Dakota Manchester
PiccadillyThe Dakota Manchester describes itself as Manchester's best hotel. We're not getting into that debate but we will say it's...
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...
Manchester River Cruises
SpinningfieldsWant to fall in love with your city all over again? Take a boat tour from Manchester River Cruises, and...
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...
Piccolino Liverpool
Cavern QuarterPiccolino Liverpool is located in a particularly grand building on Cook Street with a small but perfectly-formed terrace at the...
Piccolo by Piccolino
Manchester City CentreA stone's throw from Selfridges and the designer stores around Exchange Square, Piccolo by Piccolino is a Southern Italian restaurant...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Manchester Hall
DeansgateFor years this beautiful building was off-limits unless you were a member of the secretive Masons society. Then in 2017...
Piccolino Knutsford
KnutsfordPiccolino Knutsford fits in perfectly with the Italianate villas and chic shops of this quirky Cheshire town. Situated on 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....
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...
EastZEast Manchester
Manchester City CentreLocated on Blackfriars Street with views of the River Irwell, EastZEast is known for its authentic Punjabi dishes and glamorous,...
The Beeswing
Manchester City CentreThe Beeswing is named after a tartrate sheen which forms on the surface of port and some other wines that...
Spire
Mossley HillSpire, a grown-up bistro near Liverpool’s Penny Lane, is the brainchild of chef-patron and award-winning regional ‘Food Hero’ Matt Locke.
Australasia
SpinningfieldsPacific Rim fusion fare for the fashion set. The undeniable theatre of the place, the approach of the staff and...
Little Hardware
RopewalksLittle Hardware takes its name from the not-so-little Rapid Hardware store that used to take up a sizeable chunk of...
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...
Hipping Hall
LancashireSince opening in 2005, Hipping Hall has become one of the most luxurious places to eat in the North (and...
Wood & Company
Manchester City CentreWith its disguised entrance and back street location, Wood & Co has the feel of a secret speakeasy only frequented...
Fischers Baslow Hall
DerbyshireFischers Baslow Hall delivers fine Michelin-starred dining with local foraged aspects in homely, romantic surrounds. Using the fruits of the...
The Allotment Vegan Eatery
Manchester City CentreThe seeds of Matthew Nutter's fine dining adventure were sown when he set out to "make veg taste better than...
La Popote
CongletonThis small family-owned French bistro is tucked away in pretty Marton, near Macclesfield. Heavily influenced by classical French cooking, the...
Haute Dolci Trafford
TraffordChocoholics and those with a sweet tooth will feel right at home at Haute Dolci, a dessert cafe situated in...
The Angel at Hetton
SkiptonOne of the stars of TV’s The Trip with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan - and awarded a Michelin star...
The Art School
Georgian QuarterThe Art School delivers upmarket, regionally-inspired cooking from local legend, Paul Askew. Opening in late 2014, this fancy contemporary British...
Hawksmoor
SpinningfieldsThe first Hawksmoor steakhouse outside of London opened on Deansgate in 2015 and is a confident affair. Well sourced steak...
The Cartford Inn
PrestonThis historic coaching house serves adventurous British pub food in poetic configurations. Cooking is by mushroom forager and head chef,...
Gorton Monastery
GortonIts proper title is Manchester Monastery but most people in the city know it as Gorton Monastery. This Grade II...
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...
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...
The Samling
CumbriaThe Samling is a delightful lodge and fine-dining restaurant oozing exclusivity. A favourite of Hollywood celebs (like Tom Cruise), it’s...
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...
Rufford Old Hall
LancashireTudor house and garden Rufford Old Hall has all the classic features of a National Trust day out. Beautiful gardens,...
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...
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...
Adam Reid at The French
Manchester City CentreCulinary rock and roll from Simon Rogan's protege, Adam Reid. Enjoy fine-dining in Grade II Listed Victorian surrounds - with...
The Florist
Georgian QuarterLocated just off the Georgian Quarter on Hardman Street, The Florist is a bright and airy bar and restaurant adorned...
The Ugly Duckling
BowdonWhen Nick Theaker took over The Stamford pub in Altrincham’s “posh bit”, Bowdon, he had a big job on his...
Arkle
ChesterArkle is the feather in Chester’s foodie cap. The three AA Rosette restaurant, located in the grand Chester Grosvenor Hotel,...
Tattu Manchester
SpinningfieldsLocated in the heart of the Spinningfields business district, Tattu Manchester is an Instagrammer’s dream. Think penumbral lighting, body art-inspired...
The Cow Hollow Hotel
Northern QuarterIf you like to stay somewhere that reflects the character and history of the city you’re in, Cow Hollow Hotel...
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
Manchester City CentreLucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is the first restaurant that the famed TV chef has decided to open in the...
The Forest Side
CumbriaMichelin-starred restaurant and hotel The Forest Side, owned by Lakes hotelier Andrew Wildsmith, is built on the foundations of the...
La Bandera
Manchester City CentreThis upmarket Spanish restaurant, tucked away just off St Ann's Square, is the definition of a hidden gem.
Alderley Edge Hotel
Alderley EdgeThis new incarnation of the restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel delivers good Modern British food in a light, airy...
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.
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...
20 Stories
SpinningfieldsManchester’s highest – and possibly finest – restaurant, bar and terrace. D&D London’s flagship Manchester restaurant, 20 Stories was the...
Queens
Liverpool City CentreWith simple, regularly changing menus to showcase the best seasonal ingredients available at market, you can expect carefully prepared plates...
Northcote
LancashireNorthcote is where chef-patron Nigel Haworth earned his stripes as an instigator of contemporary British fine dining. Today, Michelin star chef...
