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Zouk
Oxford RoadZouk specialises in 'apna' - home-style cooking shot through with colour and heat from the spices and herbs. In recent...
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Manchester River Cruises
Salford QuaysWant to fall in love with your city all over again? Take a boat tour from Manchester River Cruises, and...
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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...
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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...
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The Beatles Story
Albert DockThe Beatles are probably Liverpool’s most famous export and it stands to reason that the city has quite a few...
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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...
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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...
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Pong & Puck | Great Northern
Manchester City CentreGet your game face on with an afternoon of pool, shuffleboard and table tennis at Pong & Puck in The...
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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...
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Grand Pacific
Manchester City CentreGrand Pacific is the work of Living Ventures and it easily outshines its sibling venues in terms of pure glamour....
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Quest Apartment Hotel Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreQuest Apartment Hotel Liverpool offers the space of an apartment and the convenience of a hotel. You get the facilities...
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Australasia
SpinningfieldsPacific Rim fusion fare for the fashion set. The undeniable theatre of the place, the approach of the staff and...
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AO Arena
Manchester City CentreIf you’re in Manchester to see a big name music act, chances are you’re seeing it at the AO Arena.
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Namaste Nepal
West DidsburyNamaste Nepal on West Didsbury’s Burton Road is a relaxed Nepalese spot that is the definition of a much-loved neighbourhood...
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Ciaooo Loaded Garlic Bread
Northern QuarterTeam GB has a different meaning to the guys who run Ciaooo Loaded Garlic Bread, the takeaway version of the...
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Piccolino Didsbury
DidsburyWith its large alfresco terrace, complete with a fully retractable roof, Piccolino Didsbury is perfectly located for an Aperol Spritz...
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Infinity Apartments
Liverpool City CentreInfinity Apartments consists of a range of serviced apartments and townhouses in nine different areas of Liverpool. They're a good-value...
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Malmaison Manchester Spa
PiccadillyA favourite for girls' weekends and romantic breaks, the Malmaison Manchester Spa is a cosy hideaway that uses its compact...
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Premier Suites Liverpool
Liverpool City CentrePremier Suites Liverpool is a modern home-from-home in the city centre. Its impressive teardrop-shaped glass building contrasts with this area's...
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Riva Blu Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWith its large alfresco terrace, island bar, and handsome architecture, Riva Blu Liverpool has a chic, continental feel inside and...
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Cibus
LevenshulmeOnce a stall at Levy Market, then a pop-up pizzeria above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus took baby steps to get...
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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...
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Hakkapo
Manchester City CentreHakkapo is Manchester’s Izakaya - that is, a Japanese bar where people go to eat, drink and just generally hang...
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Piccolino Knutsford
KnutsfordPiccolino Knutsford fits in perfectly with the Italianate villas and chic shops of this quirky Cheshire town. Situated on the...
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Hope Mill Theatre
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Evuna Knutsford
KnutsfordEvuna Knutsford brings together playful Spanish tapas dishes and an excellent wine offering.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Pattersons
RopewalksFried chicken in a bar setting with a big emphasis on music, beer and cocktails - Liverpool independent Pattersons has...
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Fumo
Oxford RoadWith its terrace overlooking Oxford Road and its much-photographed spiral staircase, Fumo is a favourite spot in Manchester for dinner...
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Hotel Anfield
AnfieldHotel Anfield is the perfect hotel for football fans. If you were any closer to the ground, you’d be in...
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BrewDog Doghouse Manchester Hotel
Manchester City CentreThe BrewDog Doghouse is brought to you by international beer makers, BrewDog. Claiming to be Manchester’s first carbon-negative “beer hotel”,...
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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...
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Ciaooo Neapolitan Pizzeria
Northern QuarterCult pizzeria Ciaooo may not be as well-known as some of its beautifully blistered-based brethren, but that’s all to the...
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Evuna Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreOctober 2003 saw the first of the four Evunas open, grabbing a prime position on Deansgate and a reputation for...
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Seven Bro7hers Middlewood Locks
Media CitySeven Bro7hers in Salford at the Middlewood Locks development is the ideal place for some al fresco eating and drinking...
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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...
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Evuna Manchester NQ
Northern QuarterThe second city centre Evuna, open since 2013, bagsies a corner spot in the Northern Quarter that provides the outward-facing...
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Piccolino Liverpool
Cavern QuarterPiccolino Liverpool is located in a particularly grand building on Cook Street with a small but perfectly-formed terrace at the...
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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...
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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...
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Happy Days Apartments
Liverpool City CentreYou can find Happy Days Apartments all over Liverpool City Centre. With nine different central locations, you can find something...
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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...
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Frederiks
Georgian QuarterOne of the buzziest spots in the Georgian Quarter, Frederiks models itself on the neighbourhood bars of Brooklyn. Think casual...
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The Shankly Hotel
Liverpool City CentreThe Shankly Hotel, like its namesake, is one of a kind. Named after Bill Shankly, the charismatic former manager of...
