you the moment you click order.
Bun and Bones MCR
Burgers and wings are a must at Bun and Bones MCR, but there’s also some naughty dessert options like their Oreo and ‘special’ cheesecakes. Whether you’re after a ‘plain Jane’ burger or a Sloppy Joe feast, you can’t go wrong.
Mr Shawarma- Manchester
Found on Shudehill, this Manchester kebab spot specialises in shawarmas – as the name suggests. The popular Levantine Arab dish, consisting of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie or spit, is typpically made with lamb but you’ll also find chicken and donner options here.
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Kandy Baby – Oldham
From mixed sweetie packs to ultra indulgent milkshakes, Kandy Baby is the place to order from when you are in need of a sweet treat. The indulgent menu includes Reese’s, KitKat, Hershey’s, and Jolly Rancher milkshake options, plus calypsos, Jolly Rancher slushies and more.
Scóna Bakehouse – Saddleworth
Specialising in traditional Neapolitan pizza, this Saddleworth bakehouse is a welcome addition to the area – bringing its handmade, hand-stretched pizzas to the area alongside a small list of starters, beers, wines and soft drinks.
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Chaii Bhais – Oldham
Home of Karak Chaii and street food, Chaii Bhais is Oldham’s premier sppt for quality tea. Offering all-day Desi breakfasts, toasties, jack potatoes and pies, there’s quite a mix on the menu here with something to suit everyone.
HASH BURGERS – Salford
Don’t be fooled by the name, there are no hash browns to be found here. Instead, on the menu you’ll find a wide range of burgers, milkshakes, sides and waffles. Smashed pattys reign supreme, with chicken and beef options available as well as some fried chicken creations.
Smash ‘N’ Shake – Ashton under Lyne
More smash burgers, this time from Smash ‘N’ Shake in Ashton under Lyne. There are hash browns in these, though – or at leasrt in some of them. The Turkish Hash Supreme Burger features two signature smashed beef patties, two crispy hash browns and double turkey rashers, whilst the Dominion Supreme version switches these for four crispy onion rings.
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Bada Bing – Media City UK
These two-fisted Sopranos-inspired hoagies are already legendary in Manchester, despite the fact that founders Meg and Sam have been running the business for less than a year. Stuffed to the brim with meats, cheeses, homemade pickles and sauces, no one can accuse them of being stingy with the fillings here. There’s also regularly changing specials, with an option for vegans and veggies always on the menu.
Frurt – St Peters Square.
With a choice of small, medium or large tubs, you can really design your own frozen yoghurt experience here at Frurt. Choose from flavours like yuzu, chocolate, cheesecake and mango, or treat yourself to a bubble tea or fruit parfait instead.
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ZAXXFRIED – Chorlton
Over at newcomer Zaxxfried in Chorlton, owner Mustafa has made quite a name for himself already. Having spent years working in his dad’s fried chicken shop, which has stood over in Liverpool for more than 30, he certainly knows his stuff. Using secret spice mixes and sauces that he won’t even reveal to his wife, it’s all taken very seriously.
Veganity – Plant Base Manchester East
For a guilt-free vegan cheat day, Veganity have you covered with their plant-powered burgers and fries. Using Beyond Meat patties, the team has created a selection of different vegan burgers – all served on artisan brioche buns.
Food & Drink
The New Didsbury Dozen: the definitive list of boozers on this legendary pub crawl
Danny Jones
Whether you’re a born and bred Manc or simply visiting, ‘The Didsbury Dozen’ is an absolute institution of the Manchester drinking scene.
However, the sad reality of going out post-pandemic is that not every watering hole survived, and unfortunately, some of the original Didsbury Dozen didn’t make it through lockdown. Rest in peace, The Stoker’s Arms (now Dockyard), The Sanctuary (now Head of Steam), The Slug and more.
That being said, while we will certainly miss them, they say every ending is a new beginning; as one door shuts, another one opens — and when we say door, we of course mean the door to a pub.
So, without further ado, we decided to formalise The NEW Didsbury Dozen. At least one drink in each, those are the rules. You can argue all you like, this is the definitive list from here on out, so you’ll just have to deal with it.
1. The Didsbury
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – The DidsburyDidsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Didsbury
Where else to start but the beginning? Lucky for us, the consensus has always been that a pub crawl called The Didsbury Dozen should obviously start at The Didsbury. Kicking off the crawl on the curved corner of Wilmslow Road, this traditional pub offers little surprise but signals the start of a great night.
2. Ye Olde Cock Inn
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – Ye Olde Cocke InnDidsbury Dozen pub crawl – Ye Olde Cocke Inn
The best part about the opening two pubs on this list is that not only have they remained literal cornerstones of this crawl, but they are genuinely spitting distance from each other – i.e. just five yards, there’s another old English pub that offers the same as next door, plus a ping pong table. Easy.
3. The Famous Crown
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Famous CrownDidsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Famous Crown
Ok, so now you’ve had a couple of pints, you’re ready for the short walk down the road as you begin the first mobile part of The Dozen toward The Famous Crown. What’s it famous for? Coming back from the dead with solid beer, a cosy interior and some mint food to line your stomach for the bulk of the boozing.
