Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly
PiccadillyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly is an impressive boutique hotel in the perfect spot. It’s just minutes from Manchester Piccadilly train station,...
Hyatt Regency Hotel Manchester
Oxford RoadThe Hyatt Regency hotel is one of the most highly rated hotels in Manchester, with incredible views of the city...
Manchester River Cruises
Salford QuaysWant to fall in love with your city all over again? Take a boat tour from Manchester River Cruises, and...
Malmaison Liverpool
Princes DockMalmaison Liverpool is a dockside delight. This boutique hotel offers stunning views across the city, and cool, characterful rooms and...
Haunt
Manchester City CentreWhen Peter Street lost its Caffe Nero it gained Haunt, an independent coffee shop and wine bar. Stepping inside, you...
Boutique 56
Liverpool City CentreBoutique 56 is ideal for group getaways and hen-dos. It has a mix of private rooms and full suites and...
Leven Hotel Manchester
Gay VillageBased conveniently near Manchester’s gay village in an early 20th-century warehouse, Leven opened in October 2021 as one of its...
Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill
Princes DockMalmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill is much more than just another soulless hotel restaurant. With its dockside location and terrace,...
Voyagers
RopewalksVoyagers in The Halyard Liverpool is in the league of hotel restaurants that become a destination in their own right....
Cicchetti
DeansgateAs the first San Carlo Cicchetti, the Manchester restaurant had a lot to prove on opening in 2011. Over a...
Grand Pacific
Manchester City CentreGrand Pacific is the work of Living Ventures and it easily outshines its sibling venues in terms of pure glamour....
Alfredo’s Social
Stockport Town CentreAlfredo’s Social is a buzzy bar and restaurant in the parade of independents on Little Underbank in Stockport town centre....
King Street Townhouse
Manchester City CentreKing Street Townhouse is a 4-star luxury hotel in the heart of Manchester City Centre. It’s well known for its...
Indian Tiffin Room Liverpool
RopewalksIndian Tiffin Room, the successful North West independent, has brought its authentic street food flavours to Liverpool.
Golf Fang Liverpool
Baltic TriangleGolf Fang Liverpool takes genteel notions of mini golf and smashes them with an 8-Iron. Crazy golf is definitely the...
The Alan Hotel
Manchester City CentreThe Alan is surely one of the most creative and design-led venues in Manchester city centre. A stylish six-storey hotel...
The Black Friar
Manchester City CentreThe Black Friar stood empty and unloved for almost 20 years before reopening in summer 2021 after a substantial renovation...
Suki Suki Street Food & Bar
DeansgateSuki Suki Street Food & Bar is a Pan-Asian street food bar located on Deansgate under the arches of the...
Opera Grill
ChesterHoused in a Grade II Listed building with a neo-classical facade, Chester's Opera Grill is a grand, 400-seater restaurant from...
11 Central
Salford Quays11 Central is another venture for Seven Bro7hers, only this time their Sis4ers are on board too so the bar...
San Carlo Liverpool
Cavern QuarterHead to any of the ristorantes in the award-winning, family-run San Carlo Group and you know you’re in for exceptional...
San Carlo Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeThe latest addition to the San Carlo family is the impressive £3 million Alderley Edge restaurant, boasting a sunlit dining...
Exhibition
Manchester City CentreExhibition is one of Manchester’s cluster of exciting multi-kitchen concepts (read: food halls) that just seem to be multiplying. In...
Cibus
LevenshulmeOnce a stall at Levy Market, then a pop-up pizzeria above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus took baby steps to get...
Piccolino Didsbury
DidsburyWith its large alfresco terrace, complete with a fully retractable roof, Piccolino Didsbury is perfectly located for an Aperol Spritz...
Clayton Hotel Manchester
Manchester City CentreClayton Hotel Manchester is a large modern hotel with 329 air-conditioned rooms, a gym, meeting and event spaces, and a...
Australasia
SpinningfieldsPacific Rim fusion fare for the fashion set. The undeniable theatre of the place, the approach of the staff and...
Hakkapo
Manchester City CentreHakkapo is Manchester’s Izakaya - that is, a Japanese bar where people go to eat, drink and just generally hang...
Rigatoni’s Altrincham
AltrinchamRigatoni’s is a neighbourhood pasta place serving homemade rigatoni with a variety of sauces. Their trio of venues (in Ancoats,...
Riva Blu Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWith its large alfresco terrace, island bar, and handsome architecture, Riva Blu Liverpool has a chic, continental feel inside and...
The Bridge
PrestburyLocated in a Grade II Listed building from 1626, The Bridge is full of charm, whether you’re going for a...
Fumo
Oxford RoadWith its terrace overlooking Oxford Road and its much-photographed spiral staircase, Fumo is a favourite spot in Manchester for dinner...
Frederiks
Georgian QuarterOne of the buzziest spots in the Georgian Quarter, Frederiks models itself on the neighbourhood bars of Brooklyn. Think casual...
Freight Island
Manchester City CentreFood hall meets music festival is how we’d describe Freight Island to anyone confused about what they’ll find at this...
Kambuja
MarpleMany of us are familiar with the vibrant cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand but Cambodian, or Khmer, food is still...
City Wine Bar & Kitchen
Business District (Liverpool)Get fresh, local and honest food at City Wine Bar and Kitchen in the grade II listed ‘City Buildings’ on...
Gusto Italian Manchester
Manchester City CentreGusto Italian Manchester may be the jewel in ever-expanding chain’s crown, even if the menu is the same everywhere from...
Pattersons
RopewalksFried chicken in a bar setting with a big emphasis on music, beer and cocktails - Liverpool independent Pattersons has...
Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreRunyon’s restaurant at Hotel Brooklyn claims to be somewhere you’ll be “overfed and overindulged” with a menu of British classics...
Malmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill
Manchester City CentreMalmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill is a confident operation with prime grass-fed British beef and popular classics. The menu veers...
Almost Famous Withington
WithingtonAlmost Famous is a legend in its own lunchtime. Manchester’s original purveyor of OTT stacked dirty burgers and in-your-face attitude...
Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill
PiccadillyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill isn’t just for overnight guests, its reputation for cocktails, quality beef and a buzzing...
Almost Famous NQ
Northern QuarterNow a few minutes walk from its original site on High Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Almost Famous Manchester NQ...
Belzan
Mossley HillFollowing punchy reviews in the local and national press, it has been hard to secure a table at Liverpool’s Belzan.
The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreWith its six foot chandelier and gold leaf ceiling Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool is one of the city’s most...
Aloft Liverpool
Cavern QuarterAloft Liverpool is a popular hotel with visitors and business travellers. Part of the Marriott Bonvoy group, it’s a mix...
The Laureate Restaurant
ManchesterSo named because of Manchester University's 25 Nobel laureates, The Laureate Restaurant is a large and luxurious space located on one of...
BAB NQ
Northern QuarterIf you feel it's time to spice up your life, look no further than this Northern Quarter indie, where the...
