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Signature double room at The Alan, Manchester

The Hot 20 Restaurants in Liverpool - January 2026

Homemade pizza margherita and a bowl of padron peppers at Frederiks in Liverpool.

5 January dining deals in Manchester worth making plans around

Tables set for dinner at TNQ Restaurant and Bar

22 vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Manchester

A bowl of Palak Kofta served at Bundobust Manchester.

The Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester - January 2026

Dexter beef shin and kidney pudding with celeriac, blackberry and grilled broccoli leaves at Higher Ground in Manchester.

The best restaurants in Manchester 2026

Cured mackerel in horseradish emulsion, from the tasting menu at Skof, one of the best restaurants in Manchester.

An Insider’s Guide to Eating and Drinking in Chorlton

Dish at The Jane Eyre Chorlton

The best restaurants in the Northern Quarter

15 family-friendly restaurants in Manchester city centre

Family friendly eating at The Laureate restaurant, Manchester's Hyatt Regency
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Steak at San Carlo - one of the Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester for March.

San Carlo Manchester

Deansgate Restaurant - Italian
Hand embroidered landscape by Louise Goult - one of the workshop tutors at TexStyle Manchester.

TexStyle

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

Voyagers

Ropewalks Restaurant - Global
Steamed scallops at Wing's, Manchester

Wing’s

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Chinese
Maritozzo at Sicilian NQ

Sicilian NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Italian
Potato Hash and egg at the Loom & Ladle Bistro, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Loom & Ladle Bistro

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British
Beer garden at Rain Bar, Manchester

Rain Bar

Manchester City Centre Bars
Communal eating, various dishes and drinks at Wagamama, Manchester

Wagamama St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Pan Asian

5 January dining deals in Manchester worth making plans around
The restaurant at The Reach at Piccadilly.

Lock 84

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British
Treatment room at the Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly Spa

The Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Spas

12 vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants in Manchester city centre
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
Exterior of The Alan, Manchester

The Alan Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel
The exterior of The Reach at Piccadilly

The Reach at Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants
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The rooms at The Maldron Hotel, Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

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

The Beatles Story

Albert Dock Museums

Vetch

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Global

Cibus

Levenshulme Restaurant - Italian
Cocktail at Manchester's Hyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Regency Hotel Manchester

Oxford Road Hotel
A bedroom at Yotel Manchester Deansgate.

Yotel Manchester Deansgate

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

Seven Bro7hers Ancoats

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American
Infinity Apartments in Liverpool are great for large groups

Infinity Apartments

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants
Artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor at Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool – temporarily closed for refurbishment

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

Erst

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - British

The best restaurants in Manchester for 2026
The Ropewalks Hotel is a dog-friendly hotel in Liverpool.

Ropewalks Hotel

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

AO Arena

Manchester City Centre Music Venues

Haunt

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - European
The famous arches and stage of the Cavern Club in Liverpool

The Cavern Club

Cavern Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites

Manchester restaurants: 2025’s biggest new openings
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Boilerhouse beer at Founder's Hall, Manchester

Founder’s Hall

Manchester City Centre Pubs

Bar Hütte Great Northern

Deansgate Bars
Burger and chips at The Pen & Pencil

The Pen & Pencil

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global
Momos from Namaste Nepal in West Didsbury

Namaste Nepal

Didsbury Restaurant - Indian subcontinent
Roomzzz Manchester Victoria Sovereign Suite Spiral Staircase

Roomzzz Manchester Victoria

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

11 Central

Salford Quays Bars
The Bridge, a hotel and restaurant in Prestbury, Cheshire

The Bridge

Prestbury Pubs
The Halyard at Ropewalks, a hotel in Liverpool

The Halyard

Ropewalks Hotel

Where to get the best pizza in Manchester
One of the rooms at Leven Hotel in Manchester city centre

Leven Hotel Manchester

Gay Village Hotel
Stunning views from the living room at Hyatt House aparthotel in Manchester

Hyatt House

Oxford Road Hotel

Bready, set, go: 5 of the best bakeries in Manchester
Ground floor lounge and bar area at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Loft apartment at Roomzzz Manchester City

Roomzzz Manchester City

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Tapas dishes at Evuna, a Spanish restaurant in Knutsford, Cheshire

Evuna Knutsford

Knutsford Restaurant
Fried chicken burger at Patterson, Freight Island Manchester

Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - American

The neighbourhood guide to Glossop
Discover more about Manchester Central. Experience, like no other.

