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

San Carlo Manchester

Manchester City Centre Italian

Escape to Freight Island

Manchester City Centre Global

A pint at Seven Bro7hers Salford

Seven Bro7hers Salford

Salford American

One of the artfully-presented dishes served at The River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel

The River Restaurant

Salford Modern British

The striking glass pyramid that houses the entrance to Australasia in Manchester city centre

Australasia

Spinningfields Pan Asian

exterior of on the hush manchester church street northern quarter

On the Hush

Northern Quarter Bar

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

Seven Bro7hers Manchester

Manchester City Centre American

Down The Hatch

Merseyside Vegan

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

Papillon

Merseyside Global

The homely interior of The Roebuck Inn in Mobberley, Cheshire

The Roebuck Inn

Cheshire British

cork of the north wine bar sale restaurant

Cork of the North Sale

Trafford Global

holcombe tap ramsbottom

Holcombe Tap

Ramsbottom Global

The Gasworks on First Street, Manchester

The Gas Works Brewbar

Manchester City Centre Global

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

Society

Manchester City Centre Global

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

Station Hop

Manchester British

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

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

Justino’s

Merseyside Italian

Spanish Caravan Liverpool

Merseyside Spanish

La Cantina Tapas Dishes Stockport Heaton Moor

La Cantina

Stockport Spanish

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

The Hinchliffe Arms

West Yorkshire British

Playfoots

Tacos on the menu at Southside Tequila Joint Withington

Southside Tequila Joint

Withington Mexican

The Gherkin

Manchester Vegetarian

Backyard burger, Bunny Jackson's, Manchester

Bunny Jackson’s

Manchester City Centre American

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

The Beagle

Manchester American

Freshly baked doughnuts made in-house at Blanchflower in Altrincham

Blanchflower

Trafford British

The Alchemist Liverpool

Merseyside Global

Common Ground in Altrincham is an artisan cafe serving specialty coffee, brunch and lunch

Common Ground

Trafford European

cork of the north heaton moor restaurant

Cork of the North Heaton Moor

Stockport Global

Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar

Merseyside Global

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

District

Northern Quarter Thai

Pool tables at Black Dog Ballroom

Black Dog Ballroom

Northern Quarter American

Beech Road's Bar San Juan is a Chorlton favourite for Spanish food and sangria

Bar San Juan

Manchester Spanish

The bright blue exterior of The Ink in the Well, a pub and restaurant on Lark Lane in Aigburth, Liverpool

The Ink in the Well

Merseyside Global

Fazenda Manchester

Spinningfields South American

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

Elnecot

Manchester City Centre European

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

The Botanist Manchester Deansgate

The Botanist Manchester

Manchester City Centre Global

cuckoo prestwich door

Cuckoo

Prestwich Italian

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

Vietnamese Potbellied

Manchester Vietnamese

Harvey Nichols Second Floor Deli Bar

Manchester City Centre European

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

Pattersons

Merseyside American

Sea bass ceviche as served at Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool on Brunswick Street

The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool

Merseyside Global

The Smugglers Cove

Merseyside Global

The Baltic Social

Merseyside Global

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

Kerb

Indoor seating at Bombay Brew Indian Restaurant Rochdale

Bombay Brew

Rochdale Indian subcontinent

Ropes & Twines

Merseyside Global

Inside the Eagle & Child in Ramsbottom with its views of the Lancashire moors

Eagle & Child

Ramsbottom British

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

Browns Manchester

Manchester City Centre Global

The unusual art installations at Motley Restaurant Manchester

Motley

Manchester City Centre Global

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

Hearth of the Ram

Ramsbottom British

Terrace NQ

Northern Quarter Italian

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

Chuleton steak as served at Sandinista - a punk-themed bar with Mexican food in Manchester city centre.

