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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...
Wagamama St Peter’s Square
Manchester City CentreWagamama St Peter’s Square is one of Manchester’s go-to spots for a casual curry or lunchtime noodles. Right in the...
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.
Voyagers
RopewalksVoyagers in The Halyard Liverpool is in the league of hotel restaurants that become a destination in their own right....
Evuna Knutsford
KnutsfordEvuna Knutsford brings together playful Spanish tapas dishes and an excellent wine offering.
Exhibition
Manchester City CentreExhibition is one of Manchester’s cluster of exciting multi-kitchen concepts (read: food halls) that just seem to be multiplying. In...
The Vicarage
Holmes ChapelThe Vicarage sits on the banks of the River Dane, in Cranage, a village on the edge of Holmes Chapel....
Indian Tiffin Room Liverpool
RopewalksIndian Tiffin Room, the successful North West independent, has brought its authentic street food flavours to Liverpool.
Sicilian NQ
Northern QuarterLocated in the Northern Quarter, this friendly neighbourhood bistro and bar is the place to avanti if it’s a taste of traditional...
The Bridge
PrestburyLocated in a Grade II Listed building from 1626, The Bridge is full of charm, whether you’re going for a...
Malmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill
Manchester City CentreMalmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill is a confident operation with prime grass-fed British beef and popular classics. The menu veers...
Three Little Words
Manchester City CentreThree Little Words is housed under the arches at the lesser-visited end of Watson Street, near Beetham Tower. Inside you’ll...
Cibus
LevenshulmeOnce a stall at Levy Market, then a pop-up pizzeria above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus took baby steps to get...
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...
Junction
Manchester City CentreJunction is the new all-day destination at Manchester Central. It’s ideal for conference delegates but it’s also open to the...
Vetch
Georgian QuarterThere’s a bonhomie and a sense of welcome at Vetch, marking it out as a friendly neighbourhood restaurant and simultaneously...
Erst
Ancoats"Yet more small plates in Ancoats?" we hear you cry. Well yes, but trust us, Erst is worth your attention....
Pattersons
RopewalksFried chicken in a bar setting with a big emphasis on music, beer and cocktails - Liverpool independent Pattersons has...
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...
Suki Suki Street Food & Bar
DeansgateSuki Suki Street Food & Bar is a Pan-Asian street food bar located on Deansgate under the arches of the...
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...
La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant
Cavern QuarterThe name says it all: La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant is a family-run outfit serving fresh, traditional Italian cuisine rethought,...
Spice Thai
RopewalksThe cosy Spice Thai restaurant is hidden away just above a motel bar near Hanover Street, with an interior intended...
Pattersons at Escape to Freight Island
PiccadillyPattersons at Escape to Freight Island means only one thing - the Liverpool legend has finally made it to Manchester.
Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreRunyon’s restaurant at Hotel Brooklyn claims to be somewhere you’ll be “overfed and overindulged” with a menu of British classics...
Rogan & Co.
CumbriaSituated in an atmospheric 14th-century building beside the pretty River Eea in Cartmel, Rogan & Co is the home of...
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...
Seven Bro7hers Media City
Media CityA stone's throw from their brewery and taproom, Salford alemeisters Seven Bro7hers have a beerhouse and kitchen with outside space...
The Bells of Peover
KnutsfordThere's a story behind the American and British flags that fly over the entrance to The Bells of Peover, a...
Piccolino Bramhall
BramhallWith its large alfresco terrace with a fully retractable roof, Piccolino Bramhall is perfectly located in the heart of the...
Grand Pacific
Manchester City CentreGrand Pacific is the work of Living Ventures and it easily outshines its sibling venues in terms of pure glamour....
Frederiks
Georgian QuarterOne of the buzziest spots in the Georgian Quarter, Frederiks models itself on the neighbourhood bars of Brooklyn. Think casual...
Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill
Princes DockMalmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill is much more than just another soulless hotel restaurant. With its dockside location and terrace,...
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...
Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill
PiccadillyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill isn’t just for overnight guests, its reputation for cocktails, quality beef and a buzzing...
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...
Piccolino Grande Wilmslow
WilmslowPiccolino Grande Wilmslow is an elegant and glamorous restaurant with an airy open-plan design, a Tuscan terrace and luxurious furnishings....
BAB NQ
Northern QuarterIf you feel it's time to spice up your life, look no further than this Northern Quarter indie, where the...
Bury Market
BuryEverything from fresh fruit and veg to wooden spoons, Bury Market has a dizzying range of stalls selling fresh produce,...
Red Dog Saloon
RopewalksIf you like getting your hands dirty, then Red Dog Saloon is probably right up your street. Part of a...
The Fountain House
Manchester City CentreThe Fountain House is the newest lodger of the Gothic-arched Memorial Hall sitting one corner of Albert Square, and its...
Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester
Manchester City CentreWith its terrace overlooking Albert Square and Manchester Town Hall, and a beautiful interior featuring a 40-seater private dining room,...
