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What's on in Manchester: July 2025

The Hot 20 Restaurants in Liverpool

Best places for outdoor swimming near Manchester or Liverpool

The Hot 50 Restaurants in Manchester

The Manchester Tattoo Convention - Depot Mayfield - 26 and 27 July

Beside the seaside: the best beaches in the North West

Llandudno West Shore Beach is one of the best beaches in the North West

What’s on in Liverpool: July 2025

Restaurant deals on the Confidentials App

Where to stay for Manchester Pride

Book a stay at The Reach at Piccadilly this Pride

New on Confidential Guides: 40 North West restaurants and bars to have on your radar

Where to watch the Women's Euro 2025 in Manchester

Rays for days: the best beer gardens and roof terraces in Manchester

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

Dakota Manchester

Piccadilly Hotel

Wagamama St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Restaurant

The Reach at Piccadilly

Piccadilly Hotel

Lock 84

Piccadilly Restaurant - Modern British

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

Voyagers

Ropewalks Restaurant - Global

exterior of on the hush manchester church street northern quarter

On the Hush

Northern Quarter Cafes

Cocktail and Manchester gin served at Spirit of Manchester Distillery in the city centre

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery

Manchester City Centre Bars

Manchester Tattoo Convention by UKTTA

Piccadilly Festivals

The Alan Hotel

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Piccadilly Hotel

Beside the seaside: the best beaches in the North West

Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly

Piccadilly Hotel

Rain Bar

Manchester City Centre Bars

Loom & Ladle Bistro

Piccadilly Restaurant - British

Atlas Bar

Best places for outdoor swimming near Manchester or Liverpool

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

AO Arena

Manchester City Centre Music Venues

Manchester Central is a Confidential Guides recommended Christmas party venue.

Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Events Venues

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

Erst

Ancoats Restaurant - British

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

King Street Townhouse

Manchester City Centre Hotel

A pasta dish at La Famiglia Bar and Restaurant in Liverpool.

La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant

Cavern Quarter Restaurant - Italian

Wing’s

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Chinese

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

11 Central

Salford Quays Bars

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

Ropewalks Hotel

Ropewalks Hotel

10 magical places to watch the sunset in the North West

The Halyard at Ropewalks, a hotel in Liverpool

The Halyard

Ropewalks Hotel

Boutique 56

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

L’Enclume

Cartmel Restaurant - Modern British

Namaste Nepal

West Didsbury Restaurant - Indian subcontinent

The Vicarage, a hotel and restaurant in Cheshire

The Vicarage

Holmes Chapel Hotel

Pattersons

Ropewalks Restaurant - American

Where to watch the Women’s Euros 2025 in Manchester

The Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Spas

Staycity Aparthotel Waterfront

Albert Dock Hotel

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

Premier Suites Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

One of the suites at Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Piccadilly Hotel

The famous arches and stage of the Cavern Club in Liverpool

The Cavern Club

Cavern Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites

The Art School

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Modern British

Ground floor lounge and bar area at Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The Black Friar

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Modern British

New on Confidential Guides: 40 North West restaurants and bars to have on your radar

Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill

Princes Dock Restaurant - American

Infinity Apartments in Liverpool are great for large groups

Infinity Apartments

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

Where to stay for Manchester Pride

Downstairs lobby at Clayton Hotel Manchester

Clayton Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre Hotel

A bedroom at Yotel Manchester Deansgate.

Yotel Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Grand Pacific - one of the most romantic restaurants in Manchester for Valentine's Day.

