Best Nightlife in St Helens

"Bundobust is another one of these underdogs which is completely turning the concept of ‘fine cuisine’ entirely on its head. No longer does good food feel the need to be served on white table clothes on fine Bone China and washed down with a 2005 Saint Emilion Grand Cru. Nowhere teaches us this lesson better than Bundobust with its 100% vegetarian Indian street food served in paper trays, paper cups and with as much craft beer as you can pour down your gullet."

"This laid-back Piccadilly street food favourite has canteen and booth-style seating, and bespoke artwork nodding to Manchester’s industrial heritage. The informal menu is entirely vegetarian: think spiced okra fries, or bundo chaat, a delightful mixture of crunchy samosa pastry, chickpeas, tamarind chutney and turmeric noodles. An excellent beer list showcases local breweries."

"Another special spot in Spinningfields suitable for both celebrations or just a boujee Tuesday – The Ivy’s roof terrace is stunningly decorated, with plus velvet furniture, fire pits for warmth and grand trees throughout setting a botanical theme for its brasserie offering. Most of the space is for diners, however, there’s a lovely bar within the terrace, too, where you can perch up for a drink or two. The Ivy, The Pavilion, Byrom St, M3 3HG."

"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."

"The Ivy Spinningfields in Manchester is a multi-faceted venue, offering several floors of beautiful settings and tasty food and drinks. Apart from ground floor Ivy Brasserie and second floor Ivy Asia, the true gem is found at the very top, with the Ivy Roof Garden. Very colorful and very lush, the spacious rooftop really deserves its 'garden' epithet."

"Down the Hatch opened last year, serving vegetarian and vegan junk food, ranging from deep fried veggies to cauliflower five ways. The restaurant has quickly gained a reputation for itself, serving dishes such as 'Just Beet It', which includes a falafel style patty, beetroot hummus, roasted red peppers, rocket, tomato and balsamic dressing. 62 Duke St, Liverpool, England"

"The plant based junk food establishment offers everything from dirty burgers to loaded fries and plenty of indulgent sides too. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by DownTheHatchLIV (@downthehatchliv)"

"Set in the elegant Georgian Quarter of Liverpool, this street-side bistro has a European vibe reminiscent of Parisian cafes and Italian coffee shops – perfect for a lazy Sunday morning brunch. Located on Falkner Street, The Quarter offers all the classic hot brunch dishes you’d expect, but adds their ‘Usuals’ to the list – why not try banana on toast with peanut butter or ‘Eggs on fire’ (sriracha scrambled eggs with cream cheese on a brioche bun)?. With a backdrop of stunning buildings, this is a Instagram-friendly brunching spot near the University area of the city, making it ideal for students looking to show their parents the highlights of the city when they visit."

"The Falkner Street favourite is an Italian-inspired restaurant which offers sharing boards, pasta, pizza, decadent desserts plus a deli. In a recent post on Instagram, The Quarter confirmed its plans to reopen and said: "Yes, it’s true! The terrace is opening!. "We’re now open for bookings from April 12th for al fresco dining on the Toxteth Riviera"

"Not only does The Quarter serve some of the best food in the city, their outdoor seating area is one of the prettiest. Relax in the surroundings of The Georgian Quarter and you might just forget you’re in Liverpool."

"Every Wednesday to Sunday (except from December 23 to January 14), you can enjoy a street food market in the heart of Manchester. The market consist of more than 18 stalls that all sell delicious food from all over the world. I’m a sucker for street food markets, so when we saw this one pop up right at Piccadilly Gardens it almost made me squeal."

"A post shared by Spoonfuls Toronto 🇨🇦 (@spoonfuls.to) on Jul 21, 2018 at 12:12pm PDT. Are you thinking about feasting on street food?. Visit the Street Food Market at Piccadilly and have fun tasting a wide array of delicacies prepared by street vendors from the different regions."

