Confidential Guides

10/06/2026

Want a snapshot of where’s ‘hot’ on the Liverpool food and drink scene right now? The Hot 20 is where to look. 🍽️🔥

Which restaurants were our readers visiting last month?

09/06/2026

He might say he just wants socks, but you can do better than that. It's Father's Day on Sunday 21 June so organise a proper treat. 🍺 🥧

From fancy family meals to a quiet pint together in an atmospheric pub, the most important element is quality time with your dad. Check out our guide to Liverpool’s top 20 places to celebrate Father’s Day for inspiration:

https://confidentialguides.com/guide/liverpools-top-places-to-celebrate-fathers-day/

08/06/2026

⚽ Working out your World Cup plans? Here's our list of pubs and bars showing it in Manchester:

View all Prev Home Guides Pubs and bars showing the World Cup 2026 in Manchester GuidePubs and bars showing the World Cup 2026 in Manchester Working out your World Cup plans? Here's our list of pubs and bars showing it in ManchesterUpdated 3 June 2026 By Sarah Tierney Editor Share Book Now Mancheste...

08/06/2026

Curry, country walks and some stellar Sunday roasts: take your pick from our list of the best places to celebrate Father's Day in Manchester. 🥾🍺

https://confidentialguides.com/guide/where-celebrate-fathers-day-manchester/

08/06/2026

🌶️ The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants 🌶️
Want to know where's buzzing in Manchester right now? The Hot 50 is your way to find out:
https://confidentialguides.com/guide/the-hot-50-the-most-popular-manchester-restaurants/

08/06/2026

REVIEW: EVEN THESE THINGS AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE

"Like a bag of warm chips on a cold, wet day." Maria Roberts on a must-see play about Manchester, past and present.

https://confidentialguides.com/article/review-even-these-things-at-the-royal-exchange-theatre/

05/06/2026

Want a snapshot of where’s ‘hot’ on the Liverpool food and drink scene right now? The Confidential Guides Hot 20 is where to look. 🍽️🔥

Which restaurants were our readers visiting last month?

05/06/2026

🍽️ The Hot 50: the most popular Manchester restaurants 🍽️
Your June restaurant hit list is here - now you just have to decide which one to go to next:
https://confidentialguides.com/guide/the-hot-50-the-most-popular-manchester-restaurants/

04/06/2026

June’s Hot 50 Manchester Restaurants is here 👀 Take a look at some of this month’s most popular spots and head here for the full list:
https://confidentialguides.com/guide/the-hot-50-the-most-popular-manchester-restaurants/

#1 Skof 🌼
Having secured a Michelin star in 2025 and retained it for 2026, Skof is celebrated for its precise Modern British menus, earning ‘Restaurant of the Year’ honours for its sophisticated yet accessible dining experience.

#4 Erst 🫛
This small plates restaurant in Ancoats is for serious foodies so don’t come looking for mac n cheese balls. Plenty of other places can satisfy that filthy craving for you. The menu at Erst changes frequently depending on what’s good and in season, and the plates are inventive and often surprising.

#10 Where the Light Gets In 🍃
With no menu and esoteric wines, Where the Light Gets In doesn’t adhere to the typical fine-dining formula. But it’s been a success for Stockport, thanks to chef-patron Sam Buckley’s belief in doing things his own way.