City Centre
LEAF on Bold Street
Keeping Bold Street a hub of creativity, LEAF is more than a tearoom, it’s also a bar and thriving event space with a packed schedule of upcoming happenings.
Ian Jones
Written by Ian Jones
Liverpool
Maray Bold Street
Much-loved Liverpool restaurant, specialising in forward-thinking small plate dishes.
Date Places in Manchester
A good date depends on location, location, location. Don't take a risk, here's our tried and tested guide to the city's best.
Manchester
Mackie Mayor
A Grade II listed market building in the Northern Quarter, Mackie Mayor is a key fixture in the ever-growing Northern Quarter food and drink scene.
The Quays
The Alchemist Mediacity
The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.
Liverpool
Next to Nowhere Café
Food From Nowhere is a weekly vegan cafe held in the basement space of much-loved radical bookshop News From Nowhere. It’s open every Saturday from midday to 5pm.
City Centre
The Art School Restaurant
The Art School restaurant in Liverpool is a fine dining option tucked away behind the Royal Philharmonic.
Leeds
Ham and Friends
High-quality small plates at this laid-back Leeds restaurant. The latest and greatest offering from the team behind the acclaimed Friends Of Ham.
Manchester
The Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute is a vibrant gig venue and nightclub for which it is well worth taking a jaunt out of the Northern Quarter.
Book Launch: Music/Video: Histories. Aesthetics. Media
Editors Danny Cookney, Michael Goddard, Gina Arnold and Kirsty Fairclough launch their new book Music/Video: Histories. Aesthetics. Media at HOME this September. A comprehensive account of the music video from a 21st…
Free entry
Wonder Inn Acoustic Festival 2.0
The follow-up to last year’s successful Acoustic Festival takes place on Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend, running from 1pm to 11.30. Perfect for a lazy, laid-back end to summer…
From £8