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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...
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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...
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Royal Exchange Theatre
Manchester City CentreManchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre is an exciting clash of modernity and history and the same can be said of its...
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Stanley Street Suites
Cavern QuarterStanley Street Suites by Guest First is your first stop for luxury city break apartments right in the heart of...
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Peaky Blinders
Manchester City CentrePeaky Blinders is a cocktail bar and pub with food which pays homage to the hit TV series starring Cillian...
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Inflata Nation Manchester
Trafford ParkThis indoor inflatable playground is an excellent way to tire out hyperactive kids on a rainy day and for that...
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EastZEast Manchester
Manchester City CentreLocated on Blackfriars Street with views of the River Irwell, EastZEast is known for its authentic Punjabi dishes and glamorous,...
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BLVD
SpinningfieldsBLVD is the place to go if you want cool cocktails and a party atmosphere with your meal. It’s a...
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Gaucho Manchester
Manchester City CentreFor many people, Argentinian restaurant Gaucho Manchester is the destination in the city for very good steak paired with very...
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Jonathan Schofield Manchester Tours
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Nerf Action Xperience
Trafford ParkIf you love charging around waving a Nerf blaster with foam ammo popping all around you, then you’re going to...
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Al Dente
Lark LaneAl Dente is a Mediterranean restaurant with an extensive, far-reaching menu that just about makes sense when you consider the...
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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...
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The Crystal Maze Manchester
CastlefieldIt’s a dream come true for kids of the 90s: a chance to show off your skills on the legendary...
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Manchester Chinese Restaurant
Chinatown (Manchester)Manchester Chinese Restaurant has a name that states the obvious but other than that, doesn’t give much away. Perhaps it’s...
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Boom Battle Bar Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreJust a stone's throw away from Liverpool Lime Street station, Boom Battle Bar takes group gaming to the next level....
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Urban Playground Manchester
Manchester City CentreUrban Playground Manchester is the place to go for an adrenaline-fuelled, ultra-competitive night out. Located in Manchester Arndale, it brings...
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Tenpin Manchester – Printworks
Manchester City CentreAs the name suggests, TenPin Manchester - Printworks is a bowling alley in the Printworks. It’s family-friendly by day and...
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Folk Didsbury
DidsburyFolk is a bit of an institution in Didsbury, having been on the scene for over a decade now. On...
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Manchester Jazz Festival
Manchester City CentreManchester Jazz Festival brings the best new emerging jazz artists, homegrown talent, and living jazz legends to the city centre...
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Point Blank Shooting Manchester
Manchester City CentrePoint Blank Shooting is an interactive virtual shooting range designed to test yours and your teammates quick-draw skills.
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Goodison Park Stadium Tour
EvertonIf you’re visiting Liverpool as an Everton FC fan, make sure the Goodison Park Stadium Tour is on your itinerary.
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Tempest on Tithebarn
Business District (Liverpool)Tempest on Tithebarn is a social space filling your days from early-morning Neighbourhood Coffee and freshly baked pastries and cakes...
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Hawksmoor
SpinningfieldsThe first Hawksmoor steakhouse outside of London opened on Deansgate in 2015 and is a confident affair. Well sourced steak...
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Chit ‘N’ Chaat
RusholmeChit 'N' Chaat is one of Rusholme's best-loved restaurants for Indian Street food and entrees. This small-yet-cosy eatery is the...
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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...
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iFLY Manchester Indoor Skydiving
Trafford ParkIf you like the idea of skydiving but not so much the idea of jumping out of a plane, this...
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Total Ninja
Trafford ParkTotal Ninja is part bouncy-castle on steroids, part warrior training ground. The venue is mainly divided into two parts: an...
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Dishoom
SpinningfieldsDishoom is a legend in its own lunchtime and that’s exactly how it likes things. It’s not enough to serve...
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Portland Basin Museum
Ashton-under-LyneStep inside the restored nineteenth-century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne and you'll find the Portland Basin Museum. With exciting, accessible...
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Castlefield Viaduct
CastlefieldCastlefield Viaduct is the National Trust’s newest opening in the region - and it's a bit of a departure from...
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Kennedy’s
AltrinchamKennedy's is a characterful Irish bar located in the heart of Altrincham, just opposite the market.
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The Warehouse Project
PiccadillyIf you’re into EDM or club culture you’ll know The Warehouse Project as one of Manchester’s biggest nights out. It...
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Salt & Pepper
Manchester City CentreDuring lunch hours there's queues out the door with Mancs waiting to grab a dish from the 'Main Ones' menu....
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Rudy’s Pizza Manchester Ancoats
AncoatsListed amongst the world’s best pizzerias in international pizza guide, Where To Eat Pizza, Rudy’s Pizza has grown from a...
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Paws Yoga
CastlefieldTwo things that are guaranteed to release endorphins: puppies and yoga. Paws Yoga combines the two, and was the first...
