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Signature double room at The Alan, Manchester

The Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester - December 2025

Chicken liver and port parfait with red onion marmalade and a mini milk loaf from the festive menu at The Black Friar in Salford.

The Hot 20 Restaurants in Liverpool - December 2025

Loch Fyne King scallop served in the half shell at The Art School Cellars in Liverpool.

Glide away: Festive ice skating in Manchester, Liverpool and beyond

A couple ice skating at Boxpark Liverpool.

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.

The best independent shops in Manchester for last-minute gifts

A selection of books from the gift shop at Manchester Museum

The Big Christmas Shop: Manchester's top traders for festive food

A Christmas tree outside a window decorated for Christmas at Chorlton Cheesemongers.

Mercury rising: sauna and ice baths in Manchester

The neighbourhood guide to Glossop

Let it glow: 10 Christmas days out near Manchester

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Manchester

New Year's Eve party at The Bridgewater Hall

Beautiful spots for walks near Manchester

Sunset through snow-covered trees at Alderley Edge

What’s on for kids in Manchester this Christmas
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A selection of the small plates at Voyagers, one of Liverpool's most exciting new restaurants for 2024.

Voyagers

Ropewalks Restaurant - Global
Potato Hash and egg at the Loom & Ladle Bistro, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Loom & Ladle Bistro

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British
Curved Modernist exterior of Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Exterior at On The Hush, Manchester, Church Street Northern Quarter

On the Hush

Manchester City Centre Cafes
Steak at San Carlo - one of the Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester for March.

San Carlo Manchester

Deansgate Restaurant - Italian
Communal eating, various dishes and drinks at Wagamama, Manchester

Wagamama St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Restaurant
Beer garden at Rain Bar, Manchester

Rain Bar

Manchester City Centre Bars
The exterior of The Reach at Piccadilly

The Reach at Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Manchester restaurants: 2025’s biggest new openings
A bedroom at Dakota Manchester, a hotel in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Dakota Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Exterior of The Alan, Manchester

The Alan Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Where to get the best pizza in Manchester
The restaurant at The Reach at Piccadilly.

Lock 84

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British
Burger and chips at The Pen & Pencil

The Pen & Pencil

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

Seven Bro7hers Ancoats

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American

Haunt

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - European

Bready, set, go: 5 of the best bakeries in Manchester
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Vetch

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

Ropewalks Hotel

Ropewalks Hotel
Roast masala butternut squash soup at The Black Friar

The Black Friar

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British
One of the suites at Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

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
Momos from Namaste Nepal in West Didsbury

Namaste Nepal

Didsbury Restaurant - Indian subcontinent
Spicy vegetable kebab at Bab NQ, Manchester

BAB NQ

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

The Beatles Story

Albert Dock Museums

The neighbourhood guide to Glossop

Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill

Princes Dock Restaurant - American
Stunning views from the living room at Hyatt House aparthotel in Manchester

Hyatt House

Oxford Road Hotel

The best independent shops in Manchester for last-minute gifts

Cibus

Levenshulme Restaurant - Italian
The Halyard at Ropewalks, a hotel in Liverpool

The Halyard

Ropewalks Hotel

Malmaison Manchester Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas
Specialising in southern US-style fried chicken, and drinks at Pattersons, Liverpool

Pattersons

Ropewalks Restaurant - American

What’s on for kids in Manchester this Christmas
Discover more about Manchester Central. Experience, like no other.
Loft apartment at Roomzzz Manchester City

Roomzzz Manchester City

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Fried chicken burger at Patterson, Freight Island Manchester

Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American
Twice-baked soufflé at The Art School

The Art School

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Modern British
Ramen at Suki Suki Street Food & Bar

Suki Suki Street Food & Bar

Deansgate Restaurant - Pan Asian

Exhibition

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global
The Bridge, a hotel and restaurant in Prestbury, Cheshire

The Bridge

Prestbury Pubs
Artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor at Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool – temporarily closed for refurbishment

Albert Dock Art Galleries
Cocktail at Manchester's Hyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Regency Hotel Manchester

Oxford Road Hotel

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Manchester
Boilerhouse beer at Founder's Hall, Manchester

Founder’s Hall

Manchester City Centre Pubs
Steamed scallops at Wing's, Manchester

Wing’s

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Chinese

Beautiful spots for walks near Manchester
Infinity Apartments in Liverpool are great for large groups

Infinity Apartments

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

Sefton Park

Sefton Park Parks & Gardens
Roast dinner and a pint at 11 Central in Mediacity Manchester.

11 Central

Salford Quays Bars

Motel One Royal Exchange

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants
Discover more about Manchester Central. Experience, like no other.
Maritozzo at Sicilian NQ

Sicilian NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Italian
Afternoon tea at The Art School Cellars, Liverpool

The Art School Cellars

Georgian Quarter Bars
Concert night at the Manchester Arena, or AO Arena as it is currently known.

