Now in its second year, Liverpool's Food and Drink Festival involves more than 50 of the city's top bars and restaurants, such as The London Carriage Works and Italian Club Fish. Throughout the week they will be offering discounts and laying on themed menus, such as "Fish for Friday" and "Organic and Locally Sourced". For a chance to sample dozens of them in one location, make a beeline for Sefton Park on 13 September, where there will be food sampling, cookery demonstrations and opportunities to buy.

Stay: Hope Street Hotel (0151 709 3000; hopestreethotel.co.uk) is central and offers stylish rooms from £120, room only

• liverpoolfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk; many events free