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Home Chinese
Gay VillageHome Chinese sits on the edge of the Gay Village on Chorlton Street and prides itself on serving authentic Chinese...
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Free State Kitchen
Georgian QuarterWhile some venues are happy to describe a frost-ravaged yucca and a scattering of paving stone weeds as a ‘beer...
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Festwich
PrestwichFestwich is the music festival with all the biggest names, from The Doors to Nirvana. Ok, so they’re not the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The River Restaurant
SalfordThe River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel is Manchester's classic fine dining restaurant. Huge names that have run the kitchen...
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NoHo
Northern QuarterNoHo is far from the only NYC-inspired bar in the NQ, or even on Stevenson Square, but it was one...
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Mackie Mayor
Northern QuarterMackie Mayor is a cosmopolitan food hall located in an 1858 Grade II listed market building on the edge of...
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Lass O’Gowrie
Oxford RoadManchester classic the Lass O'Gowrie won Best Pub in Britain in 2012 but suffered a loss in income (and a...
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TeamSport Go Karting: Manchester Victoria
Manchester City CentreTeamSport Go Karting: Manchester Victoria is a high-octane experience that'll turn even the mildest contestant into a speed demon.
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Wood & Company
Manchester City CentreWith its disguised entrance and back street location, Wood & Co has the feel of a secret speakeasy only frequented...
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Victoria Baths
Victoria ParkOnly open on Wednesdays (and closed entirely during the winter months), Victoria Baths isn’t fully geared up as a visitor...
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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...
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Dukes 92
CastlefieldYou'll find Dukes 92 in the dynamic district of Castlefield, just a short stumble from Deansgate and its bustling bar...
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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...
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Tom Yam Poynton
StockportWith two locations in Poynton and Monton, you’ll find an authentic Thai dining experience at Tom Yam Restaurant & Bar.
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30 James Street
WaterfrontSome people will absolutely love this place, posting pics all over Facebook. Some people just won’t. Either way, 30 James...
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Dulcimer
Chorlton"Music is in our blood" proclaim the team behind Dulcimer, the long-standing Chorlton bar named after a funkily shaped hammer-struck...
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Nell’s New York Pizza & Bar
Manchester City CentreThis Brooklyn-style pizza joint was born out of a love of using the best ingredients with care and attention. Nell's...
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Behind Closed Doors
Northern QuarterDescribed as a 'debauched cocktail bar' in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Behind Closed Doors aims to bring 'sex,...
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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...
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GRUB
Cheetham HillHoused in a disused building at The Red Bank Project, GRUB is two floors of street food, bars and event...
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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...
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O2 Ritz Manchester
Oxford RoadThe O2 Manchester Ritz on Whitworth Street has seen better days but it still knocks most venues out of the...
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Gustum
Mossley HillBack before American barbecue joints became all the rage over here, your best bet for charcoal-seared meat on a stick...
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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...
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Electrik
ChorltonElektrik is an award-winning independent bar with great coffee and a wide selection of beer, wine and cocktails. They offer...
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The Roebuck Inn
MobberleyMulti-award-winning pub in the Cheshire countryside. Winner of countless ‘best pub’ awards, and established in 1708, the latest incarnation of...
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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...
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The Beagle
ChorltonThe Beagle is a bustling, eclectic, neighbourhood boozer which has recently replaced its Tex-Mex trash food menu with NYC-style pizza...
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The Cartford Inn
PrestonThis historic coaching house serves adventurous British pub food in poetic configurations. Cooking is by mushroom forager and head chef,...
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The Philharmonic Dining Rooms
Georgian QuarterThis impressively ornate pub was built over 120 years ago and stands proudly on the corner of Hope Street. The...
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The Farm Club
PickmereThe Farm Club started life as a triathlon training centre before it expanded into offering a wider wellness experience. Situated...
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The GPO Food Market & Bar
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
BlackpoolThe roar of the rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (and their accompanying screams) is the sound of Blackpool. With ten rollercoasters...
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The Fitzgerald
Northern QuarterThe Fitzgerald, appropriately enough, channels those Great Gatsby vibes with its vintage stylings, and its 1920s glassware sets off the...
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We Invented The Weekend
Media CityWe Invented the Weekend festival is a massive, free, two-day celebration of all the cool stuff people do in their...
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The Rice Bowl
Manchester City CentreThis family-run Chinese restaurant has history. After first setting up in Liverpool in 1955, Wing Lau moved operations to Manchester...
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The Tavern Co
Mossley HillA stalwart of Smithdown Road, The Tavern Co is a casual dining place with a reputation for student and family-friendly...
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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...
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The Elephant Woolton
Woolton VillageSubheading "pub and bakehouse", The Elephant is a Grade II-listed building (with sunny beer garden) in the leafy village of...
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TeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park
Trafford ParkTeamSport Go Karting: Trafford Park has 450 metres of adrenaline-fuelled GP circuit and a new fleet of Biz Evo3 adult...
