Step away from the city centre and discover the thrill of go karting in Trafford Park with TeamSport Indoor Racing and their newly acquired track.

A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.

Wildly popular cafe and wine bar on Liverpool’s wonderfully independent Lark Lane.

Wildly popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a great range of vegan options. Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and well worth the trip.

Arguably Manchester’s most well-known Vietnamese restaurant, Viet Shack started out as a hugely-popular street food stall before opening this restaurant in Ancoats.

A smart, modern Mexican restaurant in Liverpool’s Albert Dock, with an extensive menu featuring showstopping dishes such as half a pig’s head and butterflied sea bass.

High-class restaurant next to Victoria Station in Manchester, and attached to Hotel Indigo. Famed for steaks.

BLVD is a Spinningfields bar, nightclub and restaurant with a newly launched Caribbean menu. We check out the jerk-based delights of a Jamaican Sunday roast.

Salvi’s Northern Quarter is the latest addition to the much-loved Salvi’s family, a series of family-run, independent Neapolitan restaurants and delis.

The Bay Horse Tavern is a laid-back pub based in the dead centre of the Northern Quarter, with a wide range of drinks and food options.

The Playhouse Theatre, originally known as the Hulme Hippodrome opened its doors on 6 October 1902. In 2018, the historic venue was relaunched as a community arts centre by NIAMOS – a collective of artists, musicians and local residents.

The Astoria is a New York-inspired restaurant in Urmston. You can find live acts on selected evenings.