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MFDF Award Nominations 2012

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We are please to announce the shortlist of nominees for its 2012 Awards, the most prestigious food and drink awards in the region.

The Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards provide a benchmark for excellence in the hospitality industries throughout Greater Manchester. The Judges had some tough decisions to make this year, resulting in a very strong set of contenders in all categories.

And now you get a chance to have your say! Below we have a list of all shortlisted venues and now is the time to tell the Judges which is your favourite.

The Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony will be held on October 8th at The Lowry Hotel Manchester where the award winners will be announced.

You can only vote once, so make yours count!

Voting Closes Monday 3rd October at 12pm.

The nominations are…

Casual Dining Venue of the Year


Food Pub of the Year


Pub of the Year


Chef of the Year


Newcomer of the Year


Restaurant of the Year


Bar of the Year


Best Food and Drink Retail Outlet


Best Coffee Bar or Tea Shop


Wine Retailer of the Year


Food and Drink Pioneers


Best Family Friendly Venue

Manchester Food Hero Award

This is your chance to nominate any food and drink related person or business that you think has provided sterling service, real quality or unbelievable commitment to making Greater Manchester a better food and drink region. Everybody and every business can be in your sights from top chefs to great waiting staff to dinner ladies; from five star dining venues through wonderful bars to classic pubs via great catering companies and excellent foodie shops.


festival event highlights

Musicians Without Borders Live Events

Musicians Without Borders Live Events

Thursday 4th October 18:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Live Music at the Hub - Stone Flowers

Live Music at the Hub - Stone Flowers

Thursday 4th October 18:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Robinsons Pub on the Hub

Thursday 27th September - Thursday 4th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Oktoberfest comes to Manchester!

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October at Albert Square, M2 5DB

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