Best & Cool Bars in Horwich

"In February 2020 BC (before Covid) we got all excited with a visit to their about-to-open second Manchester branch on Oxford Road but it remains closed as we pine for a cold beer and a hot bhaji on a long table more than ever. We’ll have to make do with Deliveroo for now. It’s all veggie, as existing fans will know, but vegans have plenty to love from the iconic vada pav to the famous broccoli, kale and onion bhajis."

"Decked out with kitsch Bollywood paraphernalia, join one of the long, shared dining tables in Bundobust’s basement dining room and prepare for an Indian street food feast. It’s hard to go wrong with the menu - but the Vada Pav burger was recently listed among the best in the world, and it's on the menu for just £5. 61 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2AG / bundobust.com"

"Bundobust is a huge beer hall serving craft ales in the heart of Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens. It also happened to win Restaurant of the Year at the 2017 Manchester Food and Drink Festival awards, thanks to its stellar menu of Indian small plates."

"Family-run deli-restaurant The Quarter offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and they even do home deliveries. So there’s really no excuse for not trying out this Italian restaurant. You’ll almost certainly be able to smell the delicious food from The Quarter before you see it as they also offer a range of fresh homemade bread and pastries to buy."

"The Quarter can be found on Faulkner Street, in the heart of the beautiful Georgian Quarter. This Italian inspired restaurant manages to create a laid back, yet bustling atmosphere. Pizza and pasta dishes are it’s focal point as you’d expect from any good Italian, but there’s plenty on the menu to keep everyone happy."

"Time Out says: “Its menu offers the likes of fresh stonebaked pizzas, mezze-style grazing dishes and sharing boards that are so good you won’t actually want to share. “Try to save room for dessert – their ice cream sundaes (including vegan options) are gloriously extravagant.”. 7 Falkner St, Liverpool L8 7PU"

"Another Albert Dock favourite Gusto has confirmed its plans to reopen next month. In a post on Instagram, the restaurant, which specialises in fresh food made from scratch, said: "All being well, it’s officially one month until we open our outdoor dining areas in Liverpool & Cheadle Hulme. We can't tell you how excited we are to serve you your Gusto favourites once again. "Have you booked your table yet?"

"When it comes to classy Italian food, you won’t be wanting for anything after a meal from Gusto. The quality of the food is absolutely impeccable, with options based on classic Italian food (if you’re a pasta fan, you’re in for a treat). Ready for service here @gusto_uk in #albertdock even the sun has made an appearance."

"This is where the Fab 4 (The Beatles!) used to drink between gigs at the Cavern Club. Plan to stay:2-3 hours"

"Bavaria is a lot closer than you think with when you arrive at Bierkeller. This quirky restaurant in Liverpool does beer the German way, served in steins and ice cold to your table. Enjoy live entertainment and the authentic Bavarian decor for a party suitable for any occasion!"

"Get ready for a classic and lively German bar experience at Bierkeller. This Liverpool venue serves craft beer and ale selections from around the world and keeps the environment fun with waitresses in Bavarian dresses, oompah bands and even has special themed nights."

"Liverpool Bierkeller have added a new beer garden to their venue at Liverpool ONE, head along to show them some support and enjoy a drink in the sun. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Bierkeller Liverpool (@bierkellerliverpool)"

"Aloha is the home of unforgettable rum cocktails, guaranteed to fire up your Liverpool stag party!. This tiki themed bar and club is the ideal place to bring the lads on your Liverpool stag weekend; fully equipped with a massive dance floor and more tropical themed relics than you can imagine, this place is like taking a trip to Hawaii without leaving the bleak North West… To get things started,. » Read more about: Aloha  »"

"Aloha is a bolshie tiki bar on Colquitt Street fronting experimental drinks, inventive interiors and shed loads of spunky personality. From live music to DJs, ping pong to games of Jenga, the bar enjoys a bustling rota of entertainment, all through the week. Decked out in traditional-cum-wacky tropical furnishings, this basement bar in Liverpool promises the best of fun-time Polynesian and Hawaiian culture."

"From 19 May – 1 July, The Whitworth is open for film screenings of its new exhibition, Imran Perretta: the destructors. The Whitworth Café, Art Garden and Collections Care Centre are also open from 19 May to 1 July. The rest of the gallery remains closed while the next exhibitions are installed, following COVID-19 safety guidelines."

"The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester has a very Instagrammable restaurant. With all glass walls it feels like your in the middle of nature. You have beautiful views over the park in which you can find the Whitworth Gallery."

"The Whitworth will partially reopen from Wednesday 19 May 2021. The gallery is expected to reopen fully from Thursday 1 July 2021."

"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."

"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"

"Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4BB - Visit now. This northern outpost of arguably Britain’s most important arts institution opened at Liverpool’s Albert Dock in 1988. Tate Liverpool is housed inside a Grade I-listed former warehouse, a redbrick beauty designed by Jesse Hartley in 1840 that was once an integral part of Liverpool’s gargantuan port industry."

"The Tate is one of the most intimate galleries in Liverpool where you can get close and personal with some of the biggest names in the world of art. You will not be charged to enter the gallery however; some special exhibits might cost you something. Exhibits normally change regularly therefore, it’s important to check online to have an idea of what will be displayed."

"Needing no introduction, Tate Liverpool is one of the country’s leading galleries of contemporary art. Situated in a former docking warehouse on Albert Dock, Tate’s calendar includes a regularly revolving, versatile run of exhibitions, with a lot of them offering free entry."

"The first Instagrammable place that we visited in Manchester was a trendy coffee and breakfast spot called Hampton and Vouis, which reminded me of a show home in a luxury property development. I really liked the pink colours and beautiful designs and if you’re looking for a perfect photo spot in Manchester that is not so busy in the morning, head there!. If you need to store your luggage in a safe place, while you’re exploring the city, I recommend using LuggageHero – they have a lot of storage locations and amazing rates."

"Taking great pride its award-winning speciality coffee, Hampton & Vouis is still open this weekend in the heart of the city centre to grab yourself a freshly-brewed cup to go. 31 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4EW. You can find more information via the Hampton & Vouis website here."

"Sapporo Teppanyaki Manchester is a Japanese restaurant that offers a western twist that all their diners would love to experience. With a team of carefully selected and handpicked chef, they offer authentic Japanese dishes that will tempt the palate of all types of people even those individuals that are picky eaters. They specialise in teppanyaki but they also offer different delicious sushi and other Japanese cuisines."

"Sapporo is synonymous with fun, so it’s no surprise that this showtime restaurant is one of the most popular 'partying' restaurants in the city & ..." Read our full review"

"After a busy morning shopping, Kokoro is the perfect spot to grab some lunch. Serving up delicious Japanese food, Kokoro offers cold options such as sushi and poke bowls, as well as warming hot dinners, such as katsu curry and teriyaki dishes. They also deliver, so you can enjoy great food from home."

"Kokoro specialises in making handmade Sushi from fresh ingredients. Situated on Church Street in Liverpool’s city centre, the food hangout offers a huge variety of Sushi, such as Nigiri, Maki and California Rolls. They also serve sharing platters for those who wish to try a bit of everything!"