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The exterior of San Carlo Manchester with its distinctive orange awning.

San Carlo Manchester

Manchester City Centre Italian
Ruyi vegetarian house chinese restaurant chorlton

Ruyi Vegetarian House

Chorlton Chinese
Steak and truffle at Rosso

Rosso

Manchester City Centre Italian
One of the artfully-presented dishes served at The River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel

The River Restaurant

Salford Modern British
Tampopo Thai Restaurant Trafford Centre Manchester

Tampopo Trafford Centre

Stretford Pan Asian
Pad Krapow Khai at Tampopo Thai Restaurant Manchester Corn Exchange

Tampopo Manchester Corn Exchange

Manchester City Centre Pan Asian
Tampopo Thai Restaurant Manchester Albert Square

Tampopo Manchester Albert Square

Manchester City Centre Pan Asian
Floral outdoor display at Sicilian NQ Manchester

Sicilian NQ

Northern Quarter Italian
A pint at Seven Bro7hers Salford

Seven Bro7hers Salford

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

Seven Bro7hers Manchester

Manchester City Centre American

Manchester’s smallest wine bar opens in Ancoats

Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Global
Tables set up outside the bright yellow Chippy on Burton Road - one of the classiest fish and chip shops in Greater Manchester

The Chippy on Burton Road

Didsbury British
The entrance to 'secret' cocktail bar Wood & Company in Manchester city centre.

Wood & Company

Manchester City Centre Bar
A round of mezcal shots ready to be poured at NoHo, one of the most popular bars in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

NoHo

Northern Quarter Bar
A cocktail from Dusk Til Pawn, a bar disguised as a pawn shop, on Stevenson Square, NQ, Manchester.

Dusk Til Pawn

Northern Quarter Bar
Le Social is a natural wine supplier with a shop and tasting room housed in a converted shipping container at Pollard Yard, Ancoats.

Le Social

Ancoats Bar
exterior of on the hush manchester church street northern quarter

On the Hush

Northern Quarter Bar

Tipples of Manchester

Manchester City Centre Bar
Crowded House Bury

Crowded House

Whitefield Global
6Modern British fine dining at Adam Reid at The French, the restaurant in the Midland Hotel, Manchester

Adam Reid at The French

Manchester City Centre Modern British
15The Parker's Arms is a homely pub serving superb modern European food in Newton-in-Bowland in Lancashire.

Parker’s Arms

Lancashire European
On the menu at Three Little Words, Manchester

Three Little Words

Manchester City Centre Global
12pcs Mixed Sushi at Kyotoya Manchester

Kyotoya

Withington Japanese

3 Hands Deli will close this month to make way for new restaurant
Take a seat inside the cafe at Ancoats Coffee Co in Royal Mills

Ancoats Coffee Co.

Manchester City Centre Coffee
Mr Thomas's Chop House

Mr Thomas’s Chop House

Greater Manchester British
The unusual art installations at Motley Restaurant Manchester

Motley

Manchester City Centre Global
Pancakes with bacon and maple syrup served at The Blues Kitchen in Manchester city centre.

The Blues Kitchen Manchester

Manchester City Centre American

Terrace NQ

Northern Quarter Italian
Zena Restaurant

Zena Restaurant

Didsbury Middle Eastern

The Waggon at Birtle

Birtle British
tuna, salmon and yellowtail sashimi in a bowl, served with wasabi and decorated with flowers

Zumu Sushi Bolton

Bolton Japanese
a table of sashimi, takoyaki octopus balls and crispy chilli squid

Zumu Sushi Didsbury

Didsbury Japanese
chefs omakase platter of salmon sashimi, uramaki and nigiri

Zumu Sushi Worsley

Worsley Japanese
Sunset dining with a view at 20 Stories restaurant in Manchester

20 Stories

Spinningfields European
Char siu bao spring rolls crispy duck 8 Manchester Whitefield Menu

8 Manchester

Manchester Chinese
Seafood Risotto at Alberts Restaurant Didsbury

Albert’s Didsbury

Didsbury European
Inside Albert's Schloss, the Bavarian-inspired cook haus and bier palace in Manchester city centre.

Albert’s Schloss

Manchester City Centre European
Pan Roasted Cod Loin at Alberts Restaurant Standish

Albert’s Standish

Standish European

5 of the best northern Gastropubs according to the Estrella Damm Top 50
Outdoor seating at Albert's Restaurant Worsley

Albert’s Worsley

Worsley European
Street View Outdoor Seating at All The Shapes Prestwich

All The Shapes

Prestwich Mexican

6 restaurants you should definitely visit in Prestwich
Awesome HQ Chicken Halloumi Burger Almost Famous Manchester Northern Quarter

Almost Famous NQ

Northern Quarter American
Almost Famous Manchester Burgers with cheese and bacon

Almost Famous Great Northern

Manchester City Centre American
Alvarium Logo

Alvarium

Northern Quarter Vegan
Inside Amma's Canteen, the much-praised Indian restaurant on the edge of Chorlton

Amma’s Canteen

Chorlton Indian subcontinent
Interior Seating at Ancoats Coffee Piccadilly

Ancoats Coffee Co. Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre Coffee
Front of the shop at Another Heart to Feed Northern Quarter Manchester

Another Heart To Feed NQ

Northern Quarter Middle Eastern
One of the colourful dishes from the brunch menu at Another Heart to Feed in Didsbury

Another Heart To Feed Didsbury

Didsbury European
Asha's Indian Restaurant, Manchester

Asha’s

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
The striking glass pyramid that houses the entrance to Australasia in Manchester city centre

Australasia

Spinningfields Pan Asian
Korean Grill Menu at Azuma Restaurant Manchester

Azuma

Hulme Chinese
Street View Exterior of BAB NQ Manchester Restaurant

BAB NQ

Northern Quarter Middle Eastern
The distinctive deep red sumac spice is used a lot on the menu at Middle Eastern restaurant Baity in Didsbury

Baity

Didsbury Middle Eastern
The Banyan Tree Restaurant Manchester

The Banyan Tree

Manchester City Centre Global
party time at Banyan Spinningfields Manchester

Banyan Spinningfields

Spinningfields Global
burger fries and prosecco at Banyan manchester Corm Exchange

Banyan Corn Exchange

Manchester City Centre Global

Ten restaurants proving that vegetarian and vegan cooking isn’t just a phase
Beech Road's Bar San Juan is a Chorlton favourite for Spanish food and sangria

Bar San Juan

Chorlton Spanish
25Baratxuri in Ramsbottom pays homage to the pintxos bars of the Basque region

Baratxuri

Ramsbottom Spanish
House-baked bread from the famous Barbakan Deli in Chorlton, Manchester

Barbakan Deli

Chorlton European
Mural and seating at Bhaji Pala Restaurant Gatley Manchester

Bhaji Pala

Gatley Indian subcontinent
Buttermilk Chicken Burger and Rosemary Fries at Bill's Restaurant Spinningfields Manchester

Bill’s Spinningfields

Spinningfields European
One of the dishes served at Andrew Nutter's gastropub Bird At Birtle, on the edge of the Lancashire moors

Bird At Birtle

Heywood British
steak frites at Bistrot Pierre Altrincham

Bistrot Pierre

Altrincham French
Lamb Laziz at Zouk, Manchester

Zouk

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
A dish served at Yuzu, a Confidential Guides' recommended Japanese restaurant in Manchester's China Town

Yuzu

Manchester City Centre Japanese
yard and coop chicken shop NQ

Yard & Coop Manchester

Northern Quarter American
The exterior of Yara, a recommended Syrian and Lebanese restaurant in Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Yara Altrincham

Altrincham Middle Eastern
A dish served at Yang Sing - the famed Cantonese fine-dining restaurant in Manchester's China Town.