San Carlo Manchester
DeansgateSan Carlo is Manchester's most famous and, some say, best Italian restaurant. Run by the Distefano family, it's said to...
Bottega
Manchester City CentreWith its floor-to-ceiling views over Exchange Square and chic Selfridges setting, Bottega is a stylish spot for cocktails, lunch or...
Sora Manchester
Manchester City CentreSora Manchester is a rooftop bar and restaurant serving up sushi, Pan Asian small plates and views across the city’s...
Piccolino Liverpool
Cavern QuarterPiccolino Liverpool is located in a particularly grand building on Cook Street with a small but perfectly-formed terrace at the...
Piccolino Hale
HaleThere’s no shortage of reliably good restaurants in the Hale-Altrincham-Bowden triangle, and Piccolino Hale is up there with the best...
Piccolo by Piccolino
Manchester City CentreA stone's throw from Selfridges and the designer stores around Exchange Square, Piccolo by Piccolino is a Southern Italian restaurant...
Piccolino Knutsford
KnutsfordPiccolino Knutsford fits in perfectly with the Italianate villas and chic shops of this quirky Cheshire town. Situated on the...
San Carlo Fiorentina
Hale BarnsSan Carlo Fiorentina (what the Italians call Florence) specialises in the meat dishes of Tuscany, grilled over charcoal, particularly steak,...
Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester
Manchester City CentreWith its terrace overlooking Albert Square and Manchester Town Hall, and a beautiful interior featuring a 40-seater private dining room,...
Atlas Bar
Manchester City CentreAtlas Bar is known as one of the originals of Manchester’s modern cafe-bar scene. And for its extensive collection of...
Pendergast’s Steakhouse
WarringtonPendergast’s Steakhouse offers a less butch take on the traditional macho steakhouse. There are standout cuts of beef but you’ll...
Riva Blu Manchester | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreFrom the same team behind Piccolino, Riva Blu Manchester aims to bring a little bit of La Dolce Vita to...
Almost Famous Great Northern
Manchester City CentreAlmost Famous Manchester Great Northern is a local legend. It’s OTT in every way. It’s brash, bold and doesn’t seem...
Henrock
CumbriaOpened in 2019, Henrock is part of Simon Rogan’s family of fine dining restaurants - set within Linthwaite House Hotel...
King Street Tavern
Manchester City CentrePart of the King Street Townhouse hotel, with its luxe bedrooms and rooftop terrace boasting infinity pool and views of...
Liverpool Gin Distillery
Liverpool City CentreHead to Liverpool Gin Distillery to drink gin, make gin, learn about gin and talk about gin.
MUSU
SpinningfieldsThe Japanese word MUSU translates as ‘infinite possibilities’ and while Chef Patron Michael Shaw’s quartet of menus may not be...
Almost Famous Liverpool
RopewalksLocated in Liverpool city centre's Ropewalks area, Almost Famous is a burger restaurant with bite. They serve up behemoth burgers,...
The Pen & Pencil
Northern QuarterThe Pen and Pencil is the Northern Quarter's cool all-day hangout, modelled on the New York bar of the same...
Riva Blu Leeds
LeedsRiva Blu Leeds, an Italian restaurant on Park Row, used be part of the Gino d’ACampo chain before the north's...
Dakota Grill Manchester
Northern QuarterDakota Grill Manchester is the work of former Malmaison owner, Ken McCollough and it is as dark-hued and handsome as...
Motley
Manchester City CentreMotley is a bar and restaurant attached to Yotel on Deansgate. With its suntrap terrace, it’s definitely not just for...
Gaucho Manchester
Manchester City CentreFor many people, Argentinian restaurant Gaucho Manchester is the destination in the city for very good steak paired with very...
The Vincent Hotel
SouthportThe Vincent Hotel is a unique lifestyle hotel and stunning wedding venue in sunny Southport, home to the famous Royal...
BLVD
SpinningfieldsBLVD is the place to go if you want cool cocktails and a party atmosphere with your meal. It’s a...
Peaky Blinders
Manchester City CentrePeaky Blinders is a cocktail bar and pub with food which pays homage to the hit TV series starring Cillian...
Voco Manchester
Manchester City CentreVoco Manchester originally opened as Hotel Brooklyn on Manchester’s Portland Street in 2020 as one of the world’s first fully...
Four & Twenty
CumbriaYou won’t find blackbirds baked in a pie at this Penrith bistro, but you will find a small menu of...
81 Ltd
Chinatown (Liverpool)Some bars claim to be secret speakeasies even when they've got a big sign outside advertising cocktails. Shhh... don't tell...
Crowded House
WhitefieldCrowded House in Bury town centre is for those occasions when you want NQ-style food and drinks but you can’t...
20 Stories
SpinningfieldsManchester’s highest – and possibly finest – restaurant, bar and terrace. D&D London’s flagship Manchester restaurant, 20 Stories was the...
New Century
Green QuarterOpened in the summer of 2022 after a hefty refurb which transformed the tired-looking New Century Hall of the mid-twentieth...
Lost in Tokyo
Northern QuarterLost In Tokyo is a Japanese basement bar on Stevenson Square. This Far East drinking den serves some far out...
La Parrilla Lark Lane
Lark LaneLa Parrilla Lark Lane is the third opening for a local mini-chain that has had the honour of being voted...
New Wave Ramen
Manchester City CentreAfter building a name and fanbase for itself in Mackie Mayor, New Wave Ramen have now got their own standalone...
The Alchemist Liverpool
Liverpool City CentrePart of the chain, The Alchemist in Liverpool is settled into a Grade II-listed building in the heart of the...
O’Neill’s Printworks
Manchester City CentreO'Neill's in the Printworks is a lively bar (some would say too lively) that's known as a decent place to...
Station South
LevenshulmeHoused in an old railway station building saved in 2018 and restored with Heritage Fund support, Station South is a...
Juicebox Didsbury
DidsburyJuicebox is an independent wine bar and bottle shop in Didsbury (there’s another one in Manchester city centre). It’s a...
The Botanist Salford
Media CityPart of a UK-wide chain bringing the outdoors in with its signature English country garden style, The Botanist in Salford...
Black Milk
Northern QuarterBlack Milk is a hip, Insta-friendly dessert cafe in the Northern Quarter known for its towering ice creams, gelato, sweet...
Band on the Wall
Northern QuarterSo called because the performers used to play on a stage situated halfway up the wall, Band on the Wall...
The Blues Kitchen Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe Blues Kitchen Manchester is the first opening outside the capital for Columbo Group, which also owns the Jazz Cafe...
Richmond Tea Rooms
Gay VillageIf this isn't an excuse to pop on your best frock (or bib'n'tucker), we don't know what is. An award-winning...
Albert’s Schloss
Manchester City CentreAlbert's Schloss is a Bavarian-inspired fun palace of extraordinary dimensions and clever design. Behind the glistening tiles of the former...
Banyan | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreBanyan in Manchester’s Corn Exchange has something for everyone and one of the best outdoor drinking and dining spots in...
