Welcome to Confidential Guides. Here you’ll find the best food, drink and things to do in the North.
Put a spring in your step: 10 stunning spots for a stroll or hike near Manchester
Happy bunnies: what's on this Easter for families
Liverpool Restaurant Week arrives at end of April
The hills are calling: 12 things to do in the Lake District
Best in show: 18 dog-friendly hotels in Manchester
25 coffee shops in Manchester that are great for remote working
The bank holiday and beyond: all our Easter guides all in one place
What’s on this Easter: nights out and days out with friends
Ramen Empire: the best Japanese restaurants in Manchester for noodly soup
10 vegan restaurants in Manchester and Liverpool
Lunar New Year: the 10 best restaurants in Chinatown, Manchester
Michelin Star restaurants within 2 hours of Manchester - updated for 2024
Pendergast’s Steakhouse
WarringtonCicchetti
DeansgateHyatt Regency Hotel Manchester
Oxford RoadZouk
Oxford RoadOXA
OxtonManchester Central
Manchester City CentreResidence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly
PiccadillyTate Liverpool
Albert DockChurch Street by Supercity Aparthotels
Northern QuarterMUSU
SpinningfieldsBest in show: 18 dog-friendly hotels in Manchester
Almost Famous Liverpool
RopewalksInfinity Apartments
Liverpool City CentreMalmaison Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreSefton Park
Sefton ParkThe hills are calling: 12 things to do in the Lake District
Alfredo’s Social
Stockport Town CentreMaldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Manchester City CentreBAB NQ
Northern QuarterWrights Fish & Chip Shop
Greater ManchesterFreight Island
Manchester City CentreYotel Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreBoutique 56
Liverpool City CentreThe Vicarage
Holmes ChapelThings to do with kids in Manchester this Easter
The Bells of Peover
KnutsfordThe Alan Hotel
Manchester City CentrePremier Suites Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly
Piccadilly11 Central
Salford QuaysRunway Pilates Manchester
Northern Quarter10 best spots for brunch in Cheshire
Opera Grill
ChesterSora Manchester
Manchester City CentreMotel One Royal Exchange
Manchester City CentreEvuna Manchester NQ
Northern QuarterEvuna Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreRigatoni’s Ancoats
AncoatsMalmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill
Princes DockMalmaison Manchester Spa
PiccadillyThe best Indian restaurants in the North West
Staycity Aparthotel Waterfront
Albert DockKambuja
Marple5 Liverpool Irish bars for celebrating St Patrick’s Day
Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Manchester City CentreRoomzzz Manchester Victoria
Manchester City CentreAtlas Bar
Manchester City CentreGolf Fang Liverpool
Baltic Triangle6 cool aparthotels in Liverpool
Malmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill
Manchester City CentreThe Cavern Club
Cavern QuarterEvuna Knutsford
KnutsfordIndian Tiffin Room Liverpool
RopewalksHope Street Hotel
Georgian Quarter
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Rogan & Co.
CumbriaThe Bridge
PrestburyQuest Apartment Hotel Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreClayton Hotel Manchester
Manchester City CentreRiva Blu Liverpool
Cavern QuarterCoffee shops in Manchester that are great for remote working
San Carlo Manchester
DeansgateRopewalks Hotel
RopewalksPiccolino Didsbury
DidsburyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill
PiccadillyThe coolest restaurants in Liverpool
Federation Gym
Northern QuarterManchester River Cruises
SpinningfieldsThe Pen & Pencil
Northern QuarterDakota Manchester
PiccadillySan Carlo Liverpool
Cavern QuarterMalmaison Liverpool
Princes DockKing Street Townhouse
Manchester City CentreThe ‘Burbs
Heaton Moor8 indie Manchester florists for Mother’s Day flowers
The Beatles Story
Albert DockRoomzzz Manchester City
Chinatown (Manchester)Leven Hotel Manchester
Gay VillageSeven Bro7hers Ancoats
AncoatsHR Physio and Wellness Centre
Manchester City CentreAssheton Arms
ClitheroeKids eat free: 7 Manchester restaurants parents will like too
Seven Bro7hers Media City
Media CityThe Halyard
RopewalksGusto Italian Manchester
Manchester City CentreSan Carlo Fiorentina
Hale BarnsDown The Hatch
RopewalksPiccolino Liverpool
Cavern QuarterThe Shankly Hotel
Liverpool City CentreHotel Anfield
AnfieldNew on Confidential Guides: Dear Sailor, Love From, Pretty Vacant and more
Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester
Manchester City CentreGrand Pacific
Manchester City CentreBest in show: 18 dog-friendly hotels in Manchester
King Street Tavern
Manchester City CentreCiaooo Neapolitan Pizzeria
Northern QuarterSan Carlo Gran Cafe
Manchester City CentreRiva Blu Leeds
LeedsThe hills are calling: 12 things to do in the Lake District
BrewDog Doghouse Manchester Hotel
Manchester City Centreibis Budget Manchester Airport
ManchesterHoliday Inn Manchester Airport
ManchesterThe Fountain House
Manchester City CentreThe Laureate Restaurant
ManchesterAlmost Famous Withington
WithingtonSpeke Hall
SpekeHoliday Inn Express Liverpool Central
RopewalksHolmes Mill
LancashireClimat
Manchester City CentreThings to do with kids in Manchester this Easter
Scottish Steakhouse at Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Manchester City CentreThe Black Friar
Manchester City CentreRiva Blu Manchester | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentrePiccolino Hale
Hale10 best spots for brunch in Cheshire
Red Dog Saloon
RopewalksLiverpool Gin Distillery
Liverpool City CentreSan Carlo Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge
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