Manchester
Occupying what was once the Victorian Gothic ground floor of the Refuge Assurance Building, this is not just Manchester's most beautiful bar, but arguably…
Must-see nightlife in Northwest England
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Manchester
The year 2018 saw the revival of one of Manchester's legendary club nights, advertised as 'a non-stop exotic disco for homos, heteros, lesbos and don't…
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Liverpool
A seasonal pop-up bar that specialises in gin cocktails, this is one of the city's coolest summer bars. There's a fine selection of beers if you prefer,…
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Liverpool
One of the friendliest boozers in town is this superb old pub that serves a fine range of local ales (Bier Head, from the Liverpool Organic Brewery, is…
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Northwest England
Nitro, Chemex, batch brew, siphon…whatever way you want it, this superb cafe in the old parish hall can satisfy even the most demanding coffee connoisseur…
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Liverpool
This extraordinary bar, designed by the shipwrights who built the Lusitania, is one of the most beautiful bars in all of England. The interior is…
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Cloudwater Barrel Store Tap Room
Manchester
Take a warehouse space under the arches behind Manchester Piccadilly Station, roll in a double deck of beer barrels and set out simple seating, and you’ve…
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Chester
If you're looking for the best pint in the city, the aficionados at the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) reckon you'll get it at this boozer in a Grade II…
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Liverpool
An institution amongst Liverpool boozers is this venerable old pub, which serves a good selection of ales to its ever-loyal clientele. It gets pretty…
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Isle of Man
A cocktail bar styled like a gin joint from the roaring twenties – it does excellent cocktails and on Wednesdays at 8pm there are classic films in the…
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Liverpool
This multipurpose venue splits its focus between the arts and electronic music. The converted Victorian building is one of the best places in town to…
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Manchester
It cost £3 million to renovate the Pavilion at the Great Northern Warehouse and the result is, well, a bit gimmicky, but nevertheless this new bar is a…
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Manchester
This basement champagne bar inside the 1761 restaurant is named after Madame Bollinger, whose nickname was ‘Aunt Lily’, though the bar itself has little…
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Manchester
The name may say tea but the interior of this cafe screams coffee shop. North Tea Power is one of Manchester’s early adopters on the artisanal coffee…
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Manchester
Whisky – over 300 different kinds of it (the Cu Dhub 'black whisky' is a particular treat with its touch of coffee and honey) – is the beverage of choice…
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Manchester
It might only be halfway up the 47-storey Beetham Tower, but the views from this 23rd-floor bar are unparalleled – even if the windows could do with a…
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Manchester
The strapline says 'Cook Haus and Bier Palace', and this big version of a night out in central Europe is just that. The bier is unpasteurised Pilsner…
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Liverpool
First opening in 2016, this bar is in a converted merchant's house and has something of a Scandi feel to it – stripped-back walls, wooden bar tables –…
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Manchester
Fans of real ale love this Northern Quarter boozer, with its seven hand pulls, 18 draught lines and more than 100 beers from around the world, including…
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Liverpool
The cocktail fad is given full expression at this lovely bar, where the bartenders take an almost annoying pride in the theatrical quality of their…
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Manchester
Located in Tony Wilson's former Factory Records HQ, Fac251 is one of the most popular venues in town. There are three rooms, all with a broad musical…
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Manchester
Old-fashioned boozer founded in 1776 with a strong musical heritage: John Peel interviewed Joy Division's Ian Curtis here in 1979 and some of its fine…
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Chester
No children, no music and no machines or big screens (but plenty of Union Jacks). This 'family hostile' Edwardian classic pub is a throwback to a time…
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Manchester
A basement bar with a speakeasy vibe, but there's nothing illicit about drinking here: the cocktails are terrific (it runs occasional mixology sessions),…
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Manchester
The decor at this old-style pub is half brothel, half tearoom, but the vibe is low-key: no loud music, no hen parties and no 'all drinks a pound' specials…
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Manchester
One of Spinningfields' most popular bars is this elegant spot, with a gorgeous back bar of weathered cabinets lined with test tubes, that serves…
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Manchester
This eclectic little bar – with its oddball furnishings, wacky tunes and anti-establishment crew of customers – is a Northern Quarter stalwart and the…
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Liverpool
This converted theatre is home to one of Liverpool's most beloved clubs, despite going through several name and management changes. It still hosts some…
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Chester
Chester's oldest timber-framed building is this 1664 pub, which is more modern inside than its exterior suggests – there was no carpeting, darts boards or…
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Manchester
A basement bar designed in the style of a speakeasy/tiki lounge, the Liar's Club serves strong cocktails to an assorted clientele of revellers, students…
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Manchester
A Victorian classic off Princess St that brews its own beer in the basement. It's a favourite with students, old-timers and anyone looking for an…
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Liverpool
The downstairs bar and bistro at this Liverpool institution are packed most evenings, making this one of the best places in town for a drink and a bite…
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Chester
An old-fashioned boozer with a lovely atmosphere, the Falcon is great for a pint, especially the selection of Samuel Smyth ales, wheat beers and ciders;…
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Manchester
The best of Manchester's collection of beautiful Victorian pubs. Check out the gorgeous glazed tilework outside.
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Liverpool
A traditional pub with a beer garden; the fact that John and Cynthia Lennon liked coming here still draws the curious.
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Manchester
An old-style boozer that is very popular for a pint as well as a meal (mains £14 to £16).
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Manchester
Popular bar with DJs and a live-mic night on Wednesdays that is especially well-frequented.