Piccolino Didsbury
DidsburyWith its large alfresco terrace, complete with a fully retractable roof, Piccolino Didsbury is perfectly located for an Aperol Spritz...
EastZEast Manchester
Manchester City CentreLocated on Blackfriars Street with views of the River Irwell, EastZEast is known for its authentic Punjabi dishes and glamorous,...
Volta
DidsburyVolta is owned by Luke ‘Unabomber’ Cowdrey and Justin Crawford - the DJ-restauranteur duo behind Chorlton’s Electrik bar, the Electrik...
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...
The Marble Arch
Manchester City CentreGeorge Orwell may have named his ideal (and imaginary) pub The Moon Under Water but Wetherspoons on Deansgate was not...
Chung Ku
BrunswickChung Ku is very different from Liverpool’s other Chinese restaurants. It’s a modernist icon on the waterfront just south of...
Yum Cha
Lark Lane'Dim sum, roast meats and big plates' promises both Yum Cha's website and the restaurant awning but there are small...
Tortuga
DroylsdenGood vibes and great food are promised by Tortuga, dishing up the authentic taste and welcoming nature of the Caribbean...
Great North Pie Co
Manchester City Centre
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...
Jackalope
SaleThe Jackalope may be a mythical beast but fortunately a top-notch brunch at Sale’s relaxed café bar is reassuringly real.
Peaky Blinders
Manchester City CentrePeaky Blinders is a cocktail bar and pub with food which pays homage to the hit TV series starring Cillian...
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....
Out of the Blue
ChorltonOut of the Blue manages to making selling fish cool. It’s a lovely shop with sea-inspired abstract paintings, changing window...
The Angel at Hetton
SkiptonOne of the stars of TV’s The Trip with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan - and awarded a Michelin star...
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.
Lymefield Farm Shop
HydeGet on the Hadfield train from Piccadilly, disembark at the amusingly-named Broadbottom, and walk down the road to visit Lymefield...
Bouchon
Liverpool City Centre"Bistro de luxe and bar" says the strapline of Bouchon, and the Parisian patio furniture and interiors resplendent in marble...
The Picturedrome
MacclesfieldThe Picturedrome is the Macclesfield spin-off of the popular food hall group behind Altrincham Market Hall, Market House Alty and...
Ma Boyles
Business District (Liverpool)Ma Boyles, a self-described 'ale house and eatery', has been around in various guises since the mid 19th century. As...
The Trading Route
St John'sThe Trading Route, named for its location near the River Irwell and its ties to Manchester’s industrial heritage, is a...
Aamchi Mumbai
CheadleIdli and dosas are as ubiquitous as chicken korma nowadays but Cheadle's Indian street food restaurant Aamchi Mumbai still stands...
Salt House Tapas
RopewalksResiding on the corner of Hanover Street sits Salt House Tapas, a modern yet ambient take on the popular Spanish...
The Yew Tree Inn Anglezarke
ChorleyThe Yew Tree Inn is a quaint pub at Anglezarke in the Lancashire countryside The menu focuses on seasonal and...
Bird At Birtle
BirtleThe big, first-floor window at the rear of Andrew Nutter's Bird At Birtle frames the moors – and this gastropub...
20 Stories
SpinningfieldsManchester’s highest restaurant, bar and terrace 20 Stories was the opening of 2018 and still maintains its status as one...
Another Hand
Manchester City CentreThere is quite some experience behind owners Julian Pizer and Max Yorke at Another Hand, including time spent at Cottonopolis,...
Bacchus
Prestbury
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...
L’Olivetto
Mossley HillThis independent family-run restaurant, owned by head chef Kevin De La Cruz and his wife Shoonagh, front of house, serves...
Salt Dog Slims Manchester
Manchester City Centre"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Salt Dog Slims, new over from Liverpool,...
Neon Jamon
Mossley HillBringing a taste of Spain to Smithdown Road, Neon Jamon imports ideas and ingredients from Catalonia, the Basque country and...
The Lime Tree Bollington
BollingtonThe Lime Tree Bollington is the sister restaurant of the acclaimed Lime Tree restaurant in Didsbury. It focuses on quality...
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...
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...
Riva Blu Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWith its large alfresco terrace, island bar, and handsome architecture, Riva Blu Liverpool has a chic, continental feel inside and...
Tender
Manchester City CentreTender is an elegant restaurant in Manchester's Stock Exchange Hotel. The food lives up to the grandeur. Headed by Chef...
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...
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...
MeatMe
Lark LaneThe holiday vibes of Lark Lane make it the perfect spot for Greek street food restaurant MeatMe.
Cicchetti
DeansgateAs the first San Carlo Cicchetti, the Manchester restaurant had a lot to prove on opening in 2011. Over a...
Blackstock Market
VauxhallBlackstock Market is a huge all-in-one food, bar and entertainment destination. It’s absolutely massive and incorporates Liverpool’s largest food hall...
Tom Yam Monton
EcclesWith two locations in Poynton and Monton, you’ll find an authentic Thai dining experience at Tom Yam Restaurant & Bar.
