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The best restaurants in Liverpool for afternoon tea

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

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

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 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

The best Thai restaurants in Manchester
A bedroom at Dakota Manchester, a hotel in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Dakota Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Loom & Ladle Bistro

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British

Lock 84

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British

Rain Bar

Manchester City Centre Bars

The Reach at Piccadilly

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

San Carlo Manchester

Deansgate Restaurant - Italian

Wagamama St Peter’s Square

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

On the Hush

Manchester City Centre Cafes

The Alan Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel
A selection of the small plates at Voyagers, one of Liverpool's most exciting new restaurants for 2024.

Voyagers

Ropewalks Restaurant - Global

The best Thai restaurants in Manchester

Manchester Tattoo Convention by UKTTA

Manchester City Centre Festivals

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel
The exterior of The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool

The Beatles Story

Albert Dock Museums
Afternoon tea at The Art School Cellars in Liverpool is always a treat

The Art School Cellars

Georgian Quarter Bars

The best cocktail bars in Manchester

Malmaison Manchester Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas
A pasta dish at La Famiglia Bar and Restaurant in Liverpool.

La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant

Cavern Quarter Restaurant - Italian

Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels

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

Staycity Aparthotel Waterfront

Albert Dock Hotel

Atlas Bar

Deansgate Bars

Wing’s

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Chinese
Roast masala butternut squash soup at The Black Friar.

The Black Friar

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British

30 best team-building nights out in Manchester
Manchester Central is a Confidential Guides recommended Christmas party venue.

Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Events Venues
The rooms at The Maldron Hotel, Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

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
Roast dinner and a pint at 11 Central in Mediacity Manchester.

11 Central

Salford Quays Bars
One of the rooms at Leven Hotel in Manchester city centre

Leven Hotel Manchester

Gay Village Hotel
Quest Apartments are a dog-friendly place to stay in Liverpool.

Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants
Tapas dishes at Evuna, a Spanish restaurant in Knutsford, Cheshire

Evuna Knutsford

Knutsford Restaurant
Ground floor lounge and bar area at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Bar Hütte Great Northern

Deansgate Bars
Infinity Apartments in Liverpool are great for large groups

Infinity Apartments

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

BAB NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Middle Eastern

Sicilian NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Italian
Cocktail served at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester

Hyatt Regency Hotel Manchester

Oxford Road Hotel

The Pen & Pencil

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global

The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants

Cibus

Levenshulme Restaurant - Italian

Vetch

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Global

The best museums in Manchester
Roomzzz Manchester Victoria Sovereign Suite Spiral Staircase

Roomzzz Manchester Victoria

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

The Cavern Club

Cavern Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites
Stunning views from the living room at Hyatt House aparthotel in Manchester

Hyatt House

Oxford Road Hotel
A bedroom at Yotel Manchester Deansgate.

Yotel Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Hotel

7 Manchester coworking spaces that will re-energise your workday

The Art School

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Modern British

The Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Spas
Premier Suites in Liverpool is dog-friendly for those staying for 29 nights or more.

Premier Suites Liverpool

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

Erst

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British
Hakkapo is a Japanese restaurant in Manchester's First Street district.

Hakkapo

Manchester City Centre Restaurant
Loft apartment at Roomzzz Manchester City

Roomzzz Manchester City

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Exhibition

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global

Founder’s Hall

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

The Halyard

Ropewalks Hotel

Suki Suki Street Food & Bar

Deansgate Restaurant - Pan Asian

20 alternative Christmas nights out in Manchester

Namaste Nepal

Didsbury Restaurant - Indian subcontinent
The infinity pool at King Street Townhouse - one of the coolest hotels near Manchester Arena

King Street Townhouse

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

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

Sefton Park

Sefton Park Parks & Gardens

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants – October 2025
Downstairs lobby at Clayton Hotel Manchester

Clayton Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Pattersons

Ropewalks Restaurant - American

Boutique 56

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American

Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill

Princes Dock Restaurant - American

Haunt

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - European
The Ropewalks Hotel is a dog-friendly hotel in Liverpool.

Ropewalks Hotel

Ropewalks Hotel
Two pints of craft beer at Seven Bro7hers Manchester, also known as the Ancoats Beerhouse.

Seven Bro7hers Ancoats

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American

The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants – October 2025

Motel One Royal Exchange

Manchester City Centre Hotel
The Bridge, a hotel and restaurant in Prestbury, Cheshire

The Bridge

Prestbury Pubs
Mother's Day bouquet from Northern Flower - a florist in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Northern Flower

Northern Quarter Florists
Artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor at Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool – temporarily closed for refurbishment

Albert Dock Art Galleries
The Townhaus serviced apartment from Jackson Boutique in Manchester

The Jacksonheim Boutique

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Neon showtime sign at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats, Manchester

Hope Mill Theatre

Ancoats Theatres

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

Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant

Manchester City Centre Restaurant
Study alcove in John Rylands Library in Manchester city centre

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Manchester City Centre Historic Buildings & Sites
Cocktails at Frederiks in Liverpool

Frederiks

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - American
One of the rooms at Aloft Liverpool, a hotel in Liverpool city centre.

Aloft Liverpool

Cavern Quarter Hotel
A burger at Red Dog Saloon in Liverpool.

Red Dog Saloon

Ropewalks Restaurant - American

Zen Sushiya

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

Hallé St Peter’s

Ancoats Music Venues

30 places for Christmas parties in Manchester you might not have considered
Cocktail served at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester

The Laureate Restaurant

Manchester Restaurant - Global

Wrights Fish & Chip Shop

Greater Manchester Restaurant - British

The best Thai restaurants in Manchester
Vegan food at Brewdog Doghouse Hotel

BrewDog Doghouse Manchester Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel
A tableful of dishes at Belzan in Liverpool

Belzan

Mossley Hill Restaurant - European
A pumpkin patch at Speke Hall, a National Trust property near Liverpool.

Speke Hall

Speke Historic Buildings & Sites
Sunset over Salford from a Manchester River Cruises tour

Manchester River Cruises

Salford Quays Activities

The best cocktail bars in Manchester

Seven Bro7hers Media City

Media City Restaurant - American
Christmas at Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool Gin Distillery

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

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour

Anfield Tours
Motel One St Peter's Square and the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst outside

Motel One St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Hotel Anfield

Anfield Hotel

Evuna Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Spanish
The whimsical Flamingo Room - one of the party suites at The Shankly Hotel in Liverpool

The Shankly Hotel

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
A cocktail at City Wine Bar in Liverpool

City Wine Bar & Kitchen

Business District (Liverpool) Restaurant
The sauna at King Street Townhouse Gym and Spa

King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas

Junction

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global

30 best team-building nights out in Manchester

Holiday Inn Express Liverpool Central

Ropewalks Hotel
Sushi at Kaji - one of Confidential Guides Hot 50 Manchester restaurants for October 2025.

KAJI

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Japanese
The front of Liverpool Cathedral, the biggest cathedral in the country.

Liverpool Cathedral

Georgian Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites

Twenty Twenty Two

Northern Quarter Bars

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants

Piccolino Didsbury

Didsbury Restaurant - Italian
Evuna

Evuna Manchester NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Spanish
The exterior of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool

The Walker Art Gallery

Liverpool City Centre Art Galleries

Happy Days Apartments

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Restaurant - Global

Spice Thai

Ropewalks Restaurant - Thai
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