Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Higher Whitley

"What: Rooftop restaurants are a rarity in Manchester and rooftop restaurants with outdoor space even more so. Praise be for 20 Stories then, which offers a sleek and expansive outdoor terrace which benefits from sweeping views of the city. Something of a sun trap on sunnier days, guests here can top up their tans while tucking into a homely terrace menu which includes the likes of a fish finger sandwich, shepherd’s pie and a bao bun stuffed with Korean fried chicken.Where: No 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, M3 3EB"

"20 Stories is one of Manchester's most romantic rooftop restaurants, with stunning views and equally impressive interiors filled with botanical touches. As for the menu, expect brassiere-style British classics with a focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients."

"20 Stories has been taking bookings ahead of reopening, but has also made the decision to hold tables back for walk-in services at its cocktail terrace from this week, so you can find menus, opening times and more information via the website here."

"One of the most popular restaurants in Liverpool, Maray offers diners unique dishes that are inspired by the Middle-East but with nods to cuisine from all across the world. You can try the famous Cauliflower that features flaked almonds, pomegranate, tahini, yogurt and harissa, or perhaps the delicious pan-fried hake served with chickpeas, tomato and preserved lemon butter. Their plates are made for sharing, making it the perfect healthy eating spot where you can indulge in a range of tasty dishes."

"Reopening up their wooden booths from April 12, Maray makes for the perfect social distancing spot for meeting up with friends and family this spring and summer. They take cosy to the next level, too, with vines climbing the sides of the booths, as well as heaters in preparation for the unpredictable British weather. This cosy, outdoor set up is only available at their Albert Dock branch."

"We’ll carry on down the global food kind of route for this next one because some of the best food in Liverpool comes from all over the world. Indian food is another local favorite that’s getting more and more popular. It’s quite well known that the nearby city of Manchester has some of the best Indian food in the UK."

"Mowgli is all about bringing the Indian street food concept to the UK. They offer an amazing Vegan menu including dishes like Bhel Puri and Curry Tiffin. Based all around the UK, their new venue on Bold Street has become a popular one within Liverpool."

"Exquisite Indian food served up in a most aesthetic manner, Mowgli shows that street food doesn’t need to get all over your fingers to be good."

"Bundobust is many things (craft beer haunt, Indian street food hangout, veggie restaurant) but it sells itself as a ‘beer and Indian joint’. The basement bar is filled with casual, communal tables that encourage interaction with fellow punters, and has a relaxed order-at-the-bar system that keeps the crowd mingling. The food menu is all about vegetarian Indian street food."

"This vegetarian Indian street food restaurant has plenty of options for vegans, such as onion and kale bhajis, vegan Vada Pav and Tarka Dhal. Available to order on Deliveroo from the Northern Quarter restaurant."

"A great choice for Indian street food and craft beers, Bundobust never disappoints. Think okra fries, bhaji butties and paneer tikka washed down with drinks from natural wines and IPAs to quirky cocktails."

"From the team behind Brewski comes Manchester's first Chicago deep-dish pizza restarurant. Pizza dough here is made with garlic butter and parmesan, then stuffed to the brim with oozy mozzarella, marinara sauce and all sorts of meaty toppings. They've been open for takeaway for a few months but will officially open the doors to their Mosley Street restaurant on May 19."

"Pizza Express bosses have confirmed plans to reopen the chain on April 12. 118 of the chain’s restaurants will open in England next month as the country continues to ease its lockdown restrictions, including two in Merseyside. The two restaurants reopening in Merseyside are Liverpool ONE and Kings Waterfront."

"A unique underground (physically, not socially) bar where all walks of life congregate. The kind of place you might call a ‘dive’ but not mean anything negative by it. Our own personal favourite thing about The Pilgrim is the courtyard, it seems to build an atmosphere unique to the Pilgrim only and this outdoor setting makes it a great summer pub."

