Coffee
Lock 84
PiccadillyLock 84 is the all-day restaurant and bar inside four-star hotel The Reach, which opened on Ducie Street in summer...
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...
Voyagers
RopewalksVoyagers in The Halyard Liverpool is in the league of hotel restaurants that become a destination in their own right....
On the Hush
Northern QuarterOn the Hush is a popular Northern Quarter cafe bar, winning awards for its bottomless brunch. Loyal customers and visitors...
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...
Atlas Bar
DeansgateAtlas Bar is known as one of the originals of Manchester’s modern cafe-bar scene. And for its extensive collection of...
Haunt
Manchester City CentreWhen Peter Street lost its Caffe Nero it gained Haunt, an independent coffee shop and wine bar. Stepping inside, you...
Motel One Royal Exchange
Manchester City CentreEvery Motel One hotel pays tribute to its home city and the Royal Exchange Motel One venue is no exception....
Junction
Manchester City CentreJunction is the new all-day destination at Manchester Central. It’s ideal for conference delegates but it’s also open to the...
Bruncho
DeansgateBruncho is a relaxed brunch spot on Deansgate focusing on Turkish specialities. The food is healthy and satisfying with a...
Frederiks
Georgian QuarterOne of the buzziest spots in the Georgian Quarter, Frederiks models itself on the neighbourhood bars of Brooklyn. Think casual...
GAIL’s Bakery King Street
Manchester City CentreGAIL's Bakery on King Street is the latest Manchester addition to this London-born chain, following the success of their Altrincham...
Bacaro
Liverpool City CentreLike the backstreet Venetian tapas places which inspired this central Liverpool bar and restaurant, there is something about Salt House...
Bisous Bisous
ChorltonBisous Bisous is a renowned local but French patisserie and they have a café on Beech Road in Chorlton.
Federal Manchester NQ
Northern QuarterKeeping the Northern Quarter fed and watered since 2014, the first Federal is a daytime destination a stone's throw from...
Rydal Mount
AmblesideRydal Mount is the family home of William Wordsworth and it is still owned and managed by his descendants today....
Off The Press
AncoatsWhere once there were printing presses, now it's all coffee presses. This daytime cafe and hangout spot in the black-and-silver...
Side Street
St John'sSide Street is another one of those all-day creative spaces that segue (relatively) seamlessly between morning coffee and late-night events....
Night & Day Cafe
Manchester City CentreWithout Night & Day Cafe, the Northern Quarter as we know it probably wouldn't exist. It was places like this,...
Haute Dolci Trafford
TraffordChocoholics and those with a sweet tooth will feel right at home at Haute Dolci, a dessert cafe situated in...
Another Hand
Manchester City CentreThere is quite some experience behind owners Julian Pizer and Max Yorke at Another Hand, including time spent at Cottonopolis,...
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...
La Chouquette
DidsburySince opening at the far reaches of Didsbury Village in 2020, French boulangerie and pâtisserie La Chouquette has picked up...
Lina Stores Manchester
DeansgateItalian restaurant, bar and deli Lina Stores opened its first Manchester venue in the same year it celebrated its 80th...
Pippin’s Corner
Lark LanePippin’s Corner is a charming, family-friendly cafe-bistro that makes the most of its handsome corner spot on Lark Lane. Head...
Electrik
ChorltonElektrik is an award-winning independent bar with great coffee and a wide selection of beer, wine and cocktails. They offer...
Mama Z’s
DidsburyFormerly known as Yes Lah, and now as Mama Z's, this is a delightful restaurant in Didsbury that offers a...
à bloc
Altrinchamà bloc is a neighbourhood cafe near Stamford Park in Altrincham. It serves good coffee and brunch dishes but it’s...
Anason
GlossopAnason is a Turkish-Mediterranean cafe which is fast becoming a local favourite for breakfasts, brunches and lunches in Glossop. Situated...
The Two Hares
GlossopWe hate to use that threadbare phrase 'hidden gem' but we’ll make an exception for The Two Hares. Tucked away...
Gladstone Barber & Bistro
StalybridgeNobody goes to the barbers expecting a roast dinner, or for that matter, a feast of home-style Palestinian food. Unless...
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...
RHS Garden Bridgewater
WorsleyThe 2021 opening of this new 154-acre garden was greeted with much excitement and long queues, and rightly so. Once a...
