Bundobust Leeds
LeedsBundobust Leeds is a veggie Bollywood blockbuster, best known for its small plates and beer.
Pho | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreAs you might expect from the name, Vietnam's national dish pho (pronounced “fuh") is at the heart of the menu...
Mi & Pho
NorthendenYou don't have to fly halfway round the world to taste the authentic fresh flavours and healthy style of Vietnamese...
Trove Marble Street
Manchester City CentreTrove Marble Street joins the Trove family; a selection of cafes with great bread and coffee that are dotted around Manchester.
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...
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...
Tampopo | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreThe second of their city centre venues, Tampopo Manchester Corn Exchange has the same wok-fresh East Asian menu as its...
Inflata Nation Manchester
Trafford ParkThis indoor inflatable playground is an excellent way to tire out hyperactive kids on a rainy day and for that...
Indian Tiffin Room Cheadle
CheadleIndian Tiffin Room Cheadle was one of the first local places to step away from the typical menu of the...
Pho Liverpool
RopewalksThere are many arguments you could make against Pho Liverpool. It’s a chain restaurant on a street known for its...
TribeGaia Conscious Events
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Zumuku Sushi Bolton
BoltonWe heart sushi and mini-chain Zumuku Sushi serves up our favourite finger food with authentic flavours and flourishes, and even...
Othello’s
GateacreOthello’s Greek Restaurant is a local favourite thanks to its reliable Mediterranean food and quick-smart, smiley service.
Sushi Haus
MarpleSushi Haus along busy Stockport Road in Marple is a small and cosy restaurant that specialises in sushi and sashimi...
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...
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...
Defne Turkish BBQ Restaurant
ChildwallUsing the freshest veg and juiciest meats and fish, plenty of aromatic herbs and regional spices, the food of Turkey...
Wild Shore Delamere
DelamereIf you've never known the joy of flying over a lake on a rope swing and daring yourself to let...
Hibiki
Liverpool City CentreHibiki's website encourages you to "feed your soul" and "celebrate your senses" and, if it's authentic Japanese cuisine specialising in...
Tampopo Trafford Centre
StretfordOne of the better eating options in the sprawling domed food court hell that is The Orient is Tampopo Trafford...
Tibetan Kitchen at Manchester Buddhist Centre
Northern QuarterWhen the longstanding Earth Cafe closed down mid-pandemic, it was met with dismay and not just from the Buddhists above....
Castlefield Viaduct
CastlefieldCastlefield Viaduct is the National Trust’s newest opening in the region - and it's a bit of a departure from...
PLY
Northern QuarterDescribing itself as a "hangout" and "creative space", PLY is in the beating heart of hipster Northern Quarter, benefitting from...
Rosa’s Thai Cafe Manchester
SpinningfieldsStarting out in a no-frills East End caff already called Rosa’s, Khao Kho-born Saiphin dished up authentic Thai flavours with...
We Invented The Weekend
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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...
Barnacle
RopewalksOn the mezzanine at Duke Street Market clings "intimate Scouse brasserie" Barnacle, serving modern dishes and championing regional food.
The Vurger Co Manchester
Northern QuarterInspired by a trip to California, The Vurger Co started out as a market stall in 2016, its success seeing...
Chorlton Runners
ChorltonLooking like a swarm of bees in their black and gold running vests, the Chorlton Runners are always well-represented in...
Grilla Allerton Road
Mossley HillScandinavian design meets Cyrpiot food at Grilla Allerton Road - the sister restaurant to the original Grilla on Hardman Street.
Grilla Hardman Street
Liverpool City CentreGrilla fast became a hit when it opened back in 2015, thanks to its cool Scandinavian interior and contrasting menu...
Federal Circle Square
Oxford Road CorridorFederal Cafe Bar in Circle Square on Oxford Road, Manchester is a must-visit for brunch lovers. With a focus on...
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...
Treetop Trek Manchester
PrestwichIf you're looking for a fun way to get outside and get active, try Treetop Trek Manchester at Heaton Park....
Sapporo Teppanyaki Liverpool
Chinatown (Liverpool)A unique dining experience is promised at the Liverpool branch of Sapporo Teppanyaki, primarily a noodle and sushi bar, but...
