Modern British
Noted
ChesterOnly a year old, Noted by Andrew Sheridan is an absolute charmer. Part of Open Restaurant Group, led by Sam...
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...
Barnacle
Georgian QuarterBarnacle is a Modern British bistro from Paul and Harry Askew. It may be one step down from The Art...
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.
Horse & Jockey
ChorltonWith its Tudor-style facade and picturesque setting overlooking Chorlton Green, the Horse & Jockey has always had the potential to...
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...
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...
Erst
Ancoats"Yet more small plates in Ancoats?" we hear you cry. Well yes, but trust us, Erst is worth your attention....
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....
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...
Old Stamp House
AmblesideHead to Ambleside's Old Stamp House for regional cooking in a heritage space by one of Cumbria's most promising chefs.
Northcote
LanghoGreat British Menu winner Lisa Goodwin-Allen was at the helm at Northcote for a long time, until she announced her...
The Pearl
PrestwichThe Pearl in Prestwich styles itself as a ‘British dining room’, but there’s plenty of French influence here too.
L’Enclume
CartmelL'Enclume is Simon Rogan's three Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Lake District village of Cartmel, which is widely regarded as...
The Baum
RochdaleSituated in Rochdale’s Toad Lane conservation area, The Baum is a traditional pub that has one foot firmly in the...
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...
Oh Me Oh My
WaterfrontWhether you're treating a loved one to champagne afternoon tea, or you're looking for somewhere with great views to inspire...
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 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...
Solo Restaurant
AughtonRocking up in the picturesque village of Aughton in West Lancashire, renowned chef Tim Allen (whose Flitch of Bacon bagged...
Counter
Manchester City CentreCounter is a new Manchester restaurant with a cosy and atmospheric feel - perfect for date night. The focus is...
Elnecot
AncoatsNamed after the first recorded name for Ancoats, Elnecot (meaning ‘lonely cottages’) takes its influence from historical cooking methods with...
Fischers Baslow Hall
BaslowFischers Baslow Hall delivers fine dining with local foraged aspects in homely, romantic surrounds. Using the fruits of the region...
Lennox
Manchester City CentreLennox comes from the team behind Six by Nico, and has taken over its Spring Gardens location. Less gimmicky than...
The Swine Bistro
LeedsAdventurous cooking at one of Leeds' most respected restaurants. Recently renamed and relocated in the suburbs, The Swine Bistro is...
Isca
LevenshulmeIsca is a natural wine bar and shop on an unassuming street in Levenshulme, brought to you by Caroline Dubois (sommelier...
Linden Stores
KnutsfordLinden Stores is a small plates restaurant in Knutsford. Dishes are seasonal and sustainable and sometimes even foraged. There’s a...
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...
Rogan & Co.
CartmelSituated in an atmospheric 14th-century building beside the pretty River Eea in Cartmel, Rogan & Co is the home of...
Alderley Edge Hotel
Alderley EdgeThis new incarnation of the restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel delivers good Modern British food in a light, airy...
Dakota Grill Manchester
Northern QuarterDakota Grill Manchester is the work of former Malmaison owner, Ken McCollough and it is as dark-hued and handsome as...
Henrock
Bowness-on-WindermereOpened in 2019, Henrock is part of Simon Rogan’s family of fine dining restaurants - set within Linthwaite House Hotel...
Masons
SpinningfieldsNestled in the Grade II Listed former Freemasons Hall, Masons Restaurant and Bar serves retro fine-dining fare in princely surrounds.
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...
The River Restaurant
SalfordThe River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel is Manchester's classic fine dining restaurant. Huge names that have run the kitchen...
The Ugly Duckling
BowdonWhen Nick Theaker took over The Stamford pub in Altrincham’s “posh bit”, Bowdon, he had a big job on his...
Mana
AncoatsMichelin-starred restaurant Mana is the brainchild of chef patron Simon Martin who mastered his trade at the renowned Noma in...
Portfolio
Manchester City CentrePortfolio is the ambitious project from Julian Pizer who co-founded Another Hand and Cameron Foster, the owner of Deux Six...
The Rum Fox
ClitheroeThe Rum Fox is a new dining destination with all the charm of an old one, housed in the former...
Four & Twenty
PenrithYou won’t find blackbirds baked in a pie at this Penrith bistro, but you will find a small menu of...
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...
Cargo Seafood Restaurant
Princes DockWith some great views overlooking the Mersey from its unrivalled waterfront location on Princes Parade, this is the place to...