Yang Sing

Manchester City Centre Chinese
The striking black exterior of WowYauChow - a modern British Chinese restaurant in Altrincham

WowYauChow

Altrincham Chinese

The best Italian restaurants in Manchester
The interior of Wood restaurant in Manchester showing tables set for dinner and the open plan kitchen

Wood

Manchester City Centre Modern British
Window seating at Wolf At The Door - a bar serving taco and bao buns in Manchester's NQ

Wolf At The Door

Northern Quarter Global
One of the dishes served at upmarket Cantonese restaurant Wing's in Manchester city centre

Wing’s

Manchester City Centre Chinese
Two bottles of red wine on display at Wine & Wallop, a wine bar in West Didsbury, Manchester

Wine & Wallop Didsbury

Didsbury European
A cocktail served at Wilson's Social, a cafe bar in the NQ, Manchester.

Wilson’s Social

Northern Quarter Global
9Wooden beams and wooden tables inside Stockport fine-dining restaurant Where the Light Gets In

Where the Light Gets In

Stockport Modern British

Wah Ji Wah

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
The always-popular Viet Shack stall in the Arndale Market, Manchester.

Viet Shack Manchester Arndale

Manchester City Centre Vietnamese
A bowl of pho topped with fresh herbs from Viet Shack Manchester Ancoats, a recommended Vietnamese restaurant

Viet Shack Manchester Ancoats

Manchester City Centre Vietnamese
Vietnamese food from Viet Guy, a family-run Vietnamese restaurant in Northenden, Greater Manchester.

Viet Guy Northenden

Northenden Vietnamese
Pappardelle al ragu’ bianco di agnello e crema ai funghi

Vero Moderno

Salford Italian
One of the vegan burgers at V-Rev vegan restaurant in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

V-Rev

Northern Quarter Vegan
The pastel-hued interior of Trove Manchester - a bakery-cafe that fits in perfectly to the Ancoats food scene

Trove Manchester

Manchester City Centre European
A dish served at Trove Levenshulme - a bakery and licensed cafe recommended by Confidential Guides

Trove Levenshulme

Levenshulme European
The exterior of Trof, a restaurant and bar in the Northern Quarter.

Trof

Northern Quarter Global

Abeja Tapas Bar announces closure
Triple B is a cafe and takeaway serving NYC-style bagels and burgers in Prestwich, Greater Manchester.

Triple B

Prestwich American
Treehouse Cafe in Salford

Treehouse Café

Broughton British

An Insider’s Guide to Eating and Drinking in Chorlton
Dine in at Tre Ciccio, Ramsbottom

Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom Italian
Fresh tomato and olives on a Neapolitan-style pizza at Tre Ciccio - an Italian restaurant in Altrincham

Tre Ciccio Altrincham

Altrincham Italian
On the menu at Tre Amici, Bury

Tre Amici

Bury Italian
Tokyo Ramen, manchester

Tokyo Ramen

Northern Quarter Japanese
On the menu at Toast, Withington

Toast Withington

Withington British
TNQ Northern Quarter, Manchester

TNQ

Northern Quarter Modern British
One of the brunch options served at Thyme Out - a licensed cafe in Didsbury, Manchester

Thyme Out

Didsbury European
A pub with a view: The White Hart at Lydgate is 700 feet above sea level on the edge of Saddleworth Moor

The White Hart at Lydgate

Lydgate Modern British
Pool tables at Black Dog Ballroom

Black Dog Ballroom

Northern Quarter American
Freshly baked doughnuts made in-house at Blanchflower in Altrincham

Blanchflower

Altrincham British
Noodles and vegetables at Blue Eyed Panda Manchester

Blue Eyed Panda

Manchester City Centre Chinese
Indoor seating at Bombay Brew Indian Restaurant Rochdale

Bombay Brew

Rochdale Indian subcontinent
Bombay to Mumbai, Bramhall, Chola Bhatura

Bombay to Mumbai

Bramhall Indian subcontinent
Interior seating, Borage restaurant, Trafford

Borage

Bowdon European
Interior seating, Borrello restaurant, Sale

Borrello

Sale Italian

12 of Manchester’s cosiest bars
Jackfruit fritters, green papaya salad, Brasserie Blanc, Hale Barns

Brasserie Blanc

Altrincham European
Outdoor seating, Brewski, Chorlton

Brewski

Chorlton American
23Bundobust Manchester is best known for its vegetarian small plates and craft beers

Bundobust Manchester

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
Backyard burger, Bunny Jackson's, Manchester

Bunny Jackson’s

Manchester City Centre American
The Thirsty Korean

The Thirsty Korean

Chorlton Korean
Dishes at The Sparrows, Manchester

The Sparrows

Manchester City Centre European
Cane & Grain Northern Quarter Bar

Cane & Grain

Northern Quarter American
Portuguese tapas restaurant Canto on Cutting Room Square in Manchester

Canto

Manchester City Centre Portuguese
The Rivals, Manchester City Centre

The Rivals Bar & Restaurant

Manchester City Centre Modern British
Orecchiette ’Nduja and Taleggio at Casa Italia, Didsbury

Casa Italia

Didsbury Italian
chakalaka, northern quarter, manchester

Chakalaka

Northern Quarter African

The Refuge

Manchester City Centre European
The Perfect Match restaurant, Sale

The Perfect Match

Sale European

Coffee shops in Manchester that are great for remote working
Dishes at The Pen and Pencil, manchester

The Pen & Pencil

Northern Quarter Global
The Pasta Factory, Manchester

The Pasta Factory

Northern Quarter Italian
The exterior the The Original Third Eye - a long-standing Indian and Nepalese restaurant in Didsbury

The Original Third Eye

Didsbury Indian subcontinent
The Famous hanging kebabs at The Oast House, Manchester

The Oast House

Spinningfields Global
A classic rice and three served in a metal tray at Chapati Cafe in Manchester, Chorlton

Chapati Cafe

Chorlton Indian subcontinent
The Marble Arch Pub Manchester

The Marble Arch

Manchester City Centre British
Chez Mal Restaurant Manchester Afternoon Tea

Chez Mal Brasserie

Manchester City Centre European
One of the meat dishes served at The Lime Tree in West Didsbury: a Confidential Guides recommended restaurant

The Lime Tree

Didsbury British
Red chairs in the window of the stylish Jane Eyre bar and restaurant in Ancoats

The Jane Eyre

Manchester City Centre British
Ciaooo Kitchen Manchester Pizza

Ciaooo

Northern Quarter Italian
CBRB Northern Quarter Bao

Cocktail Beer Ramen + Bun

Northern Quarter Japanese
Common Northern Quarter

Common

Northern Quarter American
On the menu at The Ivy Spinningfields, Manchester

The Ivy Manchester

Spinningfields British
Battered squid rings from Hip Hop Chip Shop, the maverick fish and chip restaurant in Ancoats

The Hip Hop Chip Shop

Manchester City Centre British
A colourful selection of dishes at The Great Kathmandu - a long-established Nepalese restaurant in West Didsbury

The Great Kathmandu

Didsbury Indian subcontinent

Didsbury: The best of Burton Road

The Goods In

Prestwich
The Gasworks on First Street, Manchester

The Gas Works Brewbar

Manchester City Centre Global

Manchester’s pasta masters
Interior of The Galloping Major Cheadle

The Galloping Major

Cheadle British
Outside The Font Manchester

The Font Manchester

Manchester City Centre American
Three dishes served at The Font Chorlton: a Confidential Guides recommended bar and restaurant

The Font Chorlton

Chorlton European
The Fisherman's Table, Marple, restaurant interior

The Fisherman’s Table

Marple Modern British
Main Course at The Fat Loaf

The Fat Loaf

Ashton upon Mersey Modern British
The Deaf Institute Manchester

The Deaf Institute

Manchester City Centre Global
Tables set for dinner at The Creameries in Chorlton, Mary-Ellen McTague's neighbourhood bakery and restaurant