Kickair
Green QuarterKickair, an “indoor freestyle park” behind Victoria Station, is the kind of place that fills kids (and big kids) with...
Yum Cha
Aigburth"Dim sum, roast meats and big plates" promises Yum Cha's website and the restaurant awning fluttering on Lark Lane alike...
The Green Lab
Northern QuarterFounded in May 2019 by sisters Nikita and Kanika from Manchester, The Green Lab is described as a health and...
Salford Lads Club
SalfordBoxing has been taught at Salford Lads Club since it opened back in 1903. The founders, the Groves brothers, wanted...
Zumuku Sushi Worsley
WorsleyWe heart sushi and mini-chain Zumuku Sushi serves up our favourite finger food with authentic flavours and flourishes, and even...
Peaberry
Albert DockDescribing itself as a "coffee house and kitchen", independent family-run business Peabody's does a bit of everything since first opening...
Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar
ChildwallTicking all the boxes for brekkie and brunch in South Liverpool is Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar on Woolton Road.
Evelyn’s
Northern QuarterEvelyn’s is a very clever restaurant. It’s from the chaps behind Mughli so expect a quality operation although it is...
Tokyo Noodle Bar
Chinatown (Liverpool)Famed for its massive portions and diminutive prices, Tokyo Noodle Bar would be a hidden gem if it wasn’t already...
Istanbul BBQ & Bistro Allerton
AllertonFollowing in the footsteps of the Woolton Village branch of Istanbul, the restaurant on the vibrant Allerton Road has 70...
Bold Street Coffee Manchester
Manchester City CentreOpen in Liverpool since 2010, BSC is something of an institution over there and the place to go if you're...
The Farm Club
CheshireThe Farm Club started life as a triathlon training centre before it expanded into offering a wider wellness experience. Situated...
Federal Manchester Deansgate
SpinningfieldsKeeping the Northern Quarter fed and watered since 2014, five years on and Federal claimed another foothole, this time on...
Aunty Ji’s
LevenshulmeAunty Ji’s is fast becoming one of Levenshulme’s favourite cafes thanks to its friendly, all-comers vibe and a menu that...
Viet Guy Northenden
NorthendenFans of Vietnamese food are advised to travel to Northenden to check out local favourite Viet Guy. This family-run independent...
Sale Harriers
SaleSale Harriers is one of Greater Manchester's biggest and oldest athletics clubs. It has been running, quite literally, for over...
Tampopo Manchester Albert Square
Manchester City CentreTampopo Albert Square is the original venue in this Manchester-born chain from restaurateur David Fox. It was here that they...
Mayfield Park
PiccadillyIt’s no secret that Manchester city centre is short on decent parks. The opening of Mayfield Park in September 2022 goes...
Tatton Park
CheshireTatton Park is a historic estate on the edge of Knutsford, home to an opulent neo-classical mansion, landscaped gardens, a...
Yum Cha Manchester
Manchester City Centre"Dim sum, roast meats and big plates" promises purpose-built Kampus gaff Yum Cha's bespoke Insta-friendly neon sign – but there...
Joro Vegan Eatery
BirkenheadTucked away on Birkenhead's Hamilton Square , just a couple of minutes walk from Woodside Ferry Terminal, is Joro’s Vegan...
Malmo
RopewalksIf it's a daytime pitstop you need, head to Malmo, where all your Scandi breakfast, brunch and lunch needs will...
Seoul Kimchi
Manchester City CentreThis well-regarded cafe and takeaway started life as a shop specialising in Korean ingredients, before owner/chef Byunghee Kwon added tables...
Tiger Rock Smithdown Road
Mossley HillWith "south east Asian hawker food" the tagline for Tiger Rock, you can expect cheap and cheerful small plates covering...
Cowshed
RopewalksIf you don't like being told what to do, then Cowshed is probably not for you. The self-described beefhouse (as...
Zumuku Sushi Didsbury
DidsburyWe heart sushi and mini-chain Zumuku Sushi serves up our favourite finger food with authentic flavours and flourishes, and even...
