Nando's Salford Quays

You'll find this branch perfectly positioned in the Digital World Centre, making it an obvious choice when you're wandering around MediaCity or catching a show at The Lowry. The floor-to-ceiling windows give you proper views across the plaza, and there's something quite satisfying about watching the Quays bustle whilst you're tucking into butterfly chicken. The team here seem to have their act together – service is consistently sharp and they manage the theatre crowd rushes without breaking a sweat. It's not groundbreaking food, obviously, but when you want that peri-peri hit after a long day around the waterfront, this delivers exactly what you're after. The halloumi's always properly grilled and they're generous with the chips, which counts for a lot in my book.