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Breakout Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWork as part of a team with friends, family or work colleagues and try to escape the room you've been...
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Da Gurkha
WaterlooFounded by experienced restaurateur Netra Khare, Da Gurkha is a slick operation in a simple, curry-house setting that's as off-the-beaten-track as...
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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...
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The Hip Hop Chip Shop
AncoatsA National Fish & Chip Award winner, the Manchester street food heroes opened up their first bricks 'n' mortar outlet...
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The Font Chorlton
ChorltonWhile the city centre Font Bar is often typecast as 'that student place with the really cheap cocktails', The Font...
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Junior Jackson’s
Northern QuarterNestled away underneath the Northern Quarter's infamous Oldham Street, this is a tiny bar with a huge personality.
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Pacifica Cantonese
EcclesPacifica Cantonese in Eccles is an old-school Chinese restaurant with lurid neon signage. It’s not trying to be slavishly authentic...
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Frog and Bucket
Northern QuarterThe Frog and Bucket is one of Manchester's longest running comedy clubs and one of the first venues to open...
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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...
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Blockbusters NQ
Northern QuarterIf you're over the age of 25, chances are you probably remember visiting a video rental store as a kid....
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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...
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Manchester Pride
Gay VillageHeld annually over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Manchester Pride is a joyful, loud and proud celebration of queer identity...
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Chaos Karts
SpinningfieldsChaos Karts puts you in the driving seat of an immersive augmented reality experience, bringing real-life karting and gaming together.
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KIRA by Sunitha
BollingtonKIRA by Sunitha is a modern Indian bistro serving small plates and sharing platters which are bursting with colour and...
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Double Zero
ChorltonAn authentic Neapolitan-style pizzeria, Double Zero in Chorlton has been lauded as one of the best in the UK.
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Titanic Spa
HuddersfieldTitanic Spa is the UK’s first eco spa with numerous awards including Marie Claire’s Best Sustainable Spa, World Luxury Spa...
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Overdraught MCR
LevenshulmeOverdraught MCR opened its doors in October 2019 with a name that's a cheeky nod to the previous incarnation of...
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Jasmine
ChorltonDespite being enormous and giving off slightly-half finished vibes when it comes to the fit-out, Jasmine is always busy. It’s...
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leveltap
Ropewalksleveltap is one of the latest gaming bars to arrive at Liverpool's bustling Ropewalks. Immerse yourself in enthralling modern and...
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Sexy Fish
SpinningfieldsSexy Fish is no mere minnow in the UK dining scene. It’s brought to you by Caprice Holdings, the group...
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ArCains
Baltic TrianglePart of the Cains Brewery Complex, ArCains is a gamers paradise. Whether it's date night, a stag or hen do,...
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Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Ashton-under-LyneLily's Indian Vegetarian Cuisine is an unassuming restaurant in Ashton-under-Lyne that happens to serve some of the best South Indian...
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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...
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Point Blank Shooting Liverpool
Cavern QuarterPoint Blank Shooting is a virtual shooting range and bar. Designed to see if you're a sharpshooter, the many levels...
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Society
Manchester City CentreLocated in between St Peter’s Square and The Bridgewater Hall, Society brings new life to the quiet yet elegant stretch...
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Temple at Victoria Warehouse
Trafford ParkIf you want a night out of dancing and connection and good times, without the hangover the next day, Temple...
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Trattoria 51 Liverpool
Business District (Liverpool)Offering good-value Italian classics, Trattoria 51 is an easy option if you want a family-friendly independent close to Liverpool ONE....
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Breakout Manchester High Street
Manchester City CentreBreakout Manchester is a live escape room centre on High Street in Manchester. You are locked in a room with...
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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.
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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,...
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Co-op Live
BeswickAfter a few false starts, Co-op Live, the UK's biggest indoor arena, opened on 14 May 2024. With a 23,500...
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Track Brewing Co
PiccadillyTrack Brewing Co may be a bit off the beaten track but it’s worth the trek for craft beer aficionados....
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Peveril of the Peak
Oxford RoadThe Grade II Listed Peveril of the Peak dates back to the 1820s. It's had quite the history, and is...
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Palace Theatre Manchester
Oxford RoadIf you want to catch the big West End or Broadway productions on tour in the North of England, The...
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Whistle Punks
Manchester City CentreHearing the thud of axes can be a little unnerving as you leave the cinema in the Great Northern –...
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Groobarb’s Wild Farm & Field Kitchen
KnutsfordGroobarbs Wild Farm & Field Kitchen comes from the brains behind Groobox; a Cheshire-based fruit and veg delivery box service....
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Alderford Lake
WhitchurchAlderford Lake is the perfect summer day out. It’s an idyllic location but you won’t be able to sit still...
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Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar
ChildwallTicking all the boxes for brekkie and brunch in South Liverpool is Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar on Woolton Road.
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Chill Factore
Trafford ParkWith 180m of downhill skiing and snowboarding, Chill Factore is the UK’s longest indoor real snow slope. And though you can’t...
