Warehouse-chic bar and events venue in Manchester’s Piccadilly, on the edge of the Northern Quarter.

The Henry Watson music library isn’t just an incredible resource – it also has a story to tell about the man who gave it his name. You know those people who take to almost every task with an infuriating ease?

Piel Island is a half mile off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsular.

A converted Victorian school house nestled on the edge of Spinningfields, the Great John Street Hotel has a relaxed and decadent atmosphere.

FACT Liverpool gets back to its coffee-with-creativity roots thanks to a foliage-full new café.

Withington is home to Fuel Cafe, who serve only vegetarian and vegan food, as well as hosting quiz nights and lively open mics. They are well known for their hangover busting, meat free, full breakfast menu, and the decor is pleasantly found-object-eclectic.

In Royal Exchange Arcade, Aston’s of Manchester is a tobacconist that recently branched out into whisky sales. In their shop you’ll find an interesting selection of bottles to buy, including

Thanks to its infinity pool, the King Street Townhouse Hotel offers visitors panoramic views across the city.

Award-winning restaurant housed within Liverpool’s boutique Hope Street Hotel.

Peter Kavanagh’s is a pub with an interior so traditional (yet quirky), it’s worth popping in just to take a look around.

A little way past where Oldham Street turns into Oldham Road (and where the Northern Quarter gives way to the occasionally rough, but up-and-coming Ancoats) you’ll find charitable organisation Mustard

Chain cinema showing mainstream films, located in Manchester’s Printworks complex.