Best Fine Dining in Grappenhall

"What: Something of an all-rounder, this glamorous Manchester outpost of The Ivy offers menus that take diners through from breakfast till dinner, with brunch and afternoon tea inbetween. The restaurant also comes with two outdoor dining areas, including a rooftop garden that’s available for private hire and a ground floor terrace. While working on your tan, you can tuck Ivy signatures such as the shepherd’s pie and chicken milanese."

"Not satisfied being one of the most gorgeous restaurants in Manchester, The Ivy Spinningfields is offering up Insta-ready puds to match the surroundings. A long-standing feature on their dessert menu, the Chocolate Bombe is a thing of beauty. A hard chocolate shell is turned molten by a hot caramel sauce to reveal a delectable vanilla ice cream and honeycomb core within."

"The Brasserie at The Ivy in Manchester do a Saturday and Sunday Brunch (and bank holidays). The restaurant itself is a beautiful art deco inspired space. With options like Truffle Arancini, Zucchini fritti, Eggs Benedict and Avocado Benedict, as well as Hot Buttermilk Pancakes for those (like me) with a sweet tooth!"

"This restaurant is definitely the place to head to if you want to wow your guests!. Not only should you choose The Art School because the food is delicious and award-worthy, but the atmosphere and added extras are sublime. Their private dining can seat up to 28 of your guests and comes with your very own private kitchen, bar and bathroom and, even if a larger party is required, exclusive use of the restaurant can be arranged subject to an exclusivity fee."

"After opening its doors back in 2014, The Art School was the first fine dining restaurant in the city. Brought to you by Paul Askew, Director Chef of the Hope Street Hotel and The London Carriage Works Restaurant, The Art School uses the finest produce and ingredients perfectly accompanied by a stunning wine list. This uber-elegant restaurant and bar is an absolute must for all ‘foodies’."

"Situated within the chic, boutique Hope Street Hotel, The London Carriage Works is an award-winning restaurant. It serves contemporary international fare that is overseen by director, chef and local food champion Paul Askew, who also acts as the chairman of the Liverpool Restaurant Association. Askew’s lover of local is clear in his preference for fresh, seasonal produce form the North West region; local suppliers include Wirral-based producers Claremont Farm, famous for its asparagus, and Ward’s Fish, a family fishmongers that has been in business since 1927."

"This award-winning restaurant acquired its name when external renovation works revealed the original company name within the stonework. Staff take pride in serving modern international dishes complemented by the use of local, fresh and seasonal produce. The restaurant is connected to Hope Street Hotel and is open seven days a week, catering for varied events from wedding suppers to meetings."

"Chef-Patron Adam Reid is no stranger to fine dining and has worked in many Michelin-starred restaurants during his career. He even scooped the dessert top spot on BBC’s Great British Menu, with his signature dish Golden Empire. Diners at The French can expect the same creativity from Adam with the menu putting his stamp on modern British cuisine."

"Adam Reid at The French is one of the city's top fine dining restaurants, boasting an array of awards from 4AA Rosettes to multiple inclusions in The Good Food Guide. The chef, a Manchester native, likes to put a twist on modern British food across a choice of four, six or nine courses."

"A Manchester-favourite for special occasions, Australasia – also known as ‘the one you enter via the glass triangle on the street’ – features a clean, minimal interior, that absolutely oozes chic vibes. The menu is just as wonderful, too, with extensive Australasian-inspired options varying from sushi, Robata grilled meats, Asian small plates and more. Cocktail-wise, it’s quite the field day – with endless Asian-inspired flavours to try out during your visit."

"Since opening in 2011, Australasia has become one of the city’s favourite restaurants - known for being the restaurant concealed down a flight of stairs. It's a place of relaxed elegance with an impressive menu offering Indonesian and Japanese influences. Statistics: @australasia_mcr - 21k followers / #australasiamanchester - 1,469 posts"

"Masterchef champion Simon Wood’s first restaurant is a relaxed venue with a wide range of choices to dine from. An a la carte menu featuring dishes that led Simon to his Masterchef title, and a seven-course tasting menu with exceptional wines to match. The open kitchen means you’ll spend every dining experience watching Simon create the dishes that brought him to the fore in 2015."

"Named after chef patron Simon Wood, 2015 winner of MasterChef, this First Street restaurant offers unintimidating high end dining in a relaxed setting. From truffled tortellini to tomahawk sharers, you won’t leave hungry."

"The Academy Restaurant is a hidden gem for tourists in Liverpool. The staff prepare amazing British and European food in mouth-watering flavours. They also serve a nice selection of wine and beer."