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Escape Hunt | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThe ultimate rainy day activity (and Manchester certainly has its wealth of those), Escape Hunt at the Corn Exchange places...
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Inspire Cafe
LevenshulmeInspire Cafe is an inclusive, relaxed gem of a community cafe housed in a former church in Levenshulme. It serves...
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Duke Street Boutique Hotel
RopewalksDuke Street Boutique Hotel is a quirky and cool place to stay just minutes from Liverpool's trendiest bars and restaurants.
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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...
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Parklife Festival
PrestwichIt's the big one, at least for the under-25s amongst us. Parklife is a huge two-day music festival held every...
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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...
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The Original Third Eye
DidsburyLong-standing Nepalese and Indian restaurant & takeaway serving up familiar favourites as well as some Nepalese specialities you might not...
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Manchester International Festival
ManchesterManchester International Festival, or MIF, is the city’s biennial arts festival. It’s two weeks of the year where you’re never...
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Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old TraffordEven if it's not a match day, there's plenty happening at the iconic Old Trafford stadium. The best way to...
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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...
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Immersive Gamebox Manchester
Manchester City CentrePut down those phones, switch off your screens, and, er, stand in front of another one . . . but...
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Treetop Trek Manchester
PrestwichIf you're looking for a fun way to get outside and get active, try Treetop Trek Manchester at Heaton Park....
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Delifonseca Dockside
BrunswickLiverpool's acclaimed deli and restaurant Delifonseca has a loyal following thanks to its irresistible victuals from the UK and beyond.
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Present Company
Liverpool City CentrePresent Company is a cocktail bar and a pretty good one at that. Not only does it have the seal...
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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...
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The British Music Experience
Albert DockHead to The Cunard Building, one of the Three Graces that form Liverpool's iconic waterfront to find The British Music...
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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...
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Pelican
Northern QuarterPelican is a bar from the team behind Squawk Brewing Company, they of the beautiful ornithological cans of craft ale....
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Heaton Park
PrestwichIf you’re craving greenery but don’t want to stray too far out of the city, Heaton Park, on the Manchester-Bury...
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Rain Bar
Manchester City CentreRain Bar is a pub from JW Lees in an old umbrella factory. It’s a beautiful building and looks even...
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Provence
SpinningfieldsProvence Wines, located in the heart of Spinningfields brings a refreshing and innovative approach to the traditional wine-drinking experience.
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HOME
Manchester City CentreWith five cinemas, two theatres, a bookshop, and over 500 sqm of gallery space, HOME is one of Manchester’s biggest...
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Yu Copster Green
Copster GreenYu Copster Green (formerly known as Yu and You) is an established, upscale Chinese restaurant serving British favourites and house...
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Wing’s
Manchester City CentreLocated in a brutalist city centre square, this elegant Chinese restaurant is owned by Wing Shing Chu – but it’s...
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Spooky World
WarringtonSpooky World comes in three strengths of spookiness. There’s Fun by Day which is all smiling pumpkins and friendly ghosts...
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Parkers Arms
ClitheroeThe Parker's Arms is a homely pub, serving and baking extraordinary, modern European food.
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Wild Shore Delamere
DelamereIf you've never known the joy of flying over a lake on a rope swing and daring yourself to let...
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The White Hart at Lydgate
LydgateThe White Hart at Lydgate is a rustic dining pub with an excellent reputation and wine list. Located 700 feet...
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Proove Pizza
DidsburyProove Pizza has proven itself to be a success which is fortunate because there’s no shortage of eateries slinging out...
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Imperial War Museum North
Salford QuaysThis quayside location in Trafford Park was bombed heavily during WW2 so it’s especially appropriate that it was chosen as...
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Saison
DidsburySister of Chorlton favourite Dulcimer, Saison is a cosy bar offering a wide range of craft beer and spirits. They...
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Yum Cha
Lark Lane"Dim sum, roast meats and big plates" promises Yum Cha's website and the restaurant awning fluttering on Lark Lane alike...
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Mary & Archie Chorlton
ChorltonMary & Archie Chorlton is a well-loved neighbourhood cafe bar, sourcing the best local ingredients for their famous 'all-day' brunch...
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YES
Oxford RoadYES is a gargantuan place with four floors of fun. Despite that, it still has a low-key cool and something...
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Eagle & Child
RamsbottomThe Eagle & Child is famous for offering excellent Sunday lunches and award-winning pub grub in the hills above Manchester.
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On The Green
Liverpool City CentreLocated in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, On The Green is a laid-back virtual golfing experience accommodating both those...
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Contact Theatre
Oxford RoadWe were shocked when Contact Theatre, or just Contact, as it prefers to be known, announced it was celebrating its...
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Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreWith its ten pin bowling, pool tables, beer pong, and shuffleboard, Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale will keep you entertained...
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The Wharf
CastlefieldThe Wharf has one of the largest outdoor areas in Manchester and is it’s in Castlefield, the canalside views aren’t...
