Restaurant
Seel & Slater
RopewalksSeel & Slater occupies the former Wreckfish site but it has a confident style all of its own. It’s a...
Lock 84
PiccadillyLock 84 is the all-day restaurant and bar inside four-star hotel The Reach, which opened on Ducie Street in summer...
The Alan Hotel
Manchester City CentreThe Alan is surely one of the most creative and design-led venues in Manchester city centre. A stylish six-storey hotel...
Wing’s
Manchester City CentreLincoln Square’s traditional Cantonese restaurant Wing’s has been an institution in the city centre since 2004, when it first found fame...
The Reach at Piccadilly
PiccadillyThe Reach at Piccadilly is part of the Marriott’s upmarket Tribute Portfolio collection, meaning it looks and feels more like...
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...
Voyagers
RopewalksVoyagers in The Halyard Liverpool is in the league of hotel restaurants that become a destination in their own right....
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...
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
PiccadillyAfter a multi-million pound refurbishment, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly is one of the city's major hotels and certainly looks the...
Atlas Bar
DeansgateAtlas Bar is known as one of the originals of Manchester’s modern cafe-bar scene. And for its extensive collection of...
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central
Manchester City CentreLeonardo Hotel Manchester Central is a bright modern hotel with a fantastic location near to the Bridgewater Hall and HOME...
On the Hush
Northern QuarterOn the Hush is a popular Northern Quarter cafe bar, winning awards for its bottomless brunch. Loyal customers and visitors...
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.
Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill
Princes DockMalmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill is much more than just another soulless hotel restaurant. With its dockside location and terrace,...
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.
Cibus
LevenshulmeOnce a stall at Levy Market, then a pop-up pizzeria above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus took baby steps to get...
Loom & Ladle Bistro
PiccadillyLoom & Ladle Bistro is the restaurant in Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly - and a destination in its own right....
Barnacle
Georgian QuarterBarnacle is a Modern British bistro from Paul and Harry Askew. It may be a step down from The Art...
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...
Motley
Manchester City CentreMotley is a bar and restaurant attached to Yotel on Deansgate. With its suntrap terrace, it’s definitely not just for...
Flat Iron Manchester
DeansgateThis is the first Manchester opening from the Flat Iron chain whose mission is to bring accessible steak to everyone,...
Chotto Matte
Manchester City CentreChotto Matte brings more high-rise, high-glam energy to Manchester. With stunning city views and swish Nikkei cuisine, it's a place...
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...
Nell’s Media City
Media CityNell’s Media City is another outpost of the ever-expanding home-grown pizza empire. What sets it apart from the other Nell’s...
Daffodil Hotel & Spa
GrasmereIf you’re looking for a luxurious stay within walking distance of shops, restaurants, hiking routes and tourist attractions, The Daffodil...
Skof
Manchester City CentreSkof is the acclaimed Manchester restaurant from chef Tom Barnes (formerly of L’Enclume). Having secured a Michelin star in 2025...
Native
PiccadillyNative offers the service and style of a boutique hotel but the freedom and space of an apartment. This cool...
CitySuites II
BlackfriarsTopped by the super-luxe Supersuites penthouse, CitySuites II has a number of options for high-end city centre stays. It offers...
Archie’s Atomic
Trafford ParkArchie’s Atomic is a neon pink roller rink from the local burger and shake supremos. With a giant glitterball and...
The Vines
ChesterNestled in the heart of Cheshire estate Carden Park, sits a triple AA rosette restaurant: The Vines. Elegantly laid out...
Stow
Manchester City CentreStow on Bridge Street specialises in live fire cooking, cocktails and wine. It feels like the sophisticated cousin of the...
Thai Spice
ChorltonThai Spice on Chorlton's Beech Road is a small, super-friendly restaurant with a varied menu. It's not just about the...
Onda
Oxford RoadOnda, or Onda Pasta Bar, to give it its full name, is a new Italian restaurant at Circle Square. It...
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...
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...
Another Place, The Lake
UllswaterAnother Place, The Lake is a Lake District spa hotel that makes full use of its picture-perfect location on the...
Malmaison Liverpool
Princes DockMalmaison Liverpool is a dockside delight. This boutique hotel offers stunning views across the city, and cool, characterful rooms and...
Hotel Football
Old TraffordHotel Football is about as near to Old Trafford as you can get without camping on the penalty spot. Located...
Leopard Pie
WorsleyLeopard Pie is a lockdown baby. The pizza, with its slow-fermented 3-day dough, was perfected when everyone else was messing...
Porta Didsbury
West DidsburyPorta Didsbury is the fourth instalment in Ben and Joe Wright’s North West micro-empire of tapas bars. The new restaurant...
Permit Room
Liverpool City CentrePermit Room is a relaxed all-day dining spot with everything from coffee to cocktails. It's by Dishoom so you can...
Barca Bar & Restaurant
CastlefieldFor its large drinks menu and stylish dining setting, Barca takes inspiration from the bar culture of Barcelona. Its canalside...
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
DeansgateTreehouse Hotels Manchester is the new kid on the block, bringing a playful and free-spirited hospitality experience in its wake.
Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly
PiccadillyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly is an impressive boutique hotel in the perfect spot. It’s just minutes from Manchester Piccadilly train station,...
Hyatt House
Oxford RoadHyatt House is a modern aparthotel in Manchester’s university area with a range of studios and one-bedroom suites. It has...
Sandbar Withington
WithingtonLongstanding Manchester favourite Sandbar opened its second location in Withington in May 2025 - nearly 30 years since the original...
The Rex
Manchester City CentreFormerly known as Hotel Gotham, now rebranded as The Rex, this five-star boutique hotel on King Street has always had...
Brimstone Hotel and Spa
AmblesideThe Brimstone Hotel and Spa is the ultra premium option at the already pretty posh Langdale Estate holiday complex. Built...
Chung Ku
BrunswickChung Ku is very different from Liverpool’s other Chinese restaurants. It’s a modernist icon on the waterfront just south of...
CitySuites I
BlackfriarsCitySuites I is a sleek modern aparthotel that gives you the facilities of a high-end hotel combined with your own...
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...
Suzume
Green QuarterSuzume is a sake bar and restaurant from the team behind The Sparrows. It's a good-looking but understated place with...
Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar
BlackfriarsKallos Cafe & Wine Bar has lit up Salford's dining scene like a thunderbolt from Zeus himself since it opened...
Winsome
Manchester City CentreWinsome is a relatively new restaurant in Manchester but it already feels like an established part of the city's dining...
Sister Moon
DeansgateSister Moon is the new opening at the top of the Treehouse Hotel on Deansgate. This South East Asian restaurant...
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....
Aahaa
ChorltonAahaa is a new Indian restaurant in Chorlton which has already become very popular. The website is not very convincing...
Phetpailin
Chinatown (Manchester)Phetpailin is one of Manchester's best Thai restaurants if you want classic dishes and all the buzz of Chinatown. Unusually...
American Pies
AncoatsAmerican Pies in Ancoats serves deep-dish pizzas when everyone else seems to be all about the slow-proved Neapolitan style. Sometimes...
Malmaison Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreMalmaison Manchester Deansgate is a cool new boutique hotel in the heart of the city. It has amazing views, two...
The Midland Hotel
Manchester City CentreStories associated with this iconic hotel on St Peter’s Square include hosting the first meeting of Mr Rolls and Mr...
Grand Pacific
Manchester City CentreGrand Pacific is the work of Living Ventures and it easily outshines its sibling venues in terms of pure glamour....
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Oxford RoadIf you want to stay somewhere that's luxurious and glamorous - but also distinctly Mancunian, this has to be the...
