Kind of like your front room, but with better beers and no television, Further North was one of the first microbars to open in Leeds and remains a staple today.

A tiny, funky dive bar known for its great vinyl collection, Wax Bar pours cocktails and frosty beers until late into the night.

A Japanese-inspired restaurant speciaising in ramen and handmade dumplings, with a karaoke cocktail bar and lounge upstairs.

Newly opened cakery in Stevensons Square, Northern Quarter Manchester. Get Baked brings all the Yorkshire charm and sweetness one of the city’s most popular squares.

A truly great place for a family day out, discover Lotherton, a country estate, historic hall and Wildlife World Zoo.

Winsome delivers modern British food, cooked beautifully by chef-owner Shaun Moffat and his team.

The in-house spa at the Marriott Hotel Piccadilly is a sanctuary away from the city outside on its doorstep.

Altogether Otherwise is a haven of activity where all are encouraged to make, do, dance, read and enjoy pursuing creativity with no pressure.

Coffee, walls of sound and smart conversation at this pop-up cafe in the Northern Quarter.

Chapel Allerton library is a place where history meets a love of reading, where visitors can borrow books, eBooks, eAudio, and more.

A music-led bar and creative hub in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

The very best of South African cuisine in an intimate, friendly space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.