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The Art School Cellars
Georgian QuarterThe Art School Cellars is part of the renowned Art School restaurant but it is also an atmospheric destination in...
The Art School
Georgian QuarterLiverpool’s award-winning, fine-dining restaurant The Art School brings together inventive Modern British cooking and an impressive historic setting.
Henrock
CumbriaOpened in 2019, Henrock is part of Simon Rogan’s family of fine dining restaurants - set within Linthwaite House Hotel...
Wing’s
Manchester City CentreLincoln Square’s traditional Cantonese restaurant Wing’s has been an institution in the city centre since 2004, when it first found fame...
Australasia
SpinningfieldsCool Pacific Rim fusion fare for the fashion set. Australasia combines a sense of theatre with professionalism and culinary wizardry,...
Voyagers
RopewalksVoyagers in The Halyard Liverpool is in the league of hotel restaurants that become a destination in their own right....
Vetch
Georgian QuarterThere’s a bonhomie and a sense of welcome at Vetch, marking it out as a friendly neighbourhood restaurant and simultaneously...
Grand Pacific
Manchester City CentreGrand Pacific is the work of Living Ventures and it easily outshines its sibling venues in terms of pure glamour....
Liverpool Gin Distillery
Liverpool City CentreHead to Liverpool Gin Distillery to drink gin, make gin, learn about gin and talk about gin.
Skof
Manchester City CentreSkof is the first restaurant from chef Tom Barnes who, as head chef at Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume, helped it win...
L’Enclume
CumbriaL'Enclume is Simon Rogan's three Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Lake District village of Cartmel, which is widely regarded as...
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...
Rogan & Co.
CumbriaSituated in an atmospheric 14th-century building beside the pretty River Eea in Cartmel, Rogan & Co is the home of...
KAJI
SpinningfieldsThe MUSU Collection is a group of innovative modern Japanese dining experiences, all under one roof. With three AA rosettes,...
Gaucho Manchester
Manchester City CentreFor many people, Argentinian restaurant Gaucho Manchester is the destination in the city for very good steak paired with very...
Yu Copster Green
Copster GreenYu Copster Green (formerly known as Yu and You) is an established, upscale Chinese restaurant serving British favourites and house...
Maya
Gay VillageMaya is the eagerly-awaited fine dining restaurant from Gabe Lea, a local Chef with an impressive CV including stints at...
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...
Arkle
ChesterArkle is the feather in Chester’s foodie cap. The three AA Rosette restaurant, located in the grand Chester Grosvenor Hotel,...
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...
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...
The Gallery Cafe
Manchester City CentreNot just somewhere to take the weight off after peering at all the Lowrys and Valettes, The Gallery Cafe at...
Heft
CumbriaAwarded with a Michelin star in 2023, Heft is the brainchild of chef, Kevin Tickle and his wife, Nicola.
Alderley Edge Hotel
Alderley EdgeThis new incarnation of the restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel delivers good Modern British food in a light, airy...
Restaurant Orme
UrmstonRestaurant Örme is a small fine-dining restaurant situated on an inconspicuous street in Urmston. But don't be fooled by its...
Fumo
Oxford RoadWith its terrace overlooking Oxford Road and its much-photographed spiral staircase, Fumo is a favourite spot in Manchester for dinner...
Cocoa Cabana West Didsbury
DidsburyHaving made a name – and a following – for itself, Burton Road's chic chocolatiers has expanded into larger premises...
The Inn at Whitewell
Forest of BowlandIt was the TV series The Trip starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon that made The Inn at Whitewell a...
Tattu Manchester
SpinningfieldsLocated in the heart of the Spinningfields business district, Tattu Manchester is an Instagrammer’s dream. Think penumbral lighting, body art-inspired...
Eight at Gazegill
ClitheroeEight at Gazegill is the epitome of farm to fork dining. Dishes showcase the organic farming methods and the beautiful...
Sexy Fish
SpinningfieldsSexy Fish is no mere minnow in the UK dining scene. It’s brought to you by Caprice Holdings, the group...
The Barn at Moor Hall
AughtonThe Barn is the sister restaurant of Mark Birchall’s Michelin starred Moor Hall at Aughton. It's the lesser known of...
20 Stories
SpinningfieldsManchester’s highest restaurant, bar and terrace 20 Stories was the opening of 2018 and still maintains its status as one...
Browns Manchester
Manchester City CentreAll dark wood and polished brass, leather seating and stained glass, this former banking hall is cavernous yet intimate all...
