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Neil Sowerby

Neil Sowerby

The outstanding northern food and drink journalist of his generation

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'Expectations were low... we were wrong' - Vocation & Co., Hebden Bridge, Review

Neil Sowerby enjoys an immaculate craft beer taqueria in an unlikely spot

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Gran Canaria springs surprises – from mountains to the sea

It all changed at the Bohemia after 2009 when it was acquired by its current...

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Landing on Jupiter – why Portland’s out of this world

We had been asked when booking the Jupiter Hotel, a converted motel, whether we preferred...

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Hipsters, hopsters and mountain men meet in laid-back Bend

Visiting Bend, it helped It helped to have such a quirky lodging, which follows the...

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Hear from TV adventurer Monty Halls at Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show

Free tickets up for grabs for travel show and motivational talks

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Orange wine with your turkey this year? It’s the future

Neil Sowerby strays from the mainstream to pick twelve challenging Christmas crackers

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The Inn at Whitewell’s a timeless country gem

Nowadays, given a savvily smart makeover while retaining traditional character, the Inn’s a perfect laid-back...

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Lash on a leash - 10 stops on Manchester's only dog-friendly bar crawl

Neil Sowerby takes Captain Smidge out on a bender in Manchester city centre

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10 luminous spots on a North California Road Trip

On his San Francisco to Seattle road trip Neil Sowerby couldn't resist Sonoma wine country...

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Beer Me Up: Marble turns 20, female brewers unite, new bars & new brews

Confidential's ale maven Neil Sowerby with the latest from Manchester's bubbling beer scene

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Fascinating Fisherman’s Wharf – beyond the tourist traps

With its nautical playfulness, garden, games and firepits boutique hotel The Zephyr was a laidback...

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'Spectacular yes, but it doesn't come cheap' - Mackie Mayor, Northern Quarter, Reviewed

Neil Sowerby searches for something new in NQ's trendy food hall