Climat
Manchester City CentreOn the rooftop of Blackfriars House, Climat is a simply exceptional dining experience owned and operated by the team behind...
Peter Street Kitchen
Manchester City CentreSpecialising in two distinct, contemporary cuisines, Mexican and Japanese, Peter Street Kitchen's punchy small plates ooze luxury. There are several...
Blockbusters NQ
Northern QuarterIf you're over the age of 25, chances are you probably remember visiting a video rental store as a kid....
Graystone
SalfordGraystone is Salford’s action-packed home of high-adrenaline sports. Skateboarding is the big deal here. Practise on all sorts of drops,...
Alderley Edge Hotel
Alderley EdgeThis new incarnation of the restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel delivers good Modern British food in a light, airy...
Lanigans Irish Bar
Liverpool City CentreJust by Liverpool Central on a strip of Irish pubs on Ranelagh Street, you’ll find Lanigans Irish Bar. It's a...
Boxpark Liverpool
Baltic TriangleIt’s a transplant from that-there London but at least Boxpark Liverpool is full of local food names. This food hall...
Disorder
Northern QuarterEven if you're a massive Joy Division fan, a themed bar sounds a bit naff. Fortunately, Disorder takes itself too...
Schofield’s Bar
SpinningfieldsVarious prestigious best bar gongs have been awarded to Schofield's Bar since it opened in Quay Street's iconic Art Deco...
The Alchemist Manchester New York Street
Manchester City CentreThe Alchemist on New York Street is the second of three Manchester venues and nicely turned out, with bags of...
Portland Street 358
Mossley HillYou can have whatever flavour you fancy, as long as it's street food flavour – that's the offer at Portland...
The Fitzgerald
Northern QuarterThe Fitzgerald, appropriately enough, channels those Great Gatsby vibes with its vintage stylings, and its 1920s glassware sets off the...
Love Lane Brewery
Baltic TriangleThe name Love Lane Brewery comes from the craft beer, first brewed in a converted railway arch at Liverpool’s Love...
Polidor 68
Lark LaneNamed after the famous Parisian restaurant frequented by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce, Polidor 68 aspires to...
Browns Manchester
Manchester City CentreAll dark wood and polished brass, leather seating and stained glass, this former banking hall is cavernous yet intimate all...
PUBLIC
Northern QuarterPUBLIC is from the team behind Evelyn’s and The Daisy so you can expect quality cocktails - and you’d be...
Sugar Junction
Northern QuarterWith a very vintage vibe, homemade cake and cocktails, and tempting hot and cold plates dished up all day every...
The Pen Factory
Georgian QuarterThe Pen Factory specialises in bistro food with a mix of main dishes and small plates for sharing. Everything is...
Iconic
Gay VillageIconic Bar is a hidden gem of the Gay Village. It's a dinky little place, tucked away from the hustle...
Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen
Mossley HillThe Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen looks like a transplant from a Cornish surfer town with its flaking driftwood walls,...
El Gato Negro Manchester
Manchester City CentreEl Gato Negro is an upmarket Manc-Spanish fusion restaurant that really, really works. Originally from Yorkshire, chef Simon Shaw has...
Press Bros Coffee
Lark LanePress Bros Coffee opened in this corner spot on Lark Lane after winning everyone over with its sausage patty melts...
One Percent Forest
Woolton VillageSandwiched between an estate agent and a solicitor’s office, cafe-bar One Percent Forest could easily go unnoticed, were it not...
Bundobust Manchester
Manchester City CentreBundobust is a huge beer hall serving craft ales in the heart of Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens. It also happened to...
Al Dente
Lark LaneAl Dente is a Mediterranean restaurant with an extensive, far-reaching menu that just about makes sense when you consider the...
The Refuge
Manchester City CentreWinning small plate fusion in an iconic and glamorous setting. Housed in Manchester's iconic The Refuge Assurance Company dating back...
Wood
Manchester City CentreThe eponymous restaurant of Simon Wood, MasterChef winner and local lad from Oldham, is an accomplished affair. The décor -...
Salt Dog Slims Liverpool
Ropewalks"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Ropewalks gaff Salt Dog Slims, although tbh...
Adam Reid at The French
Manchester City CentreCulinary rock and roll from Simon Rogan's protege, Adam Reid. Enjoy fine-dining in Grade II Listed Victorian surrounds - with...
Foodie Friday Stockport
Stockport Town CentreFoodie Friday is Stockport's food and drink festival, taking place between 6-9pm on the final Friday of each month.
Ducie Street Warehouse
Northern QuarterDucie Street Warehouse is all sorts of things, but one of those things is a restaurant. It’s an all-day affair...
Atomeca
CastlefieldAtomeca at Deansgate Square is an all-day European drinkery. It’s a small, comfortable space with tables breaking out into the...
Wolf At The Door
Northern QuarterThe team behind Wolf At The Door know a thing or two about adaptation. They launched as a highly stylised...
The Rembrandt
Gay VillageOne of the originals of The Village, The Rembrandt, or Rem Bar, has been welcoming in Manchester's gay community since...
The Yan
CumbriaThe Lake District is almost as well-known for its fancy Michelin-star establishments as it is for its fells. The Yan...
The GPO Food Market & Bar
Liverpool City Centre
Calcio!
Northern QuarterCalcio! is a sports and retro gaming bar on Dale Street in the Northern Quarter. As anyone who remembers watching...
Sandinista
Manchester City CentreNamed after the rowdy 1980 album by The Clash, bar with food Sandinista is one part wild Latin spirit and...
Yu Copster Green
Copster GreenYu Copster Green (formerly known as Yu and You) is an established, upscale Chinese restaurant serving British favourites and house...
Shoryu Ramen
Manchester City CentreShoryu Ramen is the first branch of the mini London chain to leave the capital. It’s located in Piccadilly Gardens...
Manolo
RopewalksInspired by flavours from the Carribbean, Manolo offers a variety of exceptional cocktails that stem from the region. The bar...
Vanilla
Gay VillageIf you're looking for a lesbian bar and club in Manchester, chances are you'll find yourself at Vanilla. It's been...
KIRA by Sunitha
BollingtonKIRA by Sunitha is a modern Indian bistro serving small plates and sharing platters which are bursting with colour and...
Rustik
DidsburyOpen since 2015, this independent café-bar on Burton Road in the heart of West Didsbury has a cheeky Irish slant...
The Ivy Manchester
SpinningfieldsThe Ivy Manchester is an exuberant over-the-top place that’s perfect for glamming up and going out. The décor is wild...
The Bierkeller Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreThe Bierkeller Liverpool is one of the best bars in Liverpool if you’re looking for a lively party atmosphere or...
Maray Manchester
Manchester City CentreMaray Manchester is the fourth of its kind, but the first to sprout outside of Liverpool. Inspired by Le Marais...
Dog Bowl
Manchester City CentreDog Bowl is a bar, restaurant and bowling alley with five full-length ten-pin bowling lanes. It's tucked under the arches...