The Creameries

Chorlton British
The casual, arty interior of The Counter House - a health-led restaurant on Cutting Room Square, Ancoats

The Counter House

Manchester City Centre American
Ham sandwich, chips and soup as served at The Clarence - a Confidential Guides recommended pub in Bury

The Clarence

Bury British
on the menu at The Bull and Bear Manchester

The Bull & Bear

Manchester City Centre Modern British
The Botanist Media City, Salford

The Botanist Salford

Media City Global
The Botanist Manchester Deansgate

The Botanist Manchester

Manchester City Centre Global
The Botanist Didsbury

The Botanist Didsbury

Didsbury Global
Nell's New York style pizza available at the Beagle, Chorlton

The Beagle

Chorlton American
The Bay Horse Tavern Manchester

The Bay Horse

Northern Quarter British

Manchester’s smallest wine bar opens in Ancoats
Afternoon tea served at The Art of Tea: a Confidential Guides recommended cafe-bar in Didsbury

The Art of Tea

Didsbury
The Anthologist Restaurant on St Peter's Square Manchester

The Anthologist

Manchester City Centre Global
The Angel Pub Manchester

The Angel

Manchester City Centre British

The Allotment Vegan Eatery

Manchester City Centre Vegan
The Alchemist Salford Quays

The Alchemist Salford

Media City Global
Menu at The Alchemist New York Street Manchester

The Alchemist Manchester New York Street

Manchester City Centre Global
Thaikhun Thai Restaurant Spinningfields Manchester

Thaikhun

Spinningfields Thai
Thai Kitchen No.6, Manchester, pork and rice

Thai Kitchen No.6

Manchester City Centre Thai
Menu selection at Teppenyaki Chinatown Manchester

Teppanyaki Chinatown

Manchester City Centre Japanese
Different styles of tea strainers at Tea Hive cafe in Manchester, Chorlton.

Tea Hive

Chorlton British
A table set for dinner at Instagrammer's paradise Tattu restaurant in Manchester, Spinningfields

Tattu Manchester

Spinningfields Chinese
Tast Enxaneta, Manchester, Button Mushroom Diversity

Tast Enxaneta

Manchester City Centre Spanish
Tast Restaurant Manchester

Tast

Manchester City Centre Spanish

3 Hands Deli will close this month to make way for new restaurant
Tariff and Dale Restaurant Manchester

Tariff & Dale

Northern Quarter Global
on the menu at Tai Pan Chinese Restaurant Manchester

Tai Wu

Manchester City Centre Chinese
ice cream on the menu at Sweet Diner Denton Manchester

Sweet Diner

Denton Global
sashimi at Sushi Marvel Restaurant Ancoats Manchester

Sushi Marvel Manchester

Manchester City Centre Japanese
Sushi Marvel Restaurant Chorlton Manchester

Sushi Marvel Chorlton

Chorlton Japanese
Sugo Pasta Kitchen Ancoats

Sugo Pasta Kitchen Manchester

Manchester City Centre Italian
A dish of pasta with a glass of red wine at Sugo Pasta Kitchen Altrincham, a Confidential Guides recommended restaurant

Sugo Pasta Kitchen Altrincham

Altrincham Italian
The leafy interior at Street Urchin Restaurant, Manchester

Street Urchin

Manchester City Centre Modern British
Tacos on the menu at Southside Tequila Joint Withington

Southside Tequila Joint

Withington Mexican
Chicken Burger, Great Northern, South Manny Flavaz Manchester

South Manny Flavaz

Manchester City Centre American
An example of the Moroccan Menu at So Marrakech Altrincham

So Marrakech

Altrincham African
An example of the dishes on the menu at Six By Nico Restaurant Manchester

Six By Nico Manchester

Manchester City Centre European
Sigiriya logo

Sigiriya

Hale Indian subcontinent
A prawn dish at Siam Smiles Thai Restaurant in Manchester

Siam Smiles

Manchester City Centre Thai
Crispy chicken ramen at Shoryu Manchester

Shoryu Ramen

Manchester City Centre Japanese

5 of the best northern Gastropubs according to the Estrella Damm Top 50
The exterior of Seoul Kimchi which is known as one of the best Korean restaurants in Manchester.

Seoul Kimchi

Manchester City Centre Korean
Dining at Scene Indian Kitchen Manchester

Scene

Spinningfields Indian subcontinent

6 restaurants you should definitely visit in Prestwich
Tempura prawns at Sapporo Teppenyaki Restaurant Manchester

Sapporo Teppanyaki Manchester

Castlefield Japanese
The sign outside Sanskruti Indian Restaurant Withington

Sanskruti Withington

Withington Indian subcontinent
San Carlo Gran Cafe Manchester, Raspberry Tart

San Carlo Gran Cafe

Manchester City Centre Italian
San Carlo Fumo Dinner and Wine

San Carlo Fumo

Manchester City Centre Italian
San Carlo Fiorentina, Charcuterie Platter

San Carlo Fiorentina

Hale Barns Italian
San Carlo Bottega Selfridges, Seating and view

San Carlo Bottega

Manchester City Centre Italian
The exterior of Sam's Chop House - a Victorian-style British pub and restaurant in Manchester city centre

Sam’s Chop House

Manchester City Centre British
The Corn Exchange Manchester, Salvi's restaurant

Salvi’s Manchester Corn Exchange

Manchester City Centre Italian
Salvi's Italian Restaurant Northern Quarter

Salvi’s Manchester Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter Italian
Neapolitan-style pizzas being prepared at Rudy's Pizza in Ancoats, Manchester

Rudy’s Pizza Manchester Ancoats

Manchester City Centre Italian
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza Sale Manchester

Rudy’s Pizza Sale

Sale Italian
Pizza and wine at Rudy's Neapolitan, Peter Street, Manchester

Rudy’s Pizza Manchester Peter Street

Manchester City Centre Italian
A chef cooking at Royal Nawaab - the three-storey restaurant in Levenshulme, Manchester.

Royal Nawaab

Levenshulme Indian subcontinent
Roti Indian Restaurant in Chorlton, Manchester

Roti

Chorlton Indian subcontinent
Afternoon tea at Richmond Tea Rooms, Manchester

Richmond Tea Rooms

Manchester City Centre British

Ten restaurants proving that vegetarian and vegan cooking isn’t just a phase
Bowl of noodles at the Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant, Manchester

The Rice Bowl

Manchester City Centre Chinese
Lamb and chicken dishes at Remal Lebanese Restaurant, Manchester

Remal Restaurant

Prestwich Middle Eastern
Crispy prawns from Red Chilli Chinese restaurant, Manchester

Red Chilli Manchester Portland St

Manchester City Centre Chinese
The striking interior of Red Chilli Chinese restaurant on Oxford Road, Manchester

Red Chilli Manchester Oxford Rd

Manchester City Centre Chinese
The Quarter House in the Northern Quarter, Manchester

Quarter House

Northern Quarter American
Blue cheese and walnuts with a glass of wine, padron peppers at Porta Salford

Porta Salford

Salford Spanish
Outside dining at Porta Altrincham - a tapas restaurant recommended by Confidential Guides

Porta Altrincham

Altrincham European
Pokusevski's, Heaton Moor, quiche

Pokusevski’s

Heaton Moor European
Pasta and pizza from PLY restaurant and bar Manchester

PLY

Northern Quarter Italian
Pierogi dumpling from Platzki restaurant, Deansgate Manchester

Platzki

Manchester City Centre European
Beautiful looking dishes available at Pier Eight Restaurant in the Lowry, Salford

Pier Eight Restaurant

Media City Modern British
Pie, mash, and mushy peas with a beer at Pieminister, Northern Quarter

Pieminister Manchester Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter British
Chicken of Aragon pie, available at Pieminister

Pieminister Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre British

The best Italian restaurants in Manchester
The outdoor dining space to Piccolino Restaurant overlook Albert Square in Manchester

