Two new restaurants are set to open in Ancoats - including a chippy with a hip-hop twist.

Local street food trader The Hip Hop Chip Shop will open their first permanent restaurant next summer in Sawmill Court.

Owner Jonathan Oswald said: “We’re going to create a relaxed dining experience with proper comfort food, tasty drink selection, live music, great artwork and top-notch service.

"We’ve grafted so hard to build this business from scratch, but our own restaurant was the dangling carrot to keep us going.”

In addition, The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar will open in spring 2018, within One Cutting Room Square, serving a mix of continental snacks, cocktails, and local beers.

Brothers, Jonny and Joe Eyre said: “We took inspiration for the Jane Eyre from our late mum, and have been searching for the right neighbourhood and space to get the ball rolling.

They added: "We’re going to be serving simple food and drinks made using high-quality ingredients. The cocktail menu will lead the way, and we will be serving a range of keg and bottled beers to showcase Manchester's finest breweries."

The announcements come shortly after Altrincham-based Sugo Pasta Kitchen announced plans for their second 60-seater restaurant opening in Ancoats next summer.

Founded in 2015 by Alex De Martiis, Michael De Martiis and Jonny Marcogliese, Sugo Pasta Kitchen specialises in southern Italian cooking, inspired by the trio's Italian heritage.