à bloc
Altrinchamà bloc is a neighbourhood cafe near Stamford Park in Altrincham. It serves good coffee and brunch dishes but it’s...
Madre Manchester
Gay VillageYou'll find Manchester's Madre near KAMPUS on the Chorlton Street side of the complex. It's the kind of place you'd visit...
Furusato Bar & Grill
MaghullDave Fitzsimmons (previously 60 Hope Street, Host) opened Furustao the Pan-Asian bar and restaurant after returning from working in some...
Wilson’s Social
Northern QuarterGlass-fronted bar and restaurant Wilson's Social is part of the Selina NQ1 hostel, formerly Hatter’s. It’s a brunch, lunch and...
Nightcap
Northern QuarterNightcap is a Northern Quarter speakeasy bar. That’s code for it’s underground and it’s quite dark. It sits in the...
Thyme Out
DidsburyA stalwart of the Didsbury cafe scene, Thyme Out has been going strong since 2006. Locals rave about the brunch...
Mary & Archie Chorlton
ChorltonMary & Archie Chorlton is a well-loved neighbourhood cafe bar, sourcing the best local ingredients for their famous 'all-day' brunch...
Owen’s Kitchen and Bar
Urmston2023 new opening Owen’s Kitchen and Bar has fast become part of the furniture in Urmston, almost like it was...
The Brunch & Cocktail Club
RopewalksBrunch Club by name, brunch club by nature – and those in the know make sure they book a table;...
On the Hush
Northern QuarterThe Northern Quarter has never been short of Instagrammable spots with its litany of graffitied walls and shop fronts but...
Kargo MKT
Salford QuaysKargo MKT is a huge food hall in Salford Quays where 20 different street food traders ply their trade. With...
The Oracle
RopewalksEven the entrance to The Oracle has an air of mystery: look for the anonymous grey door to the left...
Sterling
Manchester City CentreSterling is probably one of the most luxurious bars to hit Manchester in recent years, located on the subterranean level...
The Produce Hall
Stockport Town CentreThis 19th-century market building became a buzzy food hall and bar in 2019 as part of Stockport's transformation from 'crap...
Trof
Northern QuarterLongstanding Thomas Street bar Trof has got ‘top Manchester night out’ written all over its labyrinth three stories. But it's...
Albert’s Didsbury
DidsburyAlbert’s Didsbury always has a buzz about it. OK, so you won’t get the best food in the world but...
The Florist
Georgian QuarterLocated just off the Georgian Quarter on Hardman Street, The Florist is a bright and airy bar and restaurant adorned...
Guilty by Association
Northern QuarterGuilty by Association is a late-night basement bar on Stevenson Square with fun cocktails, DJs and dancing.
Dishoom
SpinningfieldsDishoom is a legend in its own lunchtime and that’s exactly how it likes things. It’s not enough to serve...
Red Light
Gay VillageTucked away on Little David Street, surrounded by the trendy setting of new city living neighbourhood KAMPUS, is Red Light;...
Oh Me Oh My
WaterfrontWhether you're treating a loved one to champagne afternoon tea, or you're looking for somewhere with great views to inspire...
Big Hands
Oxford RoadThe original Manchester dive bar, Big Hands is a rock n roll institution and the site of many messy nights...
The Molly House
Gay VillageWith its pretty Tiffany lights and Victoriana decor, The Molly House pub is one of The Gay Village's best-looking venues....
Present Company
Liverpool City CentrePresent Company is a cocktail bar and a pretty good one at that. Not only does it have the seal...
Nord
Liverpool City CentreNord is a real asset to Liverpool’s dining scene. Housed in a bit of an unlovely 1960s office block –...
Overdraught MCR
LevenshulmeOverdraught MCR opened its doors in October 2019 with a name that's a cheeky nod to the previous incarnation of...
The White Horse in Churton
ChurtonThought it's only been open a short while (since March 2023 to be exact), The White Horse in Churton is...
Dear Sailor
SpinningfieldsDear Sailor is a reclusive bar but once inside, it’s no shrinking violet. It’s the sort of place where you...
Junkyard Golf Manchester
Manchester City CentreJunkyard Golf is Manchester’s original crazy crazy golf. There are imitators and imposters but this was the city’s first day-glo,...
Savages Mussels Bar
MacclesfieldSavages Mussels Bar opened in November 2023 on the cobbled Church Street a short walk from Macclesfield station. Prior to...
The Jane Eyre Chorlton
ChorltonThe Jane Eyre Chorlton is a neighbourhood restaurant and cocktail bar on Beech Road, Chorlton’s most charming street. This offshoot...
Gusto Italian Heswall
HeswallWith its sunspot terrace and twinkly olive grove interior, Gusto’s Heswall branch lives up to the chain’s reputation for making...
Finders Keepers
AncoatsFinders Keepers, a quayside bar at Islington Marina is the perfect sunny day spot. Its thoughtful seasonal cocktails are the...
Cibo Hale
HaleCibo takes a leaf out of San Carlo’s book with its version of upscale Italian dining. It may be out-of-town...
MOJO Manchester
Manchester City CentreMOJO Manchester is a red-blooded rock and roll bar with an atmosphere that comes from a guitar-led playlist. The music...
Elixir Oxton
OxtonPromising "interesting and inspired cooking", from Wednesday through Saturday, the food at Elixir Oxton is all about good-looking small plates...
SakkuSamba
SpinningfieldsSakkuSamba, in the bustling Spinningfields area of Manchester, is a fusion restaurant that celebrates the rich history and cultural importance...
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
Manchester City CentreLucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is the first restaurant that the famed TV chef has decided to open in the...
Ménagerie
SalfordLet's get this party started... but not without lining your stomach first, fun fans. With tapas-style dishes for sharing as...
Pray Tell
SalePray Tell is a neighbourhood bar in Stanley Square, Sale. It’s the sort of place that all towns and suburbs...
The Firehouse
AncoatsFound in the former E & A Auto Services garage depot on Swan Street, Firehouse is the sister restaurant to...
L’Aperitivo
RopewalksModern-day Bold Street in Liverpool and Via Veneto in 1960s Rome could be an example of time-travelling city twinning.
Society
Manchester City CentreLocated in between St Peter’s Square and The Bridgewater Hall, Society brings new life to the quiet yet elegant stretch...
Junior Jackson’s
Northern QuarterNestled away underneath the Northern Quarter's infamous Oldham Street, this is a tiny bar with a huge personality.
Gorilla
Greater ManchesterGorilla is tucked under a railway arch, it has a slightly industrial vibe but it’s comfortable for all that. The...
Tea Hive
ChorltonTea Hive is a quaint little cafe celebrating the nation's favourite cuppa, and cake, lots of cake. As you'd expect,...
Baltic Market
Baltic TriangleLiverpool’s Baltic Market is the city’s first food hall, built on the redeveloped Cains Brewery site. It’s the sort of...
The One O’Clock Gun
Albert DockThe One O'Clock Gun is a New York-style pub on the waterfront at Albert Docks. The name refers to a...