Malmaison Manchester Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas

Exhibition

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global
Christmas parties at Manchester Central

Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Events Venues
Ramen at Suki Suki Street Food & Bar

Suki Suki Street Food & Bar

Deansgate Restaurant - Pan Asian

Atlas Bar

Deansgate Bars

Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels

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

Sefton Park

Sefton Park Parks & Gardens

Motel One Royal Exchange

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The best independent shops in Manchester for last-minute gifts
Spicy vegetable kebab at Bab NQ, Manchester

BAB NQ

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

Premier Suites Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

What’s on for kids in Manchester this Christmas
Twice-baked soufflé at The Art School

The Art School

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Modern British

Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill

Princes Dock Restaurant - American
One of the suites at Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

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

Northern Flower

Northern Quarter Florists

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Manchester
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Roast masala butternut squash soup at The Black Friar

The Black Friar

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

Golf Fang Liverpool

Baltic Triangle Activities
Hakkapo is a Japanese restaurant in Manchester's First Street district.

Hakkapo

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

King Street Townhouse

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Boutique 56

Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Quest Apartments are a dog-friendly place to stay in Liverpool.

Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool

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

Pattersons

Ropewalks Restaurant - American

Staycity Aparthotel Waterfront

Albert Dock Hotel

5 January dining deals in Manchester worth making plans around
Afternoon tea at The Art School Cellars, Liverpool

The Art School Cellars

Georgian Quarter Bars
Downstairs lobby at Clayton Hotel Manchester

Clayton Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel

12 vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants in Manchester city centre
A pasta dish at La Famiglia Bar and Restaurant in Liverpool.

La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant

Cavern Quarter Restaurant - Italian
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
A selection of dishes available at Piccolino Italian restaurant, Bramhall

Piccolino Bramhall

Bramhall Restaurant - Italian
Evuna

Evuna Manchester NQ

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Spanish

The Hot 20: the most popular Liverpool restaurants
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ibis Budget Manchester Airport

Manchester Hotel
Vegan food at Brewdog Doghouse Hotel

BrewDog Doghouse Manchester Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel
Room at Motel One

Motel One Piccadilly

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

Speke Hall

Speke Historic Buildings & Sites
One of the rooms at Aloft Liverpool, a hotel in Liverpool city centre.

Aloft Liverpool

Cavern Quarter Hotel
Neon showtime sign at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats, Manchester

Hope Mill Theatre

Ancoats Theatres

Rigatoni’s Altrincham

Altrincham Restaurant - Italian

The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Restaurant - Global

The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants
Sunset over Salford from a Manchester River Cruises tour

Manchester River Cruises

Salford Quays Activities
A cocktail at City Wine Bar in Liverpool

City Wine Bar & Kitchen

Business District (Liverpool) Restaurant

The best restaurants in Manchester for 2026

Zen Sushiya

Withington Restaurant - Japanese
Christmas at Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool City Centre Bars
A tableful of dishes at Belzan in Liverpool

Belzan

Mossley Hill Restaurant - European
Trophies and famous football shirts on display at the Liverpool FC stadium tour.

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour

Anfield Tours

Manchester restaurants: 2025’s biggest new openings
Discover more about Manchester Central. Experience, like no other.
Thai street food dish at Spice Thai, Liverpool

Spice Thai

Ropewalks Restaurant - Thai
The Townhaus serviced apartment from Jackson Boutique in Manchester

The Jacksonheim Boutique

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport

Manchester Hotel
Christmas at Down the Hatch in Liverpool

Down The Hatch

Ropewalks Restaurant - Vegan

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
Study alcove in John Rylands Library in Manchester city centre

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Manchester City Centre Historic Buildings & Sites
Fish and Chips at Wright's

Wrights Fish & Chip Shop

Greater Manchester Restaurant - British

Where to get the best pizza in Manchester
One of the dishes served at Kambuja in Marple - one of the few Cambodian restaurants in the North.

Kambuja

Marple Restaurant - Cambodian

Piccolino Didsbury

Didsbury Restaurant - Italian

Bready, set, go: 5 of the best bakeries in Manchester
Nigiri Sushi at Kaji

KAJI

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Japanese

Seven Bro7hers Media City

Media City Restaurant - American

Twenty Twenty Two

Northern Quarter Bars

Holiday Inn Express Liverpool Central

Ropewalks Hotel

The neighbourhood guide to Glossop
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Bruncho

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

Hallé St Peter’s

Ancoats Music Venues
Booth seating at Junction, Manchester

Junction

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global
Exterior at the Delta Hotel, Marriott in Liverpool

Delta Hotel by Marriott Liverpool City Centre

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

The Walker Art Gallery

Liverpool City Centre Art Galleries
The front of Liverpool Cathedral, the biggest cathedral in the country.

Liverpool Cathedral

Georgian Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites
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