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...
Haigh Woodland Park
WiganHaigh Woodland Park is a good mix of cultivated prettiness and ancient woodland with plenty of things to do.
Minna
Lark LaneThis women-run family business is inspired by Molly's great nan Minna, who turned a plot of land behind her council...
My Back Home Chai
HydeMy Back Home Chai is a Bangladeshi café located on Market Street in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The café is owned...
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...
Cuckoo
PrestwichLike the interloping bird that gives it its name, Cuckoo was an odd-one-out when it first opened in Prestwich back...
Hummingbird
Liverpool City CentreArt Deco-style cocktail bar Hummingbird is one of Liverpool's hippest spots for a chilled night out.
Wine & Wallop Didsbury
DidsburyConveniently located opposite West Didsbury Metrolink station, Wine & Wallop Didsbury is a cosy retreat where you can sample an...
Posie
Manchester City CentreFans of hit restaurant 10 Tib Lane will be keen to check out Posie - a new smaller-scale venue from...
Worthington Park
SaleWorthington Park is looked after by a green-fingered bunch of volunteers who raise money, return lost property, improve facilities and...
Delifonseca Dockside
BrunswickLiverpool's acclaimed deli and restaurant Delifonseca has a loyal following thanks to its irresistible victuals from the UK and beyond.
Inspire Cafe
LevenshulmeInspire Cafe is an inclusive, relaxed gem of a community cafe housed in a former church in Levenshulme. It serves...
Duke Street Coffee
CastlefieldDuke Street Coffee is a recent arrival to Castlefield, bringing speciality brews like Japanese green tea hojicha to an area...
The Coffee & Cake Boat
CastlefieldThe Coffee & Cake Boat is a floating café moored on the Bridgewater Canal in Castlefield, serving freshly brewed coffee...
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...
Slattery
WhitefieldMuch like Betty’s in Harrogate, a trip to Slattery in Whitefield can be a day out in its own right....
Tea Hive
ChorltonTea Hive is a quaint little cafe celebrating the nation's favourite cuppa, and cake, lots of cake. As you'd expect,...
Trof
Northern QuarterLongstanding Thomas Street bar Trof has got ‘top Manchester night out’ written all over its labyrinthine three storeys. But it's...
The Green
BollingtonThe Green is a cute and cosy little cafe in Bollington. This may be Cheshire not Scandinavia, but it exudes...
Duke Street Market
RopewalksFollowing in the footsteps of other successful models in the region, with communal dining tables and a mezzanine served by...
Hinterland
Northern QuarterHinterland is a Northern Quarter speakeasy with a difference - the cocktails, wine and beer are all alcohol-free. This sober...
The Whitworth Cafe
Oxford RoadThe Whitworth Cafe has to be one of the most architecturally pleasing art gallery cafes anywhere in the world. It's...
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...
West Kirby Beach
West KirbyWest Kirby Beach is a relatively small sandy beach that’s perfect for families. It’s clean and compact with soft sand...
Corner HQ
ArdwickThis boxing gym next to Mayfield Park doubles as the headquarters of boxing tech company Corner, hence the name Corner...
Federal Manchester Deansgate
SpinningfieldsAfter keeping the Northern Quarter fed and watered since 2014, Federal claimed another foothole, this time on Deansgate. Dishing up...
The Jacaranda
RopewalksSerious Beatles fans will know all about The Jacaranda. This bar and gig venue was opened by their first manager...
Press Bros Coffee
Lark LanePress Bros Coffee opened in this corner spot on Lark Lane after winning everyone over with its sausage patty melts...
Treehouse Café
BroughtonSalford independent the Treehouse Cafe is the sort of picture-perfect coffee house you frequently see on Instagram but rarely stumble...
Department Campfield
St John'sOnce the Air and Space Gallery at the Science and Industry Museum, upper Campfield Market has been transformed into Department...
Rough Trade Liverpool
RopewalksAny self-respecting indie kid will know the Rough Trade name; a trip to the Covent Garden shop used to be...
Cranford Cafe & Sandwich Bar
KnutsfordSituated next door to thatched pub The White Bear, Cranford Cafe & Sandwich Bar is a long-serving local favourite for...
