Hippest outpost of the Chop Houses offers a sprightlier take on the robust North West cuisine made legendary by Mr Thomas’s and Sam’s – perhaps responding to the more modern, almost boutique, refurb of the Venetian Gothic Revival masterpiece that is the Memorial Hall. Call it a palazzo of the palate. Chop House sommelier extraordinaire George Bergier presides over a wine list rated by Wine Spectator  magazine as one of the best in the world. ToM awards the same status to the steak and kidney pudding and corned beef hash.