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The Pheasant Inn
TattenhallThe Pheasant Inn is a cut above when it comes to country pubs. Enjoy a drink in the sunshine looking...
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
SalfordSalford Museum and Art Gallery was the UK’s first free public library when it opened in 1850. The building was...
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DNA VR
Manchester City CentreDNA VR is a virtual reality arcade with three different gameplay options. You can communicate with your friends through the...
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Manchester Opera House
SpinningfieldsYou can indeed see an opera at Manchester Opera House but you’re much more likely to catch the latest West...
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Sapporo Teppanyaki Manchester
CastlefieldSapporo Teppanyaki Manchester is all about the theatre of dining. It offers sushi and noodle dishes but if you want...
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Manchester Tennis and Football Centre
BeswickThe Aquatics Centre, the Etihad Stadium, the Velodrome . . . anyone who doubts the legacy of the Manchester 2002...
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FWD Manchester
Manchester City CentreWant to give Wim Hof style cold water immersion a try but without leaving Manchester city centre? Head to the...
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Coronation Street Tours
Media CityCoronation Street Tours gives you the chance to go behind the scenes of the long-running soap and walk those famous...
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Lunya
Liverpool City CentreWorld-class Catalan deli and restaurant Lunya is a wonderful place to hang out, with tapas and full-bodied meals on offer....
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NQ64
Northern QuarterReturn to your youth and relieve the stresses and strains of adult life by whacking baddies Double Dragon-style or jumping...
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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...
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Porta Altrincham
AltrinchamSpanish small plates and a menu that really delivers. Porta Altrincham might be another tapas place - but this one...
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Theatre of Screams
Ashton-under-LyneTheatre of Screams is the interactive Halloween experience on a budget. It’s also the indoor option for those of you...
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Riva
HaleBringing new life to Hale village is relaxed restaurant and bar Riva, which cleverly scoops up trade from morning till...
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Smithills Open Farm
BoltonIf you've ever wondered what you call a baby alpaca, or which is the biggest and most ferocious owl in...
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Cibo Wilmslow
WilmslowCibo Wilmslow is a stylish Italian restaurant where you can enjoy good food and a spot of people-watching. (Wilmslow is...
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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...
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The Merchant
RopewalksThe Merchant is a lively hangout with great pizza. At the front, spilling onto the street, the outdoor tables under...
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Altrincham Market House Indoor Food Hall
Greater ManchesterSetting a precedent for the likes of Mackie Mayor and Stockport Produce Hall, many have hailed the revamping of the...
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Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreOne of two Roxy Ball Room venues in Manchester, the Deansgate bar is an ideal "adult playground" perfect for parties....
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Scare City
ChorleyScare City takes over the abandoned Camelot theme park for a completely immersive Halloween scare event.
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Franco Manca
Manchester City CentreFranco Manca started out as pioneers of sourdough Neapolitan pizza and natural Italian wine purveyors in Brixton Market in 1986....
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New Union Hotel
Gay VillageNew Union Hotel is a show bar and place to stay on the city's vibrant Canal Street. It's also got...
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Barbakan Deli
ChorltonThe folks at Barbakan have been nose to the grindstone for over 50 years - they were here long before...
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Spice City
Business District (Liverpool)At this city centre favourite on Stanley Street you’ll find colourful, vibrant dishes that mix authenticity with a sense of...
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The Deansgate
Manchester City CentreThe Deansgate is a bit of a landmark pub in Manchester, having been in this spot for 200 years.
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Frankie’s Paint-It Pottery
Mossley HillGet stuck in with a pottery painting session at Frankie's Paint-It Pottery. Whether you're crazy about clay or it's your...
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Fell Bistro
LongridgeFell Bistro is the gastronomic endeavour of not one, but two MasterChef: The Professionals finalists. It stands to reason that...
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Liverpool Watersports Centre
WaterfrontNothing shakes up the senses quite like a winter dip in the docks. Head to Mariners Wharf for all-year-round aquatic...
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Arcade Club Bury
BuryArcade Club Bury is a gamer’s paradise. Set in a former mill, it is a vast celebration of the beat...
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Gravity MAX Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreHome to two floors of immersive activities, Gravity MAX is Liverpool’s biggest multi-entertainment venue.
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Gusto Italian Liverpool
Albert DockWith views of the water and a menu that should have something for pretty much everyone, Gusto Liverpool is a...
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The Lowry
Salford QuaysFlagship arts venue The Lowry was at the heart of 1990s' plans to breathe new life back into Salford Quays....
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Journey to Hell at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
BlackpoolJourney to Hell at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a mixture of live action horror thrills, a scare maze and terrifying...
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Manchester Psych Fest
Manchester City CentreManchester Psych Fest certainly packs it in. It's a one-day deep dive into the alternative music scene that marks the...
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Indian Tiffin Room Cheadle
CheadleIndian Tiffin Room Cheadle was one of the first local places to step away from the typical menu of the...