My Thai Manchester John Dalton Street
Manchester City CentreThe clue's in the name and My Thai serves up dishes inspired by the street food markets of Bangkok –...
Blanchflower
Altrincham'Create, don't curate' is Blanchflower's motto and to that end, much of their produce is made in-house.
Zaytoon
ChorltonYou'll find this authentic family-run Lebanese restaurant tucked away on the parade opposite Chorlton bus station, complete with an outdoor...
Katsouris
Manchester City CentreKatsouris is an institution, having sat in its imposing Gothic-style building on the corner of Deansgate and John Dalton Street...
Nordie Bar
LevenshulmeNordie Bar is a dog-friendly neighbourhood bar with a focus on coffee, craft beer and cocktails.
Teppanyaki Chinatown
Chinatown (Manchester)One of the longest-standing Japanese restaurants in Manchester, if not the North West, is Teppanyaki Chinatown. It’s been here since...
Off the Wheaten Track
AltrinchamAdding to Altrincham’s status as a food-shopping destination is Off the Wheaten Track, a coeliac-friendly deli which sells sweet and...
Yuet Ben Liverpool
Chinatown (Liverpool)Translating as "welcome honoured guest", the Yuet Ben is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Liverpool, setting up shop in 1968...
Pho Cue
Chinatown (Manchester)"The food speaks for itself," says Cue Tran, owner of the Pho Cue Vietnamese kitchen, whose aim is to take...
Another Heart To Feed NQ
Northern QuarterAnother Heart To Feed in Manchester's NQ is one of our top brunch spots. It's a coffee shop inspired by...
Oystercatcher
Chorlton“Doing lots of little things right” is a definition of perfection. And Oystercatcher - a simple seafood restaurant in Chorlton...
Treehouse Café
BroughtonSalford independent the Treehouse Cafe is the sort of picture-perfect coffee house you frequently see on Instagram but rarely stumble...
Blue Sakura
LeedsResplendent in the sakura cherry blossoms of its name (albeit faux flora), Blue Sakura brings "Asian-inspired magic" to Leeds via...
Grindsmith Media City
Media CityGrindsmith Media City has been keeping the creatives and apartment-dwellers of Salford Quays fed and caffeinated since 2016.
Barbakan Deli
ChorltonThe folks at Barbakan have been nose to the grindstone for over 50 years - they were here long before...
Takk Northern Quarter
Northern QuarterTakk is one of the mainstays of the always-evolving coffee and brunch scene in the Northern Quarter. It’s been around...
Sushi Bar HanaMatsuri
LeedsSushi Bar HanaMatsuri is a small Japanese restaurant serving authentic sushi, bento and other Japanese delicacies, to create a fine-dining...
Annyeong
Manchester City CentreYou know Annyeong is a proper Korean restaurant because the menu is full of dishes you’ve never heard of and...
Kampai Sushi Bar
HaleKampai Sushi Bar brings an off-centre approach to Japanese cooking to Hale’s dining scene. They describe their food as ‘authentic...
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...
Anar Turkish BBQ Restaurant
The clue is in the name, really, and Anar draws on the vast repertoire of the Mediterranean-meets-Middle Eastern cuisine of...
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...
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...
KBK
AncoatsKBK takes clean eating to the next level with quality ingredients and food that is anything but bland. It means...
Comptoir Libanais
SpinningfieldsComptoir Libanais serves up the bold flavours of Lebanon, its fresh and healthy plates providing much to tempt those following...
Rococo Coffee House
Cavern QuarterRococo is an independent coffee house slap bang in the centre of town, occupying two upstairs floors of a historic...
Peru Perdu
Manchester City CentrePeru Perdu was originally a six-month residency restaurant at The Cotton Factory near the Village. Whether Covid or its popularity...
Bold Street Coffee
Open since 2010, BSC is something of an institution and the place to go if you're in need of caffeine...
Try Thai
Chinatown (Manchester)Up some steps and through a doorway flanked by two statuettes making the wai, and you're welcomed into Try Thai,...
The Kitchen
BoltonA family-run restaurant specialising in Greek street food, The Kitchen is a Westhaughton favourite thanks to the enthusiasm of the...