Lovelocks Coffee Shop
Liverpool City CentreNestled in the Cultural Quarter, a stone's throw from St George's Hall and Walker Art Gallery, Lovelocks recently relocated up...
Pip
DeansgateYou’ll find Pip on the ground floor of Treehouse Hotel Manchester, decked out in the same tastefully playful theme as...
Alexandra Park
Moss SideAlexandra Park, or Alex Park as it’s known, was once rather shabby but has now been restored to something approaching...
Thoughtfully Cafe
RopewalksIndependent coffee shop Thoughtfully Cafe is just a few minutes walk from Liverpool ONE but it feels like a world...
Pot Kettle Black Angel Gardens
Green QuarterPot Kettle Black is born out of owners Mark Flanagan and Jon Wilkin's time travelling (and playing rugby professionally) down...
Big Hands
Oxford RoadThe original Manchester dive bar, Big Hands is a rock n roll institution and the site of many messy nights...
Victor’s
HaleVictor's is an upscale neighbourhood restaurant. Of course it is, it’s in Hale. Locals call in for everything from brunch...
Idle Hands
Northern QuarterIdle Hands have a super-tight following – who helped by setting up a crowd-funding campaign in their honour when the...
Asmara Bella
Northern QuarterAsmara Bella is a friendly, female-owned restaurant specialising in Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine. There aren’t many places serving habesha food...
Yellowhammer
Stockport Town CentreBread, buns and other bakes are the name of the food game at Where The Light Gets In spin-off Yellowhammer...
Lost and Found
KnutsfordLost and Found, an elegant restaurant and bar in the old town hall in Knutsford has mastered the art of...
Jackalope
SaleThe Jackalope may be a mythical beast but fortunately a top-notch brunch at Sale’s relaxed café bar is reassuringly real.
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...
Bruco
AncoatsBruco is a new Italian restaurant in Ancoats. It's modern and airy but the warm colours and friendly staff make...
Sticky Fingers
Stockport Town CentrePolish bakery Sticky Fingers now has a permanent cafe and shop on Stockport's Great Underbank, as well as its Market...
Ōdiōba
Stockport Town CentreŌdiōba puts the audio in Stockport's bar scene. During daytime hours, the venue is a relaxed coffee shop with the...
Ezra & Gil Hilton Street
Northern QuarterIf you want to experience Northern Quarter cafe culture in its purest form, head to Ezra & Gil Hilton Street,...
Station South
LevenshulmeHoused in an old railway station building saved in 2018 and restored with Heritage Fund support, Station South is a...
Ezra and Gil Liverpool
Business District (Liverpool)Ezra and Gil Liverpool is the third opening from this popular coffee and brunch spot. What makes this location stand...
Graystone
SalfordGraystone is Salford’s action-packed home of high-adrenaline sports. Skateboarding is the big deal here. Practise on all sorts of drops,...
92 Degrees John Dalton Street
Manchester City Centre92 Degrees John Dalton Street is the first Manchester opening for this Liverpool-based success story. It’s entering a crowded market...
Toast Withington
WithingtonThere’s no shortage of cafes along this stretch of Wilmslow Road, but by all accounts, family-run Toast of Withington is...
Juniper Bramhall
BramhallJuniper Bramhall has a well-deserved reputation for excellent coffee: a blend of sweet Brazilian arabicas, soft and fruity Latin American...
Almanac
GlossopAlmanac opened in summer 2025 and has early signs of building the same enviable reputation as chef-owner Luke Payne’s nearby...
Thornbridge Estate
BakewellType 'Rubber ducks Derbyshire' into Google and your first result is this place - handy if, like us, you keep...
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...
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...
Smoak Coffee
ChorltonSmoak Coffee is a small coffee and bagel shop on Barlow Moor Road. The caffeine options are very good –...
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...
Lupo
PrestwichPatiscerria and small-batch Italian hand-roasted coffee - that's the name of the game at the award-winning Lupo Caffe Italiano.
Piqniq
DidsburyPiqniq is bound to be bread and shoulders ahead of other sandwich purveyors - it’s the newest venture from La...
Gran T’s Coffee House Altrincham
AltrinchamGran T’s Coffee House Altrincham is a brightly-coloured all-day hangout on a pretty street. It’s inspired by the owner’s grandma...
