Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2018 at the School of Art and Design, Liverpool John Moores University

Chorlton’s magnificent Horse and Jockey has had an almighty do-over, transforming it into one of South Manchester’s top must-visit drinking and dining destinations.

New Jackson in Manchester is having a full scale seasonal takeover. Think curling lanes, lively bars and a packed line up of DJs and performances.

Chadderton Town Hall is a magnificent example of Edwardian architecture . Built in 1912/13 in the style of ‘English Renaissance’ and recently restored maintaining its traditional features in regal reds

A new alternative Manchester Christmas market from the well-seasoned team behind our street food faves Grub.

A Michelin star restaurant and homely 17th century inn in the Lake District, with food provided by esteemed chef Kevin Tickle.

Manchester’s latest must-visit multipurpose venue, offering top-level food, drinks and live shows.

A new cocktail bar from the crack team behind 10 Tib Lane and Henry C.

Longstanding Italian restaurant in the snazzy bit of Manchester.

Snazzy Manchester outpost of the globe-straddling Japanese-meets-Peruvian restaurant brand.

Wholesome Ethiopian and Eritrean food courtesy of this fast-growing street food vendor.

Mighty food hall in Salford Quays, with around twenty street food vendors, serving a huge range of cuisines.

If you’re looking for quality coffee and a decadent brunch in a setting that nails the Northern Quarter brief, you’d struggle to do better than ASAP Coffee.