Kambuja
MarpleMany of us are familiar with the vibrant cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand but Cambodian, or Khmer, food is still...
Common Ground
AltrinchamAn artisan tea and coffee house for people who know the difference between Aeropress, Batch Brew and V60, and no,...
Sushi Marvel Manchester
AncoatsThe clue's in the name, really, and the second Sushi Marvel (the first is based in Chorlton) serves up the...
Anatolian Grill
PrestwichThis modern Turkish restaurant and wine bar promises "a rich tapestry of tastes", and the selection of hot and cold...
The Bistro at Blackburne House
Nestled in the basement of a beautiful Grade II-listed building in the Georgian Quarter, The Bistro at Blackburne House is...
Darbar
ManchesterFrom pomegranate and pistachio to saffron and barberries, the authentic flavours of Persian cuisine are promised at this family-run restaurant,...
Zena Restaurant
DidsburyIf you fancy a taste of one of the oldest and healthiest cuisines in the world, head to the family-owned...
Al Dente
AigburthAl Dente is a Mediterranean restaurant with an extensive, far-reaching menu that just about makes sense when you consider the...
Milk & Honey Cafe
Oxford Road CorridorMilk & Honey Cafe does pretty much what it says on the tin – it's a bona fide cafe, only...
Tiger Rock North John Street
Cavern QuarterWith "south east Asian hawker food" the tagline for Tiger Rock, you can expect cheap and cheerful small plates covering...
Ca Phe Viet
AncoatsServing up Vietnamese coffee in the traditional and modern way, freshly filled banh mi baguettes plus bowls of aromatic and hearty...
Vnam
AncoatsAncoats is fast becoming the go-to place in Manchester to get your authentic Vietnamese food fix, with various purveyors of...
My Thai Manchester Northern Quarter
Northern QuarterThe clue's in the name and My Thai serves up dishes inspired by the street food markets of Bangkok –...
NAM
AncoatsAnother neighbourhood favourite in the now achingly hip Cutting Room Square. NAM’s light and airy space with its natural parquet...
The Counter House
AncoatsGut-cleansing spirulina juices, turmeric scented Buddha bowls and raw vegan cookies, The Counter House menu reads like a dream list...
Viet Shack Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreThere’s almost always a small crowd gathered around Viet Shack’s counter in the Arndale Food Market. Their menu of flavour-packed,...
Jarern Street Food
BoltonJarern is a Thai word meaning prosper or grow, and this tiny place has one huge menu. The home of...
Kimji Korean Restaurant
RamsbottomHusband and wife team Sam and Mandy Chen opened the first Kimji Korean Restaurant in Preston in 2018 to a...
Ezra & Gil Hilton Street
Northern QuarterIf you want to experience Northern Quarter cafe culture in its purest form, head to Ezra & Gil Hilton Street,...
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...
Chapati Cafe
ChorltonChapati Cafe is a gem in the tradition of the good-old 'rice and three' that every true Mancunian holds dear.
Vietnamese Potbellied
ChorltonVietnamese Potbellied is from the same family that ran Pho Bowl - the dinky restaurant that used to inhabit this...
Another Heart To Feed Didsbury
DidsburyAnother Heart To Feed in Didsbury is an ecologically-minded coffee shop inspired by coffee culture capital of the world, Melbourne.
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...
Yuzu
Chinatown (Manchester)Yuzu is a neighbourhood-style Japanese restaurant offering refreshingly uncomplicated dishes served in Zen-like surroundings. You won’t find a conveyor belt...
The Italian Club Fish
RopewalksRosaria Crolla's family left the mountain village of Picinisco to the south of Rome for Glasgow, setting up fish and...
Prashad
LeedsPrashad is a Gordon Ramsey-rated thrill for anyone craving Gujarati vegetarian food. Since starring on Ramsey's Best Restaurant show, the...
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...
Yara Cheadle
CheadleLebanese and Syrian restaurant Yara is not alone with its Cheadle outpost – equally popular branches can be sniffed out...
Shoryu Ramen
Manchester City CentreShoryu Ramen is the first branch of the mini London chain to leave the capital. It’s located in Piccadilly Gardens...