Corner & Bloom
DidsburySunny spots with seats, scran and a bit of sauce are few and far between, but this popular independent family-run...
Platt Fields Market Garden
FallowfieldPlatt Fields Market Garden is a muddy bit of the good life in urban Manchester. It’s a fantastic community growing...
Juniper Hale
HaleJuniper Hale is known for its excellent coffee which you can also buy online to enjoy at home. If you’re...
Curzon Knutsford
KnutsfordIf big, brash multiplexes aren’t your thing, and you don’t want to trek into the city just to see the...
The Carrs
WilmslowThe Carrs is a large, 70-acre park on the edge of Wilmslow that's worthy of a day-trip even if you're...
Caravan Manchester
St John'sCaravan Manchester is a 2024 opening from a small London chain started by three New Zealanders who settled in the...
Federal Circle Square
Oxford RoadFederal Cafe Bar in Circle Square on Oxford Road, Manchester is a must-visit for brunch lovers. With a focus on...
Blakemere Village
NorthwichBlakemere Village is the Cheshire one-stop for shopping, outdoor activities and family-friendly events.
Sugar Junction
Northern QuarterWith a very vintage vibe, homemade cake and cocktails, and tempting hot and cold plates dished up all day every...
Pot Kettle Black Barton Arcade
Manchester City CentrePot Kettle Black was born out of owners Mark Flanagan and Jon Wilkin's time spent travelling (and playing rugby) down...
Riva
HaleBringing new life to Hale village is relaxed restaurant and bar Riva, which cleverly scoops up trade from morning till...
Cuthbert’s Bakehouse
Georgian QuarterThe couple who own Cuthbert's started their cake business by baking goodies for friends and family, before branching out to...
Pomegranate
Liverpool City CentreHeading into Pomegranate, an independent cafe on Old Hall Street, you’re met with bright neon signs, leafy wallpaper and reams...
Portobello
HadfieldThe Italian couple who run Portobello in Hadfield know how to make an impression on a local community. Their restaurant...
Bold Street Coffee
RopewalksOpen since 2010, BSC is something of an institution and the place to go if you're in need of caffeine...
Factory Coffee
SpinningfieldsWhile lockdown marked the end for some businesses, for others it was a chance to expand into surprising new territories....
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...
Society
Manchester City CentreLocated in between St Peter’s Square and The Bridgewater Hall, Society brings new life to the quiet yet elegant stretch...
Toast Altrincham
AltrinchamAs Nigel Slater once said, 'No matter how bad things get, it's impossible not to love someone who made you...
Pho You
AltrinchamPho You is a modern Pan-Asian restaurant specialising in hearty pho and other traditional family-style dishes. It feels really authentic,...
Cafe Lucaya
Liverpool City CentreHead to the Tower Building, on the corner of Water Street and The Strand to find the charming, plant-filled haven...
The Old Fire Station
SalfordThe Old Fire Station is a café, bar, bakery and brewery tap with a real community feel. It’s a part...
California Coffee & Wine
AltrinchamCalifornia Coffee & Wine is a ray of SoCal sunshine. The Cal-Mex flavours served up are fresher and sharper than...
Ornella’s Kitchen
DentonOrnella's Kitchen is owned and operated by Ornella Cancila, who was born in Castel Di Tusa on Sicily's north coast...
Little Scarfs
Stockport Town CentreLittle Scarfs is a 'culinary studio'. In practice that means it's an attractive space which is available to hire for...
Bound & Infinity
Northern QuarterFormerly known as Anywhere Out Of The World (a line from Baudelaire) and now called Bound & Infinity, it's perhaps...
Pennington Flash
LeighPennington Flash is Greater Manchester’s only National Nature Reserve. This wetland habitat, formed by flash flooding of former coal mining...
Blanchflower
Altrincham'Create, don't curate' is Blanchflower's motto and to that end, much of their produce is made in-house.
Manchester Tattoo Convention by UKTTA
PiccadillyInk, art, and alternative culture - the Manchester Tattoo Convention is a weekend-long celebration of all three. This annual festival...
Baby E Coffee & Deli
Cavern QuarterSurprisingly inviting for a basement cafe-bar, Baby E Coffee & Deli is a tucked-away spot for brekkie, brunch or lunch...
Something More Productive
WithingtonYou'll find Something More Productive tucked away off Withington High Street, next to the post office. A meeting spot for...