"Lurking as it does behind Deansgate Station, it’s easy to miss this quirky platform for emerging artists but it's worth seeking out. The primary emphasis at Castlefield Gallery is niche projects that have international relevance, exploring topics such as the role of art in society through collaborations with local organisations like Madlab. A registered charity, it also has a members’ scheme."

"Castlefield Gallery established by artists in 1984, nestled in the heart of Manchester’s Knott Mill area. It is Manchester’s first public contemporary visual art gallery dedicated to the advancement of contemporary visual art and artists. They are focused on developing visual artists’ practices and careers whilst creating opportunities for the public to engage with the art of their time."

"Established by artists in 1984, Castlefield Gallery is Manchester’s first public contemporary visual art gallery dedicated to the advancement of contemporary visual art and artists."

"Another of the city’s lesser-known gallery gems is the aptly named The Gallery, situated in The Baltic Triangle. Set on the first floor of John O’Keefe and Son Ltd, The Gallery aims to support local artists with regular exhibitions and featured artists. The Gallery is also in fine company with the likes of Ghetto Golf and Red Brick Vintage just a stone’s throw away."

"As a sister gallery to the other “Tates” in both London and Cornwall, Tate Liverpool is a beautiful space housing some beautiful art pieces from the Tate Collection. Located on the waterfront in Liverpool in what used to be a warehouse, Tate Liverpool was designed by James Stirling and opened in 1988. Within the space, you’ll discover the national British Collection of art from the year 1500 to the present day as well as modern art."

"Tate holds a national collection of British art, ranging from 1500 to the present day, as well as important pieces of international modern and contemporary art. Liverpool Tate is one of four major Tate galleries which together hold more than 70,000 artworks. Located in The Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Tate is a fascinating attraction and just minutes’ walk from ACC Liverpool."

"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 latest addition to the coffee shop scene in Chester, Panna Coffee originally hails from the streets of Liverpool but opened their second cafe and eatery on Chester’s own Watergate Street earlier this month. Bringing a focus of health, variety and great coffee to the streets of Chester, Panna is certainly making their mark already. If you’re looking for a new site for your coffee shop then grab yourself a flat white and click to have a look at what we can do for you!"

"I first came across Panna in Liverpool at the end of 2015, catching up with owners Ivana and Peter once again at the end of last year after they’d successfully relocated Panna to Chester’s Watergate Street. They had done a good job of establishing Panna in the city’s booming speciality coffee scene when along came COVID-19. I was therefore delighted to see that Panna had reopened after the relaxing of the COVID-19 restrictions."

"Panna Coffee is the newest addition to Watergate Street and this lovely Scandinavian inspired space is always bustling with activity – their menu is full of healthy dishes and we especially like the Colombian eggs (trust us, they’re divine). They serve a full range of handcrafted coffee and their Coffee Vienna is a special treat. These guys are big on sustainability too."

"This Didsbury pizza place had already proove-d itself on the classic pizza front but has recently really stepped up its vegan game too. Not content with a token ‘vegan cheese optional’ footnote, instead a whole menu of vegan pizzas ‘designed by vegans for vegans’ has joined the party. Choose from nine pizzas from the basic Margherita to wildcards like the Art-Beet with basil, beetroot and artichokes or La Contadina with green pea base, sauteed cabbage, capers, vegan Mozzarella and pistachios."

"This sports bar and café within Trafford Hall Hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the Old Trafford, making it a great spot for a pre- or po ..."

"at The Chester Grosvenor is a multi-award winning fine-dining gem that also has four AA rosettes. A dining experience you are sure to remember, Simon Radley offers an elegant and sophisticated interior perfect for celebrating a special occasion. While the menus change frequently to offer on the best ingredients available, the sample menu featuring items such as loup de mer, which is line-caught sea bass with burnt cauliflower, sweet clams, smokey citrus and fennel, and the venison with cocoa noodle, liver ganache, game saveloy and Alsace rashers will give you an idea of what will be in store for you."