Piccolino Manchester

Manchester City Centre Italian
Outdoor terrace at Piccolino Italian Restaurant in Didsbury

Piccolino Didsbury

Didsbury Italian
A selection of dishes available at Piccolino Italian restaurant, Bramhall

Piccolino Bramhall

Bramhall Italian
An example of the dishes at Pho Cue restaurant in Manchester China Town

Pho Cue

Manchester City Centre Vietnamese

Pho Manchester

Manchester City Centre Vietnamese
A plate of sashimi at Peter Street Kitchen - the Japanese and Mexican restaurant in the former Free Trade Hall in Manchester

Peter Street Kitchen

Manchester City Centre Japanese
What's Cluckin' neon sign at Peck & Yard, Great Ancoats Street, Manchester

Peck & Yard Manchester

Manchester City Centre Pan Asian
Paloma bar and kitchen in Prestwich, Bury, Greater Manchester

Paloma Bar & Kitchen

Prestwich Spanish
Crispy Duck and Pancakes, Pacifica Cantonese Restaurant

Pacifica Cantonese

Eccles Chinese
A dish served with a glass of wine at Oystercatcher - a seafood restaurant in Chorlton, Manchester.

Oystercatcher

Chorlton European
Owens Restaurant and Bar Ramsbottom Manchester Roast Dinner

Owens Restaurant & Bar

Ramsbottom British
OSMA Logo

OSMA

Prestwich Scandi
Outdoor terrace seating at One 88 Kitchen & Bar in Whitefield, owned by chef-patron David Gale.

One 88 Kitchen & Bar

Whitefield British
One Plus Chinese HotPot Restaurant Manchester

One Plus

Manchester City Centre Chinese
OKitchen Bar & Restaurant, Didsbury, Food Hero

OKitchen Bar & Restaurant

Didsbury Korean

Abeja Tapas Bar announces closure
Northern Soul Manchester

Northern Soul Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester City Centre British
Northern Soul Manchester Toastie

Northern Soul Manchester Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter British

An Insider’s Guide to Eating and Drinking in Chorlton
Cakes on display on the counter at Nordie Bar in Levenshulme.

Nordie Bar

Levenshulme European
Noi Quattro Pizza Northern Quarter Manchester

Noi Quattro

Northern Quarter Italian
No 4 Dine and Wine Manchester

No4 Dine & Wine

Didsbury British
Inside NAM, the Vietnamese restaurant and bar on Cutting Room Square in Ancoats.

NAM

Manchester City Centre Vietnamese
Exterior view of Rosa's Thai Cafe on Deansgate

Rosa’s Thai Cafe Manchester

Manchester City Centre Thai
Cake at Cocoa Cabana in Didsbury, Manchester

Cocoa Cabana West Didsbury

Didsbury British
Hot chocolate at Cocoa Cabana in Ancoats, Manchester

Cocoa Cabana Ancoats

Ancoats Global
A cocktail and food at Dive Bar & Grill in Manchester city centre

Dive Bar & Grill

Northern Quarter Global
etci mehmet steak manchester

Etçi Mehmet

Manchester City Centre Mediterranean
Champagne brunch at Cote Brasserie in Manchester city centre

Côte Brasserie Manchester

Manchester City Centre French
Common Ground in Altrincham is an artisan cafe serving specialty coffee, brunch and lunch

Common Ground

Altrincham European
Comptoir Libanais Spinningfields Manchester Bar Seating

Comptoir Libanais

Spinningfields Middle Eastern
Sashimi served on ice at Cottonopolis in the NQ

Cottonopolis

Northern Quarter Japanese
Crazy Pedro's Bridge Street Manchester Outdoor Seating

Crazy Pedro’s Manchester Bridge St

Manchester City Centre American
Crazy Pedro's NQ

Crazy Pedro’s Manchester NQ

Northern Quarter American

12 of Manchester’s cosiest bars
Croma Didsbury Manchester Small Plates

Croma Didsbury

Didsbury Italian
Croma Prestwich pizza beer

Croma Prestwich

Prestwich Italian
Dakota Grill Manchester Lamb Rump

Dakota Grill Manchester

Northern Quarter Modern British
Delhi House Cafe Manchester Paneer

Delhi House Cafe

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
Dimitri's Manchester Tapas

Dimitri’s

Manchester City Centre Mediterranean
Doner Haus Manchester Kebab

Döner Haus

Manchester City Centre European
Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza at Double Zero in Chorlton

Double Zero

Chorlton Italian
Ducie Street Warehouse Manchester

Ducie Street Warehouse

Northern Quarter Modern British
Inside the Eagle & Child in Ramsbottom with its views of the Lancashire moors

Eagle & Child

Ramsbottom British
Edinburgh Castle Manchester Table

Edinburgh Castle

Manchester City Centre British
El Capo Manchester Tacos

El Capo

Northern Quarter Mexican
27El Gato Negro, the much-praised Spanish restaurant on King Street, Manchester

El Gato Negro Manchester

Manchester City Centre Spanish
El Rincon de Rafa Tapas Manchester

El Rincon de Rafa

Manchester City Centre Spanish

Coffee shops in Manchester that are great for remote working
Cocktails in the beer garden tucked away at the back of Electrik in Chorlton

Electrik

Chorlton Italian
Inside Elnecot, one of the new generation of restaurants in Ancoats, Manchester.

Elnecot

Manchester City Centre European
Figs take centre stage in this dish from Erst restaurant in Ancoats.

Erst

Manchester City Centre British
Evelyn's Manchester Dining

Evelyn’s

Northern Quarter Global
Evuna Northern Quarter Charcuterie

Evuna Manchester NQ

Northern Quarter Spanish
Evuna Deansgate Food and Drink

Evuna Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Spanish
Evuna Altrincham Paella

Evuna Altrincham

Altrincham Spanish
Federal Northern Quarter, Brunch, French Toast, Eggs, Coffee

Federal Manchester NQ

Northern Quarter Global
Federal Manchester, Espresso Martini, Bar

Federal Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Global
Flight Club Manchester, Party, Groups, Darts, Games

Flight Club Manchester

Manchester City Centre Global
Flok Manchester, Northern Quarter, Bar, Tapas

Flok

Northern Quarter Spanish
Folk Prestwich Manchester

Folk Prestwich

Prestwich Global
One of the dishes served on the crowd-pleasing menu at Didsbury institution Folk Cafe Bar.

Folk Didsbury

Didsbury European
Fress, Manchester, Northern Quarter, Brunch

Fress

Northern Quarter Global
Fuzion Noodle Bar Fallowfield Manchester

Fuzion Noodle Bar

Fallowfield Pan Asian

Didsbury: The best of Burton Road
Gallery Cafe Manchester Cakes

The Gallery Cafe

Manchester City Centre British
Gaucho Restaurant Manchester

Gaucho Manchester

Manchester City Centre South American

Manchester’s pasta masters
Globe Chorlton Manchester

Globe Chorlton

Chorlton Global
Grand Pacific Manchester

Grand Pacific

Manchester City Centre Pan Asian
Inside Greens Vegetarian restaurant in West Didsbury, owned by chef Simon Rimmer

Greens Vegetarian

Didsbury Vegetarian

GupShup

Hale Indian subcontinent
Gusto Italian Manchester

Gusto Manchester

Manchester City Centre Italian
Gusto Cheadle Hulme Pizza

Gusto Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle Hulme Italian
7The exterior of Hawksmoor Manchester on Deansgate - the first Hawksmoor to open outside of London

Hawksmoor

Manchester City Centre British
Inside Hearth of the Ram, one of Confidential Guides' recommended places to eat in Ramsbottom.

Hearth of the Ram

Ramsbottom British
A classic negroni at cocktail bar Henry C in Chorlton, Manchester.

Henry C

Chorlton American
Herd NQ Manchester Restaurant

Herd NQ

Northern Quarter Modern British
Inside Hispi bistro in Didsbury - one of Confidential Guides' recommended Manchester restaurants.