Seaforth
Liverpool City CentreThe Seaforth restaurant sits in the grand central atrium of the Municipal Hotel on Dale Street. Once the headquarters for...
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...
Parkers Arms
ClitheroeThe Parker's Arms is a homely pub, serving and baking extraordinary, modern European food.
LI-LY by Aiden Byrne
KnutsfordWith just 32 covers and a four-day week, Li-ly by Aiden Byrne is a smaller operation than the Michelin starred...
Higher Ground
Chinatown (Manchester)Higher Ground, the permanent restaurant from the team behind Flawd, opened its doors in February 2023. Taking up residence in...
Pinion
PrescotGary Usher's north western chain of Elite Bistros these days totals six of the stripped-back but still homely restaurants, including...
The Two Hares
GlossopWe hate to use that threadbare phrase 'hidden gem' but we’ll make an exception for The Two Hares. Tucked away...
Panoramic 34
Business District (Liverpool)Panoramic 34 was the UK's highest restaurant when it opened in 2008, and although others have since taken that title,...
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...
Restaurant 8
Cavern QuarterWhen chef and co-owner Andrew Sheridan (who you might recognise from Great British Menu) uprooted Restaurant 8 from Birmingham and...
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 Deansgate
Manchester City CentreThe Deansgate is a bit of a landmark pub in Manchester, having been in this spot for 200 years.
The Pack Horse
HayfieldHumbly describing itself as a "community gastropub", The Pack Horse is raking in the glowing reviews, including by food critics...
The Samling
WindermereThe Samling is a delightful lodge and fine-dining restaurant oozing exclusivity. A favourite of Hollywood celebs (like Tom Cruise), it’s...
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...
Wreck Bistro
RopewalksLiverpool seems like an appropriate place for a restaurant funded by the people. Wreck Bistro was financed by 1,522 enthusiasts...
Albert’s Shed
CastlefieldAlbert's Shed is a family-owned restaurant in Castlefield with modern British cooking, a canalside terrace, and private event spaces for...
The Forest Side
GrasmereMichelin-starred restaurant and hotel The Forest Side, owned by Lakes hotelier Andrew Wildsmith, is built on the foundations of the...
The Higher Buck
ClitheroeReliably good dinners are served at The Higher Buck, a pub meets gastro eatery where respected local chef Michael Heathcote’s...
Holbeck Ghyll
WindermereSituated in the hills above Windermere, Holbeck Ghyll could easily claim a place in a list of the most romantic...
Nova
HeswallNova is a longstanding favourite for those looking for creative fine-dining on the Wirral. Ran by husband and wife team...
Pier Eight Restaurant
Media CityWith its watery views and sharp decor, Pier Eight – the restaurant and bar at The Lowry performing and visual...
Pip
DeansgateYou’ll find Pip on the ground floor of Treehouse Hotel Manchester, decked out in the same tastefully playful theme as...
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...
Six By Nico Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe "six" of Six By Nico refers to the six-course tasting menu, which runs for stints of six weeks only...
Podium Restaurant
Manchester City CentreLocated on the lobby level of the Manchester Deansgate Hotel by IHG, Podium Restaurant is chic and modern, as you...
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...
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...
Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
Sampa
Northern QuarterSampa seems an unlikely concept - a Brazilian/Modern British chef’s table fusion restaurant. Even more unlikely, it’s found in the...
Another Hand
Manchester City CentreThere is quite some experience behind owners Julian Pizer and Max Yorke at Another Hand, including time spent at Cottonopolis,...
The Easy Fish Co. Heaton Moor
Heaton MoorA quality fish restaurant this far inland has always been a difficult ask but The Easy Fish Co. Heaton Moor...
Queens
Liverpool City CentreWith simple, regularly changing menus to showcase the best seasonal ingredients available at market, you can expect carefully prepared plates...
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...
Almanac
GlossopAlmanac opened in summer 2025 and has early signs of building the same enviable reputation as chef-owner Luke Payne’s nearby...
Manifest
Baltic TriangleThe manifesto at industrial-chic restaurant and wine bar Manifest is 'seasonal plates and famous Liverpool hospitality', with the Modern British...
Colleen’s
RamsbottomWith its plush velvet chairs and cushions and pink and green hues du jour, Colleen's cuts a smart jib on...
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...
Arras
North YorkshireHusband and wife team, Adam and Lovaine Humphrey have moved their modern British (ish) restaurant Arras from Sydney, Australia to...
Proost
UrmstonHusband and wife team John and Carolyn Phillips held occasional supper clubs and appeared on Channel Four’s Too Many Chefs...