Tast
Manchester City CentreCatalan restaurant Tast brings the fiercely independent spirit of north-eastern Spain to your table courtesy head chef Paco Pérez –...
The River Restaurant
SalfordThe River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel is Manchester's classic fine dining restaurant. Huge names that have run the kitchen...
Six by Nico Deansgate
DeansgateSix by Nico Deansgate is the second Manchester opening for the hit fine-dining concept from Scottish-Italian chef and owner Nico...
Adam Reid at The French
Manchester City CentreCulinary rock and roll from Simon Rogan's protege, Adam Reid, and head chef Blaise Murphy, formerly of Mana. Enjoy fine-dining...
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...
Allium at Askham Hall
CumbriaAllium at Askham Hall has a dedication to seasonality that is rare, for all the term is bandied about these...
La Popote
CongletonThis small family-owned French bistro is tucked away in pretty Marton, near Macclesfield. Heavily influenced by classical French cooking, the...
Solo Restaurant
AughtonRocking up in the picturesque village of Aughton in West Lancashire, renowned chef Tim Allen (whose Flitch of Bacon bagged...
Pentonbridge Inn
CumbriaPentonbridge Inn is a former coaching inn in the rolling countryside of North Cumbria, near the Scottish Borders. If that...
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...
Cicchetti
DeansgateAs the first San Carlo Cicchetti, the Manchester restaurant had a lot to prove on opening in 2011. Over a...
The Perfect Match
SaleNew opening The Perfect Match on the traffic-heavy A56 in Sale isn’t the easiest place to get to but it’s...
Mount Street Dining Room & Bar
Manchester City CentreSet inside Manchester's iconic Midland Hotel, Mount Street Dining Room & Bar is a chic space with an all day menu...
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...
Podium Restaurant at the Hilton
Manchester City CentreLocated on the lobby level, the Hilton Hotel's Podium Restaurant is chic and modern, as you might expect, and so...
Source
CumbriaSource (previously known as HRiSHi) is a Michelin Star restaurant located at The Gilpin Hotel near Windermere in the Lake...
The Alan
Manchester City CentreWith its neutral hues and natural foliage, stripped-back bricks and leather booths, The Alan is a tranquil space in which...
Manifest
Baltic TriangleThe manifesto at industrial-chic restaurant and "dine-at-wine-bar" Manifest is "seasonal plates and famous Liverpool hospitality", with the Modern British menus...
Next Door
FrodshamNext Door is one of Cheshire’s most delightful restaurants. Housed in Frodsham’s timber-framed old butcher’s shop, it's full of charm...
La Bandera
Manchester City CentreThis upmarket Spanish restaurant, tucked away just off St Ann's Square, is the definition of a hidden gem.
The Forest Side
CumbriaMichelin-starred restaurant and hotel The Forest Side, owned by Lakes hotelier Andrew Wildsmith, is built on the foundations of the...
Cargo Seafood Restaurant
Princes DockWith some great views overlooking the Mersey from its unrivalled waterfront location on Princes Parade, this is the place to...
Seaforth
Liverpool City CentreThe Seaforth restaurant sits in the grand central atrium of the Municipal Hotel on Dale Street. Once the headquarters for...
James Martin
Manchester City CentreA fine-dining restaurant inside a casino with a celeb chef name above the door? Alarm bells. Yes, James Martin has...
Queens
Liverpool City CentreWith simple, regularly changing menus to showcase the best seasonal ingredients available at market, you can expect carefully prepared plates...
The Samling
CumbriaThe Samling is a delightful lodge and fine-dining restaurant oozing exclusivity. A favourite of Hollywood celebs (like Tom Cruise), it’s...
Six By Nico Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe "six" of Six By Nico refers to the six-course tasting menu, which runs for stints of six weeks only...
Tender
Manchester City CentreTender is an elegant restaurant in Manchester's Stock Exchange Hotel. The food lives up to the grandeur. Headed by Chef...
Hawksmoor
SpinningfieldsThe first Hawksmoor steakhouse outside of London is a confident affair. Well sourced steak and attention to detail have created...
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...
Moor Hall
AughtonMark Birchall, ex-head chef at L’Enclume, is chef-patron of Moor Hall, an outstanding, two Michelin star, five AA Rosette restaurant...
Fenix Restaurant and Bar
Manchester City CentreFenix is a simple, rustic Greek restaurant as re-imagined by World of Interiors. The palette of creams and neutral stones...