Terrace NQ
Northern QuarterTerrace NQ has really grown into its name over the years. Instead of just one terrace up on the roof,...
CULTO
LeedsFamous for both its top-drawer takeaways and unique black base Pizza Nera made using vegetable charcoal, CULTO is a cosy...
The Green Man
Lark LaneThe Green Man pub opened on Lark Lane in December 2022, just in time for Christmas (and the World Cup)....
Tattu Manchester
SpinningfieldsLocated in the heart of the Spinningfields business district, Tattu Manchester is an Instagrammer’s dream. Think penumbral lighting, body art-inspired...
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Liverpool City CentreThe sixth Bread Street (not counting Dubai, China and Singapore) has arrived in Liverpool, but it's not all sandwiches and...
Flat Iron Manchester
DeansgateThis is the first Manchester opening from the Flat Iron chain whose mission is to bring accessible steak to everyone,...
Lost Cat
Northern QuarterDon't be distracted by the flowers – walk through the florists out front and follow the neon sign ("cheap food...
Lucky Ramen & Sushi
AncoatsLucky Ramen & Sushi restaurant is known for its late-night dining offering of fresh bowls of stewed ramen that are...
Cloud 23
Manchester City CentreCloud 23 is one of Manchester's highest dining and drinking experiences. Located 23 stories up in the Hilton Manchester Deansgate...
Viet Shack Manchester Ancoats
AncoatsNelson Lam and Leo Tran's Viet Shack empire started with a humble takeaway stall in the Arndale Market which quickly...
Victors Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeVictors Alderley Edge is a wisteria-clad restaurant that’s perfect for people-watching. It’s relaxed but in a very glamorous, high-end way...
Gusto Italian Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle HulmeGusto serves fresh Italian food in Cheadle Hulme and many other places. It’s part of a seemingly ever-expanding chain but...
LEAF Bold St
RopewalksHoused in a former tea room over two floors of an art deco building, LEAF's name and USP was meant...
Ortica Italian Plant Based
UrmstonOrtica brings the south of Italy to the south of Manchester, minus the meat and dairy. Their 100% vegan menu is...
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes
Manchester City CentreThe Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes has a more grown-up look than most-sports bars, all muted greens rather than shouty...
Three Little Words
Manchester City CentreThree Little Words is housed under the arches at the lesser-visited end of Watson Street, near Beetham Tower. Inside you’ll...
Lane 7 Deansgate
Manchester City CentreLane 7 Deansgate has bowling lanes as well as more than seven other things to do while you’re there and...
The Smugglers Cove
Albert DockThe Smugglers Cove is a themed bar and restaurant on Liverpool’s Albert Dock. There are maps, wooden apothecary cabinets and...
The Smithfield Social
Northern QuarterThe Smithfield Social fits in well to the Northern Quarter bar scene. It doesn’t offer anything radically different but what...
Carden Park
ChesterCarden Park is one of the North West’s ultimate spa destinations. This place has won award after award, and deservedly...
Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester City CentreYou don't have to walk far in Manchester city centre to find one of the many Christmas markets that pop-up...
The Daisy
Northern QuarterDescribed as 'late night escapism', The Daisy is a subterranean haven of a cocktail bar in the Northern Quarter. Find...
Dash Restaurant & Bar
Cavern QuarterYou don't just walk up the steps to this glam go-to in the city centre, all glitzy chandeliers and luxe...
Riva
HaleBringing new life to Hale village is relaxed restaurant and bar Riva, which cleverly scoops up trade from morning till...
Namii Kitchen & Cocktails
Chinatown (Manchester)It's got neon, it's got pastels, it's got faux foliage, it's got innovative cocktails and it's got Pan Asian cuisine...
Seaforth
Liverpool City CentreThe Seaforth restaurant sits in the grand central atrium of the Municipal Hotel on Dale Street. Once the headquarters for...
Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four
DeansgateProbably one of the most unique cocktail bars in Manchester, Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four is a speakeasy 'prison' that requires you...
Delhi House Cafe | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThis slick 2020 addition to the Corn Exchange is determined to do something different to other contemporary Indian restaurants. And...
Wood & Company
Manchester City CentreWith its disguised entrance and back street location, Wood & Co has the feel of a secret speakeasy only frequented...
Prestwich Social
PrestwichPrestwich Social is an all-day suburban cafe bar on Fairfax Road in Prestwich that proudly serves ethically and locally sourced...
Vero Moderno
SalfordAnother fab addition to the clutch of good, independent Italian restaurants in the city is Vero Moderno. Situated on the...
The Lowry Hotel
SalfordThe Lowry Hotel is Manchester’s premier 5-star hotel. While technically in Salford, it is ideally located next to Spinningfields, Manchester’s...
Burnt Milk Hotel
Albert DockBurnt Milk Hotel is the new face of wine drinking. Relaxed, unpretentious and with a great selection of natural wines...
The Cow Hollow Hotel
Northern QuarterIf you like to stay somewhere that reflects the character and history of the city you’re in, Cow Hollow Hotel...
House of Fu Manchester
Manchester City CentreBeloved Leeds ramen hotspot House of Fu opened on Portland Street in October 2023. This Japanese restaurant and bar is...
Greens Vegetarian Sale
SaleTV chef Simon Rimmer's famous non-meatery Greens has been going strong in Didsbury since 1990. In summer 2022, he branched...
Royal Institution Bar
RopewalksThe Royal Institution Bar was created for 'those who enjoy the finer things in life' and serves up well thought-out...
Born Up North
HeswallBorn Up North is known as bun. Makes sense. This Heswall eatery is a relaxed affair where it’s (almost) all...
NoHo
Northern QuarterNoHo is far from the only NYC-inspired bar in the NQ, or even on Stevenson Square, but it was one...
Science & Industry
Northern QuarterIf antique glassware and taxidermy squirrels are your thing, this is your kind of drinking den. Hidden above New York-style...
Mamasan Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreSouth Asian cookery is on the cards here, or "a vibrant culinary offering", if you prefer. Three floors are accessed...
The Merchant’s Yard
TideswellThe Merchant’s Yard is a restaurant with rooms in the picturesque Peak District village of Tideswell. It’s smart but unstuffy,...
Hafla Hafla
Lark LanePop-up turned permanent Hafla Hafla brings Middle-Eastern inspired kebabs and small plates to the trendy bohemian drag of Lark Lane.
The River Restaurant
SalfordThe River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel is Manchester's classic fine dining restaurant. Huge names that have run the kitchen...
Henry C
ChorltonServing up city centre-standard cocktails in the suburbs, Henry C is a cosy neighbourhood bar in Chorlton with a heavy...
Pizza Punks Liverpool
Liverpool City CentrePizza Punks Liverpool brings sourdough anarchy to Bold Street. There’s a joyful glee to the operation but it’s no three-chord...
Jackalope
SaleThe Jackalope may be a mythical beast but fortunately a top-notch brunch at Sale’s relaxed café bar is reassuringly real.