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The Picturedrome
MacclesfieldThe Picturedrome is the Macclesfield spin-off of the popular food hall group behind Altrincham Market Hall, Market House Alty and...
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Farmageddon
OrmskirkFarmageddon is the big one. Every year it’s a sellout, welcoming thousands of willing lambs to the slaughter. There are...
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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...
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The Daisy
Northern QuarterDescribed as 'late night escapism', The Daisy is a subterranean haven of a cocktail bar in the Northern Quarter. Find...
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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...
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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...
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Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
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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...
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Impossible
Manchester City CentreFirst and foremost a bar and nightclub, Impossible’s Instagram account is filled with a bevvy of posing beauties enjoying cocktails...
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Sam’s Chop House
Manchester City CentreThe acclaimed and atmospheric Sam's Chop House serves British classics from a kitchen where flavour is king. Part of the...
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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....
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Everyman Manchester St John’s
Manchester City CentreWith its red velvet seats, waiter service, and ultra stylish bar and cafe, Everyman Manchester St John’s is a far...
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Play Factore
Trafford ParkPlay Factore is like a super-sized version of the traditional indoor play centre. It’s enormous; crawling through tunnels, clambering through...
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6 Music Festival
Manchester City CentreThe BBC’s 6 Music Festival is a celebration of up-and-coming talent, emerging acts and the cool elder statespeople of alternative...
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Kickair
Green QuarterKickair, an “indoor freestyle park” behind Victoria Station, is the kind of place that fills kids (and big kids) with...
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Zap Graffiti
RopewalksZap Graffiti is one of Liverpool's most unique art venues, focused on showcasing graffiti designs and even giving you the...
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Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen
Mossley HillThe Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen looks like a transplant from a Cornish surfer town with its flaking driftwood walls,...
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CitySuites II
BlackfriarsTopped by the super-luxe Supersuites penthouse, CitySuites II has a number of options for high-end city centre stays. It offers...
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Duke Street Market
RopewalksFollowing in the footsteps of other successful models in the region, with communal dining tables and a mezzanine served by...
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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...
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Bundobust Leeds
LeedsBundobust Leeds is a veggie Bollywood blockbuster, best known for its small plates and beer.
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Runway Visitor Park
AltrinchamFor spine-tinglingly close views of the huge planes landing and taking off at Manchester Airport, head to the Runway Visitor...
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Manchester Jewish Museum
Cheetham HillManchester Jewish Museum reopened in 2021 after a £6 million upgrade that restored its synagogue to its former glory, and...
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The Florist
Georgian QuarterLocated just off the Georgian Quarter on Hardman Street, The Florist is a bright and airy bar and restaurant adorned...
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The Fishpool Inn
NorthwichThe Fishpool Inn is just on the edge of Delamere Forest. Walk up an appetite and then tuck in to...
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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...
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Indian Tiffin Room Leeds
LeedsIndian Tiffin Room Leeds is part of a small but well-respected Northern chain that transforms the dated curry house experience...
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Sandinista
Manchester City CentreNamed after the rowdy 1980 album by The Clash, bar with food Sandinista is one part wild Latin spirit and...
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DryWave
Manchester City CentreThis registered charity works on a number of projects related to sober and drug-free living, including the massive DryWave sober...
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MeetspaceVR Manchester
Trafford ParkMeetspaceVR Manchester is a virtual reality, immersive experience in a huge warehouse at Trafford Park. It's a place where you...
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Sticky Walnut
ChesterLocated in Hoole, just outside Chester, this contemporary bistro falls under the Elite Bistros empire of chef-turned-restaurateur, Gary Usher. Having...
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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...
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Big Hands
Oxford RoadThe original Manchester dive bar, Big Hands is a rock n roll institution and the site of many messy nights...
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Manchester City Stadium Tour
BeswickEven if you’re not a Blue you can’t help but be impressed with the scale of the Etihad Stadium in...
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Diecast
PiccadillyDiecast is a party venue and 'creative neighbourhood' five-minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly station.
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Wood
Manchester City CentreThe eponymous restaurant of Simon Wood, MasterChef winner and local lad from Oldham, is an accomplished affair. The décor -...
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Othello’s
GateacreOthello’s Greek Restaurant is a local favourite thanks to its reliable Mediterranean food and quick-smart, smiley service.
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Pace Health Club & Nu Spa
Green QuarterThe Pace Health Club & Nu Spa sits inside the Park Inn by Radisson hotel, on the edge of the city...
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Ménagerie
SalfordLet's get this party started... but not without lining your stomach first, fun fans. With tapas-style dishes for sharing as...
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Manley Mere
FrodshamThis man-made lake used to be a field full of cows until the owners diversified their business model from dairy...
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20 Stories
SpinningfieldsManchester’s highest – and possibly finest – restaurant, bar and terrace. D&D London’s flagship Manchester restaurant, 20 Stories was the...
