Sophie Whelan
Food & Drink Editor
Sophie Whelan is the Food & Drink Editor at The Manchester Daily. She has eaten her way around the city for the best part of a decade — from Northern Quarter small plates and Ancoats wine bars to the Rusholme curry mile — and pays for every meal she reviews.
Expect honest verdicts, an eye for the independents worth your money, and no free lunches.
Sophie’s latest articles
The Best Cheap Eats in Manchester: Where to Dine on a Dime
From legendary curries in the Northern Quarter to authentic Neapolitan pizza, here is our guide to the best cheap eats in Manchester.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in and Around the Northern Quarter
From birria tacos to loaded nachos, here is our guide to the best Mexican food in and around Manchester's Northern Quarter.
The Best Cafés in Ancoats: Where to Find the Perfect Brew
From canal-side sourdough spots to hidden roasteries in historic mills, discover the finest coffee shops and cafés in Manchester's most vibrant neighbourhood.
Chalobah replaces injured Livramento in England's World Cup squad ahead of Croatia opener
The Newcastle defender suffered a calf injury in training and has been ruled out of the tournament, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah called up from the standby list.