Confidential Guides

The best food, drink, and things to do in the North from the Confidentials editorial team. Find your new favourite on our website.

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Treat the father figure in your life to something special at Namaste Nepal 🍛✨

From authentic Nepalese and Indian flavours to warm welcoming hospitality, it’s the perfect spot to celebrate quality time together over incredible food. Book your table and make Father’s Day one to remember.

📍 Namaste Nepal, West Didsbury
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#Manchester #Didsbury #NamasteNepal

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The Hart of Hartford Supper Club
Sunday 19th July 6-9pm
£50 per person
Bookings https://t.co/6F8WpevILh

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The Hart of Hartford Supper Club
Sunday 19th July 6-9pm
£50 per person
Bookings https://t.co/6F8WpevILh

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Want a snapshot of where’s ‘hot’ on the Liverpool food and drink scene right now? The Confidential Guides Hot 20 is where to look. 🍽️🔥
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🍽️ The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants 🍽️

Your June restaurant hit list is here - now you just have to decide which one to go to next:

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June’s Hot 50 Manchester Restaurants is here 👀 Take a look at some of this month’s most popular spots and head here for the full list:
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#1 Skof 🌼
Having secured a Michelin star in 2025 and retained it for 2026, Skof is celebrated for its precise Modern British menus, earning ‘Restaurant of the Year’ honours for its sophisticated yet accessible dining experience.

#4 Erst 🫛
This small plates restaurant in Ancoats is for serious foodies so don’t come looking for mac n cheese balls. Plenty of other places can satisfy that filthy craving for you. The menu at Erst changes frequently depending on what’s good and in season, and the plates are inventive and often surprising.

#10 Where the Light Gets In 🍃
With no menu and esoteric wines, Where the Light Gets In doesn’t adhere to the typical fine-dining formula. But it’s been a success for Stockport, thanks to chef-patron Sam Buckley’s belief in doing things his own way.

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Want a snapshot of where’s ‘hot’ on the Liverpool food and drink scene right now? The @CnfGuides Hot 20 is where to look. 🍽️🔥
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REVIEW: EVEN THESE THINGS AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE

"Like a bag of warm chips on a cold, wet day." Maria Roberts on a must-see play about Manchester, past and present.

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I Le Viet Social is one of the most authentic Vietnamese restaurants I’ve found in years.

I first visited six weeks ago and their pho absolutely knocked me out.

Liverpool locals: if you haven’t been, sort that out.

Visitors: put this on your must-eat list.

Truly family-run, brilliantly welcoming, and serving exceptional food.

Full review 👇

https://t.co/0ebRP1m0yb

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Cocktails at @Barnaclelpool just hit different 🍸 ✨

Visit Wednesday to Friday, 4PM–7PM for 2-4-1 cocktails in one of Liverpool’s most exciting dining spots 🥂

Sip on signature serves like the Indigo Starboard - a gin-based delight topped with an impressive lavender foam, SOS - a fruity little number using Bacardi Carta Blanca, strawberry & kiwi with fresh lime, and the Mendoza Star - probably the best espresso martini you’ll ever have ☕️

Beautiful drinks, stunning surroundings, and serious flavour in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter.

📍 Barnacle Restaurant & Bar, 24 Hardman St, L1 9AX
📲 https://t.co/FUzh51OhO6

#BarnacleLiverpool #LiverpoolCocktails #LiverpoolBars

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REVIEW: EVEN THESE THINGS AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE

An epic story of Manchester, past and present. Even if you're not that into theatre, go and see this play, writes Maria Roberts

https://t.co/ZnHNp7FXGz

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🎡🪩 6 Liverpool music festivals that will make your summer 🪩🎡
There are some seriously big weekends coming up in and around Liverpool this summer. Get your plans sorted with our guide to six of the city’s best festivals. 🎧
https://t.co/OFqKW63zcR

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⚽ 5 World Cup fanzones to book before football fever hits ⚽

Planning where to watch the World Cup in Manchester? Here are five football fanparks for big crowds and big atmosphere

https://t.co/wbi8hTdgmE

#AOArena

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Jack’s Burgers

Colne Market Hall in Lancashire has been completely transformed and turned into a seriously modern food emporium. Six different kitchens are serving everything from Greek and Japanese food to New York-style pizza and cosmo burgers.

I started with Jack’s. Well, I say started… I ended up having two burgers because, as you know, I’m a right fat bastard. And what burgers they were.

These aren’t smash burgers, by the way. Jack’s actually sources its own beef, has it freshly minced by the butcher, and then mixes it into the patties using its own blend of seasonings and additions in their own kitchen. The result?really stands out in terms of flavour, moisture, texture, mouthfeel and overall gorgeousness.

I didn’t get chance to try the rest of the food lichens this time because I was too busy demolishing those, but I’ll definitely be back. Listen to me. Love me or hate me you’ll thank me for trying one of these burgers 🍔😂

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Red dress regrets and friends who've got your back. Arts journalist Maria Roberts reviews the 10th anniversary production of Waitress at The Palace Theatre.

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Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester Waitress the Musical - UK
#ManchesterPalaceTheatre #WaitressOnTour #WaitressMusical

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🎡🪩 6 Liverpool music festivals that will make your summer 🪩🎡
There are some seriously big weekends coming up in and around Liverpool this summer. Get your plans sorted with our guide to six of the city’s best festivals. 🎧
https://t.co/OFqKW63zcR

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⚽ 5 World Cup fanzones to book before football fever hits ⚽

Planning where to watch the World Cup in Manchester? Here are five football fanparks for big crowds and big atmosphere

https://t.co/wbi8hTdgmE

#AOArena

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Vesuvio’s Chef Giuseppe Lombardo reveals how to master the perfect risotto with his indulgent aubergine parmigiana recipe 🍚✨

📍Vesuvio, Worsley
🔗 https://t.co/iRnfcdOjGh

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Comic one-liners and a curmudgeonly Les Dennis. Arts journalist Maria Roberts reviews the 10th anniversary production of Waitress at The Palace Theatre.

https://t.co/XSZvxHweai

Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester Waitress the Musical - UK
#ManchesterPalaceTheatre #WaitressOnTour #WaitressMusical

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⚽ 5 World Cup fanzones to book before football fever hits ⚽

Planning where to watch the World Cup in Manchester? Here are five football fanparks for big crowds and big atmosphere

https://t.co/wbi8hTdgmE

#AOArena