The Box Tree
West YorkshireWhile there's been a restaurant on this site for more than 50 years, owner-proprietor team Simon and Rena Gueller keep...
Pinion
PrescotGary Usher's north western chain of Elite Bistros these days totals six of the stripped-back but still homely restaurants, including...
Where the Light Gets In
StockportWith no menu and esoteric wines, Where the Light Gets In doesn’t adhere to the typical fine-dining formula. But it’s...
The Library Champagne Bar at The Edwardian Manchester
Manchester City CentreIf sipping on champagne whilst surrounded by books sounds like your thing, then The Library Champagne Bar at The Edwardian...
The Rum Fox
ClitheroeThe Rum Fox is a new dining destination with all the charm of an old one, housed in the former...
The London Carriage Works
Georgian QuarterBorn in the early 2000s, The London Carriage Works is Liverpool's original Modern British restaurant. Driven by a passion for...
San Carlo Fiorentina
Hale BarnsSan Carlo Fiorentina (what the Italians call Florence) specialises in the meat dishes of Tuscany, grilled over charcoal, particularly steak,...
Castle Street Townhouse
Liverpool City CentreThere's dining all day every day at chic Castle Street Townhouse, with breakfast and bottomless brunch choices, lunchtime and evening...
Bisous Bisous
ChorltonBisous Bisous is a renowned local but French patisserie and they have a café on Beech Road in Chorlton.
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...
Fischers Baslow Hall
DerbyshireFischers Baslow Hall delivers fine Michelin-starred dining with local foraged aspects in homely, romantic surrounds. Using the fruits of the...
Masons
SpinningfieldsNestled in the Grade II Listed former Freemasons Hall, Masons Restaurant and Bar serves retro fine-dining fare in princely surrounds.
Mana
AncoatsMichelin-starred restaurant Mana is the brainchild of chef patron Simon Martin who mastered his trade at the renowned Noma in...
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 Manchester
DeansgateSan Carlo is Manchester's most famous and, some say, best Italian restaurant. Run by the Distefano family, it's said to...
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...
San Carlo Gran Cafe
Manchester City CentreHead to any of the ristorantes in the acclaimed and award-winning family-run San Carlo Group and you know you’re in...
Pier Eight Restaurant
Media CityWith its watery views and sharp decor, Pier Eight – the restaurant and bar at The Lowry performing and visual...
The Cartford Inn
PrestonThis historic coaching house serves adventurous British pub food in poetic configurations. Cooking is by mushroom forager and head chef,...
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...
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...
Nova
HeswallNova is a longstanding favourite for those looking for creative fine-dining on the Wirral. Ran by husband and wife team...
La Boheme
LymmLa Boheme is a well-thought-of, family-run French restaurant near Lymm. The decor and the plating are a bit dated but...
63 Degrees
Northern QuarterRan by husband and wife team Eric and Florence Moreau, 63 Degrees is a classic chef-proprieteur French restaurant with roots...
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...
Northcote
LanghoNorthcote is where chef-patron Nigel Haworth earned his stripes as an instigator of contemporary British fine dining. Today, Michelin star chef...
Fazenda Liverpool
Business District (Liverpool)Fazenda loosely translates from Portuguese into "big farm", but think a little more luxe than your average barn: dark nooks...
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
WindermereThink of Gilpin Hotel & Lake House as a country house break with excellent spa facilities set in the stunning...
Fazenda Manchester
SpinningfieldsFazenda loosely translates from Portuguese into "big farm", but think more luxe surroundings than your average barn: dark corners and...
Holbeck Ghyll
CumbriaSituated in the hills above Windermere, Holbeck Ghyll could easily claim a place in a list of the most romantic...
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...
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...
Harvey Nichols Second Floor Deli Bar
Manchester City CentreHutch up near one of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the new Second Floor Deli Bar and take in the views...
Ox Club
LeedsThe Ox Club offers sumptuous, grill-based cooked from the Belgrave gang.
Arras
North YorkshireHusband and wife team, Adam and Lovaine Humphrey have moved their modern British (ish) restaurant Arras from Sydney, Australia to...
Crafthouse
LeedsThe slick Crafthouse restaurant serves up seasonal British fare from a roof-top perch. It's a D&D group restaurant, and like...
Blackhouse Grill On The Square
LeedsCarnivores, assemble. If you like a dinner you can really get your teeth into, then you could do worse than...
The Saddleworth Hotel
OldhamLicensed for civil wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships, vow renewal and baby naming, and with plenty of room for a proper...
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...
