Best & Cool Bars in Leigh

"Bundobust is another one of these underdogs which is completely turning the concept of ‘fine cuisine’ entirely on its head. No longer does good food feel the need to be served on white table clothes on fine Bone China and washed down with a 2005 Saint Emilion Grand Cru. Nowhere teaches us this lesson better than Bundobust with its 100% vegetarian Indian street food served in paper trays, paper cups and with as much craft beer as you can pour down your gullet."

"A vegetarian and predominantly gluten-free restaurant, Bundobust is serving some of Manchester's best cheap eats. For just £6, you can munch on a bhaji butty, vada pav veggie burger and raghda pethis mushy pea cakes, with a wide choice of cocktails to top it off."

"Set in the elegant Georgian Quarter of Liverpool, this street-side bistro has a European vibe reminiscent of Parisian cafes and Italian coffee shops – perfect for a lazy Sunday morning brunch. Located on Falkner Street, The Quarter offers all the classic hot brunch dishes you’d expect, but adds their ‘Usuals’ to the list – why not try banana on toast with peanut butter or ‘Eggs on fire’ (sriracha scrambled eggs with cream cheese on a brioche bun)?. With a backdrop of stunning buildings, this is a Instagram-friendly brunching spot near the University area of the city, making it ideal for students looking to show their parents the highlights of the city when they visit."

"The Quarter Liverpool is a fantastic quaint takeaway deli in the Georgian Quarter, close enough to most of the major hotels in the city. If you’re stopping over in the city nearby then you should definitely come here to fill up on a fabulous breakfast or brunch (with veggie options too!) to get you ready for the rest of the day ahead!. Check out some of the Liverpool events to know about throughout the year."

"Set on the beautiful cobbled streets of Faulkner Street in Liverpool’s quaint Georgian Quarter, this stylish eatery features perfect executions of Bruncher favourites including one of the finest veggie breakfasts in the city. If the weather is permitting, try and get an outdoor seat and enjoy fantastic views of the nearby Anglican Cathedral."

"Gusto on the Royal Albert Dock offers a great kids menu of a main meal and dessert for just £6.95. They can choose from all the Italian inspired dishes or choose to make their own pizza - a great way to keep the kids entertained over lunch!. View this post on Instagram"

"Gusto has become something of a household name in Liverpool. With a range of Italian dishes, spanning across the entire peninsula and featuring the freshest Mediterranean ingredients, it's honest, welcoming and sure to please every diet."

"Known as the most famous club in the world, The Cavern is a fantastic place to start and end your Saturday night out in Liverpool. With non-stop live music from midday through to 23:00, the party never stops. Live performances range from local bands playing covers and original material, to tribute bands from across the world imitating Liverpool’s greatest export, The Beatles."

"Whether you’re a Beetles fan or not, the Caven Club should be on everyone’s must-visit attractions list. Head to The Cavern Club for true Liverpudlian music experience. The iconic cellar has seen seven incredible decades of music; from The Beatles’ first performance on 9th February 1961 to the Arctic Monkeys pre-breakthrough gig in October 2005."

"This is where the Fab 4 (The Beatles!) used to drink between gigs at the Cavern Club. Plan to stay:2-3 hours"

"As hypnotic as the beer list is, it’s not just about the beer at Craft Taproom. A few months ago they turned the kitchen fully vegan and launched a brand new junk food inspired menu including delicious seitan burgers, vegan mac n cheese balls, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, breakfasts and more."

"Smithdown Road's much loved Craft Taproom recently launched its brand new menu - which is completely vegetarian and 90% vegan. The brand new menu features seitan burgers, cauliflower wings, vegan lasagne - and even a seitan philly cheesesteak sandwich. 174 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 3JR"

"Renowned as being the greatest American style bar in Liverpool, Salt Dogs may be known for their Steins and Brines, but they also have a cracking cocktail menu. Cocktail lovers are encouraged to pay Sat Dog Slims a visit, and in particular summer cocktail lovers are encouraged to sample the St Tropez Sour. A blend of Finlandia Vodka raspberry and rhubarb liqueur, raspberry jam, cranberry juice, lemon juice and whites, it’s delicious."

"Born out of many European getaays and visits to New York, the mixologists a Salt Dog Slims have created an experience which winks at German camaraderie whilst draping itself in an American flag and parades around in Scouse nipple tassels. The beers come by the stein and after a few of them, you might not want to ever leave."

"Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 7DH - Visit now. This former trading hall underwent a £32m redevelopment after being severely damaged by the 1996 IRA bomb in Manchester’s city centre – and has been delivering stellar productions from its unusual seven-sided glass and steel theatre-in-the-round (the biggest in the UK), and smaller (but still excellent) studio, ever since. Productions here are renowned – both Vanessa Redgrave and Helen Mirren have graced the Royal Exchange’s stage."

"The Royal Exchange Theatre is located just off St Ann’s Square in the city centre and has seen performances from some of the UK’s leading actors including Maxine Peake and Julie Hesmondhalgh. The Module theatre is a seven-sided, glass-walled capsule that is suspended in the centre of the Great Hall and means that all seats are less than nine metres from the stage."

"Liverpool Everyman Theatre, 5-9 Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BH - Visit now. The Everyman reopened in March 2014 after extensive renovation to its stage, restaurant and backstage areas; the newly opened version is sustainable, accessible and really rather swish. Inclusiveness runs through the new design – its frontage, dominated by a new “portrait wall”, shows 105 different Liverpool residents, cut into a metal facade."

"Founded in 1964, the Everyman Theatre has been bringing groundbreaking talent to Hope Street for over half a decade. The stage for early performances from Julie Walters, Bill Nighy and Bernard Hill, this venue is steeped in history – the building itself won the 2014 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture. Showing a range of plays from classic Shakespeare to brand new material, a show at the Everyman is not to be missed."

"Since opening their doors in November 2015, Hope Mill Theatre has become one of the most successful independent venues in England. Located in Ancoats, they produce full scale musicals from their Grade II listed former mill. The theatre will be reopening this summer, as well as hosting Hope Fest, an outdoor arts and culture festival."

"This wonderful independent venue, located out in New Islington, was one of the few theatres that managed to reopen last year after lockdown. It'll be back again with a reduced capacity and socially distanced seating for a Meet Me At Dawn, from HER Productions. You can get tickets at hopemilltheatre.co.uk."

"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."

"My Cookie Dough has a seriously committed following, judging by the crowds at its Manchester Arndale stall (it recently opened another at the Trafford Centre too). Big dollops of dough are baked until warm and crispy, but still soft enough to dip into with a spoon, then loaded with various sauces and toppings. Indulgent flavours include red velvet and Nutella, white chocolate and raspberry, Oreo, fudge and honeycomb, Biscoff, and coconut chocolate."

"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."

"Lupo Caffè Italiano, located at the Boat Shed, Exchange Quay, serves award-winning Italian coffee. Italian-flavours continue to run through its daily-changing menu which has previous included crostatina with nutella, stuffed peppers and pistachio, and white chocolate muffins. The cafe also makes Italian birthday cakes with custom designs."