Wax and Beans
BuryWax and Beans is a vinyl and coffee combo where you can indulge all your passions at once. Affectionately known...
Pollen Bakery KAMPUS
Manchester City CentrePollen Bakery began life in a Piccadilly archway before moving out to Ancoats Marina. This second Pollen, at garden neighbourhood...
Aviva Studios, Factory International
St John'sAviva Studios is the new home of Factory International, the producers of Manchester International Festival. The impressive building was conceived...
Volta
DidsburyVolta is owned by Luke ‘Unabomber’ Cowdrey and Justin Crawford - the DJ-restauranteur duo behind Chorlton’s Electrik bar, the Electrik...
Procaffeinated
SalfordClean lines, stripped wood, potted greenery, local art, yoga brunch... these are just some of the calming factors at Chapel...
Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar
ChildwallTicking all the boxes for brekkie and brunch in South Liverpool is Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar on Woolton Road.
Pollen Bakery
AncoatsAfter an initial stint tucked away in an archway near Piccadilly, this airy bakery and cafe moved to a spot...
Windermere Lake Cruises
AmblesideNot everyone is up for bounding up mountains in search of the perfect view. If you prefer a more relaxing...
Long Boi’s Bakehouse
LevenshulmeLocated on a back street in Levenshulme, this women-owned and women-run neighbourhood bakery is well worth sniffing out for sweet...
Folk Didsbury
DidsburyFolk is a bit of an institution in Didsbury, having been on the scene for over a decade now. On...
92 Degrees Middlewood Locks
SalfordNamed after the perfect temperature to brew a cup of coffee, 92 Degrees originated in Liverpool where it has three...
Overdraught MCR
LevenshulmeOverdraught MCR opened its doors in October 2019 with a name that's a cheeky nod to the previous incarnation of...
92 Degrees Claypit Lane
LeedsA Liverpool success story that’s gradually extending its tendrils across the North, 92 Degrees has opened two venues in Leeds,...
Oats And Honey
EcclesWhatever it is you're after, "social sustainable store" Oats And Honey is likely to have it – from Aloë earrings...
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...
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...
Switch CoffeeBar
RopewalksSwitch by name and switch by nature, Liverpool’s Switch CoffeeBar transforms from a daytime coffee shop to a neon pink...
Generator St Peter’s Square
Manchester City CentreGenerator St Peter's Square is one of the cheapest co-working spaces in Manchester and it's got a great location just...
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...
Black Milk
Northern QuarterBlack Milk is a hip, Insta-friendly dessert cafe in the Northern Quarter known for its towering ice creams, gelato, sweet...
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...
Thyme Out
DidsburyA stalwart of the Didsbury cafe scene, Thyme Out has been going strong since 2006. Locals rave about the brunch...
Domus Italia Didsbury
DidsburyCasa Italia Didsbury is an Italian restaurant but there’s not a pizza in sight. The focus here is on quality...
Mackie Mayor
Northern QuarterMackie Mayor is a cosmopolitan food hall located in an 1858 Grade II listed market building on the edge of...
Rough Hand Made
Albert DockRough Hand Made is a gorgeous artisan bakery on Albert Dock. Eat in or take away but get there early...
ManCoCo
Manchester City CentreManCoCo sits in the railway arches on Hewitt Street between HOME Arts Centre and the Castlefield Gallery. It's not the...
The Lime Tree Bollington
BollingtonThe Lime Tree Bollington is the sister restaurant of the acclaimed Lime Tree restaurant in Didsbury. It focuses on quality...
Piccadilly Gardens
PiccadillyPiccadilly Gardens are concrete rather than floral now but despite a slightly unsavoury reputation it still remains the gateway to...
MOST Bakery
AltrinchamSelling beautiful artisanal breads, sandwiches, pastries and other sweet treats, family bakery MOST has become a popular spot since it...
Gooey Bakery & Café
Northern QuarterIf you’re a fan of brunch and baked goods but it just has to be Instagrammable, Gooey should be top...
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...
Fluffy Fluffy
Manchester City CentreFuwa Fuwa, is North America's largest soufflé pancake and dessert café. It opened its doors in Manchester New Square in...
Papillon
Georgian QuarterPapillon is a quaint-looking bistro-style restaurant, complete with baby pink paintwork and pinstripe canopy to match. In fact, it looks...