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Bierkeller
Manchester City CentreIf dancing on tables with two-pint steins is what you're after, head to Bierkeller in The Printworks. This Bavarian-themed bar...
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Mayfield Park
PiccadillyIt’s no secret that Manchester city centre is short on decent parks. The opening of Mayfield Park in September 2022 goes...
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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...
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Bundobust Brewery
Greater ManchesterA real Northern success story, the second location for Bundobust in Manchester and the fourth in the family of northern-based...
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The Baltic Hotel
Baltic TriangleThe Baltic Hotel is definitely a party hotel. It may not be right in the centre of things but its...
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Brewery Bus Tours
Liverpool City CentreLiverpool’s Brewery Bus Tours are a lively ride around the city’s coolest, off-the-beaten path breweries, with up to 12 craft...
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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...
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Prestwich Social
PrestwichPrestwich Social is an all-day suburban cafe bar on Fairfax Road in Prestwich that proudly serves ethically and locally sourced...
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Gorilla
Greater ManchesterGorilla is tucked under a railway arch, it has a slightly industrial vibe but it’s comfortable for all that. The...
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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...
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Station Hop
LevenshulmeAnother CAMRA award-winning boozer on Stockport Road to add to Levenshulme’s enviable drinking scene. Station Hop is a gorgeous, colourful...
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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...
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The Talleyrand
LevenshulmeOpen since summer 2018, The Talleyrand is an arty and eccentric little bar with a packed programme of live music,...
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Royal Nawaab
LevenshulmeAsk a local for directions in Levy and there’s a high chance they will use the Royal Nawaab as a...
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Ox Club
LeedsThe Ox Club offers sumptuous, grill-based cooked from the Belgrave gang.
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Brasserie Blanc
AltrinchamBrasserie Blanc at Manchester Airport’s Marriott Hotel is more than just a place to get a quick meal before your...
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Cooper Hall
Northern QuarterCooper Hall is a European-style beer hall below Sevendale House in the Northern Quarter. The offering is simple: tank beer...
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Banyan Spinningfields
SpinningfieldsBanyan in Manchester’s Spinningfields is a sleek and chic take on all day drinking and dining. From bottomless brunches every...
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Wingstop
Manchester City CentreWingstop started life as a small chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas before spreading its wings across North America and...
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Albert’s Worsley
WorsleyAlbert’s Worsley is a reliable option, especially if you’re trying to please a big group. Even if you don’t get...
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The Gas Works Brewbar
Manchester City CentreThere’s no shortage of open kitchens on display in restaurants nowadays but few places can offer a working brewery as...
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8 Manchester
Whitefield8 Manchester is a glitzy temple to Chinese cooking, all soft carpet, plush velvet and moody black. It might have...
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Toast Altrincham
AltrinchamAs Nigel Slater once said, 'No matter how bad things get, it's impossible not to love someone who made you...
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La Parrilla Waterloo
WaterlooThe original venue from this Liverpudlian mini-chain, La Parrilla Waterloo Road surprised us all when it opened on South Road...
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Comptoir Libanais
SpinningfieldsComptoir Libanais serves up the bold flavours of Lebanon, its fresh and healthy plates providing much to tempt those following...
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5 Fifty Bistro
AigburthFormerly known as Paul’s Place, 5 Fifty Bistro is a small, independent restaurant on Aigburth Road. It’s run by the...
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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...
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Annyeong
Manchester City CentreYou know Annyeong is a proper Korean restaurant because the menu is full of dishes you’ve never heard of and...
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Gusto Italian Didsbury
DidsburyGusto Didsbury may be a mid-market chain but it certainly is very appealing. The interior is light and airy, but...
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Azuma
HulmeAzuma Manchester is a Chinese restaurant known for its hot pots. The fragrant broth must entice diners all the way...
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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...
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Red Chilli Manchester Oxford Rd
Manchester City CentreA stylish, upmarket Chinese restaurant well placed to scoop up the students and gig-goers flowing out of the Academy over...
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Bill’s Liverpool
Bill’s began life as a quirky East Sussex market cafe before transmorphing into a crowd-pleasing chain and colonising city centres...
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Holdi Woolton
Woolton VillageAdding to the growing list of options for quality dining in the epicurean village of Woolton is award-bagging small local...
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Bombay to Mumbai
BramhallThe philosophy behind Bombay to Mumbai is simple: they want you to feel like a friend. It’s there in the...
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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...
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La Viña
Manchester City CentreSo much more than the "Bar y Tapas" promised by its signage, La Viña also offers a bistro menu, complete...
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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...
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Mei Dim
Chinatown (Manchester)Mei Dim by name, dim sum by nature. If it's the Cantonese version of small plates you're after, look no...
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The Clarence
BuryThe décor doesn’t stray far from the original in The Clarence - a large, comfortable pub dating back to 1905....
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Jandol
LevenshulmeJandol is a well-loved, kitsch and colourful Lebanese restaurant and baklava bakery in Levensulme.