Six by Nico Deansgate

You'll either love or hate the concept here – six courses built around a single theme that shifts every six weeks or so. One month it's 'The Chippie', the next it's 'Catalonia' or 'The Macallan'. The execution is consistently clever, turning nostalgic British comfort food or far-flung cuisines into Instagram-worthy small plates that actually taste as good as they look. The John Dalton Street location feels properly upscale without being stuffy – think exposed brick, moody lighting, and servers who genuinely know their stuff. At £39 for six courses, it's the kind of place you book for birthdays or when you want to feel fancy on a Tuesday. The wine pairings are spot-on if you're going full throttle, though the cocktails work just as well.