Siop Shop
Northern QuarterHead to this Welsh-inspired daytime cafe for "gwasanaethau coffi a thoes", or coffee and pastry services. It's known primarily as...
Ohayo Tea
Chinatown (Manchester)Ohayo Tea is one of the more unique bubble tea cafes in Manchester. That's because it's themed around the Shiba...
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...
Grandpa Greene’s Luxury Ice Cream
DigglePerched by the canal in the picturesque village of Diggle, near Oldham, Grandpa Greene's is best known for its award-winning...
Isca
LevenshulmeIsca is a natural wine bar and shop on an unassuming street in Levenshulme, brought to you by Caroline Dubois (sommelier...
The Picturedrome
MacclesfieldThe Picturedrome is the Macclesfield spin-off of the popular food hall group behind Altrincham Market Hall, Market House Alty and...
Ezra and Gil Peter Street
Manchester City CentreThe opening of Ezra & Gil Peter Street in 2021 was greeted with glee by brunch and coffee hunters this...
Fluffy Fluffy Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreFluffy Fluffy Liverpool is part of a dessert café chain that began life in Toronto, Canada before expanding into the...
Atomeca
CastlefieldAtomeca at Deansgate Square is an all-day European drinkery. It’s a small, comfortable space with tables breaking out into the...
The Italian Club Bakery
RopewalksTracing their roots back to the mountain village of Picinisco near Rome and the seaside city of Bisceglie in Puglia...
Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden
KeswickLingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden is a great place to stop for lunch if you’re in the Lake District. The...
Ancoats Coffee Co.
AncoatsIf you’re serious about your coffee, Ancoats Coffee Co has to be your first port of call in this part...
The Trading Route
St John'sThe Trading Route, named for its location near the River Irwell and its ties to Manchester’s industrial heritage, is a...
Zara’s Hub
ChildwallQuaintly calling itself a "wine bar" on Instagram, Zara's Hub actually dabbles in a bit of everything, from a classic...
The Art of Tea
DidsburyIndependent coffee shop and bar The Art of Tea offers more than just good quality loose leaf tea. It's situated...
Titanic Spa
HuddersfieldTitanic Spa is the UK’s first eco spa with numerous awards including Marie Claire’s Best Sustainable Spa, World Luxury Spa...
Manchester Central Library
Manchester City CentreOfficially, The Lowry is the most visited attraction in Greater Manchester, but only because the official list for some reason...
Barbakan Deli
ChorltonThe folks at Barbakan have been nose to the grindstone for over 50 years - they were here long before...
The Koffee Pot
Northern QuarterThis greasy spoon with indie cool is a true Mancunian institution. Established in 1978, the Koffee Pot used to live...
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...
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...
Little Leaf at One Fine Day
Liverpool City CentreLocated inside the Cotton Exchange building alongside One Fine Day, Little Leaf is a bright and airy yet cosy and...
Leo and Roobs
BlackfriarsNamed after the owner’s kids, Leo and Rubes is a neighbourhood cafe from the folks behind The Black Friar. It’s...
92 Degrees Mustard Wharf
LeedsThe residents of Mustard Wharf no longer have to go very far in search of a good cup of coffee....
The Ugly Duckling
BowdonWhen Nick Theaker took over The Stamford pub in Altrincham’s “posh bit”, Bowdon, he had a big job on his...
Wilson’s Social
Northern QuarterNQ bar and eatery Wilson’s Social is equally popular with daytime brunchers, co-workers and late night drinkers. Situated on the...
Cafe Sanjuan
Stockport Town CentreServing a unique Caribbean-Colombian combo, Cafe Sanjuan is the creation of Luis Felipe Sanjuan, who hails from Barranquilla, a bustling...
Nuffield Health Manchester Printworks
Manchester City CentreThis gym on top of The Printworks is probably best known for its pool with views over Corporation Street. There's...
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...
Hardware Coffee and Kitchen
RopewalksThe perfect brunch spot on Renshaw Street, Hardware is themed loosely around the Rapid Hardware shop it replaces.
Hillgate Cakery
Stockport Town CentreHillgate Cakery is a fully vegan, family-run bakery and cafe in Stockport’s Old Town. Housed in a mock-Tudor building, the...
