The Con Club Altrincham

Nestled in the heart of Altrincham’s town centre, opposite the iconic ‘Alty’ Markets, sits The Con Club – a sophisticated bar and eatery with a twist. With stripped-back bare walls and a juxtaposing ceiling adorned with disco balls of all sizes, this uniquely inviting venue has plenty to offer.

We began our night with a refreshing glass of Macabeo white wine from their extensive list before sampling some dishes from the raw bar and sushi menu.

The sushi rolls were expertly crafted and beautifully presented. Our personal favourite was the Spider Roll, which in cluded a variety of quality ingredients, including fresh tempura soft-shell crab, creamy avocado, truffle mayo for that extra punch of flavour, and orange tobiko providing added texture and a delicate garnish.

Moving onto the classy selection of mains, we opted for a slow-braised pork belly with sticky spiced pig cheek in a Thai red curry sauce and locally sourced lamb rump with soured beetroots, roasted courgette and red wine sauce. Both dishes were elegantly presented, rich and warming and melted in our mouths. Although these dishes are very much considered fine dining, they encompass a rustic, homely feel and flavour.

To complete the evening, we decided to finish strong with something sweet from the cocktail menu. A Bakewell Sour; a per fectly blended twist on the classic Amaretto cocktail, garnished with edible flowers, maraschino cherries and a dried orange wheel, and a Con Club Clover; a well-balanced bramble-style tipple with a vibrant berry tang and a smooth, sweet aftertaste.

If you’re looking for high-quality food with a swinging atmosphere, be sure to visit The Con Club for brunch, lunch, dinner or a boogie under their disco balls from 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Be sure to check out the rooftop tipi for those Insta grammable sunset drinks!

Looking for expertly crafted sushi in a cosy, contemporary setting? Then take a trip to Unagi on Wilmslow’s high street and be blown away by flavourful dishes that transport you to Asia with every mouthful.

The simplistic-yet-effective decor sets the mood and doesn’t distract from the flavour or presentation of the main event: the sushi. Upon entering, you’ll notice the u-shaped bar and seating area before gazing upon a ceiling that is beautifully adorned with paper parasols.

We sat down with a glass of Portobello Road Gin and Fever-Tree tonic before browsing the tantalising menu, starting with a portion of bang bang karaage chicken; a mouth-watering snack-sized dish of chicken thigh covered in a sweet and spicy glaze and sprinkled with spring onion and sesame seeds.

We continued our flavour journey with crispy duck uramaki; beautifully presented sushi rolls on a boat-shaped dish – packed with flavour and that perfect crispy crunch followed by a fiery kick to give the taste buds a tickle.

With so much to choose from, we were spoilt for choice and opted for a portion of prawn nigiri, tuna sashimi and salmon hosomaki for the true sushi experience. These dishes were served together on a slate platter and were presented so beau tifully, it was a shame to eat them. Each dish was made from incredibly fresh, high-quality fish and left us satisfied without the dreaded overly ‘full’ feeling.

The wonderful sushi chef also treated us to a portion of their current special dish, beef nigiri; juicy, melt-in-the-mouth beef on a bed of fluffy rice topped with a chilli for extra bite.

To complete our experience, we tried two cocktails from the new Japanese cocktail menu – a clear Negroni, which is as smooth as silk and has bags of floral fla vour, and an Asian twist on the bramble cocktail, full of punchy lemon and subtle lychee flavour.

If you’re interested in authentic sushi dishes made with love and presentation to die for, get down to Unagi – they have sites in Wilmslow, Altrincham, West Didsbury, Cheetham Hill and MediaCityUK. Be sure to check out their rotating specials menu for something a little different!