Central to Manchester"s upmarket Crowne Plaza, the Glasshouse Bar and Restaurant provides sophisticated dining and drinking within a local landmark building. Cleverly conceived to enjoy the most natural light possible, the Glasshouse is nonetheless intimate and comfortable. Touches of Eastern design are woven throughout the clean lines and simple colour scheme that gives the Glasshouse a beautiful contemporary-classic look while large mirrors maximise the feeling of space. Making the most of local, seasonal produce, chef Darren Hamilton blends modern and traditional flavours in his menu of regional specialties, which are in turn given a touch of international creativity. The gateway to central Manchester, the Glasshouse is the ideal place to begin, or indeed end, a visit to this great city.