Spread across a series of individually decorated rooms on Gilkes Street in central Middlesbrough, Cafe Etch is an independent coffee shop that has built a strong local following for its food, its atmosphere and its cultural side. It serves a wide menu of breakfasts, homemade soups, cakes and hot drinks, with a notable range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, alongside specialities such as matcha and alternative milks. The quirky, room-by-room layout gives it a homely, characterful fee.....

Part of the nationwide Loungers family of all-day cafe-bars, Deco Lounge sits on Bold Street, one of Liverpool's most characterful and independent-minded streets. It serves food and drink from morning until night, seven days a week, positioning itself as a relaxed neighbourhood spot where the atmosphere shifts naturally across the day as new faces arrive. The name nods to the handsome Art Deco-style building it occupies in the heart of the city. The venue opened in early 2025, taking over a Bol.....

Housed in a former paint factory on the city's south-western shore, Fargfabriken is a striking art space that doubles as one of Stockholm's more unconventional event venues. Set in the Lovholmen area near Liljeholmen, this Kunsthalle has built a reputation for ambitious exhibitions exploring art, architecture and urban issues. Its raw, industrial halls provide a dramatic backdrop for contemporary art shows and installations. Beyond exhibitions, the space regularly hosts concerts, club nights a.....