Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Farington Moss

"A restaurant with a view, 20 Stories is a serious hotspot throughout the summer months, thanks to its panoramic views of the city that can’t be found anywhere else. The restaurant is beautiful inside out, with a modern, luxurious feel inside, and a sleek-yet-botanical vibe outside. The menu is just as high end, too, with dishes such as native lobster, roast skrei cod, racks of lamb and so much more."

"When we wanted to enjoy some cocktails at a rooftop bar one night, some quick research had us landing on 20 Stories. It turned out to be a great decision – 20 Stories was a beautiful oasis of a restaurant, and its rooftop terrace had the greatestview of Manchester. The terrace was like lounge with heating lamps, a few bungalows and we had such a fun time sitting out there in the skies."

"This sky-high bistro takes fine dining to new heights, literally. 20 Stories is a modern British restaurant specialising in refined dishes, comfort food classics and elegant cocktails to wash everything down, plus the impressive views of the city below really round off the experience."

"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"

"Indian street food and craft beer bar Bundobust is a shining gem amongst the restaurant chains of Piccadilly Gardens. Venture down its wooden stairway and you’ll be met with a sprawling food hall, complete with casual canteen-style benches and a glorious glass skylight. Don’t expect a typical Indian menu though."

"There's no doubt about it, walking into Bundobust is sure to bring your day an unbridled amount of joy - as well as plenty of incredible Indian dishes. Serving a creative and modern take on Indian street food, Bundobust has rapidly become a favourite in the city. And it's easy to see why."

"Located in Spinningfields, Tattu is a glamorous Chinese restaurant that fits right in with the contemporary, classy businesses of the area. With mood lighting and a unique interior design that features trees amongst other things, this is a romantic looking spot to enjoy some great food. The menu at Tattu combines the traditional Chinese food you’ve come to know and love with a fine dining experience, also incorporating exciting, unique dishes for those looking to try something new."

"With its famous cherry tree in permanent, soft pink bloom in the main dining room, Tattu makes a picture-perfect backdrop for a romantic meal for two. Its menu is also perfect for sharing, with a selection of dim sum and small plates including waygu dumplings with kimchi and spring onion, chicken truffle shumai, and chilli and sesame roasted scallops. Its cocktails are spectacular too - try the Samurai's Garden, a smoking carafe of gin, rose and tonic for two to share (£40)."

"One for the Instagram-loving couples in Manchester, Tattu makes a great choice if you're looking for beautiful restaurant. Think botanical interiors, expertly presented food and low-lighting that'll have you gazing into each others' eyes all evening."

"The Ivy has long-reigned as one of the most beautiful restaurants not only in Manchester but across the UK. Offering up three floors in the Manchester venue – each with a completely different experience – the restaurant is unbeatable if you’re after a lively date night, with a fantastic atmosphere flowing from floor to floor. On the ground floor, you’ll find a stunning, floral brasserie, the second – a decadent, oriental-inspired Asian restaurant, and on the rooftop – a bright, summery floral terrace also serving the varied brasserie menu."

"Health food eatery and juicery, The Garden in Hale has a range of vegetarian and vegan all day brunch dishes like buckwheat pancakes and chia flax porridge, as well as sandwiches, salads and veg-packed bowls. Order via Uber Eats and Deliveroo."

"After a decade of success in Manchester, Archie’s opened not one, but two epic new restaurants, both of which feature incredible additions that take your regular burger hang-out to a whole new level. From selfie opps to bright pink ball pools – you’ll find a pretty pink wonderland at both their new Piccadilly restaurant and their brand new flagship restaurant in the Trafford Centre. Archie’s, 6 & 7, Gateway House, Piccadilly, M1 2GH | 134 Barton Dock Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, M17 8EH."

"A Tafford Centre pit stop isn’t the same without some warm topped cookie dough!. My Cookie Dough has reopened at the shopping centre – returning with a large list of flavours to try from Red Velvet to Fudge & Honeycomb (which you can customise by adding your own choice of toppings and ice cream). My Cookie Dough also launched a Build Your Own kit which you can have delivered straight to your doorstep containing all the ingredients you need to make enjoy your My Cookie Dough experience at home."

"Taking the humble traybake to new heights, My Cookie Dough is among the best dessert shops in Manchester. Their Slutty Brownie stacks are a mouthwatering mess of chocolate brownie, crushed Oreos and their house cookie mix, served up as chunky slabs and coated in a hefty drizzle of Nutella. With locations at both the Trafford Centre and the Arndale, you won't have to travel far to get your hands on these bad boys."

"🍰 Seriously gooey hot cookie dough, with tons of topping options to choose from including Nutella, Biscoff, Red Velvet, Kinder and even Strawberry Cheesecake."

"Address: Travelodge Liverpool Stonedale Park, Unit 3, Stonedale retail park, E Lancashire Rd, Croxteth, Liverpool L11 9DH. Phone number: 0151 546 9490. We’re straying a bit from the other spa days in Liverpool so far with this next recommendation because Mini Madams offers exclusive children’s pamper parties."

"One for the grown-ups - the Comedy Station is described as "Blackpool's Funniest Night Out.". Enjoy an evening of sharp wit and belly laughs at one of Blackpool’s premiere live comedy clubs - and the only purpose-built comedy club in Lancashire. With a skilled compere welcoming three comedy talents from top-flight television shows such as Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo and more, bringing the best of the UK comedy circuit to Blackpool, it's sure to be a night out to remember."

"Contact Theatre will be heading out across Manchester this summer for a series of outdoor performances. Contact is an Oxford Road theatre and performing arts venue creating and producing its own shows, as well as hosting tours from the world’s best theatre companies. Contact will be heading out across the city this summer, delivering a series of outdoor performances before its building reopens to the public in September 2021."

"Then pop down to Viva Blackpool Comedy Club where you can take in a fantastic live show. This venue brings in some of the biggest and best names in UK comedy, including the iconic Lancashire duo Cannon & Ball and has featured comedians such as Joe Pasquale and Jim Davidson. The club also hosts regular themed nights that will keep you laughing all the way through the evening!"

"Viva, the Vegas venue in the heart of Blackpool, boasts three rooms each one hosts a different show. Viva offers pre-show dining. Nearby: The Tower, North Pier, The Grand Theatre, Pelham Lodge, Winter Gardens, Opera House, all LGBT+ venues."

"Get set to be amazed as Viva brings you a full production cabaret spectacular!. Dining and Comedy nights also aswell !!"

"Seed & Cherry in the trendy Northern Quarter offers a unique artisan coffee experience. Alongside this, you can enjoy breakfast or brunch which includes a variety of healthy and creative recipes served as small plates. Its unique menu means you can try a variety of European and Mediterranean style savoury brunch dishes and still have room for its famous French toast."

"Choose from fresh-baked scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam, savouries, immaculate sandwiches and pastries. All served with exquisite teas or coffees."