The Northern Quarter restaurant (TNQ) opposite the lovely old façade of the original Smithfield fish market has become one of the better attraction of this trendy Manchester area from which it takes its name. Wearing its location on its sleeve, The Northern Quarter Restaurant and Bar is a sign of the recent gentrification and is also proof positive that a simple approach works. With a view into the kitchen, sympathetic lighting and waist high frosting on the windows, the dining room at TNQ is a welcoming proposition.

Funky, but not frightening, the pleasant dining room is a welcoming place to dine at for classics done well. Head Chef Anthony Fielden trained in some top Manchester eateries and serves up gutsy fresh food, whilst using prime local ingredients with added flavours of the Med and beyond. The menu changes frequently making the most of seasonal ingredients.

"The place to people watch" - Style magazine, Sunday Times.