Sandinista

Manchester City Centre South American

Einstein Bier Haus

Merseyside European

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

The Jane Eyre

Manchester City Centre British

Speak In Code

Manchester City Centre Bar

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

Wilson’s Social

Northern Quarter Global

Exclsve

Manchester City Centre Global

Cocktails at The Alchemist Spinningfields Manchester

The Alchemist Manchester Spinningfields

Spinningfields Global

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

Mana

Manchester City Centre Modern British

The Anthologist Restaurant on St Peter's Square Manchester

The Anthologist

Manchester City Centre Global

Portuguese tapas restaurant Canto on Cutting Room Square in Manchester

Canto

Manchester City Centre Portuguese

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

The Klondyke Club

Manchester British

The Angel Pub Manchester

The Angel

Manchester City Centre British

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

Porta Altrincham

Trafford European

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

Baratxuri

Ramsbottom Spanish

Al Dente

Merseyside Mediterranean

Ducie Street Warehouse Manchester

Ducie Street Warehouse

Northern Quarter Modern British

Crowded House Bury

Crowded House

Whitefield Global

HOME

Manchester City Centre Global

The Crown & Conspirator

Stockport Global

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

El Gato Negro, the much-praised Spanish restaurant on King Street, Manchester

El Gato Negro Manchester

Manchester City Centre Spanish

chakalaka, northern quarter, manchester

Chakalaka

Northern Quarter African

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

The Counter House

Manchester City Centre American

Buyers Club

Merseyside Italian

Manahatta Manchester New York Taxi

Manahatta Manchester

Manchester City Centre American

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

Freemasons at Wiswell

Lancashire British

The Botanist Didsbury

The Botanist Didsbury

Manchester Global

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

Dusk Til Pawn

Northern Quarter Bar

Three dishes served at The Font Chorlton: a Confidential Guides recommended bar and restaurant

The Font Chorlton

Manchester European

Outside The Font Manchester

The Font Manchester

Manchester City Centre American

Clockworks

Merseyside Global

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

Folk Didsbury

Manchester European

Dakota Grill Manchester Lamb Rump

Dakota Grill Manchester

Northern Quarter Modern British

Smoke & Mirrors

Trafford Global

Tariff and Dale Restaurant Manchester

Tariff & Dale

Northern Quarter Global

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

Gusto Liverpool

Merseyside Italian

Common Northern Quarter

Common

Northern Quarter American

Outdoor seating, Brewski, Chorlton

Brewski

Manchester American

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

Wine & Wallop Didsbury

Manchester European

Lunyalita

Merseyside Spanish

Wood & Company

Manchester City Centre Bar

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

One 88 Kitchen & Bar

Whitefield British

a dish on the menu at Salt house liverpool tapas

Salt House Tapas

Merseyside Spanish

Paloma bar and kitchen in Prestwich, Bury, Greater Manchester

Paloma Bar & Kitchen

Prestwich Spanish

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

Jimmy’s Liverpool (kitchen closed)