Fell Bistro
LongridgeFell Bistro is the gastronomic endeavour of not one, but two MasterChef: The Professionals finalists. It stands to reason that...
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,...
Pieminister Liverpool
RopewalksPieminister was born in Bristol in 2003, the not-so-pie-in-the-sky idea of two mates, Tristan Hogg and Jon Simon, who decided...
Cowshed
RopewalksIf you don't like being told what to do, then Cowshed is probably not for you. The self-described beefhouse (as...
TNQ
Northern QuarterThis unassuming, independent restaurant overlooking the historic Smithfield Fish Market is a stalwart of the Northern Quarter's dining scene. Co-owner...
Chicken Run
Moss SideChicken Run is a bit of an institution in Moss Side. It’s been there for years, so certainly isn't a...
Parkers Arms
ClitheroeThe Parker's Arms is a homely pub, serving and baking extraordinary, modern European food.
Tallow | New Century
Green QuarterTallow at New Century is the brainchild of Tom Lowe, a classically trained chef from East London who decided to...
Mettrick’s Butchers
GlossopBack in the early 1900s, John Mettrick's great granddad's uncle left his job at a butchers in Manchester equipped with...
Eagle & Child
RamsbottomThe Eagle & Child is famous for offering excellent Sunday lunches and award-winning pub grub in the hills above Manchester.
Assheton Arms
ClitheroeThe Assheton Arms is a classic country pub – perfect for a stop off after a walk in the Ribble...
Man Tsuen Ho’s
Chinatown (Liverpool)Man Tsuen Ho’s may be a relative newcomer to Liverpool’s Chinatown but you wouldn’t know. Everything about it looks like...
Sticky Walnut
ChesterLocated in Hoole, just outside Chester, this contemporary bistro falls under the Elite Bistros empire of chef-turned-restaurateur, Gary Usher. Having...
Four & Twenty
CumbriaYou won’t find blackbirds baked in a pie at this Penrith bistro, but you will find a small menu of...
Macello Meat House West Derby
West DerbyMacello Meat House West Derby opened between lockdowns in September 2020, following the success of the original Macello Meat House...
Jasmine
ChorltonDespite being enormous and giving off slightly-half finished vibes when it comes to the fit-out, Jasmine is always busy. It’s...
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...
Gustum
Mossley HillBack before American barbecue joints became all the rage over here, your best bet for charcoal-seared meat on a stick...
Pendergast’s Steakhouse
WarringtonPendergast’s Steakhouse offers a less butch take on the traditional macho steakhouse. There are standout cuts of beef but you’ll...
Street Urchin
AncoatsFor Street Urchin, think less about raggedy kids hanging about Victorian mills (although it is on the edge of Ancoats)...
Yara Altrincham
AltrinchamTiny and usually packed to the rafters of its converted terraced house, Yara is one of those hidden gems that...
San Carlo Fiorentina
Hale BarnsSan Carlo Fiorentina (what the Italians call Florence) specialises in the meat dishes of Tuscany, grilled over charcoal, particularly steak,...
Albert’s Schloss Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreAlbert's Schloss Liverpool is a Bavarian bar that mixes tongue-in-cheek fun with a dedication to high quality food and drink....
Al Dente
Lark LaneAl Dente is a Mediterranean restaurant with an extensive, far-reaching menu that just about makes sense when you consider the...
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...
Delifonseca Dockside
BrunswickLiverpool's acclaimed deli and restaurant Delifonseca has a loyal following thanks to its irresistible victuals from the UK and beyond.
The Real Greek | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreOne of two The Real Greek restaurants in Manchester (the other is at the Trafford Centre), The Corn Exchange venue...
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...
Zouk
Oxford RoadZouk specialises in 'apna' - home-style cooking shot through with colour and heat from the spices and herbs. In recent...
Flat Iron Manchester
DeansgateThis is the first Manchester opening from the Flat Iron chain whose mission is to bring accessible steak to everyone,...
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...
Chez Moi
SouthportFamily-run Chez Moi started life as a bistro specialising in "the finest French cuisine", but appears to have gone off...
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....
Northcote
LanghoNorthcote is where chef-patron Nigel Haworth earned his stripes as an instigator of contemporary British fine dining. Today, Michelin star chef...
Mamasan Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreSouth Asian cookery is on the cards here, or "a vibrant culinary offering", if you prefer. Three floors are accessed...
Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar & Terrace
Liverpool City CentreSituated on the 18th floor of INNSiDE by Meliá on Old Hall Street, Gino D'Acampo 360 Sky Bar and Sky...
A Tavola
Greater ManchesterA Tavola has an offbeat charm. Don’t be put off by the exterior. Sicilian delights await within. Inside, it is...
Fischers Baslow Hall
DerbyshireFischers Baslow Hall delivers fine Michelin-starred dining with local foraged aspects in homely, romantic surrounds. Using the fruits of the...
Nova
HeswallNova is a longstanding favourite for those looking for creative fine-dining on the Wirral. Ran by husband and wife team...
Yara Cheadle
CheadleLebanese and Syrian restaurant Yara is not alone with its Cheadle outpost – equally popular branches can be sniffed out...
