Manchester Food Tour: Explore Ancoats

Scranchester Tours

Available to 14 February 2026

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Take a trip on one of the best things to do in Manchester for foodies with Scranchester's Ancoats Food Tours

Ancoats is the world's first industrial suburb where an award-winning "hip-hop chip shop" sits alongside a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant. Join Scranchester in discovering the secrets of Ancoats in a real treat for all kinds of foodies as you embark on a culinary tour of this famed Manchester neighbourhood. 

This 3-3.5 hour food tour tells you the story of how a rural landscape on the outskirts of Manchester was transformed into one of the most densely-populated industrial landscapes in the world. Ancoats' multi-storey steam mills were hailed as a marvel of the Late Georgian era. Discover all about them, as well as tales of Victorian street gangs, Italian ice cream empires and satanic mills as you dive deeper into this eccentric neighbourhood's history. 

After years of decline, the late 90's transformed Ancoats into one of Time Out's "50 hippest neigbourhoods in the world" as it became a must-visit place for foodies at the heart of Manchester's food and drink scene. This tour will show you around some of the very best independent eateries and bars, while uncovering Ancoats' history. Make sure you come hungry! 

Book your tickets for the Ancoats Food Tour in Manchester today, or take a look at the Eat the City Food Tour, also by Scranchester Tours. 

ITV Studios,
Trafford Wharf Rd,
Trafford Park,
Stretford,
Manchester
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This is NOT the tour start point unless specified otherwise in your confirmation email. 

Please see your booking confirmation email for more information on your meeting point for this tour. 

Each tour will last approximately 3.5 hours and will start and finish in the city centre.

The tour is designed with adults in mind, although children of any age are welcome on the tour.

Any child aged between 10 and 16 will require a ticket at the discounted cost of £35.

Each tour starts in central Manchester. The start point for the tour will be revealed upon booking, and all stops will be kept a secret until the tour itself! 

There will be opportunities to buy alcoholic drinks at two of the stops and there will be at least one tasting as part of the tour.

There are vegetarian options available at each of the stops. At the moment, there are not currently vegan options at every stop. 

Please inform of any food allergies or intolerances when booking your tickets and Scranchester can cater to your requirements. 

Tours will run in all weather, please make sure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear for walking. 

Some of the places that the tour visits do not allow dogs, so only certified guide dogs are allowed on the tour. 

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