Hispi

Didsbury European
Cheeseburger Toastie

Home Sweet Home

Northern Quarter American
Meat and Potatoes Honest Burger MCR

Honest Burgers Manchester

Manchester City Centre American
Honest Crust Pizza Altrincham

Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza Altrincham

Altrincham Italian
Honest Crust Sourdough Mackie Mayor Pizza

Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza Manchester

Northern Quarter Italian

Manchester’s smallest wine bar opens in Ancoats
The team responsible for the street food magic served at Indian Tiffin Room Cheadle

Indian Tiffin Room Cheadle

Cheadle Indian subcontinent
Indian Tiffin Room restaurant manchester

Indian Tiffin Room Manchester

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
Indique Chilli Paneer

Indique

Didsbury Indian subcontinent
Bicycles outside Inspire Cafe which is part of Levenshulme Inspire, a busy community centre housed in a former church.

Inspire Cafe

Levenshulme British
The exterior of Isca in Levenshulme, which specialises in natural wines and organic food

Isca

Levenshulme British
Chandeliers, white plastic chairs and artificial flowers inside Jandol in Levensulme

Jandol

Levenshulme Middle Eastern
Kala Bistro Cod Loin

Kala Bistro

Manchester City Centre Modern British
One of the dishes served at Kambuja in Marple - one of the few Cambodian restaurants in the North.

Kambuja

Marple Cambodian
KBK Manchester Healthy Eating

KBK

Manchester City Centre Healthy
Afternoon Tea at King Street Tavern manchester

King Street Tavern

Manchester City Centre British
Bright yellow seating and red lamp shades inside La Bandera in Manchester city centre.

La Bandera

Manchester City Centre Spanish
La Cantina Tapas Dishes Stockport Heaton Moor

La Cantina

Heaton Moor Spanish
La Casita Restaurant Manchester Tacos

La Casita

Chorlton Mexican

3 Hands Deli will close this month to make way for new restaurant
La Filia Italian Restaurant Altrincham Wine and Pasta

La Filia

Altrincham Italian
La Vina Restaurant Spanish Manchester

La Viña

Manchester City Centre Spanish
Levanter Restaurant Ramsbottom Figs Wine

Levanter

Ramsbottom Spanish
One of the dishes served at Lily's Indian Vegetarian Cuisine in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

Ashton-under-Lyne Indian subcontinent
Luck Lust Liquor and Burn Manchester Tacos

Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn

Northern Quarter Mexican
Man Bites Frog Manchester Mackerel

Man Bites Frog

Chorlton French
One of the dishes served at Manchester's only Michelin star restaurant, Mana in Ancoats.16

Mana

Manchester City Centre Modern British
Manchester Chinese Restaurant

Manchester Chinese Restaurant

Manchester City Centre Chinese
Mary and Archie Chorlton Brunch

Mary & Archie Didsbury

Didsbury Global
One of the colourful dishes served at neighbourhood favourite Mary & Archie in Chorlton.

Mary & Archie Chorlton

Chorlton European
Masis Armenian Restaurant Sale Lamb

Masis

Sale Armenian
Velvet green booths and natural lighting at Masons Restaurant and Bar in Manchester city centre.

Masons

Manchester City Centre Modern British
Mei Dim Chinese Restaurant China Town Manchester

Mei Dim

Manchester City Centre Chinese
Menagerie Manchester Brunch

Ménagerie

Salford Global
Mezze restaurant Holmfirth Spanakopita

Mezze Bar & Kitchen

Manchester City Centre Mediterranean

5 of the best northern Gastropubs according to the Estrella Damm Top 50
Milk and Honey Cafe Manchester

Milk & Honey Cafe

Manchester City Centre Global
Mount Street Dining Room and Bar Manchester

Mount Street Dining Room & Bar

Manchester City Centre Modern British

6 restaurants you should definitely visit in Prestwich
Mowgli Oxford Road Manchester

Mowgli Manchester Corn Exchange

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
Mowgli Corn Exchange Manchester

Mowgli Manchester Oxford Road

Manchester City Centre Indian subcontinent
A table laden with dishes from Mughli - one of the first Indian restaurants in Manchester to embrace street food.

Mughli

Rusholme Indian subcontinent
Mustard American Diner

Mustard

Sale American
My Thai Restaurant Northern Quarter Manchester

My Thai Manchester Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter Thai
Man holding two burgers from Slap and Pickle in Society, Manchester city centre

Society

Manchester City Centre Global
ramona pizza with a burrata on top with salad and tater tots in the background

Ramona

Ancoats Italian
Exterior of the Strawbury Duck, a traditional country pub with rooms in Entwistle, Bolton

The Strawbury Duck

Bolton British
A dish served at Campo Blanco, a tapas bar in Whitefield, Bury, Greater Manchester

Campo Blanco

Whitefield Spanish
107 Dining Room Merseyside

107 Dining Room

Merseyside British
109 allerton merseyside exterior

109 Allerton

Merseyside Global

5 Fifty Bistro

Merseyside European

Abyssinia Kitchen

Merseyside African

Al Dente

Merseyside Mediterranean
Inside Bacaro, the Liverpool bar that serves Venetian-inspired small plates

Bacaro

Merseyside European

Ten restaurants proving that vegetarian and vegan cooking isn’t just a phase
Pavement cafe dining outside Bistrot Verite in Birkdale, Southport

Bistrot Verite

Merseyside French

Amalia

Merseyside Italian
Three dishes served at The Kitchen, a restaurant and bar in West Houghton, Bolton

The Kitchen

Bolton Mediterranean
A cocktail and a bouquet of roses at Rosa, an Italian restaurant in Westhoughton, Bolton

Rosa

Bolton Italian
A Thai noodle dish with fresh herbs at Jarern Street Food in Bolton

Jarern Street Food

Bolton Thai
Don Tacos Manchester

Don Tacos Manchester

Rusholme Mexican
holcombe tap ramsbottom

Holcombe Tap

Ramsbottom Global
chocolate slattery manchester

Slattery

Whitefield British
Produce from Lupo caffe Italiano

Lupo

Prestwich Italian
cuckoo prestwich door

Cuckoo

Prestwich Italian
Lobster Roll - Muse Uppermill

Muse

Oldham Global
slyce uppermill

Slyce

Oldham American
The Baum Rochdale

The Baum

Rochdale British

The best Italian restaurants in Manchester
A tavola new mills

A Tavola

Greater Manchester Italian
Black Spot Pizza Restaurant Stockport

Black Spot Pizza

Stockport Italian
platter from Yara restaurant cheadle

Yara Cheadle

Cheadle Middle Eastern

Patty Queen at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre American

Belzan Pasta Kitchen at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Italian

Madre at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Mexican
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Umezushi Omakase

Manchester City Centre Japanese

Gorilla

Greater Manchester American

Mi & Pho at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Vietnamese
a plate of perfectly cooked grilled steak from Baratxuri at Escape to Freight Island, Manchester

Baratxuri at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Spanish
The moor restaurant stockport

The Moor

Heaton Moor British
cork of the north heaton moor restaurant

Cork of the North Heaton Moor

Heaton Moor Global
cork of the north wine bar sale restaurant

Cork of the North Sale

Sale Global
mumbai to london cafe

Mumbai to London Cafe

Tameside Indian subcontinent
A cranachan dessert served at Proost restaurant in Urmston, Greater Manchester

Proost

Urmston European

Abeja Tapas Bar announces closure
A dessert served at Riva restaurant and bar in Hale, Greater Manchester

Riva

Hale Modern British
The interior of Kampai Sushi, a Japanese restaurant in Hale, Greater Manchester.

