Manchester restaurant is named best in city at awards ceremony
It may have missed out on a Michelin Star but Adam Reid at the French has once again been named the best restaurant in Manchester.
The restaurant, which is based at The Midland Hotel, won two awards at the annual Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
The festival has been celebrating its 21st anniversary and over the course of the festival 90,000 people attended various events.
The week culminated with the awards night which were held at the stunning Gorton Monastery.
The awards are the benchmark for the very high standards that have seen Manchester’s dining and drinking scene.
Adam Reid was recently named in the Good Food Guide as the best restaurant in Manchester and was also awarded four AA rosettes.
Adam Reid
The restaurant won in two categories at the annual awards.
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.
WINNER: Adam Reid at The French, Midland Hotel
Premium and Fine Dining Venue of the Year
This award recognises the best premium to fine dining establishments across the city.
WINNER: Adam Reid at The French
Casual Restaurant of the Year
This award aims to recognise the best informal dining establishments in Manchester.
WINNER: Levanter Fine Foods, Square St, Ramsbottom, Bury
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.
WINNER: The Creameries, Wilbraham Rd, Manchester
Chef of the Year
Aiming to celebrate the most talented and outstanding work of chefs cooking in Greater Manchester kitchens – his or her skill, menu, commitment and contribution to the dining scene.
WINNER: Rachel Stockley, Baratxuri, Smithy St, Ramsbottom
Pub / Beer Bar of the Year
Recognising the finest pubs in the region, focusing on quality and range of ales/beers and atmosphere.
WINNER: Port Street Beer House, Port St, Manchester
Bar of The Year
Recognising the best drinking venues in the region that aren’t considered ‘pubs’
WINNER: Science and Industry, Thomas Street, Manchester
Out of Town Venue of the Year
Now in its third year, this award recognises the superb establishments that are based in the suburbs of Greater Manchester.
WINNER: Where The Light Gets In, Rostron Brow, Stockport
Coffee Shop/Tea Shop of the Year
Recognising the best coffee bars and teashops in the region.
WINNER: Pot Kettle Black, Barton Arcade, Deansgate, Manchester
Affordable Eats Venue of the Year
Recognising the best venues that are visited for a high value, quick and simple dining experience. This category can include cafes, takeaways and any venue whereby the price point and service style mean that the overall concept is widely considered by customers to be a more of a ‘food on the go’ style of dining and a main meal and drink can be purchased for under £10.
WINNER: Mi & Pho, Palatine Rd, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Manchester
Food and Drink Retailer of the Year
To reflect the growing number and status of food and drink retailers in Greater Manchester.
WINNER: Pollen Bakery, Cotton Field Wharf, New Union Street, Manchester
Vegetarian Offering of the Year
New in 2017 this award focuses on the growing number of vegetarian offerings in the city and the growth in its popularity.
WINNER: Lily’s, Oldham Rd, Ashton-under-Lyne
Manchester Brewery of the Year
This award raises a pint to all the great breweries establishing themselves throughout Greater Manchester and celebrates the very best brew in town.
WINNER: Marble Brewery, Williamson St, Manchester
Pop Up, event or project of the Year
Designed to recognise the ever more pioneering food and drink one off projects, events, activities and pop ups happening in the region.
WINNER: HATCH, Oxford Road, Manchester
Front of House Team of the Year
This award aims to recognise the most outstanding front of house team in Manchester. The panel were looking for the restaurant that goes that extra mile in terms of service – where customers can rely on an experience that makes them feel special, from greeting to departure.
WINNER: 20 Stories, NO. 1 Spinningfields 1 Hardman Square, Manchester
Street Food Trader of the Year Award
Awarding one of the Greater Manchester-based street food legends that are gracing our kerbs with an ever-increasing plethora of gastro goods.
WINNER: Oh Mei Dumpling
Best Sustainability Award
Recognising commitment to environmental and ethical practices within Greater Manchester’s restaurant industry.
WINNER: The Creameries, Wilbraham Rd, Manchester
The Howard and Ruth Award for Outstanding Achievement
Recognising individuals who contributed something outstanding to the food and drink industry in Greater Manchester over the last 21 Festivals.
WINNER: Jeremy Roberts, Living Ventures