Albert’s Schloss
Manchester City CentreAlbert's Schloss is a Bavarian-inspired fun palace of extraordinary dimensions and clever design. Behind the glistening tiles of the former...
The Windmill
Whiteley GreenThe Windmill is a country pub with beautiful views and traditional British food that is definitely on the gastro end...
The Waterside
EcclesThe Waterside restaurant moved to its current location in the beautiful village of Monton in 2007 and has become a...
La Locanda
ClitheroeLa Locanda in Gisburn just outside Clitheroe is a fantastic restaurant that transports you to Italy. The award-winning spot is...
The Lime Tree
DidsburyThe restaurant business is a fickle beast, so the fact that The Lime Tree has been going strong now for...
Lords of Middleton
MiddletonLords of Middleton was established way back in 1893, and is one of a handful of shops in Greater Manchester...
Stow
Manchester City CentreStow on Bridge Street specialises in live fire cooking, cocktails and wine. It feels like the sophisticated cousin of the...
Istanbul BBQ & Bistro Allerton
AllertonFollowing in the footsteps of the Woolton Village branch of Istanbul, the restaurant on the vibrant Allerton Road has 70...
The Vines
ChesterNestled in the heart of Cheshire estate Carden Park, sits a triple AA rosette restaurant: The Vines. Elegantly laid out...
Eight at Gazegill
ClitheroeEight at Gazegill is the epitome of farm to fork dining. Dishes showcase the organic farming methods and the beautiful...
Covino
ChesterCovino Restaurant and Wine Bar is a small, owner-run establishment located in the heart of Chester.
Madre Manchester
Gay VillageYou'll find Manchester's Madre near KAMPUS on the Chorlton Street side of the complex. It's the kind of place you'd visit...
Home Chinese
Gay VillageHome Chinese sits on the edge of the Gay Village on Chorlton Street and prides itself on serving authentic Chinese...
Farm & Fish
EcclesA collaboration between NQ-based artisan meat gaff The Butcher's Quarter and Monton's own "purveyors of fine wine and indulgencies" Wandering...
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
WindermereThink of Gilpin Hotel & Lake House as a country house break with excellent spa facilities set in the stunning...
Duke Street Market
RopewalksFollowing in the footsteps of other successful models in the region, with communal dining tables and a mezzanine served by...
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...
Disorder
Northern QuarterEven if you're a massive Joy Division fan, a themed bar sounds a bit naff. Fortunately, Disorder takes itself too...
Mr Thomas’s Chop House
Greater ManchesterThomas Studd and his wife Sarah established their Chop House in booming Cottonopolis in 1867, and it's still going strong,...
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...
Salt Dog Slims Liverpool
Ropewalks"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Ropewalks gaff Salt Dog Slims, although tbh...
Fazenda Manchester
SpinningfieldsFazenda loosely translates from Portuguese into "big farm", but think more luxe surroundings than your average barn: dark corners and...
Mamucium
Greater ManchesterMamucium is headed up by Chef Andrew Green, formerly of The Lowry Hotel. It may be a hotel restaurant but...
Wreck Bistro
RopewalksLiverpool seems like an appropriate place for a restaurant funded by the people. Wreck Bistro was financed by 1,522 enthusiasts...
The Blues Kitchen Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe Blues Kitchen Manchester is the first opening outside the capital for Columbo Group, which also owns the Jazz Cafe...
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...
Dukes 92
CastlefieldYou'll find Dukes 92 in the dynamic district of Castlefield, just a short stumble from Deansgate and its bustling bar...
Maray Manchester
Manchester City CentreMaray Manchester is the fourth of its kind, but the first to sprout outside of Liverpool. Inspired by Le Marais...
Burgerism at Escape to Freight Island
Manchester City CentreStarting life in a pick-up-only kitchen just off West Ashton St and Eccles New Road in Salford, Burgerism’s “lean, mean...
Alderley Edge Hotel
Alderley EdgeThis new incarnation of the restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel delivers good Modern British food in a light, airy...
Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie
Cavern QuarterThe Ivy is an exuberant over-the-top place that’s perfect for glamming up and going out. As such, it couldn’t have...
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...
The Samling
CumbriaThe Samling is a delightful lodge and fine-dining restaurant oozing exclusivity. A favourite of Hollywood celebs (like Tom Cruise), it’s...
Hawksmoor Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreHawksmoor Liverpool opened in the beautiful Grade II-listed India Buildings, to much excitement in late 2022.
Zena Restaurant
DidsburyIf you fancy a taste of one of the oldest and healthiest cuisines in the world, head to the family-owned...
Jardim
Altrincham"Flames and flora" are promised by South Manchester's South American-inspired grilled meat joint Jardim – Portuguese for "garden – and...
Honest Burgers Liverpool
RopewalksThe Honest Burgers chain chose well when it selected the top end of Bold Street for its Liverpool branch; a...
Cucina di Vincenzo
Woolton VillageHeaded by Vincent, this award-winning restaurant is run by members of the same family – the Margiottas – originally from...