Ginger & Pickles Tarporley
TarporleyGinger and Pickles has a slightly 1940s feel to it but there’s no rationing here; there are cakes in abundance....
Acai and The Tribe
DeansgateHead to Deansgate Mews (the upper-level pedestrianised bit in between Great Northern Warehouse and Deansgate) to find health-food wonder Acai...
Alex’s Bakery
Manchester City CentreAfter beginning their cake-making journey at Manchester's Artisan Markets in 2014, Alex's Bakery ditched the stall for a store front...
Blanchflower Sale
SaleBlanchflower Sale is the second café from the purveyors of coffee, brunch and baked goods. It’s a good looking place...
Glossop Market Hall
GlossopThe long-anticipated Glossop Market Hall reopened in November 2025 following a £7.3m redevelopment project. The market stalls have been replaced...
Cafe Cotton
AncoatsLocated in the modern extension of the lovingly restored Halle St Peters in the heart of Ancoats, this award-winning independent...
So Marrakech
AltrinchamAs well as homewares and style items, concept store So Marrakech has a daytime café, offering a taste of Morocco...
Nibble NQ
Northern QuarterBased in the bijou space next to Pop Boutique, this independent female owned and run café is small in size,...
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...
Rococo Coffee House
Cavern QuarterRococo is an independent coffee house slap bang in the centre of town, occupying two upstairs floors of a historic...
Ramona
AncoatsPredominantly a pizzeria, Ramona incorporates a bakery, margarita bar, coffee counter, stage and Firehouse restaurant, and is found in the...
The Brunch & Cocktail Club
RopewalksBrunch Club by name, brunch club by nature – and those in the know make sure they book a table;...
Bold Street Coffee Manchester
Manchester City CentreOpen in Liverpool since 2010, Bold Street Coffee is something of an institution over there and the place to go...
The Egg Vegetarian Cafe
Liverpool City CentreSituated in an airy loft space in a grade II listed Victorian building this warm and inviting vegetarian cafe offers...
Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen
Mossley HillThe Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen looks like a transplant from a Cornish surfer town with its flaking driftwood walls,...
Vibe Cafe
Liverpool City CentreThe Vibe serves cheery vegan food that will light up your Instagram feed and fill your belly. Known for its...
Mr Fitzpatrick’s
RawtenstallMr Fitzpatrick’s is a venerable institution: Britain’s last temperance bar. If that makes you think of puritanical Victorians, fear not....
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...
Pokusevski’s
Heaton MoorPokusevski’s has it all. Literally. From the Victorian stained glass windows, the art deco lamps and the Moroccan knick-knacks to...
Slyce
OldhamLike its sister restaurant Muse next door, Slyce brings a taste of the city to the bucolic surroundings of Uppermill.
Ca Phe Viet
AncoatsServing up Vietnamese coffee in the traditional and modern way, freshly filled banh mi baguettes plus bowls of aromatic and hearty...
Justino’s
AigburthTaking the corner spot once occupied by Et Alia is Justino’s - a family-run Italian restaurant and bar headed up...
The Goods In
PrestwichJust across the road from the Heaton Park tram stop is The Goods In, a newbie cafe-bar from the team...
Nordie Bar
LevenshulmeNordie Bar is a dog-friendly neighbourhood bar with a focus on coffee, craft beer and cocktails.
The Banyan Tree
Manchester City CentreSituated on the Castlefield-Hulme border, The Banyan Tree is a neighbourhood eatery that’s much appreciated by the people living in...
Ropes & Twines
RopewalksWith a nod to its Ropewalks neighbourhood, Ropes & Twines is a speciality coffee shop, wine bar and even art...
Abyssinia Cafe and Restaurant
LeedsAbyssinia Cafe and Restaurant has been dishing up its award-winning traditional Ethiopian recipes since 2014, showcasing the cuisine's abundance in...
The Rivals Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreWhen The Rivals opened in 2017, it was the first time in a long time that The Royal Exchange Theatre...
The Klondyke Club
LevenshulmeNo round-up of Levenshulme’s social spaces could exclude The Klondyke Club AKA The Levenshulme Bowling and Social Club. This century-old...
Playfoots
Eccles“Just rock up and have the time of your life,” says Playfoots over Instagram. The cafe-cum-bar in the small town...
