FOLK.

You'll spot the palms before you even reach the door – FOLK's terrace feels like someone dropped a slice of Mediterranean calm onto Burton Road's restaurant strip. Inside, exposed brick and industrial touches keep things grounded in Manchester reality, but there's enough warmth to make you want to linger well past your intended stay. The kitchen knows its audience: West Didsbury locals who want something better than chain food but aren't looking for white tablecloth formality. Weekend brunch draws the expected crowd of families and friend groups, but come Thursday through Saturday evening and you'll find the place transforms into something altogether more interesting. The late licence means you can actually make a proper night of it without decamping to another venue – rare for this part of town.