"As hypnotic as the beer list is, it’s not just about the beer at Craft Taproom. A few months ago they turned the kitchen fully vegan and launched a brand new junk food inspired menu including delicious seitan burgers, vegan mac n cheese balls, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, breakfasts and more."

"Smithdown Road's much loved Craft Taproom recently launched its brand new menu - which is completely vegetarian and 90% vegan. The brand new menu features seitan burgers, cauliflower wings, vegan lasagne - and even a seitan philly cheesesteak sandwich. 174 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 3JR"

"You might struggle to find this cocktail bar – situated in an unknown location in the city centre, look out for a bright red telephone box somewhere in the business district for a chance of entering the secret establishment. Enter a unique telephone number and you’ll gain access to this top secret underground establishment. Once you’ve cracked the code and found the right phone box, you’re transported to a dimly lit speakeasy with an impressive cocktail list."

"One of the most secret bars in the north-west, Ex-Directory really makes you work to find them. Once you’ve discovered the cryptic clues to their location, found the red phone box, and got your hands on their secret phone number, you’ll gain access to a cocktail bar unlike any other. Expect the most unique drinks from Ex-Directory’s mixologists in Liverpool’s most elusive bar."

"Due to the lack of restaurants beginning with X in Liverpool, Ex Directory, Liverpool secret bar will have to step in. The bar that is only accessible by entering a passcode into a secret phone box serves afternoon tea and plenty of cocktails. If you manage to find the code to the bar you could impress your date with exclusive access to the hidden venue."

"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."

"The area around Hope Street is home to a network of brilliantly basic, unreconstructed Liverpool boozers; something which Liverpool still has in abundance compared with many other cities. Roscoe Head and the two-room Belvedere, where you will usually find a couple of Liverpool Organic Brewery beers on, are two such classics. However, the Caledonia is your best bet if you want unpretentious surroundings and forward-thinking beer."

"Known as The Cali to its regulars, this boozer truly defines “The People’s Pub”. They call Catherine Street home and always have live music on with a huge concentration on Folk, Roots and Jazz to accompany an extensive range of ales. Try the ‘One Step Beyond’from the Melwood brewery."

"A traditional pub that turned fully vegan in September 2017, the pub serves vegan alcohol and food. The menu includes vegan junk-style food, including burgers, hot dogs, 'wings', breakfast, and desserts. The pub is also very dog friendly."

"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."

"Like Contemporary Six, Generation also offers the Own Art scheme. Artworks range from under £100, to a whopping £49,000, with bestsellers including Kerry Darlington’s fantastical resin creations and JJ Adams’ subversive celebrity depictions. Whether you’re a serious collector, or simply after a quirky piece for your home, you’d do well do beat it."

"An acclaimed branch of the Tate Gallery, Tate Liverpool, has been established in the Albert Dock. As chance would have it, the London Tate Gallery - established at the end of the 19th century with a legacy from the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate - found space in the warehouses where raw sugar was stored before being refined. The ground floor of the 'Tate of the North" has exhibition halls and galleries dedicated to contemporary art as well as works on loan from the London gallery. Admission is free."

"Good news for anyone who missed seeing Don McCullin’s incredible photographs of Liverpool and beyond because that exhibition has been extended until September 5 and can be booked now. You can also book tickets for free displays including Aliza Nisenbaum’s portraits of Merseyside’s NHS workers, the Biennial and two new displays of the Tate collection. Reopening is being planned for May 17."

"As well as the Beatles Story, you’ll also find the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Tate Liverpool, and the International Slavery Museum. Finally, football fans might want to take a stadium tour of Anfield – the home of Liverpool FC."

"Established in 2000 as a ‘creative space for young people’, Z-arts has learning at its core. The family-friendly Hulme venue offers a welcoming, vibrant and safe environment to get creative in."

"Live participation classes are already up and running at Z-Arts, but it'll be a little wait for the theatre and gallery spaces. See the latest updates at z-arts.org/see-whats-on."