Kong’s NQ
Northern QuarterKong’s NQ is the chicken shop done good. From a pop-up to a permanent home on Oldham Street, this place...
Louis
SpinningfieldsLouis is the next big thing from Adam and Drew Jones, the brothers behind Tattu and Fenix but it’s something...
The Red Lion Inn
WhitworthThe Red Lion's location in Whitworth, Rochdale is semi rather than fully rural but in terms of character and style,...
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...
Wandering Palate
Eccles"Purveyors of fine wine and indulgencies" is how Emma and Will Evans describe their place and, as a neighbourhood deli,...
Pinion
PrescotGary Usher's north western chain of Elite Bistros these days totals six of the stripped-back but still homely restaurants, including...
10 Tib Lane
Manchester City Centre10 Tib Lane was one of the brave new openings of summer 2021; a time when securing staff and supplies,...
Smoke
WilmslowSmoke is a modern restaurant that’s a mix of cool design, wine bar and relaxed cafe-style menu of small plates...
The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen
KnutsfordMoseley Hall Farm is home to 250 cattle, over 2,500 sheep, and in the barn once used for newborn lambs...
Archie’s Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkArchie’s Trafford Centre is another of the eye-popping pink burger and shake sites from the wildly popular Manchester mini-empire. The...
Einstein Bier Haus
RopewalksIf it's dancing, drinking and Deutschland-inspired plates of schnitzel and wurst you're after, you've come to the right place. Described...
Bistro Franc
The food at Bistro Franc takes its inspiration from the bistros of Paris, adds a dollop of Mediterranean flair and...
Water Lily
ChorltonWater Lily is not the sort of place you could stumble across by chance. It sits above a parade of...
Radcliffe Market
RadcliffeEvery town would benefit from its own version of Radcliffe Market. Owned and managed by the local community, it's a...
Honest Burgers Manchester
SpinningfieldsThe new wave of burgers came crashing over the food scene and then receded, leaving closures and acid reflux. So...
The Hollies Farm Shop Lower Stretton
WarringtonWith vegetables so fresh they could have been dug up from the field that morning, homemade pies and sausage rolls,...
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...
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...
Hope & Smoke
Mossley HillHope & Smoke, an independent ‘smokehouse, bar and grill’ on Allerton Road is a local go-to for barbecue food, burgers,...
The Merchant’s Yard
TideswellThe Merchant’s Yard is a restaurant with rooms in the picturesque Peak District village of Tideswell. It’s smart but unstuffy,...
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...
Souvla Allerton Road
Mossley HillFormerly known as Grilla, Souvla is known for its cool Scandinavian interior and menu of rustic, hearty, continent-spanning food.
Crowded House
WhitefieldCrowded House in Bury town centre is for those occasions when you want NQ-style food and drinks but you can’t...
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...
Macello Meat House Childwall
ChildwallMacello Meat House Childwall is known for steaks served with a side order of celebrity spotting. It’s turned this suburban...
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....
Nord
Liverpool City CentreNord is a real asset to Liverpool’s dining scene. Housed in a bit of an unlovely 1960s office block –...
Levenshulme Bakery
LevenshulmeLevenshulme Bakery has been knocking up wallet-friendly and super fresh Turkish bread, kebabs and other light lunches for the local...
Freemasons at Wiswell
ClitheroeCooking goes from strength to strength at the Freemasons at Wiswell in Lancashire's Ribble Valley. Roaring fires, cast-iron fireplaces and...
Madre Liverpool
Albert DockThe world's greatest hand-held food is promised by Madre – tostadas, quesadillas and tacos tacos tacos. There's also all the...
The Yan
CumbriaThe Lake District is almost as well-known for its fancy Michelin-star establishments as it is for its fells. The Yan...
The Drop Bar Cafe
Chorlton"Authentic, original, unapologetic", that, according to its website, is the mission of The Drop Bar Cafe, a Caribbean set-up on...
Platzki
Manchester City CentreModern Polish cuisine is what's on offer at Platzki, one of the first restaurants to open at Deansgate Mews back...
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...
Born Up North
HeswallBorn Up North is known as bun. Makes sense. This Heswall eatery is a relaxed affair where it’s (almost) all...
Trof
Northern QuarterLongstanding Thomas Street bar Trof has got ‘top Manchester night out’ written all over its labyrinthine three storeys. But it's...
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...
Rosa
BoltonCicchetti, bar, grill. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Rosa's food is inspired by Italy, and the menus are updated regularly to reflect...
Arndale Market
Manchester City CentreThe Arndale Market transformed itself into a food hall long before the trend took off. It's been there for yonks...
BoBo
Liverpool City CentreInspired by summer evenings in the Iberian Peninsula, BoBo brings Spanish and Portuguese drinking and dining culture to Liverpool's city...
Arkle
ChesterArkle is the feather in Chester’s foodie cap. The three AA Rosette restaurant, located in the grand Chester Grosvenor Hotel,...
Edinburgh Castle
AncoatsThe Edinburgh Castle is a fortification for fortifying yourself, full of hearty British fare. This defence against hunger has two...
Bird Of Prey
Manchester City CentreIf you "understand and appreciate the awesomeness of a properly fried bird", this is the place for you – and...
Happy Seasons
Chinatown (Manchester)If you need a culinary lift to the spirits, the triple roasted meats at Happy Seasons in Chinatown will do...
Albion Farm Shop and Cafe
SaddleworthHead to the hills above Oldham to find this food-lover's gem. Like many proper farm shops, Albion Farm Shop and...
Auberge Brasserie
SouthportWith its Parisian-style brasserie terrace chairs and Art Nouveau lettering, a little bit of je ne sais quoi comes to...
Side Street
St John'sSide Street is another one of those all-day creative spaces that segue (relatively) seamlessly between morning coffee and late-night events....
The Forest Side
CumbriaMichelin-starred restaurant and hotel The Forest Side, owned by Lakes hotelier Andrew Wildsmith, is built on the foundations of the...
Riva Blu Manchester | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreFrom the same team behind Piccolino, Riva Blu Manchester aims to bring a little bit of La Dolce Vita to...
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...
Hawksmoor
SpinningfieldsThe first Hawksmoor steakhouse outside of London is a confident affair. Well sourced steak and attention to detail have created...
Taylors of Sale
SaleTaylors of Sale has been one of the best butchers in Greater Manchester for almost 175 years. You don’t date...
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...
The Butcher’s Quarter
Northern QuarterYou'll find The Butcher's Quarter on Tib Street, nestled in the city's trendy Northern Quarter. They pride themselves on sourcing...
Ying Wah
Woolton VillageYing Wah has been serving up Chinese food to loyal Woolton regulars for over 50 years. Restaurants come and go...
Domus Italia Didsbury
DidsburyCasa Italia Didsbury is an Italian restaurant but there’s not a pizza in sight. The focus here is on quality...
Owen’s Kitchen and Bar
Urmston2023 new opening Owen’s Kitchen and Bar has fast become part of the furniture in Urmston, almost like it was...
Hafla Hafla
Lark LanePop-up turned permanent Hafla Hafla brings Middle-Eastern inspired kebabs and small plates to the trendy bohemian drag of Lark Lane.
Old Stamp House
CumbriaHead to Ambleside's Old Stamp House for regional cooking in a heritage space by one of Cumbria's most promising chefs.
Defne Turkish BBQ Restaurant
ChildwallUsing the freshest veg and juiciest meats and fish, plenty of aromatic herbs and regional spices, the food of Turkey...
The Cheshire Smokehouse
WilmslowThe Cheshire Smokehouse is one of the region’s best places for quality food. It’s just not Christmas round our way...
Etçi Mehmet
Manchester City CentreOpen since the end of 2018, Etçi Mehmet's carefully prepared, predominantly meat dishes are flame grilled or oven roasted for...
The Higher Buck
ClitheroeReliably good dinners are served at The Higher Buck, a pub meets gastro eatery where respected local chef Michael Heathcote’s...
The Rum Fox
ClitheroeThe Rum Fox is a new dining destination with all the charm of an old one, housed in the former...
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...
Little Yang Sing
Chinatown (Manchester)Cantonese and contemporary, Little Yang Sing has a relaxed feel in otherwise bustling Chinatown. It's popular for its dim sum,...
Kala Bistro
Manchester City CentreKala describes itself as a humble bistro but humility is not usually a word associated with Gary Usher, the chef...
Red Chilli Manchester Portland St
Manchester City CentreOriginally a Sichuan restaurant when it first opened at the turn of the century, Red Chilli on Manchester’s Portland Street...
Souvla Hardman Street
Liverpool City CentreFormerly known as Grilla, Souvla fast became a hit when it opened back in 2015, thanks to its cool Scandinavian...
Holmes Mill
ClitheroeLocated in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a bountiful food, drink and entertainment venue as well as a...
Churrasco Steakhouse
AigburthAt the point Lark Lane tips out onto busy Aigburth Road, you'll find one of Liverpool’s best churrascaria, the cosy...
Yoki Social Table at Society
Manchester City CentreYoki Social Table at Society is the perfect out-with-mates finger food. It’s known for its sweet and spicy KFC. That’s...
Victor’s
HaleVictor's is an upscale neighbourhood restaurant. Of course it is, it’s in Hale. Locals call in for everything from brunch...
Fumo
Oxford RoadWith its terrace overlooking Oxford Road and its much-photographed spiral staircase, Fumo is a favourite spot in Manchester for dinner...
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...
Lake Road Kitchen
CumbriaA wild-maned toddler of a restaurant, bound for great things, Lake Road Kitchen is an exciting place to eat. Now...
Little Pigs
DidsburyLooking for a modern butcher that offers premium local produce? Head to Little Pigs in Didsbury and you won't be...
Elnecot
AncoatsNamed after the first recorded name for Ancoats, Elnecot (meaning ‘lonely cottages’) takes its influence from historical cooking methods with...
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...
Upstairs at the Grill
ChesterUpstairs at the Grill is a class act. It brings together the polish of a swish Manhattan steakhouse with a...
Axons of Didsbury
DidsburyAxons of Didsbury is an independent family business, always happy to go the extra mile for their customers.
Piccolino Knutsford
KnutsfordPiccolino Knutsford fits in perfectly with the Italianate villas and chic shops of this quirky Cheshire town. Situated on the...
Coast to Coast
Trafford ParkCoast to Coast is a casual American restaurant at the Trafford Centre. If you’re looking for something that feels more...
Heft
CumbriaAwarded with a Michelin star in 2023, Heft is the brainchild of chef, Kevin Tickle and his wife, Nicola.
Mackie Mayor
Northern QuarterMackie Mayor is a cosmopolitan food hall located in an 1858 Grade II listed market building on the edge of...
Mana
AncoatsMichelin-starred restaurant Mana is the brainchild of chef patron Simon Martin who mastered his trade at the renowned Noma in...
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...
Cibo Hale
HaleCibo takes a leaf out of San Carlo’s book with its version of upscale Italian dining. It may be out-of-town...
Barnacle
RopewalksYou'll find Barnacle clinging to the mezzanine at Duke Street Market. It's a good place for seafood as you might...
Leopard Pie
WorsleyLeopard Pie is a lockdown baby. The pizza, with its slow-fermented 3-day dough, was perfected when everyone else was messing...
The Drunken Duck Inn
AmblesideThe Drunken Duck Inn is a country pub in the heart of the Lake District but out of the way...
The Produce Hall
Stockport Town CentreThis 19th-century market building became a buzzy food hall and bar in 2019 as part of Stockport's transformation from 'crap...
The White Horse in Churton
ChurtonThought it's only been open a short while (since March 2023 to be exact), The White Horse in Churton is...
Smoak Coffee
ChorltonSmoak Coffee is a small coffee and bagel shop on Barlow Moor Road. The caffeine options are very good –...
Wingstop Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkWingstop Trafford Centre is your choice if chicken is your thing. There are wings (as the name suggests) as well...
The ‘Burbs
Heaton MoorThe 'Burbs is exactly the sort of informal neighbourhood spot you want round the corner from your house.
Fraser’s Butchers
BoltonFraser's Butchers pride themselves on sourcing the best ingredients and meats from local farmers to fill their well-stocked fridges.
Indique
DidsburyIndique is formed from the words Unique and Indian. That’s a bit optimistic as many Indian restaurants have swapped their...
Slim Chickens Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkPopular for cheap eats, Slim Chickens Trafford Centre is one of the mall's better options with everything cooked to order...
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...
Moor Hall
AughtonMark Birchall, ex-head chef at L’Enclume, is chef-patron of Moor Hall, an outstanding, three Michelin star, five AA Rosette restaurant...
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...
The Swine That Dines
LeedsAdventurous cooking at one of Leeds' most respected restaurants. The Swine That Dines is driven by a passion for extremely...
Silk Rd Heswall
HeswallIf it's one of those days when you can't put your finger on what you fancy – Thai curry or...
Marco’s New York Italian MediaCityUK
Media CityMarco's New York Italian, from celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, offers a fusion of Italian and American cuisine from the...
Seaforth
Liverpool City CentreThe Seaforth restaurant sits in the grand central atrium of the Municipal Hotel on Dale Street. Once the headquarters for...
Quarter House
Northern QuarterQuarter House is the place to go for some good old American BBQ flavours. Yes, so it’s a trend that...
The Three Fishes
ClitheroeThe Three Fishes at Mitton is in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Expect an immaculate whitewashed...
Istanbul BBQ & Bistro Woolton
Woolton VillageOf two branches of Istanbul, the restaurant in the heart of Woolton Village is the OG, founded in 2013 with...
Darbar
ManchesterFrom pomegranate and pistachio to saffron and barberries, the authentic flavours of Persian cuisine are promised at this family-run restaurant,...
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...
Cantaloupe
Stockport Town CentreCantaloupe is a simple yet brilliant Modern European bistro. The food is unfussy but with a team who have worked...
Tom Yam Poynton
StockportWith two locations in Poynton and Monton, you’ll find an authentic Thai dining experience at Tom Yam Restaurant & Bar.
The Ugly Duckling
BowdonWhen Nick Theaker took over The Stamford pub in Altrincham’s “posh bit”, Bowdon, he had a big job on his...
Fat Pat’s
Chinatown (Manchester)Said to be 'changing the sarnie game one sando at a time', Fat Pat's is a popular lunchtime spot that...
Fogo Brazil
RopewalksAll-you-can eat meat with Brazilian pizzazz, served in the traditional South American rodizio-style, that's Fogo. Fourteen different cuts of beef,...
Blacklock Manchester
DeansgateHandsome subterranean restaurant Blacklock Manchester is the first northern opening from this London-based restaurant group.
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...
Anatolian Grill
PrestwichThis modern Turkish restaurant and wine bar promises "a rich tapestry of tastes", and the selection of hot and cold...