Kampai Sushi Bar

Hale Japanese

An Insider’s Guide to Eating and Drinking in Chorlton
A pizza served at La Casa, an Italian restaurant and bar in Astley, Greater Manchester

La Casa

Wigan Italian
A ceviche sampler served at Peru Perdu, a Peruvian-inspired restaurant and bar in Manchester city centre.

Peru Perdu

Manchester City Centre South American
Goosnargh duck at District, a new-wave Thai restaurant in Manchester city centre.

District

Northern Quarter Thai
Inside Habas, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Manchester city centre.

Habas

Manchester City Centre Middle Eastern

The Pasta Project

Harpurhey Italian
curries at this and that

This & That Cafe

Northern Quarter Indian subcontinent
A dish from Zaytoon, a Lebanese restaurant in Chorlton, Manchester.

Zaytoon

Chorlton Middle Eastern
Noodle soup from Mi & Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant in Northenden, Greater Manchester.

Mi & Pho

Northenden Vietnamese
Try Thai in Manchester's Chinatown at night

Try Thai

Chinatown Thai
One of the colourful dishes at Manchester's Koreana, one of the first restaurants outside London to bring authentic Korean food to the UK.

Koreana

Manchester City Centre Korean
Dishes served at Darbar, an Iranian restaurant in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.

Darbar

Manchester Middle Eastern
Oysters as served at Rendition, a Modern British restaurant and bar on Deansgate in Manchester city centre.

Rendition MCR

Manchester City Centre Modern British
Roasted octopus with vanilla parmentier as served at The Embassy restaurant in Hale, Greater Manchester

The Embassy

Hale Spanish
Indian food with a Scottish slant is served Roti restaurant in Sale, Greater Manchester.

Roti Sale

Sale Indian subcontinent
Eggs Benedict as served at Browns Manchester restaurant in the city centre.

Browns Manchester

Manchester City Centre Global

12 of Manchester’s cosiest bars
Inside I Am Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant in Manchester's Chinatown.

I Am Pho

Chinatown Vietnamese
Ca Phe Viet in Ancoats, Manchester specialises in Vietnamese coffee and banh mi.

Ca Phe Viet

Ancoats Vietnamese
Summer rolls served at Vnam - a Vietnamese restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester.

Vnam

Ancoats Vietnamese
Inside The Drop Bar Cafe - a Caribbean restaurant in Chorlton, Manchester.

The Drop Bar Cafe

Chorlton Caribbean

Pull Up

Northern Quarter Caribbean
A burger served at Solita NQ - an American restaurant in Manchester city centre.

Solita Manchester NQ

Northern Quarter American

Solita Manchester Didsbury

Didsbury American

The Firehouse

Ancoats Global
Pizza from Luisa's - a family run Italian restaurant in Radcliffe Market Hall, Greater Manchester.

Luisa’s

Radcliffe Italian
10Gastropub the Freemasons at Wiswell is situated in the picturesque Ribble Valley in Lancashire

Freemasons at Wiswell

Lancashire British
Belzan is known for cocktails and maverick small plates

Belzan

Merseyside European
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The Moorcock Inn

West Yorkshire Modern British
The exterior of The Hinchcliffe Arms - a country pub in Hebden Bridge led by chef Robert Owen Brown

The Hinchliffe Arms

West Yorkshire British

Coffee shops in Manchester that are great for remote working
The homely interior of The Roebuck Inn in Mobberley, Cheshire

The Roebuck Inn

Cheshire British
11Inside The White Swan at Fence - a Michelin star restaurant near Burnley from local chef Tom Parker

The White Swan at Fence

Lancashire British
14A dish served at Roski restaurant in Liverpool from MasterChef winner Anton Piotrowski

Roski

Merseyside Modern British

HOME

Manchester City Centre Global
Take a seat outside CAMRA award-winning bar Fred's Ale House in Levenshulme

Fred’s Ale House

Levenshulme Italian
Guests enjoying a sunny evening in Levenshulme at The Klondyke Club social club

The Klondyke Club

Levenshulme British
Levenshulme Bakery is a local institution, known for its super fresh Turkish bread and Middle Eastern specialities.

Levenshulme Bakery

Levenshulme Middle Eastern
Inside Overdraught MCR, a craft ale bar in Levenshulme, Manchester housed in a former bank.

Overdraught MCR

Levenshulme American
The colourful interior of Station Hop bar on Stockport Road in Levenshulme, Manchester

Station Hop

Levenshulme British
Tables with a sun parasol set up for outside drinking at The Talleyrand bar in Levenshulme, Manchester

The Talleyrand

Levenshulme
One of the dishes served at gastropub The Black Friar in Salford, Greater Manchester.

The Black Friar

Salford Modern British
a dish on the menu at Salt house liverpool tapas

Salt House Tapas

Merseyside Spanish

Our Neighbourhood Bar

Greater Manchester Italian
Inside the bustling Market House Indoor Food Hall in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

Market House Indoor Food Hall

Greater Manchester

Fogo Brazil

Merseyside South American

Didsbury: The best of Burton Road
The vegan burger served at Jimmy's Manchester - a rock n roll barbecue restaurant on Cutting Room Square, Ancoats.

Jimmy’s Manchester

Ancoats American
A white chocolate and matcha cookie in the window of Ezra & Gil, a coffee shop in the NQ, Manchester.

Ezra & Gil Hilton Street

Northern Quarter Global

Manchester’s pasta masters
Brunch served at Foundation Coffee House Northern Quarter, a coffee shop in the restored Sevendale House on Lever Street, Manchester.

Foundation Coffee House Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter Coffee
Lamb rump with potato rosti and broad beans served at 10 Tib Lane, a French restaurant in Manchester city centre.

10 Tib Lane

Manchester City Centre French
One of the dishes served at Aiden Byrne's gastropub The Church Green in Lymm, Cheshire

The Church Green

Cheshire British

Playfoots

Eccles Global

Aunty Ji’s

Levenshulme Indian subcontinent

Rustik

Didsbury Global

The Angel at Hetton

North Yorkshire British

Mano A Bocca

Sale Italian

The Gherkin

Levenshulme Vegetarian

Vertigo Cross Street

Manchester City Centre Vegan

Vertigo First Street

Manchester City Centre Vegan

Vertigo MediaCityUK

Media City Vegan
italian restaurants manchester - don marco

Don Marco

Castlefield Italian
Wood-fired pizza served at Frederiks - a Brooklyn-inspired bar in Liverpool.

Frederiks

Merseyside American
Dairy-free shakes served at Frost Burgers, a 100% vegan fast food restaurant in Liverpool city centre

Frost Burgers Liverpool

Merseyside Vegan

Manchester’s smallest wine bar opens in Ancoats

Grilla Allerton Road

Merseyside Mediterranean

Grilla Hardman Street

Merseyside Mediterranean
3 hands deli sandwiches

3 Hands Deli

Manchester City Centre Coffee
One of the pizzas served on the terrace at Gusto Heswall, a recommended Italian restaurant.

Gusto Heswall

Merseyside Italian
Honey-glazed duck served at Gusto Liverpool - a popular mid-range Italian restaurant at Albert Dock.

Gusto Liverpool

Merseyside Italian
House felafel salad bowl at Hafla Hafla, a restaurant serving Middle Eastern-inspired food on Liverpool's Lark Lane.

Hafla Hafla

Merseyside Middle Eastern
One of the dishes served at Hanover Street Social - a popular restaurant and bar in Liverpool city centre.

Hanover Street Social

Merseyside Global
A table laden with dishes at Holdi Woolton - an award-winning Indian restaurant in Merseyside.

Holdi Woolton

Merseyside Indian subcontinent
The bar area at Honest Burgers Liverpool on Bold Street.

Honest Burgers Liverpool

Merseyside American
The exterior of Hope & Smoke with seats set out in the sun. This grill restaurant and bar is situated in Allerton, Liverpool.

Hope & Smoke

Merseyside Global
One of the pizzas served at Il Capitano's: a well-regarded pizzeria and takeaway in Crosby.

