Eleni MacFarlaine

With towering blocks and glass-fronted buildings, Spinningfields has been described as Manchester’s own 'Canary Wharf of the North' and now features a range of restaurants, bars and shops alongside the modern offices. But it's not just a place for post-work drinks or lunch for city workers, so here's five places you should visit in the area. To eat: Artisan <img id="196ca89c-2206-70f7-1d7e-3f38822d4eba" data-caption="" data-credit="" data-width-class="" type="image/jpeg" total="360139" loaded="360139" image_id="102963025" src="http://media.timeout.com/images/102963025/image.jpg" alt="Artisan, Spinningfields Manchester" class="photo lazy inline"> ‘A big concrete warehouse serving non-complicated, rustic food’ sums up Artisan Kitchen and Bar. The menu features the likes of fire-cooked pizza and fresh deli or sharing platters, and the venue has a cosy, casual setting. Artisan covers a huge 12,000 square meters with tables spaced out and large enough to hold big groups of people, which makes it an ideal setting for a birthday meal or work event. But you may have to book before arriving, as it can get busy – especially on weekends.  To drink: The Alchemist   <img id="46ed2914-fb19-8bd5-32cc-5a93b557ebe2" data-caption="" data-credit="" data-width-class="" type="image/jpeg" total="45130" loaded="45130" image_id="102950306" src="http://media.timeout.com/images/102950306/image.jpg" class="photo lazy inline"> The Alchemist’s a