Best Bars And Restaurants In Stockport

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Copywriter, DesignMyNight 10-year hospitality, travel and events expert, writing for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 23rd February 2026

A Northern town that's often lumped in with Manchester instead of being given the sole credit it deserves, this beauty of a location is hitting the spot for food and drink. Whether you're hungry for Mexican, tapas and pub grub or just fancy a few drinks, our guide to the best restaurants and bars in Stockport will sort you out.




Cherry Jam

A top choice of the best cocktail bars in Stockport town centre, Cherry Jam is certainly worth a visit for their fun food events too. The drinking den offers afternoon tea, Sunday grazing boards and themed brunches, all served alongside free-flowing cocktails and with music bingo afterwards.

Where The Light Gets In

Stockport is having a serious food and drink glow-up, and Where The Light Gets In is leading the charge. Housed in a beautiful old coffee warehouse, this award-winning restaurant blends farm-to-table fine dining with boundary-pushing creativity.

Diners are treated to a surprise tasting menu that changes with the weather and the harvest, built from foraged ingredients and a zero-waste philosophy. The bar program is equally sharp, with natural wines, house ferments, and craft-led pairings to match.

Cantaloupe Stockport

Nestled neatly in Stockport's historic old town, Cantaloupe has a Michelin Bib Gourmand to its name, among many other accolades. Its European-inspired menu is relaxed yet refined with a focus on fresh, natural flavours. 

Think whole fish dressed with citrus, rich duck‑fat crisps an peri‑peri octopus. The wine list is just as dreamy, spotlighting small European growers alongside more than a few bona fide classics.