The Jane Eyre Chorlton

Trendy and woke are epithets sometimes slung at this popular Manchester suburb that has graduated from student central to young family middle-class enclave. Amid the buzzing bars and eating places, the Jane Eyre fits in just fine. A sibling of the original in Ancoats, it’s a bar with ‘plates’ – casual and friendly. The wine list is noteworthy, the cocktails innovative, and the staff super-helpful. The food, however, can be patchy, but if you’re happy with a plate of freshly fried tempura prawns with smoked chilli jam and a glass of fruity Cab Sauv, then come and join in the community vibe.