Il Capitano’s

Merseyside Italian
One of the fire pit tables on the terrace at Il Forno - an Italian restaurant and bar in Liverpool.

Il Forno

Merseyside Italian

Bundobust Brewery

Greater Manchester Indian subcontinent

3 Hands Deli will close this month to make way for new restaurant
Bundobust Manchester is best known for its vegetarian small plates and craft beers

Bundobust Leeds

West Yorkshire Indian subcontinent
One of the colourful dishes served at Indigo Greens, an award-winning vegan restaurant in Liverpool.

Indigo Greens

Merseyside Vegan
The BBQ vegan burger served at Jimmy's Liverpool: a rock and roll bar, gig venue and restaurant on Bold Street.

Jimmy’s Liverpool

Merseyside American

Joro Vegan Eatery

Merseyside Vegan
One of the seafood dishes served at Justino's - a family-run Italian restaurant and bar in Aigburth, Liverpool.

Justino’s

Merseyside Italian

La Parrilla Bold Street

Merseyside Mexican

La Parrilla Lark Lane

Merseyside Mexican
An artisan doughnut served at Factory Coffee - a recommended takeaway coffee hatch in Manchester city centre.

Factory Coffee

Spinningfields Coffee
The cheese and meat sharing board at Haunt - a recommended wine bar and coffee shop in Manchester city centre.

Haunt

Manchester City Centre European

Lerpwl

Merseyside Modern British
Chicken musakhan on homemade taboon as served at Gladstone Barber & Bistro - a recommended place to eat in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester.

Gladstone Barber & Bistro

Tameside Middle Eastern
The light and airy dining room at Alderley Edge Hotel with its centrepiece: an indoor tree

Alderley Edge Hotel

Cheshire Modern British
Brunch served at Grindsmith Media City - a popular coffee shop in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester

Grindsmith Media City

Media City Coffee
A chef puts the finishing touches to a dish at French restaurant 63 Degrees in Manchester's NQ.

63 Degrees

Northern Quarter French
One of the burgers served at Ma Boyles - a pub and restaurant near Albert Dock in Liverpool city centre.

Ma Boyles

Merseyside Global

5 of the best northern Gastropubs according to the Estrella Damm Top 50
The exterior of Macello Meat House in Childwall - a popular steak restaurant in Liverpool

Macello Meat House Childwall

Merseyside Global
The almond milk porridge served at Ezra & Gil Peter Street - a coffee shop and brunch place in Manchester city centre.

Ezra and Gil Peter Street

Manchester City Centre Coffee

6 restaurants you should definitely visit in Prestwich
Some of the gourmet groceries available to buy at The Butcher's Quarter Deansgate - a butchers, deli and wine bar in Manchester

The Butcher’s Quarter Deansgate

Manchester City Centre European

Macello Meat House West Derby

Merseyside Global
The exterior of Mustard & Co, a neighbourhood bistro in Crosby, Merseyside.

Mustard & Co

Merseyside Global

Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar

Merseyside Global
One of the elegant dishes served at Nova, a Modern British restaurant in Heswall, Wirral.

Nova

Merseyside Modern British
The Green Lab Northern Quarter

The Green Lab

Northern Quarter Healthy
The Scandic-Inspired interior of One Percent Forest - a cafe bar in Woolton Village, Liverpool.

One Percent Forest

Merseyside Coffee
A selection of mezze served at Othello's Greek Restaurant in Liverpool.

Othello’s

Merseyside Mediterranean
One of the dishes served at Panoramic 34 - a fine-dining restaurant with spectacular views in Liverpool city centre.

Panoramic 34

Merseyside Modern British
The terrace at Pattersons - a bar specialising in fried chicken in Liverpool city centre.

Pattersons

Merseyside American
Alfresco brunch at Papillon - a cafe-bar and restaurant in Liverpool's Georgian Quarter

Papillon

Merseyside Global
A healthy rice bowl available at Pho Liverpool: A Vietnamese restaurant on Bold Street

Pho Liverpool

Merseyside Vietnamese
One of the home-made coeliac-friendly pies at Off the Wheaten Track - a deli in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

Off the Wheaten Track

Altrincham Global

Herbivorous

Withington Vegan

PINS Social Club

Merseyside Global

Ten restaurants proving that vegetarian and vegan cooking isn’t just a phase
Sitting in the sun outside Pippin's Corner - a cafe on Lark Lane, Liverpool

Pippin’s Corner

Merseyside European
The sun shines into the interior of bar and bistro Polidor 68 on Lark Lane, Liverpool.

Polidor 68

Merseyside Global

Portland Street 358

Merseyside Global

Queens

Merseyside Modern British

Red Dog Saloon

Merseyside American

Ropes & Twines

Merseyside Global

Rudy’s Pizza Liverpool

Merseyside Italian

Rudy’s Pizza Bold Street

Merseyside Italian

Salt Dog Slims Liverpool

Merseyside American
One of the colourful, healthy dishes served at Kimji Korean Restaurant in Ramsbottom, Bury.

Kimji Korean Restaurant

Ramsbottom Korean

San Carlo Liverpool

Merseyside Italian

Sanskruti Liverpool

Merseyside Indian subcontinent
One of the gourmet kebabs served at One Star Doner Bar in Manchester's Escape to Freight Island.

One Star Doner Bar at Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre European

The best Italian restaurants in Manchester

Cibus

Levenshulme Italian
exterior of sixes cricket restaurant and bar manchester

Sixes Manchester

Manchester City Centre Global
katsouris sandwiches manchester deli

Katsouris

Manchester City Centre Global
girl standing outside cafe with a tray of brownies - Nibble NQ Manchester cafe

Nibble NQ

Northern Quarter Global

Thaikhun Street Food Trafford Centre

Manchester Thai
interior at the metropolitan restaurant didsbury manchester

The Metropolitan

Didsbury Global
arlos cafe bar manchester northern quarter

Arlo’s

Northern Quarter Global

Franco Manca

Manchester City Centre Italian
The interior of Gimbals restaurant in Sowerby Bridge soars beyond quirky.

Gimbals

West Yorkshire European

Off The Hook

Sale British

Off The Press

Ancoats Global
92 Degrees Logo

92 Degrees John Dalton Street

Manchester City Centre Coffee
92 Degrees Logo

92 Degrees Middlewood Locks

Salford Coffee
The OMG 99 from the Oh My Glaze restaurant in The Trafford Centre.

Oh My Glaze

Trafford American

Potion at Afflecks

Northern Quarter Global

Abeja Tapas Bar announces closure
Chuleton steak as served at Sandinista - a punk-themed bar with Mexican food in Manchester city centre.

Sandinista

Manchester City Centre South American

Smoke & Mirrors

Altrincham Global

An Insider’s Guide to Eating and Drinking in Chorlton
A feast of vegan fast food from Vegan Shack in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre.

Vegan Shack

Manchester City Centre Vegan
Homemade coconut curry at Vietnamese Potbellied - a street food restaurant and bar in Chorlton, Manchester.

Vietnamese Potbellied

Chorlton Vietnamese

sō-lō Restaurant

Lancashire Modern British

Flawd

Ancoats European
pastry from batard bakery manchester

Batard

Manchester City Centre Global
Afternoon tea served at Recardo's in Hale - a cafe by day and bar and club by night.

Recardo’s

Hale Bar
Wine is served by the bottle and the glass at Kerb - a natural wine bar and shop in Ancoats, Manchester.

