The Edinburgh Castle is one of the standout venues in Ancoats, with a laid-back pub on the ground floor and the amazing Bangkok Diners Club taking charge of the restaurant.

Like steak? Like gin? This could be just the place for you.

St Peter’s Square is a public space in Manchester – home to the city’s iconic library, town hall, Pankhurst statue, art gallery and famous Midland Hotel.

Modern Portugese food from the team behind the mighty El Gato.

Oceans Apart is a gallery dedicated to showcasing the breadth of contemporary painting and bringing previously unseen artists to Salford.

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.