Best Places to Eat and Drink in the North West

Best Pubs in Manchester and Liverpool

Best pubs in Lancashire serving the finest pub food include a selection of award winning top pubs. The Inn at Whitewell in the Trough of Bowland is a multi-award winning best pub in Lancashire which is often praised and acclaimed in top national newspapers. Under the supervision of head chef Jamie Cadman, The Inn at Whitewell uses the finest local produce for its choice of delicious bar luncheons and dinner A La Carte Menu. Organic wines, organic ciders and fine local cask ales all feature in this top Lancashire pub which boasts on-site rooms and caters for weddings and parties.

Top pub The Three Fishes in Mitten Village near Whalley in Lancashire is one of a selection of Ribble Valley Inns best pubs and restaurants in Lancashire linked with the award winning and acclaimed Accrington born Michelin-chef Nigel Haworth. The outstanding pub food menu at The Three Fishes pub in Lancashire is inspired by Nigel Haworth who is also Chef Patron of the nearby Michelin Starred Northcote Manor restaurant which features in the Top 10 best restaurants outside of London.

Best pub in Lancashire The Three Fishes offers a choice of best cask ales, guest beers, fine wines and top pub grub inclusive of many locally sourced Lancashire specialities such as Lancashire cheeses. Other top pubs in Lancashire which are part of the Ribble Valley Inns group include The Clog and Billycock pub in Pleasington near Blackburn which also offers top pub food with a menu inspired by award winning chef Nigel Haworth.

Great pubs in Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley are numerous and include top pubs such as The Coach & Horses traditional Lancashire pub in Clitheroe. Head chef Cassie Bond at The Coach & Horses sources the finest local foods such as home made sausages, locally reared Bowland lamb and beef and locally made ice creams, pickles and puddings which all feature on the menu of the Boutique Dining House in this best pub in Lancashire.

You can also find some of the best pubs in Manchester city centre, with a wide range to choose from, including top Manchester gastro pubs and those just for a quiet drink. More towards Mersyside and you'll find some top pubs in Liverpool perfect for nights out, quiet drinks or a simple cosy romantic environment.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Lancashire and the North West

Michelin Star restaurants in the North West with acclaimed Head Chefs include Simon Radley at The Chester. This best restaurant in Chester within the Chester Grovenor Hotel is one of only 26 restaurants in the UK to achieve the coveted 4 AA Rossettes award and the exquisite fine dining menu features A La Carte menu, sample tasting menu and one of the most extensive and best fine wines menu in the North West.

Best restaurant The Juniper in Altrincham has held a Michelin Star for a number of years. Michelin Star restaurants in Lancashire feature Northcote Manor best restaurant in Lancashire with acclaimed head chef Nigel Haworth who places great emphasis on sourcing the finest local food in Lancashire to feature in his Gourmet and A la Carte menus at Northcote.

Best restaurants in the North West with famous celebrity chefs include the award winning Heathcotes restaurant group with Lancashire star chef Paul Heathcote. Find Heathcotes best restaurants in the North West across the region including Grado Spanish restaurant in Manchester, London Road Restaurant & Wine Bar in Alderley Edge, the Longridge restaurant near Preston and The Grill Room at the Olive Press best restaurant in Preston.