If you’re in and around Windermere, Gilpin Spice is the ideal place to drop in for lunch or to grab an evening meal. It provides an excellent contrast to Source, both in cuisine and ambience, but with equally high standards when it comes to ingredients, ideas and opportunities to indulge.

Maya means business. This three-storey destination is based in one of Manchester’s most in-demand locations, and now with Shaun Moffat installed as head chef, it looks set to become one of the city’s top dining destinations.

Ollie Bridgwater’s latest menu is a whirlwind of elevated flavours and ideas. In terms of sourcing and inspiration, this is a glorious celebration of the British Isles, with a special focus on what makes the Lake District so unique.

Mowgli’s Christmas menu could be the season’s best bargain. Don’t wait for Santa to bring you a gift card (also available on the website); this is a meal best enjoyed in the run-up to Christmas as a well-earned reward for dealing with Manchester in the winter.

Stow is stripped back and minimalist in its methods – but never in its results. It’s a restaurant with genuinely filling portions, filled with genuine people and one of the most exciting new restaurants to hit Manchester all year.

Dishoom is one of those rare restaurants that deserves all the hype and more. Every element is the best it can be, but best of all, the team doesn’t sit still – they’re constantly sourcing new ideas, and finessing and enhancing existing dishes, leading to wonderful menu updates like this.

This charming pub does everything right. No faff, no deconstructed plates – just quality British food served in style.

Following an extensive renovation, the largest four-star hotel in Manchester City Centre has reopened its doors, offering guests a luxurious stay, steps away from Piccadilly Train Station.

The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming, so click through to find out about the very best Christmas food and drink options in Manchester and the North.