Award-Winning Portlands Continues Tradition of Free Christmas Day Lunch
Portlands Fish & Chips is proudly celebrating its second year of giving back on Christmas Day, as owner Mubinul Hoque and his dedicated team will once again open their doors on 25 December 2025 offering a free, hearty Christmas Day meal to those who need it most.
Registration Opens for NRB and Lunch! North 2026
Registration has officially opened for Northern Restaurant and Bar 2026, the major trade show returning to Manchester Central on 10 and 11 March. The event will once again gather leading hospitality operators, buyers and suppliers for two days of insight, innovation and networking at its long-established home in the heart of Manchester.
Voyagers Brings Festive Flair to Liverpool
Voyagers Restaurant & Bar is set to make this Christmas one to remember as it unveils an elegant festive programme in the heart of Liverpool’s Ropewalks district. The announcement comes as the venue celebrates being shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year in the Taste of Liverpool City Region category at the 2025 Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards.
Christmas Wonderland Coming to Hightown
Work is officially underway on what’s set to be the North West’s most enchanting festive experience – Santa’s Secret Forest – a dazzling 40-acre woodland transformation coming to Orrell Hill Woods, Hightown this Christmas.
Portland’s Named Among UK’s Top 40 Fish & Chip Takeaways in the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025
Liverpool’s very own Portland’s Fish & Chips has been named one of the UK’s top 40 fish and chip takeaways, as recognised by the prestigious National Fish & Chip Awards 2025.
Hot Spuds: Why We Can’t Get Enough of the Humble Potato
From Spud Bros’ new Liverpool opening to Spudman’s viral queues, discover why baked potatoes are the hottest food trend of 2025.
New Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Restaurant Coming to Bold Street
Bold Street’s already thriving food scene is about to welcome a new addition this autumn as House of Caesar – a restaurant and bar inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours – is set to open its doors at the end of September.
The Grand by Ikkayees Brings the Spirit of India to Liverpool
In the heart of Liverpool, a dining destination is redefining what it means to eat out. The Grand by Ikkayees is more than a restaurant – it’s a cultural experience, weaving together food, heritage, and community spirit.
Crooked Crown Opens on Seel Street
A much-loved Seel Street site has been given a brand-new identity. On Friday 15th August, The Crooked Crown officially opened its doors, transforming the former Peacock venue into a two-storey pub that blends tradition with modern hospitality.
North Sixty4 Opens at Hard Days Night Hotel Following Revamp
Liverpool’s iconic Hard Days Night Hotel has unveiled its newly rebranded restaurant, North Sixty4, following an £87,000 transformation – the first major refurbishment since the hotel opened on North John Street in 2008.