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The best restaurants in Liverpool for afternoon tea

Mercury rising: sauna and ice baths in Manchester

30 places for Christmas parties in Manchester you might not have considered

The ultimate guide to Christmas parties in Manchester - Manchester Central and many more

Top picks for dim sum in Manchester and Liverpool

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10 cool restaurants and bars for Christmas parties in Liverpool

Frederiks is one of Liverpool's best places to book a Christmas party, See where else is on the list.

20 alternative Christmas nights out in Manchester

Teamsport Go Karting is one of Confidential Guides' recommended alternative Christmas party venues. See where else is on our list.

7 Manchester coworking spaces that will re-energise your workday

Two people using the co-working space at The Alan in Manchester.

Restaurants open on Christmas Day

Looking for somewhere to spend 25 December? Here's Confidential Guides' list of the nest places in the North West that are open on Christmas Day

The best museums in Manchester

The Power Hall at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.

The Hot 20 Restaurants in Liverpool

The lobster at Hawksmoor Liverpool - one of Confidential Guides Hot 20 Liverpool restaurants for November 2025

The 30 best team-building nights out in Manchester

The Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester

Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese Curds at Winsome in Manchester.
Steak at San Carlo - one of the Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester for March.

San Carlo Manchester

Deansgate Restaurant - Italian

Loom & Ladle Bistro

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British

Lock 84

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British
exterior of on the hush manchester church street northern quarter

On the Hush

Manchester City Centre Cafes

The Reach at Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The Alan Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Rain Bar

Manchester City Centre Bars

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Wagamama St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Restaurant
A bedroom at Dakota Manchester, a hotel in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Dakota Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Mercury rising: sauna and ice baths in Manchester
A selection of the small plates at Voyagers, one of Liverpool's most exciting new restaurants for 2024.

Voyagers

Ropewalks Restaurant - Global

Manchester Tattoo Convention by UKTTA

Manchester City Centre Festivals
One of the suites at Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel
One of the holes at Golf Fang Liverpool, a crazy golf bar in the city centre.

Golf Fang Liverpool

Baltic Triangle Activities

The best Thai restaurants in Manchester

Haunt

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - European

Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American
Stunning views from the living room at Hyatt House aparthotel in Manchester

Hyatt House

Oxford Road Hotel
Quest Apartments are a dog-friendly place to stay in Liverpool.

Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Loft apartment at Roomzzz Manchester City

Roomzzz Manchester City

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Concert night at the Manchester Arena, or AO Arena as it is currently known.

AO Arena

Manchester City Centre Music Venues
Ground floor lounge and bar area at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Spas

The best cocktail bars in Manchester

The Art School

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Modern British

Pattersons

Ropewalks Restaurant - American
Roast dinner and a pint at 11 Central in Mediacity Manchester.

11 Central

Salford Quays Bars
Artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor at Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool – temporarily closed for refurbishment

Albert Dock Art Galleries

BAB NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Middle Eastern
A pasta dish at La Famiglia Bar and Restaurant in Liverpool.

La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant

Cavern Quarter Restaurant - Italian

30 best team-building nights out in Manchester
Afternoon tea at The Art School Cellars in Liverpool is always a treat

The Art School Cellars

Georgian Quarter Bars
The Ropewalks Hotel is a dog-friendly hotel in Liverpool.

Ropewalks Hotel

Ropewalks Hotel
Black pudding with marinated peppers at Erst, one of the best restaurants in Manchester

Erst

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British
Downstairs lobby at Clayton Hotel Manchester

Clayton Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Founder’s Hall

Manchester City Centre Pubs
The Halyard at Ropewalks, a hotel in Liverpool

The Halyard

Ropewalks Hotel
Tapas dishes at Evuna, a Spanish restaurant in Knutsford, Cheshire

Evuna Knutsford

Knutsford Restaurant

Motel One Royal Exchange

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants
Manchester Central is a Confidential Guides recommended Christmas party venue.

Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Events Venues

Cibus

Levenshulme Restaurant - Italian

The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants
Mother's Day bouquet from Northern Flower - a florist in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Northern Flower

Northern Quarter Florists
One of the rooms at Leven Hotel in Manchester city centre

Leven Hotel Manchester

Gay Village Hotel
The rooms at The Maldron Hotel, Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Vetch

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Global

The best museums in Manchester

The Pen & Pencil

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global

Bar Hütte Great Northern

Deansgate Bars

Atlas Bar

Deansgate Bars

Malmaison Manchester Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas
A bedroom at Yotel Manchester Deansgate.

