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Bouncy floors and epic encores: 5 iconic Manchester gig venues
Going to see a gig in Manchester? Fingers-crossed, it’s at one of these places. Here’s our top five, all-time-favourite venues to catch a show.
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Drinks with the undead
Looking for a gothic hideaway for Halloween beers? This subterranean bar in a former mortuary ticks all the spooky season boxes.
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Mersey eats: 5 Liverpool restaurants to head to this week
Need inspiration on where to get your next foodie fix? Here’s a shortlist of excellent options including new arrivals and old favourites.
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Lifestyle
Don’t forget you can search for all things lifestyle on Confidential Guides with over 100 top-class entries.
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New to Guides: Dakota Grill
For grass-fed, 35 day-aged steaks, cooked over hot coals, Dakota Grill on Ducie Street is hard to beat.
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SUD Pasta
Serving superb seasonal dishes inspired by Southern Italy, SUD (formerly Sugo) Pasta Kitchen has become a Manchester institution since opening in 2015.
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Last chance to enter
Win a stay at Yotel Manchester Deansgate and dinner at The Black Friar
Fancy a mini-break in Manchester with a cool hotel stay and dinner at one of the best gastropubs in the city? Entries close on Tuesday 31 October.
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