Merseyside American

The Goods In

Sashimi served on ice at Cottonopolis in the NQ

Cottonopolis

Northern Quarter Japanese

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

NAM

Manchester City Centre Vietnamese

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

Masons

Manchester City Centre Modern British

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

Alderley Edge Hotel

Cheshire Modern British

The Keystone

Nell’s New York Pizza & Bar

Manchester City Centre American

Cane & Grain Northern Quarter Bar

Cane & Grain

Northern Quarter American

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

Mary & Archie Chorlton

Manchester European

Sunset dining with a view at 20 Stories restaurant in Manchester

20 Stories

Spinningfields European

The Angel at Hetton

North Yorkshire British

CBRB Northern Quarter Bao

Cocktail Beer Ramen + Bun

Northern Quarter Japanese

The Bay Horse Tavern Manchester

The Bay Horse

Northern Quarter British

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

Peru Perdu

Manchester City Centre South American

La Parrilla Lark Lane

Merseyside Mexican

Crazy Pedro’s Liverpool

Merseyside American

Dovedale Towers

Merseyside Global

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

The Church Green

Cheshire British

Jardim

Trafford South American

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

Haunt

Manchester City Centre European

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

Trof

Northern Quarter Global

Crispy Duck and Pancakes, Pacifica Cantonese Restaurant

Pacifica Cantonese

Salford Chinese

Pasta and pizza from PLY restaurant and bar Manchester

PLY

Northern Quarter Italian

Crazy Pedro's Bridge Street Manchester Outdoor Seating

Crazy Pedro’s Manchester Bridge St

Manchester City Centre American

Petit Cafe du Coin

Merseyside French

The Refuge

Manchester City Centre European

Belzan is known for cocktails and maverick small plates

Belzan

Merseyside European

Crazy Pedro's NQ

Crazy Pedro’s Manchester NQ

Northern Quarter American

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

One Percent Forest

Merseyside Coffee

The exterior of Hawksmoor Manchester on Deansgate - the first Hawksmoor to open outside of London

Hawksmoor

Manchester City Centre British

Red Dog Saloon

Merseyside American

Evil Eye Beer and Burrito Shack

Merseyside Mexican

The Banyan Tree Restaurant Manchester

The Banyan Tree

Manchester City Centre Global

Duke Street Market

Merseyside Global

The vegan burger served at Jimmy's Manchester - a rock n roll barbecue restaurant on Cutting Room Square, Ancoats.

Jimmy’s Manchester

Manchester American

St Luke’s Bombed Out Church Garden Cafe & Bar

Merseyside Global

Flok Manchester, Northern Quarter, Bar, Tapas

Flok

Northern Quarter Spanish

Gin and tonics served at NYL Restaurant and Bar in Liverpool's Aloft hotel.

NYL Restaurant and Bar

Merseyside American

The Alchemist Salford Quays

The Alchemist Salford

Cooper Hall in the NQ, Manchester is a big European style beer hall, great for a night out with a group.

Cooper Hall

Northern Quarter Bar

Mary and Archie Chorlton Brunch

Mary & Archie Didsbury

Manchester Global

Fress, Manchester, Northern Quarter, Brunch

Fress

Northern Quarter Global

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

Hanover Street Social

Merseyside Global

Levanter Restaurant Ramsbottom Figs Wine

Levanter

Ramsbottom Spanish

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

Bacaro

Merseyside European

Black Barrel

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

Tattu Manchester

Spinningfields Chinese

The Club House

Merseyside Global

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

Ma Boyles

Merseyside Global

The Botanist Media City, Salford

The Botanist Salford

Man Bites Frog Manchester Mackerel

Man Bites Frog

Manchester French

La Parrilla Waterloo

Merseyside Mexican

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

Il Forno

Merseyside Italian

Pizza and chicken at roxy ballroom manchester deansgate

Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Bar

Menu at The Alchemist New York Street Manchester

The Alchemist Manchester New York Street

Manchester City Centre Global

Cork & Fork

Merseyside Global

The sunspot terrace at The Refinery - a bustling bar and restaurant on Liverpool's Hope Street.

The Refinery

Merseyside British

A burger topped with cheese and pulled pork at Three Piggies - a casual dining place on Allerton Road, Liverpool

Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen

Merseyside Global

Gorilla

Greater Manchester American

OSMA Kitchen Prestwich Manchester

OSMA

Prestwich Scandi

The Butterfly & The Grasshopper

Merseyside Global

Food coffee cocktails at carlisi liverpool

Carlisi

Merseyside 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

Pull Up

Northern Quarter Caribbean

BOX Deansgate

Manchester City Centre Global

Street View Outdoor Seating at All The Shapes Prestwich

All The Shapes

Prestwich Mexican

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

Dive Bar & Grill

Northern Quarter Global

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

Recardo’s

The Thirsty Korean

The Thirsty Korean

Manchester Korean

Cafe Tabac

Merseyside Global

On the menu at Three Little Words, Manchester

Three Little Words

Manchester City Centre Global

A pizza served at La Casa, an Italian restaurant and bar in Astley, Greater Manchester

