North West Restaurants

Aqua-vitus

Surprisingly, though Chester is a major tourist destination, it is rather lacking in interesting and individual restaurants, as it is slightly dominated by chains; however, Aquavit has come along to help fill the gap in the market - and very successful it has been at that.

• Address: 58 Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Swedish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £33.00

Arboreum Restaurant, The

In the midst of the Cheshire countryside, the Mere Court Hotel stands out as a haven of serenity and peace, with its acres of gardens, grounds and a private lake that offers unmitigated pleasure to those who want to enjoy nature in all its glory.

• Address: Mere Court Hotel & Conference Centre, Warrington Road, Mere, Knutsford, WA16 0RW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £23.00, Dinner: £35.00

Ark Restaurant

If proof was ever required that Liverpool has more to offer in the culinary field these days, then Ark Restaurant provides it, as this trendy, beautifully designed restaurant really breaks the traditional mould.

• Address: 12 Smithdown Place, Penny Lane, Liverpool, L15 9EH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Modern British, Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £23.00

Arkle Bar and Lounge, The

The Chester Grosvenor and Spa dates back to 1865 and is owned by and named after the family of the Duke of Westminster. It is considered by many to be one of the finest hotels in northwest England and is one amongst a few outside London to be awarded five AA Red Stars.

• Address: The Chester Grosvenor and Spa, Eastgate, Chester, CH1 1LT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £55.00, Dinner: £79.00

Armenian Taverna, The

• Address: 3-5 Princess Street, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 4DF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £31.00

ASK - Liverpool

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: Unit 5, Queen Arcade, Liverpool, L1 1RH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Aspects Restaurant at Holland Hall Hotel

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People at Holland Hall feel that 'Olde World is not necessarily a thing of the past'. Twenty-first century style and comforts complement the hotel's 17th century features such as fireplaces, low slung beams and arched doorways.

• Address: 6 Lafford Lane, Skelmersdale, Upholland, WN8 0QZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £38.00

Atlas Bar

In 1990 Atlas was one of the pioneers of the new café/bars in Manchester and has continued to lead the movement since. No great culinary tours de force here but plenty of good wholesome food like soups, filled ciabatta and a wide variety of salads.

• Address: 376 Deansgate, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4LY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Atrium Restaurant, The

State-of-the-art design is not necessarily associated with some of our longer established Northern seaside resorts, but at Lytham St Anne's you are left in no doubt that the 21st century has arrived.

• Address: Dalmeny Hotel, 19-33 South Promenade, Lytham St Anne's, FY8 1LX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £42.00

Auberge Brasserie

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Auberge is an elegant brasserie serving both modern and traditional French and English cuisine. It is done up in trademark colours of deep red, with light furniture and polished wooden floors, antique French mirrors and crystal chandeliers which lend the restaurant a stylish ambience.

• Address: 1b Sea Bank Road, Southport, PR9 0EW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Brasserie
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00