Where to go

The Quays
Restaurant
The Alchemist Mediacity

The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.

Cumbria
Restaurant
L’Enclume

We review Simon Rogan’s Michelin starred restaurant L’Enclume, a great spot for upscale fine dining in Cartmel.

Manchester
Gallery
Paradise Works

Paradise Works is a gallery space and studios in Salford, with over 40 artists’ studios and a regular programme of exhibitions and events.

Warrington
Gallery
Pyramid Arts Centre

Culture Warrington hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year representing local, regional and national artists’ work.

Liverpool
Restaurant
Next to Nowhere Café

Food From Nowhere is a weekly vegan cafe held in the basement space of much-loved radical bookshop News From Nowhere. It’s open every Saturday from midday to 5pm.

Liverpool Masonic Hall.
Liverpool
Event venue
Liverpool Masonic Hall

Liverpool Masonic Hall is a Grade II listed building situated on Liverpool’s world-famous Hope Street. Used as a lodge for Freemasons since 1857, the building is also used by a…

EventCity

Huge, warehouse event space adjacent to the Trafford Centre in an area that owners Peel Land and Property have rebranded as TraffordCity.

Café or Coffee Shop
PLANT

Coffee shop and open design studio in the NOMA district of Manchester. 

Cheshire
Event venue
Quarry Bank

A visit to Quarry Bank in Cheshire is a must for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the North West.