The best ice cream spots in Manchester

Why restrict yourself to ice cream when you can have a lot more? Richmond Tea Rooms is more than just a tea room; it’s a fun afternoon idea filled with entertainment and sweet treats. Alice in Wonderland-themed interior is what catches your eye as soon as you enter the venue – from then onwards you’ll be amazed by the quality of service and food. The afternoon tea consists of sandwiches and cakes of your choice and various exotic teas from all over the world (think blood orange and plum green tea). Of course, there’s also what you came for – ice cream, or ice cream sundae to be more specific. You can either have an indulgent chocolate version with brownie bites or a mix of strawberry and vanilla with real strawberries. Visit their website to be up to date with upcoming events that include Mad Hatter’s tea party and a burlesque show.

Are you craving ice cream that you want to enjoy as a post-work treat? Simply pop into an IceStone Gelato restaurant and grab yourself an ice cream dessert known as a sundae. You can choose from a range of different flavours such as strawberry cheesecake, bubblegum, mango, Kinder Bueno and many more. As you can see, you’ll be spoilt for choice. And if it’s not enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, the venue is known for a variety of desserts, including crepes, cakes and cookie doughs. If you’re looking for a dessert heaven where you can indulge as much as you want, IceStone Gelato will do the trick. The venue has spacious and comfortable seats which makes it a popular birthday celebration spot – for bookings, enquire on the website.

Fancy an icy treat but in the mood for trying something new? Pan’n’ice offers a slightly different take on traditional ice cream – the ice cream rolls that are a feast for the eyes. While the flavour is almost the same, rolls are a lot more picture-worthy and often come with delicious toppings. For example, you can have strawberry rolls with Nutella. Other options include the signature mix of Ferrero Rocher, salted caramel, brownie and Nutella, Lotus Biscoff, and bubblegum. For those who are vegan, there’s our personal favourite – the mango roll with passionfruit bites. The shop is located in the Trafford Centre so you can enjoy the sweet delight while browsing the stores or on your way home from a successful shopping trip.

Have you ever wondered if people visit restaurants just for dessert? That’s the case with Viet Guy, a restaurant serving Vietnamese food but known among Mancunians for its fried ice cream. Even though the venue has been praised for how authentic and traditional its dishes are, it’s the dessert section that makes people come back for more. For just £3 you can have your favorite dessert with a twist, which is a relatively easy concept despite its confusing name. Experience something new with vanilla-flavoured ice cream covered in crispy batter, sprinkled with peanuts and coated in condensed milk.

Annies is a tea room and a food diner in one; in other words, whatever you’re craving, the venue has to offer. If it’s just the ice cream you’re after, there are several options on the menu: traditional chocolate, vanilla or strawberry ice cream, strawberry and vanilla sundae with crushed jammy dodgers and chocolate and vanilla sundae with crushed bourbons. The atmosphere is relaxed although with a more fine dining vibe than you’d expect. If you have a date planned and want to take them somewhere quiet, book a table at Annies and sweeten up your nervousness with their ice treats.