Grand Pacific

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Pan Asian

Suki Suki Street Food & Bar

Deansgate Restaurant - Pan Asian

Liverpool’s top 20 places to celebrate Father’s Day

One of the rooms at Leven Hotel in Manchester city centre

Leven Hotel Manchester

Gay Village Hotel

Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island

Piccadilly Restaurant - American

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

Northern Flower

Northern Quarter Florists

Cibus

Levenshulme Restaurant - Italian

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

The Art School Cellars

Georgian Quarter Bars

Inside The Palm House at Sefton Park in Liverpool

Sefton Park

Sefton Park Parks & Gardens

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

Hakkapo

Manchester City Centre Restaurant

The exterior of The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool

The Beatles Story

Albert Dock Museums

Exhibition

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global

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

Golf Fang Liverpool

Baltic Triangle Activities

Where to celebrate Father’s Day in Manchester

Malmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill

Manchester City Centre Restaurant

Puri grazing platter at Indian Tiffin Room Liverpool

Indian Tiffin Room Liverpool

Ropewalks Restaurant - Indian subcontinent

Malmaison Liverpool

Princes Dock Hotel

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

Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

The Neighbourhood Guide to Knutsford

BAB NQ

Northern Quarter Restaurant - Middle Eastern

Vetch

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - Global

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

Evuna Knutsford

Knutsford Restaurant

Artwork by British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor at Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool – temporarily closed for refurbishment

Albert Dock Art Galleries

Australasia

Spinningfields Restaurant - Pan Asian

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

Seven Bro7hers Ancoats

Ancoats Restaurant - American

The Fisherman’s Table

Marple Restaurant - Modern British

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

Hyatt House

Oxford Road Hotel

Indie in the city: Manchester’s independent restaurants

The Bridge, a hotel and restaurant in Prestbury, Cheshire

The Bridge

Cocktail served at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester

Hyatt Regency Hotel Manchester

Oxford Road Hotel

Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels

Northern Quarter Hotel

The Pen & Pencil

Northern Quarter Restaurant - Global

Motel One Royal Exchange

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Sicilian NQ

Northern Quarter Restaurant - Italian

The 10 best hotels in Liverpool for a graduation stay

Malmaison Manchester Spa

Piccadilly Spas

Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill

Piccadilly Restaurant - American

Beef tataki at Sora Manchester, a rooftop bar and restaurant in Malmaison Deansgate

Sora Manchester

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Pan Asian

Founder’s Hall

Manchester City Centre Pubs

Loft apartment at Roomzzz Manchester City

Roomzzz Manchester City

Chinatown (Manchester) Hotel

Roomzzz Manchester Victoria Sovereign Suite Spiral Staircase

Roomzzz Manchester Victoria

Manchester City Centre Hotel

The rooms at The Maldron Hotel, Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Haunt

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - European

The best hotels in Manchester for graduation stays

Malmaison Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Hotel

A tableful of dishes at Belzan in Liverpool

Belzan

Mossley Hill Restaurant - European

Beside the seaside: the best beaches in the North West

Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant

Manchester City Centre Restaurant

Study alcove in John Rylands Library in Manchester city centre

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Spinningfields Historic Buildings & Sites

The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool

Liverpool City Centre Restaurant - Global

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

Motel One St Peter’s Square

Manchester City Centre Hotel

Best places for outdoor swimming near Manchester or Liverpool

Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Italian

Discover the new food traders at Winter Island, Freight Island's festive makeover

Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Restaurant - Global

A pumpkin patch at Speke Hall, a National Trust property near Liverpool.

Speke Hall

Speke Historic Buildings & Sites

The Townhaus serviced apartment from Jackson Boutique in Manchester

The Jacksonheim Boutique

Neon showtime sign at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats, Manchester

Hope Mill Theatre

Ancoats Theatres

Cocktail served at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester

The Laureate Restaurant

Manchester Restaurant - Global

Cocktails at Frederiks in Liverpool

Frederiks

Georgian Quarter Restaurant - American

Piccolino Didsbury

Didsbury Restaurant - Italian

The front of Liverpool Cathedral, the biggest cathedral in the country.

Liverpool Cathedral

Georgian Quarter Historic Buildings & Sites

The sauna at King Street Townhouse Gym and Spa

King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa

Manchester City Centre Spas

10 magical places to watch the sunset in the North West

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

Bruncho

Deansgate Cafes

Sunset over Salford from a Manchester River Cruises tour

Manchester River Cruises

Salford Quays Activities

Where to watch the Women’s Euros 2025 in Manchester

The exterior of the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool

The Walker Art Gallery

Liverpool City Centre Art Galleries

Zen Sushiya

Withington Restaurant - Japanese

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

The Shankly Hotel

Liverpool City Centre Hotel

Rogan & Co.

Cartmel Restaurant - Modern British

One of the dishes served at Kambuja in Marple - one of the few Cambodian restaurants in the North.

Kambuja

Marple Restaurant - Cambodian

Spice Thai

Ropewalks Restaurant - Thai