"Five-star hotel The Lowry underwent a swanky new makeover in late 2019, including a new look for the two-AA-rosette restaurant and bar. Their luxurious dining & drinking terrace is the perfect place to relax out of reach of the bustle of the city centre. With a sunny view of the River Irwell and hospitality to beat, this is a luxury to be experienced in Manchester."

"Situated in The Lowry Hotel on the Manchester/ Salford border, this fine dining breakfast menu is unbeatable. The restaurant itself is glass-walled and overlooks the Santiago Calatrava’s Trinity Bridge. The decor includes purple leather chairs, semi-circular banquettes, Fornasetti plates and mirrors."

"Whatever the time of day, we have a dish to suit your mood; from steak frites and boeuf bourguignon to a selection of croques, baguettes and vegan options too – all on our menu of classic French food with a contemporary twist.” They offer breakfast and brunch dishes such as the Grande Breakfast (two free-range eggs, two Cumberland sausages, sweet cure bacon, beans, mushroom, tomato, black pudding, sautéed potatoes and sourdough toast), Pancakes (three warm pancakes topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, or fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and pineapple with fruit compot, and French Toast (two slices of sweet brioche bread topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, chocolate sauce, banana and hazelnuts or fresh seasonal fruit, honey and vanilla crème fraîche)."

"La Maison restaurant in the heart of leafy Sale Moor Village to the southwest of Manchester is a classic French fine dining restaurant with a reputation ..."

"Tucked away on Hanover Street, this Scandi style café serves up an epic breakfast platter available in Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian or regular!. If you fancy a taste of Scandanavian culture then you can’t miss their smorrebread (open sandwich) options which include savoury creations such as avocado, smoked salmon and even butternut squash. If you prefer a sweet dish you can opt for their legendary crepes and throw toppings such as berry compote and dulche de leche in there too!"

"Malmo Mat is a breakfast & brunch restaurant on Hanover Street. I’d walked past a thousand times before it even registered that it sold coffee. With a lush interior of wood and light seating, the menu here is so reasonably priced and fresh and as delicious as you’d expect from a Swedish-style eatery."

"Finally, one of the great Manchester rooftop bars in terms of the wonderful view, King Street Townhouse has a super cosy south-facing terrace where you can drink, dine and relax with friends – with gorgeous sights of the city centre on offer. But if you fancy a bigger dose of relaxation, the glam hotel also boasts an incredible spa infinity pool which overlooks the city’s famous clock tower. King Street Townhouse, 10 Booth St, M2 4AW."

"One of Manchester’s most gorgeous hotels, King Street Townhouse’s spa is like no other – boasting stunning views of the city. Relax in the Infinity Spa Pool, before winding down in the steam room or opting for a treatment. There are a number of relaxing beauty treatments to book, including massages, hot stone therapy, skin treatments and more."

"A hotel right in the city centre, King Street Townhouse has a charming (but small!) rooftop pool. It gets pretty cold in Manchester during winter, so save this one for the summer months. View this post on Instagram"

"All Bar One “is a stylish space for spirited people to meet with friends. We’re all about celebrating life and sharing food, drink and experiences together. We’re here from your morning coffee to those Saturday night Espresso Martinis and everything else in between."

"A member of the chic city bar brand established in 1994, All Bar One showcases eclectic European cuisine and an impressive stock of beers and wines. An extensive wine display showcases a wine stock just shy of 70 bottles, while the diverse menu offers…"

"Doubletree by Hilton is a spa hotel in Liverpool city centre that you don’t want to miss out on. Housed in a historic Victorian building, you can expect super modern rooms but revamped Victorian décor in places such as hallways and entrances. The eforea Spa on site includes ELEMIS therapies such as facials, wraps, massages, and exfoliators, or if you fancy doing your own thing, there’s an aroma steam room, whirlpool, sauna, and hydrotherapy pool!"

"It took nine years to lovingly revive this stately Victorian building, originally built as the Liverpool Conservative Club and now a hotel. It combines contemporary touches with the genteel feel of a bygone era. The DoubleTree brand feels more luxurious than a standard Hilton."

"Indoor pool Massage 2 more…. With free Wi-Fi and free parking, Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, gym, hot tub, squash courts, and a spa. Dating back to 1853, the historic Brook Mollin..."

"Address: 10 Stanley Grange Business Village, Ormskirk Road, Knowsley L34 4AR. Phone number: 0151 545 1051. The secluded location and stunning backdrop of this spa mean that it’s a complete haven of peace and tranquillity."

"✨✨ 1 Hour Luxury Treatment normally £90 – Now just £59😁😁 . THE RE-AWAKENING TREATMENT✨✨ . We start with a gentle rocking of the body to relax the muscles, followed by a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage."