Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Ashton-in-Makerfield

"Manchester's highest bar and restaurant - recently named one of the best in Europe - is a must for the city's most glamorous residents. From the terrace bar at 20 Stories you can soak in views right across the city centre and all the way to the Peak District, all with a champagne cocktail in hand. Trees stand two storeys high, with al fresco fireplaces and an outdoor barbecue on site too."

"For the ultimate swanky experience, dine high in the sky serenaded by electric violinists at 20 Stories. The restaurant is serving a special four-course menu for the occasion featuring Aberdeen Angus beef wellington and lemon tart with raspberry sorbet followed by truffles and fudge (£70). A vegan menu is also available."

"It's billed as Manchester's highest restaurant, boasting gorgeous views of the city below and matched with equally impressive interiors. 20 Stories is an excellent choice for dinner, and a small photoshoot in the botanical decor or among the outdoor foliage on the roof terrace."

"With a recent expansion to a third site on the beautiful Albert Dock, the Maray team continue to evolve and astound. The original Bold Street venue is cosy and uncompromising, with a basement bar for those waiting for a table or just after some tasty nibbles and a drink. The other two venues are a bit more spacious, but in all three venues you’re receiving some of the highest quality food in Liverpool (and outside of London) right now."

"Serving irresistible Middle Eastern fusion small plates, Maray is a slow-burning smash hit. Inspired by (and named after) the Middle-Eastern flavours of Paris’ Marais district, it provides an informal, communal dining experience which revolves around excellent falafels, small plates, fine wines and cocktails."

"It’s become such a major part of Liverpool’s culinary identity it is strange to think that Mowgli has only been around for five years or so. Mowgli is all about how Indians eat at home and on their streets, serving healthy fresh food. In addition, the Mowgli Trust has raised nearly three quarters of a million pounds so far, donating to charities including Claire House children’s hospice and The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity."

"If you have never heard about this restaurant before - then where have you been?. Mowgli serves Indian street food on Bold Street and Water Street and the people of Liverpool have been going crazy for it since 2015. The restaurant serves up a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes in tiffin boxes."

"Also located on Bold Street, Mowgli serves authentic Indian street food at a small price. Here you can have a meal from £4.50. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, it’s a favourite for many in Liverpool."

"One for the vegans here, Bundobust is the perfect example of proving that you don't need meat to pack a punch. With a proper fast-food feel, despite being able to eat in at their Piccadilly location, each time those lovely little pots are plonked in front of you is just as exciting at the last. The tarka dhal is to die for, their food has a real grab-and-go feel to it and it's very reasonably priced considering the amount of flavour you get out of each dish."

"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."

"Sourcing only the freshest, locally sourced organic ingredients, Blakes takes pride in preparing British classics. Favorites include seared west coast scallops and a selection of hearty steak options. Located within Hard Days Night Hotel – the only Beatles-inspired hotel in the world – this Grade II listed building dating back to 1884 is steeped in history."

"No trip to Liverpool would be complete without a visit to the Cavern Club area where the Beatles started out. restaurant is in that very area and is located in the Grade II-listed building of the award- winning Hard Days Night hotel. are the running theme of both the hotel and restaurant."

"Are you even a Scouser if you haven’t queued for a breakfast at the Tavern and then proceed to absolutely rinse the tea and coffee refills?. Voted the best fry up in Liverpool and we would definitely have to agree that they are a strong contender when it comes to breakfast menus. From traditional English and American style fry ups (including home fries and sautéed potatoes) to amazing bagel dishes, Mexican inspired creations and plates and plates of soft, fluffy pancakes and a coffee in your cup the second you sit down – you must visit the Tavern if you haven’t already."

"Brunch might not be the same right now but Tavern Co is bringing you your brunch fix of pancakes. The Wavertree café remains open for deliveries and takeaway during lockdown for you to enjoy a stack. Choose from American pancakes with either bananas and butterscotch sauce, Nutella and strawberries or maple syrup and a dusting of icing sugar."

"The Tavern on Smithdown is famous and award-winning for its breakfasts so it’s always packed when it’s open, but lockdown doesn’t mean no Tavern brekkie because they’ve shifted to takeaway. They’re open from 9am to 2pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday and you can order for collection through the website, or just get one delivered."

"Coucou Canard has also made the move from Grand Central Food Bazaar. The restaurant already has a reputation for tasty breakfasts and is looking to continue on its mission to focus on simple foods. The new restaurant is French-inspired, utilising simple recipes and using seasonal and locally sourced produce."

"63 Degrees is a small, family run restaurant, bringing a little taste of Paris to the Northern Quarter. This is proper, grown-up dining - with tablecloths (remember them?) - but without the stuffiness of a restaurant that takes itself too seriously. Perched in one of the trendiest districts of Manchester, the food staunchly opposes the hipster fad-fest that surrounds it."

"20 Church Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1PN. Coffee lovers know that 63 degrees is the perfect temperature at which to serve it, but chef-proprietor Eric Moreau applies the rule to poultry and cake as well. Don’t miss the set weekday lunch either."

"It may not look like much from the outside, but inside two Victorian villas on Nelson Street you’ll find The Pankhurst Centre – a heritage site of women’s activism. Once the home of local Manchester political campaigner and icon Emmeline Pankhurst, who lived at 62 Nelson Street from 1898 to 1907, it’s here that the very first meeting of the suffragette movement took place. Cut to the present day and visitors can now drop by to explore the story of women securing the right to vote."

"An important chapter in our shared history, the Pankhurst Centre is the only museum in the country to highlight the struggle for the women’s vote. Housed in the ancestral home of the Pankhurst Family, the museum has a number of exhibits showcasing the fight for the right to vote and holds a number of fascinating workshops throughout the year."

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."