4. The Royal Oak
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Royal Oak
Had some pub grub or at least a butty from the Co-op up the road? Good. Sod that ‘eating is cheating’ nonsense, this is a long old night and we don’t need any heroes — you’ll all be heroes at the end. Next up, another non-nonsense boozer: The Royal Oak. Small and cosy; beer, wine and the rest of it. Simple.
Now we move on to one of our favourites and arguably one of the best bars in Didsbury, let alone on The Dozen, Fletcher Moss. Just 75 yards off the Village high street and offering up live sports, craft beers, plus the beloved beer garden, this hidden gem is just as pretty in the winter as it is in the summer. Iconic.
6. The Nelson
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Nelson
Back toward the high street now; just on the corner of Barlow Moor Road, you’ll find The Nelson. Yes, named after the Admiral and yes, another no-frills boozer owned by Craft Union Pubs. Often serving up Moorhouse beer as its guest and playing host to the local darts league, it’s everything you’d expect.
7. The Dog and Partridge
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Dog and PartridgeDidsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Dog and Partridge
Ok, halfway there and we’re definitely into the busy section now: pubs every couple of yards and, before you ask, yes, we’re skipping The Botanist (formerly Pitcher & Piano), there are loads of ’em. We’re moving on to The Dog and Partridge for some classic ale, Pieminister pies, cheese plates and more.
Now, this one has changed hands more than the Dozen has changed barrels, but the latest iteration of number eight is Manchester’s second Salmon of Knowledge site, which replaced The Dockyard back in March; it’s been a hit in the Northern Quarter, and it’s proved no different in Didsbury. Try it for yourself.
9. The Station
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – The StationDidsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Station
Hopefully, you’ve soaked up the alcohol with some well-earned carbs as we’re now at a crucial juncture where many bow out. Make sure you’ve got all your belongings as we pull into The Station. This popular Irish pub has sports, live music three nights a week and a serious love of Guinness. Say no more.
Still standing? Good, because we’re entering the final third of this drunken journey and you’ve gotta walk again. The fresh air might do you good. When you do stop, you’ll arrive at The Woodstock: a beautiful establishment with lots of room and lots of booze. If anything, it’s too nice for your raucous rabble.
The penultimate stop on our alcohol-fuelled trip through Didsbury is The Metropolitan, or as it’s commonly known, ‘The Met’. Once a grand Victorian railway hotel, it’s now a massive bar and restaurant plating up banging Sunday Roasts and hangover-curing breakfasts. But you’re on a mission, concentrate.
12. The Railway
You’ve made it. One more drink and you’ve smashed The Didsbury Dozen. Starting in the Village and ending the night in East Dids, head over the road to The Railway, a simple, British, cask ale tavern, much loved by locals. We don’t need to sell it, you’ll love it too — that’s if you can remember it, of course.
Didsbury Dozen pub crawl – The Railway
Better still, you’re only stumbling distance from the Burton Road tram stop. You’re welcome. Now get yourself home, you absolute mess.
And just like that, you’re done. The only question is, did you make it to the end of the new and improved Didsbury Dozen in one piece? We sincerely hope you did and that there was no man left behind.
It goes without saying that you should always drink responsibly and luckily, the idea of The Dozen is you can pace yourself by spreading it out over the day and grab plenty of food on the way — we don’t need any heroes, only good vibes.
We’ll leave you to squabble among yourselves as to what locations we may or may not be missed off and how exactly you’re going to phrase your strongly-worded letters. If we don’t catch you in the comments, we’ll see you in the pub!
Hawksmoor issues statement after ‘kicking out’ Tommy Robinson from one of its restaurants
Daisy Jackson
Hawksmoor has issued a statement after a viral video captured far-right activist Tommy Robinson being asked to leave one of its restaurants.
In the video, staff at the acclaimed British steak house told Robinson – real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – that he would have to go because members of staff feel uncomfortable serving you’.
The supervisor then politely told the party not to worry about the drinks and that they had been paid for, also handing over a business card for Hawksmoor CEO Will Beckett in case they wanted to discuss the matter further.
Robinson was dining in one of the group’s London restaurants with former prominent EDL member Guramit Singh Kalirai who challenged the staff and asked: “Is it because of the colour of my skin?”
The supervisor responded: “No, no, no. We have a duty of care to our members of staff. We like to look after our people, as I’m sure you can understand.”
After the video went viral on X, Hawksmoor went on to share a statement in response, saying that guests and staff ‘felt uncomfortable and complained’.
The statement, signed by CEO Will Beckett, added that the Hawksmoor team has faced ‘a huge amount’ of ‘quite concerning’ fallout from the Tommy Robinson incident.
He added that ‘this was not about politics or beliefs’.
Hawksmoor’s statement reads: “Our focus is always to give the best restaurant experience to the most people possible.
“On Thursday, a public figure was asked to leave one of our restaurants because guests and staff felt uncomfortable and had complained. The party left peacefully and politely on request.
“This was not about politics or beliefs. Hawksmoor is not a political organisation; we’re a group of restaurants. We want to welcome as many people as possible, regardless of background or views, to our teams or as our guests.
“We’re not trying to engage in a public debate. The team has had to deal with a huge amount of fallout from this, some of which is quite concerning. We would like to get back to focussing on looking after those people, and our guests. Thank you to them, and the many of you who have been so supportive.”
Georgina Pellant -
22nd October 2021 