AO Arena

Manchester City Centre Music Venues
Roomzzz Manchester Victoria Sovereign Suite Spiral Staircase

Roomzzz Manchester Victoria

Manchester City Centre Hotel
One of the rooms at Leven Hotel in Manchester city centre

Leven Hotel Manchester

Gay Village Hotel
A bedroom at Yotel Manchester Deansgate.

Yotel Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Hotel
The famous arches and stage of the Cavern Club in Liverpool

The Cavern Club

Cavern Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites
Christmas parties at Manchester Central

Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Events Venues

The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants

Bar Hütte Great Northern

Deansgate Bars
Ground floor lounge and bar area at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Festive ice skating in Manchester, Liverpool and beyond
Treatment room at the Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly Spa

The Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Spas

Atlas Bar

Deansgate Bars
Premier Suites in Liverpool is dog-friendly for those staying for 29 nights or more.

Premier Suites Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Downstairs lobby at Clayton Hotel Manchester

Clayton Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The Big Christmas Shop: Manchester’s top traders for festive food
Discover more about Manchester Central. Experience, like no other.
Quest Apartments are a dog-friendly place to stay in Liverpool.

Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

Boutique 56

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Mother's Day bouquet from Northern Flower - a florist in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Northern Flower

Northern Quarter Florists
Tapas dishes at Evuna, a Spanish restaurant in Knutsford, Cheshire

Evuna Knutsford

Knutsford Restaurant
One of the holes at Golf Fang Liverpool, a crazy golf bar in the city centre.

Golf Fang Liverpool

Baltic Triangle Activities

Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Staycity Aparthotel Waterfront

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

Erst

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British

Manchester restaurants: 2025’s biggest new openings
A pasta dish at La Famiglia Bar and Restaurant in Liverpool.

La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant

Cavern Quarter Restaurant - Italian
Hakkapo is a Japanese restaurant in Manchester's First Street district.

Hakkapo

Manchester City Centre Restaurant

Where to get the best pizza in Manchester
The rooms at The Maldron Hotel, Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Thai street food dish at Spice Thai, Liverpool

Spice Thai

Ropewalks Restaurant - Thai

Bury Market

Bury Markets
A tableful of dishes at Belzan in Liverpool

Belzan

Mossley Hill Restaurant - European

Bready, set, go: 5 of the best bakeries in Manchester
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Twenty Twenty Two

Northern Quarter Bars

Seven Bro7hers Media City

Media City Restaurant - American
Christmas at Down the Hatch in Liverpool

Down The Hatch

Ropewalks Restaurant - Vegan
The front of Liverpool Cathedral, the biggest cathedral in the country.

Liverpool Cathedral

Georgian Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites
The whimsical Flamingo Room - one of the party suites at The Shankly Hotel in Liverpool

The Shankly Hotel

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
The sauna at King Street Townhouse Gym and Spa

King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas
Christmas at Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool City Centre Bars
The exterior of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool

The Walker Art Gallery

Liverpool City Centre Art Galleries

The neighbourhood guide to Glossop

Piccolino Grande Wilmslow

Wilmslow Restaurant - Italian
Exterior at the Delta Hotel, Marriott in Liverpool

Delta Hotel by Marriott Liverpool City Centre

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

The best independent shops in Manchester for last-minute gifts

Piccolino Didsbury

Didsbury Restaurant - Italian

Bruncho

Deansgate Cafes
A cocktail at City Wine Bar in Liverpool

City Wine Bar & Kitchen

Business District (Liverpool) Restaurant
One of the dishes served at Kambuja in Marple - one of the few Cambodian restaurants in the North.

Kambuja

Marple Restaurant - Cambodian

What’s on for kids in Manchester this Christmas
Discover more about Manchester Central. Experience, like no other.
A selection of dishes available at Piccolino Italian restaurant, Bramhall

Piccolino Bramhall

Bramhall Restaurant - Italian

Holiday Inn Express Liverpool Central

Ropewalks Hotel
Motel One St Peter's Square and the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst outside

Motel One St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Room at Motel One

Motel One Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Trophies and famous football shirts on display at the Liverpool FC stadium tour.

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour

Anfield Tours
Neon showtime sign at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats, Manchester

Hope Mill Theatre

Ancoats Theatres

The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Restaurant - Global
Nigiri Sushi at Kaji

KAJI

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Japanese

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Manchester

ibis Budget Manchester Airport

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

Hallé St Peter’s

Ancoats Music Venues

Beautiful spots for walks near Manchester

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport

Manchester Hotel
Cocktails served in King Street Tavern, the restaurant and bar at King Street Townhouse hotel

King Street Tavern

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British

Happy Days Apartments

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

Red Dog Saloon

Ropewalks Restaurant - American

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants
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Evuna Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Spanish
Cured mackerel in horseradish emulsion, from the tasting menu at Skof, one of the best restaurants in Manchester.

Skof

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British
Cocktails at Frederiks in Liverpool

Frederiks

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - American

Rigatoni’s Altrincham

Altrincham Restaurant - Italian
Fish and Chips at Wright's

Wrights Fish & Chip Shop

Greater Manchester Restaurant - British
Vegan food at Brewdog Doghouse Hotel

BrewDog Doghouse Manchester Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel
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