Bunny Jackson’s
Manchester City CentreBunny Jackson's touts itself as a dive bar and, while there is indeed 'cold beer, frozen margaritas and a lot...
King Pins Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreKing Pins Manchester Arndale is ten-pin bowling royalty, and not just for the good customer service, clean, fresh decor and...
Istanbul BBQ & Bistro Allerton
AllertonFollowing in the footsteps of the Woolton Village branch of Istanbul, the restaurant on the vibrant Allerton Road has 70...
97
ChorltonSituated at 97 Beech Road, the aptly named 97 opened in March 2023 to serve visually pleasing drinks to the...
NYL Restaurant and Bar
Cavern QuarterMuch of the appeal of NYL Restaurant and Bar is admittedly the setting. You'll find it in the Aloft hotel...
Ma Boyles
Business District (Liverpool)Ma Boyles, a self-described 'ale house and eatery', has been around in various guises since the mid 19th century. As...
The Jane Eyre
AncoatsThe Jane Eyre is a self-styled ‘neighbourhood bar’ offering seasonal food, classic cocktails and local beers. Presided over by Eyre siblings...
The Font Chorlton
ChorltonWhile the city centre Font Bar is often typecast as 'that student place with the really cheap cocktails', The Font...
Night & Day Cafe
Northern QuarterWithout Night & Day Cafe, the Northern Quarter as we know it probably wouldn't exist. It was places like this,...
McCooley’s Concert Square
Liverpool City CentreThis cavernous tavern on Concert Square fills up fast on weekends and match days. But there's big screens throughout so...
Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
The Bookbinder
Lark LaneAs a "neighbourhood pub, wine bar and eatery" The Bookbinder manages to straddle three quite different roles. You'll find well-kept...
Bar Pop
Gay VillageOpen until 3am throughout the week (an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays), Bar Pop is the place to add...
The Merchant
RopewalksThe Merchant is a lively hangout with great pizza. At the front, spilling onto the street, the outdoor tables under...
The Washhouse
Manchester City CentreTucked away on Shudehill is the blink-and-you'll-miss-it bar, The Washhouse. And, as it's name suggests, it's not what you'd typically...
Papillon
Georgian QuarterPapillon is a quaint-looking bistro-style restaurant, complete with baby pink paintwork and pinstripe canopy to match. In fact, it looks...
NQ64
Northern QuarterReturn to your youth and relieve the stresses and strains of adult life by whacking baddies Double Dragon-style or jumping...
Crazy Pedro’s Liverpool
RopewalksDescribing itself as a full-time party bar and part-time pizza parlour, Crazy Pedro’s is hot on super-chilled drinks, from frozen...
Blackstock Market
VauxhallBlackstock Market is a huge all-in-one food, bar and entertainment destination. It’s absolutely massive and incorporates Liverpool’s largest food hall...
Sexy Fish
SpinningfieldsSexy Fish is no mere minnow in the UK dining scene. It’s brought to you by Caprice Holdings, the group...
Chakalaka
Northern QuarterChakalaka is a South African bar and kitchen in Manchester’s NQ. The food is relaxed, offering everything from quick snacks...
Berry and Rye
Chinatown (Liverpool)Follow the faint sound of live blues and jazz to find this ultra hip, hidden bar. With no sign and...
Hanover Street Social
RopewalksHanover Street Social is a big, buzzy bistro and bar from Paddy Smith’s Red and Blue Group, which also runs Salt...
Maki & Ramen
Manchester City CentreBorn in Edinburgh and now in Glasgow and Manchester, Maki & Ramen is a high-quality, quick-eats-style place that easily holds...
Little Hardware
RopewalksLittle Hardware takes its name from the not-so-little Rapid Hardware store that used to take up a sizeable chunk of...
Brickhouse Social
Oxford RoadBrickhouse Social is a casual place that’s all about pizza, beer and good times. Situated just off Oxford Road, in...
Try Thai
Chinatown (Manchester)Up some steps and through a doorway flanked by two statuettes making the wai, and you're welcomed into Try Thai,...
CitySuites I
BlackfriarsCitySuites I is a sleek modern aparthotel that gives you the facilities of a high-end hotel combined with your own...
The Lawn Club
SpinningfieldsThe Lawn Club is a summery Spinningfields paradise with lots of outdoor space and fantastic cocktails. It’s also a winter...
Impossible
Manchester City CentreFirst and foremost a bar and nightclub, Impossible’s Instagram account is filled with a bevvy of posing beauties enjoying cocktails...
Piccolino Grande Wilmslow
WilmslowPiccolino Grande Wilmslow is an elegant and glamorous restaurant with an airy open-plan design, a Tuscan terrace and luxurious furnishings....
The Alchemist Salford
Media CityThe Alchemist at Salford Quays is the most recent of three Manchester venues and has an outdoor terrace overlooking the...
Gusto Italian Liverpool
Albert DockWith views of the water and a menu that should have something for pretty much everyone, Gusto Liverpool is a...
North Taproom: Circle Square
Oxford RoadNorth Taproom: Circle Square is the Manchester outpost of the beloved North Bar in Leeds. It specialises in craft beer...
Speak In Code
Manchester City CentreFinding itself resting in the top 20 of the top 50 cocktail bars in the whole of the UK, Speak...
Salt Dog Slims Manchester
Manchester City Centre"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Salt Dog Slims, new over from Liverpool,...
Stray
Northern QuarterThis elegant, paired-back cocktail bar opened in the corner space of Mackie Mayor in November 2023, and fast became a...
Chamber 36 Smithdown Road
RopewalksFollowing in the footsteps of the China Town Chamber 36 OG, this second opening also serves specialities from across East...
10 Tib Lane
Manchester City Centre10 Tib Lane is one of the brave new openings of summer 2021; a time when securing staff and supplies,...
Pho Liverpool
RopewalksThere are many arguments you could make against Pho Liverpool. It’s a chain restaurant on a street known for its...
Switch CoffeeBar
RopewalksSwitch by name and switch by nature, Liverpool’s Switch CoffeeBar transforms from a daytime coffee shop to a neon pink...
The Whiskey Jar
Northern QuarterSurely one of Manchester's most inviting-looking bars, The Whiskey Jar gives you that warm, all-is-well feeling even before you've taken...
Madre Liverpool
Albert DockThe world's greatest hand-held food is promised by Madre – tostadas, quesadillas and tacos tacos tacos. There's also all the...
Kong’s NQ
Northern QuarterKong’s NQ is the chicken shop done good. From a pop-up to a permanent home on Oldham Street, this place...
Victor’s
HaleVictor's is an upscale neighbourhood restaurant. Of course it is, it’s in Hale. Locals call in for everything from brunch...
Masons
SpinningfieldsNestled in the Grade II Listed former Freemasons Hall, Masons Restaurant and Bar serves retro fine-dining fare in princely surrounds.
Behind Closed Doors
Northern QuarterDescribed as a 'debauched cocktail bar' in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Behind Closed Doors aims to bring 'sex,...
