The Beeswing

Tucked away in Manchester’s leafy Kampus neighbourhood, The Beeswing is the kind of place you stumble into for a quick glass and end up staying all evening. Part neighbourhood wine bar, part Mediterranean kitchen, it offers a softer, slower counterpoint to the city’s usual pace, an airy, plant-filled hideaway where things revolve around good wine, good food and even better company.

Bottles are available by the glass, carafe or flight, encouraging you to taste, compare and discover something new without commitment.

The food follows suit. A tight, seasonal menu of Spanish-inspired tapas leans into sharing - simple, ingredient-led plates designed to complement what’s in your glass. Expect bold, sun-soaked flavours and a menu that shifts with the seasons, keeping things fresh and informal.

Design-wise, it strikes that sweet spot between rustic and contemporary. Think warm wood, soft lighting and trailing greenery, with a terrace overlooking the canal and gardens that feels like a genuine urban escape. On sunny days, it becomes one of the city’s most coveted spots; on cooler evenings, it’s all about cosy corners and lingering over another bottle.