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MFDF Awards 2026

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We’re delighted to unveil the shortlist for the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards 2026.

This year’s highly coveted awards will be presented at our annual ceremony at Medlock Square’s City Hall on Monday 25th January 2027, bringing together the people and businesses that make Manchester’s food and drink scene so exceptional.

The shortlists have been selected by the MFDF Awards judging panel, comprising some of the region’s leading food and drink critics, writers and industry experts.

Now it’s your turn to have your say. Cast your votes by midnight on 11th January 2027 to crown this year’s winners.

And the nominees are…

Affordable Eats Venue of the Year

Takeaway of the Year

Café or Coffee Shop of the Year

Wine Offering of the Year

Food Trader of the Year

Foodie Neighbourhood of the Year

Independent Drink Producer of the Year

Independent Food Producer of the Year

Neighbourhood Venue of the Year

Pub or Beer Bar of the Year

Great Service Award

Low or No Offering of the Year

Bar of the Year

Newcomer of the Year

Chef of the Year

Restaurant of the Year

The Howard and Ruth Award for Outstanding Achievement

Recognising someone who has contributed something outstanding to the food and drink industry in Greater Manchester over the past year. There will be no shortlist for this category and you may not nominate yourself, but you can nominate your fellow industry peers who you think deserve this level of recognition. In no more than 100 words, please nominate here.

Community Food Project of the Year

This award will recognise a project or initiative in Greater Manchester that champions genuine social impact, innovation and long-term, sustainable benefits to local communities. Please nominate here.