Yotel Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Inside The Palm House at Sefton Park in Liverpool

Sefton Park

Sefton Park Parks & Gardens

Wing’s

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Chinese

Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill

Princes Dock Restaurant - American

Staycity Aparthotel Waterfront

Albert Dock Hotel
The Bridge, a hotel and restaurant in Prestbury, Cheshire

The Bridge

Prestbury Pubs

7 Manchester coworking spaces that will re-energise your workday
The famous arches and stage of the Cavern Club in Liverpool

The Cavern Club

Cavern Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites
Cocktail served at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester

Hyatt Regency Hotel Manchester

Oxford Road Hotel

Exhibition

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global
Roomzzz Manchester Victoria Sovereign Suite Spiral Staircase

Roomzzz Manchester Victoria

Manchester City Centre Hotel

20 alternative Christmas nights out in Manchester

Suki Suki Street Food & Bar

Deansgate Restaurant - Pan Asian
Roast masala butternut squash soup at The Black Friar.

The Black Friar

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British

Boutique 56

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Infinity Apartments in Liverpool are great for large groups

Infinity Apartments

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels

Manchester City Centre Hotel
The infinity pool at King Street Townhouse - one of the coolest hotels near Manchester Arena

King Street Townhouse

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Sicilian NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Italian

Namaste Nepal

Didsbury Restaurant - Indian subcontinent

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants – October 2025
Premier Suites in Liverpool is dog-friendly for those staying for 29 nights or more.

Premier Suites Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Hakkapo is a Japanese restaurant in Manchester's First Street district.

Hakkapo

Manchester City Centre Restaurant
Two pints of craft beer at Seven Bro7hers Manchester, also known as the Ancoats Beerhouse.

Seven Bro7hers Ancoats

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American
The exterior of The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool

The Beatles Story

Albert Dock Museums
The exterior of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool

The Walker Art Gallery

Liverpool City Centre Art Galleries
Study alcove in John Rylands Library in Manchester city centre

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Manchester City Centre Historic Buildings & Sites

The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants – October 2025
Vegan food at Brewdog Doghouse Hotel

BrewDog Doghouse Manchester Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Liverpool Central

Ropewalks Hotel
Beer pong at Pong & Puck

Pong & Puck | Great Northern

Manchester City Centre Activities

Piccolino Grande Wilmslow

Wilmslow Restaurant - Italian
Halle St Peter's on Cutting Room Square - a rehearsal space and concert venue in Ancoats, Manchester

Hallé St Peter’s

Ancoats Music Venues
Cocktail served at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester

The Laureate Restaurant

Manchester Restaurant - Global
One of the rooms at Aloft Liverpool, a hotel in Liverpool city centre.

Aloft Liverpool

Cavern Quarter Hotel

Rigatoni’s Altrincham

Altrincham Restaurant - Italian

Christmas parties in Liverpool: 10 cool restaurants and bars
Cocktails served in King Street Tavern, the restaurant and bar at King Street Townhouse hotel

King Street Tavern

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British
Cocktails at Frederiks in Liverpool

Frederiks

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - American

Mercury rising: sauna and ice baths in Manchester
Motel One St Peter's Square and the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst outside

Motel One St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Hotel
The front of Liverpool Cathedral, the biggest cathedral in the country.

Liverpool Cathedral

Georgian Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites
Christmas at Down the Hatch in Liverpool

Down The Hatch

Ropewalks Restaurant - Vegan
Sunset over Salford from a Manchester River Cruises tour

Manchester River Cruises

Salford Quays Activities

The best Thai restaurants in Manchester

Spice Thai

Ropewalks Restaurant - Thai
Neon showtime sign at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats, Manchester

Hope Mill Theatre

Ancoats Theatres
The whimsical Flamingo Room - one of the party suites at The Shankly Hotel in Liverpool

The Shankly Hotel

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

Happy Days Apartments

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Christmas at Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool City Centre Bars

Wrights Fish & Chip Shop

Greater Manchester Restaurant - British
A selection of dishes available at Piccolino Italian restaurant, Bramhall

Piccolino Bramhall

Bramhall Restaurant - Italian
A cocktail at City Wine Bar in Liverpool

City Wine Bar & Kitchen

Business District (Liverpool) Restaurant
Sushi at Kaji - one of Confidential Guides Hot 50 Manchester restaurants for October 2025.

KAJI

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Japanese

Delta Hotel by Marriott Liverpool City Centre

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

The best cocktail bars in Manchester
The Townhaus serviced apartment from Jackson Boutique in Manchester

The Jacksonheim Boutique

Manchester City Centre Hotel
A burger at Red Dog Saloon in Liverpool.

Red Dog Saloon

Ropewalks Restaurant - American
The sauna at King Street Townhouse Gym and Spa

King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas
A pumpkin patch at Speke Hall, a National Trust property near Liverpool.

Speke Hall

Speke Historic Buildings & Sites

30 best team-building nights out in Manchester

Hotel Anfield

Anfield Hotel

Evuna Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Spanish

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport

Manchester Hotel

The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Restaurant - Global
A tableful of dishes at Belzan in Liverpool

Belzan

Mossley Hill Restaurant - European

Bruncho

Deansgate Cafes
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