Kerb

Ancoats Bar
Croissants at Takk - an Icelandic inspired coffee and brunch place on Tarif Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

Takk Northern Quarter

Northern Quarter European

Takk Oxford Road

Manchester City Centre European
Croissants fresh from the oven at Pollen Bakery - an award-winning bakery and cafe in New Islington, Manchester

Pollen Bakery

Greater Manchester European

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele

Manchester City Centre Italian

Namii Kitchen & Cocktails

Chinatown Vietnamese

The Crown & Conspirator

Bramhall Global
A cup of coffee from Liverpool-born brand 92 Degrees

92 Degrees Claypit Lane

West Yorkshire Coffee

92 Degrees Mustard Wharf

West Yorkshire Coffee

12 of Manchester’s cosiest bars

Sapporo Teppanyaki Liverpool

Merseyside Japanese

Sheldrakes

Merseyside Mediterranean

Shiraz BBQ

Merseyside Middle Eastern

Shiraz Palace

Merseyside Middle Eastern

Silk Rd Heswall

Merseyside Global

Six By Nico Liverpool

Merseyside Modern British

Skaus

Merseyside Scandi
Asparagus as served at The Swine That Dines - an inventive restaurant in Leeds city centre

The Swine That Dines

West Yorkshire Modern British
Classic fish and chips at Fosters in Alderley Edge - eat in their cafe or order to takeaway.

Fosters Fish & Chips Alderley Edge

Cheshire British
Chef's Table in Chester is the brainchild of local chef Liam McKay

Chef’s Table

Cheshire European
3The striking interior of The Man Behind the Curtain - Michael O'Hare's Michelin star restaurant in Leeds

The Man Behind the Curtain

West Yorkshire Modern British
18One of the dishes served at Lake Road Kitchen, the acclaimed restaurant in Ambleside in The Lake District.

Lake Road Kitchen

Cumbria European
28One of the dishes served at The Art School: a Confidential Guides recommended restaurant in Liverpool city centre

The Art School

Merseyside Modern British

Coffee shops in Manchester that are great for remote working
The entrance to Prashad restaurant in Bradford, which is known for its vegetarian Indian food

Prashad

West Yorkshire Indian subcontinent
2One of the stunning dishes served at Moor Hall, the restaurant with two Michelin stars in Aughton, Lancashire.

Moor Hall

Lancashire Modern British
13The light and airy dining room at The Forest Side - a Michelin star restaurant in Grasmere, the Lake District

The Forest Side

Cumbria Modern British
24One of the dishes served at plush restaurant The Burlington at the Devonshire Arms near Skipton

The Burlington at the Devonshire Arms

North Yorkshire Modern British
A seafood dish served at the Joseph Benjamin restaurant in Chester.

Joseph Benjamin

Cheshire European

Wrights Fish & Chip Shop

Greater Manchester British
Inspired British cooking as served at Home restaurant in Leeds city centre.12

Home

West Yorkshire Modern British
Michelin-starred fine dining at Hrishi, the flagship restaurant at Gilpin Hotel in Windermere.

Hrishi

Cumbria Modern British
The unpretentious interior of Spire restaurant near Liverpool's Penny Lane.

Spire

Merseyside European
The glass-fronted dining room at The Samling has views of Lake Windermere

The Samling

Cumbria Modern British
29Simon Rogan outside his neighbourhood restaurant Rogan & Co. in Cartmel, Cumbria

Rogan & Co.

Cumbria Modern British
A dish served at Yu Copster Green - an acclaimed Chinese restaurant in the Ribble Valley

Yu Copster Green

Lancashire Chinese
A typical dish at Nepalese restaurant Da Gurkha in Liverpool

Da Gurkha

Merseyside Indian subcontinent
The sun shining on Maray restaurant on Bold Street, Liverpool city centre.

Maray Bold St

Merseyside European
Rice with a range of chutneys at Tharavadu, the popular Indian restaurant in Leeds city centre.

Tharavadu

West Yorkshire Indian subcontinent

Didsbury: The best of Burton Road
Inside Crafthouse, the roof-top restaurant from D&D group in Leeds

Crafthouse

West Yorkshire Modern British
Country house hotel Holbeck Ghyll has stunning views over Windermere in the Lake District.

Holbeck Ghyll

Cumbria Modern British

Manchester’s pasta masters
Outside seating at Mort Subite - a Belgian beer bar in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

Mort Subite

Greater Manchester European
One of the dishes served at Vice & Virtue: A Confidential Guides recommended restaurant in Leeds city centre

Vice & Virtue

West Yorkshire Modern British
Lobster thermidor as served at La Popote restaurant in Marton near Macclesfield

La Popote

Cheshire French
Fischers Baslow Hall, a Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms in a manor house in the Peak District

Fischers Baslow Hall

Derbyshire Modern British
One of the inventive dishes served at Michelin starred restaurant L'Enclume in Cartmel.1

L’Enclume

Cumbria Modern British
19One of the dishes served at Wreckfish, a recommended restaurant in Liverpool city centre

Wreckfish

Merseyside Modern British
The imposing exterior of The London Carriage Works - Liverpool's original Modern British restaurant

The London Carriage Works

Merseyside Modern British
21Exterior of Northcote - the Michelin star restaurant and hotel in the Ribble Valley.

Northcote

Lancashire Modern British
Fish, chips and mushy peas from Tommy's Fish & Chip Shop in Heywood, Greater Manchester

Tommy’s Fish & Chip Shop

Greater Manchester British
5Inside Fraiche, the tiny Michelin-starred restaurant in Oxton on The Wirral.

Fraiche

Merseyside Modern British
One of the dishes served at Sticky Walnut in Hoole near Chester

Sticky Walnut

Cheshire European
17Inside Skosh restaurant in York which serves adventurous world-fusion food with spectacular results.

Skosh

North Yorkshire European
Pizza at Chroma

Croma Chorlton

Greater Manchester Italian
Aburi served at Sushi Bar HanaMatsuri, a Confidential Guides recommended Japanese restaurant in Meanwood, Leeds

Sushi Bar HanaMatsuri

West Yorkshire Japanese
One of the dishes served at The White Rabbit - a fine-dining restaurant in Todmorden, West Yorkshire

The White Rabbit

West Yorkshire Modern British

Manchester’s smallest wine bar opens in Ancoats
Dulcimer brings DJ nights and an eclectic line-up of live music to Chorlton

Dulcimer

Greater Manchester Italian
The doorway to Libero in Altrincham - a bar that's big on football and craft ales

Libero

Greater Manchester European
One of the mains served at Old Stamp House - the Michelin star restaurant in Ambleside, the Lake District.

Old Stamp House

Cumbria Modern British
20Eel as served at Jöro - the Nordic-inspired, acclaimed restaurant in Sheffield.

Jöro

South Yorkshire Scandi
A table set for dinner at Michelin star restaurant, Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor30

Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor

Cheshire Modern British
One of the colourful dishes served at the Ox Club restaurant in Leeds city centre.

Ox Club

West Yorkshire British
Liverpool's popular deli and restaurant Delifonseca on Brunswick Dock

Delifonseca

Merseyside European
26One of the dishes served at The Cartford Inn - a restaurant with rooms near Preston in Lancashire

The Cartford Inn

Lancashire British
Cocktails for four at Riddles Bar in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

Riddles Bar

Greater Manchester
22The gardens and outdoor dining area at Arras restaurant in York.

Arras

North Yorkshire Modern British
Chaology in Manchester Ancoats offers traditional Japanese tea and sweets in a peaceful environment

Chaology

Greater Manchester Japanese
Hipping Hall, the restaurant with rooms in Kirkby Lonsdale, has stacked up the awards and mentions over the years.

Hipping Hall

Lancashire Modern British
Mamucium Fine Dining Manchester

Mamucium

Greater Manchester British

3 Hands Deli will close this month to make way for new restaurant
Battered oyster served at Hooked on the Heath, a recommended fish and chip shop in Knutsford.

Hooked on the Heath

Cheshire British
Spanish wines displayed at Lunya restaurant and deli in Liverpool city centre.

Lunya

Merseyside Spanish
One of the dishes served at The Reliance in Leeds city centre: A Confidential Guides recommended restaurant

The Reliance

West Yorkshire Modern British
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