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
Trafford ParkKing Pins Trafford Palazzo markets itself as ‘the crown jewels of bowling’, but to be honest, they’re selling themselves short....
The Alchemist Manchester Spinningfields
SpinningfieldsThe Alchemist in Spinningfields was the original of three Manchester venues and has a good-sized outdoor terrace and plenty of...
Tiger Rock Renshaw Street
RopewalksTiger Rock Renshaw Street is the newest and biggest of the Liverpool Pan-Asian street hawker venues. As well as a...
Crazy Pedro’s Manchester NQ
Northern QuarterThis self-styled party bar is hot on super-chilled drinks, from frozen margaritas to ice cold beers. It's also hot on...
Purezza
Northern QuarterSitting in the old Dough Kitchen spot in the Northern Quarter, Purezza is yet another pizza restaurant for Manchester -...
LEAF Smithdown Rd
Mossley HillLEAF’s fairly new local, up Allerton way, continues the theme, with over 60 varieties of loose-leaf tea (the OG LEAF...
Fogo Brazil
RopewalksAll-you-can eat meat with Brazilian pizzazz, served in the traditional South American rodizio-style, that's Fogo. Fourteen different cuts of beef,...
Indian Affair
ChorltonIndian Affair is a light, bright modern restaurant in the parade of little independents opposite Chorlton Bus Station.
Folk Didsbury
DidsburyFolk is a bit of an institution in Didsbury, having been on the scene for over a decade now. On...
Mamucium
Greater ManchesterMamucium is headed up by Chef Andrew Green, formerly of The Lowry Hotel. It may be a hotel restaurant but...
Puffin Rooms
Liverpool City CentreBe transported back in time with a visit to Puffin Rooms; Liverpool's specialist whisky and cigar bar. With over 200 rare...
Project Halcyon
Manchester City CentreThe Halcyon Project Distillery is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a unique and immersive cocktail experience in Manchester....
Low Slow and Dough
OxtonNestled in Oxton Village in the Wirral, Low Slow and Dough is a Tex-Mex eatery with brunch specials, loaded nachos,...
Hawksmoor
SpinningfieldsThe first Hawksmoor steakhouse outside of London opened on Deansgate in 2015 and is a confident affair. Well sourced steak...
CitySuites II
BlackfriarsTopped by the super-luxe Supersuites penthouse, CitySuites II has a number of options for high-end city centre stays. It offers...
All The Shapes
PrestwichAll The Shapes has that relaxed café-bar, all-day-eatery thing nailed. It’s the sort of place where you feel equally comfortable...
Dukes 92
CastlefieldYou'll find Dukes 92 in the dynamic district of Castlefield, just a short stumble from Deansgate and its bustling bar...
Ex Directory
Liverpool City CentreDefunct red phone boxes are always being re-purposed as mini libraries, homes for defibrillators, or, in this case, an entrance...
Elnecot
AncoatsNamed after the first recorded name for Ancoats, Elnecot (meaning ‘lonely cottages’) takes its influence from historical cooking methods with...
Electrik
ChorltonElektrik is an award-winning independent bar with great coffee and a wide selection of beer, wine and cocktails. They offer...
Pot Kettle Black Barton Arcade
Manchester City CentrePot Kettle Black is born out of owners Mark Flanagan and Jon Wilkin's time travelling (and playing rugby professionally) down...
Tariff & Dale
Northern QuarterTariff & Dale is a Northern Quarter institution – one of the first to colonize the Rochdale Canal frontier, bringing...
Hummingbird
Liverpool City CentreArt Deco-style cocktail bar Hummingbird is one of Liverpool's hippest spots for a chilled night out.
Rudy’s Pizza Chorlton
ChorltonRudy’s Pizza Chorlton is a relaxed outpost of the popular homegrown Manchester mini-chain of independent Napoli pizza masters.
Istanbul BBQ & Bistro Woolton
Woolton VillageOf two branches of Istanbul, the restaurant in the heart of Woolton Village is the OG, founded in 2013 with...
Hope & Smoke
Mossley HillHope & Smoke, an independent ‘smokehouse, bar and grill’ on Allerton Road is a local go-to for barbecue food, burgers,...
Maray Bold St
RopewalksServing irresistible Middle Eastern fusion small plates, Maray is a slow-burning smash hit. Inspired by (and named after) the Middle-Eastern...
Vice & Virtue
LeedsAt Vice & Virtue, cocktails are a savvy delight, the tasting menus are a sprightly revelation - and it would...
LEAF West Kirby
West KirbyLEAF has headed over the water, and its West Kirby outpost continues the theme, with over 60 varieties of loose-leaf...
Panoramic 34
Business District (Liverpool)Panoramic 34 was the UK's highest restaurant when it opened in 2008, and although others have since taken that title,...
Lock and Key Hotel – Duke Street
RopewalksLock and Key Hotel - Duke Street has scooped up various awards and accolades since it opened in 2017 thanks...
Chamber 36 Liverpool
Chinatown (Liverpool)Within spitting distance of the Chinese Arch of Europe's oldest China Town, the original Chamber 36 serves specialities from across...
Cuckoo
PrestwichLike the interloping bird that gives it its name, Cuckoo was an odd-one-out when it first opened in Prestwich back...
Cocoa Cabana Ancoats
AncoatsThis chic chocolatiers-cum-cocktail parlour follows in the footsteps of award-winning entrepreneur Sarah Gallacher's West Didsbury ventures, encouraging more sitting and...
The Municipal Hotel – MGallery
Liverpool City CentreThe Municipal Hotel – MGallery is one of Liverpool’s few 5* hotels and as such, it exudes luxury in every...
Volta
DidsburyVolta is owned by Luke ‘Unabomber’ Cowdrey and Justin Crawford - the DJ-restauranteur duo behind Chorlton’s Electrik bar, the Electrik...
Love From
Gay VillageKarl Considine, host and founder of 'What Next' podcast, opened alcohol-free bar Love From as a two-week pop-up in October...
Dusk Til Pawn
Northern QuarterDusk Til Pawn isn't a pawn shop that trades around the clock as its name might suggest, but rather a...
Flight Club Manchester
Manchester City CentreFlight Club is a hit in London, Birmingham and Manchester, with its primary aim (sorry) to offer a contemporary take...
Garten Bar | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreRight in the centre of the Corn Exchange atrium, the German-themed Garten Bar is a light, airy setting for brunch,...
Paradise Skate World
Manchester City CentreParadise Skate World is a cosmic-themed roller skating bar for grown-ups (and teenagers at certain times of the day). It’s...
OSMA
PrestwichOSMA is a clever contraction of Oslo and Manchester, the home cities of its two owners. However this portmanteau is...
The Watering Can
AigburthAt the entrance to Greenbank Park, with its lake and leafy vistas, The Watering Can offers both inside and outside...
Zara’s Hub
ChildwallQuaintly calling itself a "wine bar" on Instagram, Zara's Hub actually dabbles in a bit of everything, from a classic...
Hawksmoor Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreHawksmoor Liverpool opened in the beautiful Grade II-listed India Buildings, to much excitement in late 2022.
