Namco Funscape Manchester

You know that feeling when you're smashing it at the basketball hoops and suddenly realise you're absolutely starving? That's where Namco's sports bar comes into its own. Tucked inside this sprawling entertainment complex at the Trafford Centre, the diner serves up surprisingly decent comfort food that goes way beyond your typical arcade fare. The chicken wings are properly crispy, the burgers actually taste like beef, and they pour a decent pint while you're taking a breather from the dodgems. Sure, you're essentially eating in a giant playground, but when you're watching the footie on the big screens with a plate of loaded nachos, surrounded by the satisfying chaos of arcade sounds, it's hard to complain. The staff know this isn't fine dining and lean into the fun atmosphere accordingly.