La Casa

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

Overdraught MCR

Manchester American

A dessert served at Riva restaurant and bar in Hale, Greater Manchester

Riva

Trafford Modern British

Ten Streets Social

Merseyside Global

Cocktails in the beer garden tucked away at the back of Electrik in Chorlton

Electrik

Manchester Italian

Liverpool Gin Distillery

Merseyside Global

East River

Merseyside American

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

Sugo Pasta Kitchen Altrincham

Trafford Italian

Black Spot Pizza Restaurant Stockport

Black Spot Pizza

Stockport Italian

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

The Blues Kitchen Manchester

Manchester City Centre American

A colourful small plate served at Volta in Didsbury: a Confidential Guides' recommended restaurant

Volta

Manchester European

Flight Club Manchester, Party, Groups, Darts, Games

Flight Club Manchester

Manchester City Centre Global

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

The Black Friar

Salford Modern British

Berry and Rye

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

Frederiks

Merseyside American

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

Albert’s Schloss

Manchester City Centre European

The Cajun salmon jambalaya at The Tavern Co - a Tex Mex bar and restaurant on Smithdown Road, Liverpool

The Tavern Co

Merseyside American

Rustik

Manchester Global

cosy nook in 53two manchester cafe bar

53two

Manchester City Centre Bar

Afternoon tea served at The Art of Tea: a Confidential Guides recommended cafe-bar in Didsbury

The Art of Tea

ramona pizza with a burrata on top with salad and tater tots in the background

Ramona

Manchester Italian

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

The Talleyrand

The Deaf Institute Manchester

The Deaf Institute

Manchester City Centre Global

Polenta Fries with Black Garlic Mayo at Alvarium Manchester

Alvarium

Northern Quarter Vegan

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

Oldham Modern British

The charcuterie boards at The Mews - a cocktail and wine bar just off Deansgate in Manchester city centre.

The Mews

Manchester City Centre Bar

La Parrilla Bold Street

Merseyside Mexican

Stone-baked pizzas in the oven at Turncoat Bar at Albert Dock, Liverpool.

Turncoat Bar

Merseyside Italian

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

Fred’s Ale House

Manchester Italian

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

Isca

Manchester British

Cakes on display on the counter at Nordie Bar in Levenshulme.

Nordie Bar

Manchester European

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

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

Henry C

Manchester American

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 Panoramic 34 - a fine-dining restaurant with spectacular views in Liverpool city centre.

Panoramic 34

Merseyside Modern British

The Caledonia

Merseyside Vegan

One of the fine-dining dishes served at James Martin in Manchester city centre.

James Martin

Manchester City Centre British

The Firehouse

Manchester Global

burger fries and prosecco at Banyan manchester Corm Exchange

Banyan Corn Exchange

Manchester City Centre Global

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

Bird At Birtle

Rochdale British

Folk Prestwich Manchester

Folk Prestwich

Prestwich Global

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

Gusto Heswall

Merseyside Italian

The Rivals, Manchester City Centre

The Rivals Bar & Restaurant

Manchester City Centre Modern British

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

Riddles Bar

Greater Manchester

Dulcimer brings DJ nights and an eclectic line-up of live music to Chorlton

Dulcimer

Greater Manchester Italian

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

Mort Subite

Greater Manchester European

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

Yu Copster Green

Lancashire Chinese

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

The Reliance

West Yorkshire Modern British

Mamucium Fine Dining Manchester

Mamucium

Greater Manchester British

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

Vice & Virtue

West Yorkshire Modern British

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

Maray Bold St

Merseyside European

Enjoy an alfresco drink on Saison bar's pavement terrace on Burton Road in West Didsbury

Saison

Greater Manchester British

Inside Crafthouse, the roof-top restaurant from D&D group in Leeds

Crafthouse

West Yorkshire Modern British

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

Libero

Greater Manchester European

The 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

People dining at The Pen Factory in Liverpool: a Confidential Guides recommended restaurant

The Pen Factory

Merseyside Mediterranean