The Deansgate
Manchester City CentreThe Deansgate is a bit of a landmark pub in Manchester, having been in this spot for 200 years.
Porta Altrincham
AltrinchamSpanish small plates and a menu that really delivers. Porta Altrincham might be another tapas place - but this one...
Silk Rd Heswall
HeswallIf it's one of those days when you can't put your finger on what you fancy – Thai curry or...
Evelyn’s
Northern QuarterEvelyn’s is a very clever restaurant. It’s from the chaps behind Mughli so expect a quality operation although it is...
Bacaro
Liverpool City CentreLike the backstreet Venetian tapas places which inspired this central Liverpool bar and restaurant, there is something about Salt House...
HOME Restaurant
Manchester City CentreOne of Manchester’s flagship buildings, HOME is many things including cinema, theatre, art gallery and, of most interest to Confidential...
Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar
ChildwallTicking all the boxes for brekkie and brunch in South Liverpool is Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar on Woolton Road.
Harcourt
AltrinchamHarcourt is a Hong Kong-inspired pub on Altrincham's main drag, Stamford Road.
Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar & Terrace
Liverpool City CentreSituated on the 18th floor of INNSiDE by Meliá on Old Hall Street, Gino D'Acampo 360 Sky Bar and Sky...
Blinker Bar
Manchester City CentreThe name for Blinker Bar comes from a forgotten classic three-ingredient cocktail made from rye, grapefruit and raspberry. It’s this...
Yours
Manchester City CentreWhen a restaurant's menu features lobster dynamite, you pretty much know straightaway that it might not be everyone's cup of...
Il Forno
RopewalksIl Forno’s name refers to their oven; a huge, fire-breathing head which swallows up pizza before cooking it to perfection and...
Slyce
OldhamLike its sister restaurant Muse next door, Slyce brings a taste of the city to the bucolic surroundings of Uppermill.
Fress
Northern QuarterEstablished in 2017 in what was then the outer reaches of the Northern Quarter, Fress remains resplendent in chic black-and-white tiles...
The Anthologist
Manchester City CentreThe Anthologist fits well into the cosmopolitan city vibe of the regenerated St Peter’s Square. When you step off the...
La Parrilla Bold Street
RopewalksWith its mariachi bands, sombreros, and cantina-style atmosphere La Parrilla Bold Street is Mexico-by-numbers - but done with such cheerful...
Alley Cats
LeedsAlley Cats is a must for music lovers and, to set the tone, the menu screams American diner, but with...
7 Steps
West YorkshireRustling up accomplished modern-meets-traditional dishes using good-quality locally sourced ingredients while also serving local ales (as well as the mixologists'...
La Parrilla Waterloo
WaterlooThe original venue from this Liverpudlian mini-chain, La Parrilla Waterloo Road surprised us all when it opened on South Road...
Crazy Pedro’s Manchester Bridge St
Manchester City CentreDescribing itself as a full-time party bar and part-time pizza parlour, Crazy Pedro’s is hot on super-chilled drinks, from frozen...
Silk Rd Liverpool
Albert DockIf it's one of those days when you can't put your finger on what you fancy – Thai curry or...
Crafthouse
LeedsThe slick Crafthouse restaurant serves up seasonal British fare from a roof-top perch. It's a D&D group restaurant, and like...
Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn
Northern Quarter"Tacos, dreamos and burrito supremos", that's what the Northern Quarter's Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn is peddling in its dive...
La Finca Eivissa
Grab your glowsticks, we're going to Ibiza – La Finca Eivissa reckons to bring an authentic taste of the White...
Smoke & Mirrors
AltrinchamGlitz and glamour is the name of the game at Smoke & Mirrors, where the order of service is shisha...
Asha’s
Manchester City CentreModern Indian restaurants come with their own USPs such as street food, home cooking and regionally-specific cuisine. Asha’s, near the...
Kampai Sushi Bar
HaleKampai Sushi Bar brings an off-centre approach to Japanese cooking to Hale’s dining scene. They describe their food as ‘authentic...
The Goods In
PrestwichJust across the road from the Heaton Park tram stop is The Goods In, a newbie cafe-bar from the team...
GupShup
HaleGupShup serves food from across India in a setting of laid-back luxury; this is Hale, after all. The menu is...
Recardo’s
HalePatisserie by day, bar and club by night, Recardo’s landed on Hale’s Ashley Road in summer 2021. It’s a boujee-style...
The Mews
Manchester City CentreThe Mews is one of a clutch of new places to set up shop on Deansgate Mews, or ‘deli alley’...
Albert’s Standish
StandishAlbert’s Standish is a reliable option. You won’t get the best food in the world but you’ll get a menu...
Muse
OldhamLocal favourite Muse is an urban cocktails and small plates-style place up in the hills beyond Oldham, from the same...
Black Barrel
Describing itself as an "unorthodox rum specialist and finger food bar", Black Barrel is a stripped floors, exposed brickwork, red...
Justino’s
AigburthTaking the corner spot once occupied by Et Alia is Justino’s - a family-run Italian restaurant and bar headed up...
Cantina
LeedsPart of The Old Red Bus Station, an artsy ents space and late-night bar run by creative collective Champion Up...
Banyan Spinningfields
SpinningfieldsBanyan in Manchester’s Spinningfields is a sleek and chic take on all day drinking and dining. From bottomless brunches every...
Ox Club
LeedsThe Ox Club offers sumptuous, grill-based cooked from the Belgrave gang.
Nordie Bar
LevenshulmeNordie Bar is a dog-friendly neighbourhood bar with a focus on coffee, craft beer and cocktails.
Holdi Woolton
Woolton VillageAdding to the growing list of options for quality dining in the epicurean village of Woolton is award-bagging small local...
Spanish Caravan Liverpool
RopewalksFollowing in its original Prescot footsteps, Spanish Caravan in Ropewalks is a Mediterranean bar that offers chilled days and wild...
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
Manchester City CentreSet in a Grade II-listed Charles Heathcote-designed Edwardian Baroque building, all that marble provides the perfect backdrop to a family-owned...
Black Spot Pizza
StockportThere is no shortage of floppy, fold-it-up Neapolitan pizza in Manchester these days. Like the bee symbol, it has descended...
Chez Mal Brasserie
Manchester City CentreChez Mal Brasserie Manchester sells exactly the sort of European classics you might expect from a well-thought of boutique hotel...
Tre Amici
BuryTre Amici is Bury’s own Neapolitan-style pizzeria, complete with 48-hour rested dough for that fold-it-up and shove-it-in experience.
Gusto Italian Didsbury
DidsburyGusto Didsbury may be a mid-market chain but it certainly is very appealing. The interior is light and airy, but...
Manahatta Manchester
Manchester City CentreManahatta is a New York-inspired cocktail bar on Deansgate. It’s well known for its party atmosphere, great drinks and bottomless...
Triple B
PrestwichTriple B was born in the midst of the pandemic when the Eat New York crew left the NQ and...
