Diners must solve clues to find their next dish
A brand new food experience will turn the streets of Manchester into a city-wide interactive challenge, taking curious diners from one foodie discovery to the next.
Food Escapes is a new concept that combines puzzle solving with exploring Manchester’s best independent restaurants. Players are invited to solve their way through Manchester’s best-kept food secrets.
Each ‘Food Escape’ is led by a series of clues, delivered via WhatsApp, with the answers hidden in the streets and buildings of Manchester, allowing players to unlock a series of three secret eateries throughout the city. Each series of solved puzzles reveals the next restaurant on the route, where a curated dish can be enjoyed, included in the ticket price.
Competitive players can race against friends or secure a top spot on the Food Escapes leaderboard. With the timer automatically pausing at every restaurant, players can relax and enjoy the food and atmosphere at their own pace before dashing off to solve the next clue.
There’s currently eight different food themes to choose from, including dog-friendly options like the ‘Rise & Dine Brunch’. Expect to be taken on routes through the city’s most popular districts like Northern Quarter, Chinatown and Ancoats, while enjoying a bite at some of the best loved food and drink destinations including Mackie Mayor, House of Social and Hello Oriental.
Aaron Winslow, Founder of Food Escapes says: “Manchester has one of the most exciting food scenes in the UK, and as a true foodie, I wanted to find a way to share that passion and create something that lets people experience Manchester’s food in a completely different way.
“My mum was born in Southeast Asia, so it felt only fitting to dedicate one of our Escape themes to her. Growing up, I was lucky to be surrounded by a variety of foods and cultures from an early age. Food Escapes is inspired by that; merging a love for international cuisine and flavours, with a sense of adventure.
“It’s about more than just eating food. It’s about seeing things in the city that have been right in front of you the whole time, doing something new with friends, enjoying a bit of friendly competition and discovering some brilliant food and drink spots along the way. My hope is that Food Escapes will bring people together while celebrating the amazing cuisine that Manchester has to offer.”
Tickets for Food Escapes start from £40 per person when you use code LAUNCH20 (20% off, valid until 31 August 2026). Our readers can also enjoy 20% off when they book using code CONFIDENTIALS20.
To find out more or to book an experience, visit foodescapes.com.
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