The Higher Buck: A Confidential Guides' recommended country pub

The Higher Buck

Clitheroe Restaurant - British

Reliably good dinners are served at The Higher Buck, a pub meets gastro eatery where respected local chef Michael Heathcote’s...

The Inn at Whitewell

Forest of Bowland Restaurant - British

It was the TV series The Trip starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon that made The Inn at Whitewell a...

Smithills Open Farm

Bolton Farms, Zoos & Wildlife Parks

If you've ever wondered what you call a baby alpaca, or which is the biggest and most ferocious owl in...

Netherby Hall

Carlisle Hotel

Situated in rolling countryside just south of the Scottish border near Carlisle, Netherby Hall is a luxury weekend break destination...

The Kings Arms

Blackfriars Pubs

The Kings Arms is a glorious reincarnation of what was once a backstreet boozer. The main bar is a lovely...

The Crown & Kettle

Ancoats Pubs

The Crown & Kettle is Manchester’s most beautiful pub. The landmark Gothic building on the corner of Oldham Road and...

Soho House Manchester

Manchester City Centre Clubs & Groups

Soho House Manchester will be the only Soho House private member’s club in the North of England when it opens...

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Theme Parks

The roar of the rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (and their accompanying screams) is the sound of Blackpool. With ten rollercoasters...

PUBLIC

Northern Quarter Bars

PUBLIC is from the team behind Evelyn’s and The Daisy so you can expect quality cocktails - and you’d be...

à bloc

Altrincham Cafes

à bloc is a neighbourhood cafe near Stamford Park in Altrincham. It serves good coffee and brunch dishes but it’s...

Brickhouse Social

Oxford Road Bars

Brickhouse Social is a casual place that’s all about pizza, beer and good times. Situated just off Oxford Road, in...

The Smithfield Social