L’Aperitivo
RopewalksModern-day Bold Street in Liverpool and Via Veneto in 1960s Rome could be an example of time-travelling city twinning.
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...
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...
Restaurant Orme
UrmstonRestaurant Örme is a quaint fine dining restaurant that seats 24 guests, situated on an inconspicuous street in Urmston. But,...
The Lowry Hotel
SalfordThe Lowry Hotel is Manchester’s premier 5-star hotel. While technically in Salford, it is ideally located next to Spinningfields, Manchester’s...
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...
Dunham Massey
AltrinchamDunham Massey is one of the National Trust’s top 10 most visited properties, bringing in 439,000 people in 2020/21. We...
Rigatoni’s Altrincham
AltrinchamRigatoni’s is a neighbourhood pasta place serving homemade rigatoni with a variety of sauces. Their trio of venues (in Ancoats,...
The River Restaurant
SalfordThe River Restaurant at The Lowry Hotel is Manchester's classic fine dining restaurant. Huge names that have run the kitchen...
Hard Days Night Hotel
Cavern QuarterThe concept might seem a bit naff but to be honest there are no hard days or nights at this...
Moor Hall
AughtonMark Birchall, ex-head chef at L’Enclume, is chef-patron of Moor Hall, an outstanding, two Michelin star, five AA Rosette restaurant...
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.
Bistrot Verite
SouthportBistrot Verite is a Brittany-influenced bistro with a penchant for fish. Brassy flavours meet seaside standards at this Gallic enclave...
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...
The Church Green
CheshireThe Church Green is Aiden Byrne's countryside pub where excellent meat comes as standard. Fifty ounce tomahawk, for example, and...
The Pen Factory
Georgian QuarterThe Pen Factory specialises in bistro food with a mix of main dishes and small plates for sharing. Everything is...
Wood
Manchester City CentreThe eponymous restaurant of Simon Wood, MasterChef winner and local lad from Oldham, is an accomplished affair. The décor -...
Salt House Tapas
RopewalksResiding on the corner of Hanover Street sits Salt House Tapas, a modern yet ambient take on the popular Spanish...
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...
Another Hand
Manchester City CentreFrom the team that brought you 3 Hands Deli, Another Hand opened in February 2022 in the unit just next...
Masons
SpinningfieldsNestled in the Grade II Listed former Freemasons Hall, Masons Restaurant and Bar serves retro fine-dining fare in princely surrounds.
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...
63 Degrees
Northern QuarterRan by husband and wife team Eric and Florence Moreau, 63 Degrees is a classic chef-proprieteur French restaurant with roots...
No4 Dine & Wine
DidsburyNo4 Dine & Wine is a place apart. It is in Manchester but somehow not in Manchester. It is in...
Dimitri’s
Manchester City CentreDimitri’s has been serving up mezze for over 30 years now. It’s a stalwart of the city’s food and drink...
The Burlington at the Devonshire Arms
North YorkshireThe Burlington at the Devonshire Arms excels in delivering fine dining and extraordinary wine in the hills. This extremely plush...
Home
LeedsHome in Leeds is the brainchild of MasterChef finalist Liz Cottam, and business partner Mark Owens, formerly head chef at...
The Strawbury Duck
BoltonThe Strawbury Duck is a traditional country pub near Entwistle reservoir with a solid reputation amongst Boltonians for its home-cooked...
Crafthouse
LeedsThe slick Crafthouse restaurant serves up seasonal British fare from a roof-top perch. It's a D&D group restaurant, and like...
Holbeck Ghyll
CumbriaSituated in the hills above Windermere, Holbeck Ghyll could easily claim a place in a list of the most romantic...
Roski
Georgian QuarterRoski is a wild child of a restaurant from MasterChef: The Professionals winner Anton Piotrowski.
Peter Street Kitchen
Manchester City CentreSpecialising in two distinct, contemporary cuisines, Mexican and Japanese, Peter Street Kitchen's punchy small plates ooze luxury. There are several...
Volta
DidsburyVolta is owned by Luke ‘Unabomber’ Cowdrey and Justin Crawford - the DJ-restauranteur duo behind Chorlton’s Electrik bar, the Electrik...
The White Rabbit
West YorkshireThere’s a playfulness about the food and decor at The White Rabbit, a tiny fine-dining bolthole in a Yorkshire border...
Il Forno
RopewalksIl Forno’s name refers to their oven; a huge, fire-breathing head which swallows up pizza before cooking it to perfection 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,...
Skosh
North YorkshireGoing by name and appearances, you’d be forgiven for mistaking Skosh for a Scandi furniture shop: tables the colour of...
Porta Altrincham
AltrinchamSpanish small plates and a menu that really delivers. Porta Altrincham might be another tapas place - but this one...
Ox Club
LeedsThe Ox Club offers sumptuous, grill-based cooked from the Belgrave gang.
Hispi
DidsburyHispi is, quite simply, a great bistro. Fifth in a growing chain of restaurants conceived by Gary Usher, the concept...
Man Bites Frog
ChorltonMan Bites Frog is the sort of relaxed neighbourhood bar every neighbourhood needs. It’s friendly, a bit kooky (or should...
Sushi Bar HanaMatsuri
LeedsSushi Bar HanaMatsuri is a small Japanese restaurant serving authentic sushi, bento and other Japanese delicacies, to create a fine-dining...
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...
Jöro
South YorkshireOffering Nordic-inspired fine dining inside a shipping container, Jöro has secured accolades galore, including a clutch of AA Rosettes and...