Hong Kong Choi
BroughtonThis cha chaan teng-style “tea restaurant” is the Hong Kong equivalent of a greasy spoon and serves the region's typical...
The Rivals Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreWhen The Rivals opened in 2017, it was the first time in a long time that The Royal Exchange Theatre...
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...
The Clarence
BuryThe décor doesn’t stray far from the original in The Clarence - a large, comfortable pub dating back to 1905....
Kassap Meat House
RopewalksKassap Meat House by name, Kassap Meat House by nature, and meat is most certainly on the menu here, with...
Chez Mal Brasserie
Manchester City CentreChez Mal Brasserie Manchester sells exactly the sort of European classics you might expect from a well-thought of boutique hotel...
Colleen’s
RamsbottomWith its plush velvet chairs and cushions and pink and green hues du jour, Colleen's cuts a smart jib on...
Pull Up
Northern QuarterCaribbean vibes and Caribbean flavours are big at Pull Up at the top end of the Northern Quarter, where atmosphere...
Petit Cafe du Coin
RopewalksGrab your beret and your polo neck, we're going incognito in a French-inspired cafe with jazz club aspirations. The little...
Bistro Pierre Liverpool
You'll find a little bit of France in an old warehouse building in Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter, where indie Bistro Pierre...
Sweet Diner
DentonWith a moniker like Sweet Diner, you'd think it'd be all about the desserts, right? But take out the 15...
Villa Romana
RopewalksRecently given a spruce-up in keeping with its Wood Street location, this authentic, family-run Italian has been in the Ropewalks...
The Baum
RochdaleSituated in Rochdale’s Toad Lane conservation area, The Baum is a traditional pub that has one foot firmly in the...
Koreana
Manchester City CentreHidden in plain sight down towards Trinity Square, Koreana is well worth seeking out, not least because, when Alex Kim...
Crafthouse
LeedsThe slick Crafthouse restaurant serves up seasonal British fare from a roof-top perch. It's a D&D group restaurant, and like...
Abyssinia Cafe and Restaurant
LeedsAbyssinia Cafe and Restaurant has been dishing up its award-winning traditional Ethiopian recipes since 2014, showcasing the cuisine's abundance in...
Triple B
PrestwichTriple B was born in the midst of the pandemic when the Eat New York crew left the NQ and...
The Kitchen
BoltonA family-run restaurant specialising in Greek street food, The Kitchen is a Westhaughton favourite thanks to the enthusiasm of the...
Don Marco
Castlefield"A little Italian gem in the heart of Manchester", Don Marco says it "recreates the atmosphere of neighbourhood brasseries found...
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...
Ox Club
LeedsThe Ox Club offers sumptuous, grill-based cooked from the Belgrave gang.
Cane & Grain
Northern QuarterDon't mind getting your hands dirty in the name of filling your belly? There's plenty to pick up and run...
Silk Rd Liverpool
Albert DockIf it's one of those days when you can't put your finger on what you fancy – Thai curry or...
Proost
UrmstonHusband and wife team John and Carolyn Phillips held occasional supper clubs and appeared on Channel Four’s Too Many Chefs...
Don Tacos Manchester
RusholmeGrab a booth, take away – whatever you decide, getting stuck in is definitely on the cards with Don Tacos...
George’s Dining Room
WorsleyIt might have a contemporary feel and Modern British menu, but George's is steeped in history, housed in a traditional...
Mezze Bar & Kitchen
Manchester City CentreInspired by the authentic mezze of Greece and Turkey and elsewhere within a sniff of the Mediterranean Sea, Mezze Bar...
The Strawbury Duck
BoltonThe Strawbury Duck is a traditional country pub near Entwistle reservoir with a solid reputation amongst Boltonians for its home-cooked...
Wingstop
Manchester City CentreWingstop started life as a small chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas before spreading its wings across North America and...
Don Tacos Bolton
BoltonGrab a booth, take away – whatever you decide, getting stuck in is definitely on the cards with Don Tacos...
Pho Cue
Chinatown (Manchester)"The food speaks for itself," says Cue Tran, owner of the Pho Cue Vietnamese kitchen, whose aim is to take...
Justino’s
AigburthTaking the corner spot once occupied by Et Alia is Justino’s - a family-run Italian restaurant and bar headed up...
Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn
Northern Quarter"Tacos, dreamos and burrito supremos", that's what the Northern Quarter's Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn is peddling in its dive...
El Nido
Woolton VillageThe contemporary tapas at El Nido is a little different and influenced by the traditional dishes served in the Basque...
Holdi Woolton
Woolton VillageAdding to the growing list of options for quality dining in the epicurean village of Woolton is award-bagging small local...
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...
The Fat Loaf
Ashton upon MerseyThe Fat Loaf is the sort of neighbourhood restaurant every neighbourhood needs. It’s unpretentious and friendly with cooking that you...
No4 Dine & Wine
DidsburyNo4 Dine & Wine is a place apart. It is in Manchester but somehow not in Manchester. It is in...
Shiraz BBQ
Cavern QuarterTaking its name from the Iranian city of arts and gardens (and not just the New World version of Syrah...
