The Living Room aims to provide quality without exclusivity, high levels of service without high prices, great food and premium spirits but with a focus on wholesome dishes and buy by the bottle alcohol.

The Living Room promises to be the surrogate mother to city centre loft dwellers seeking ballast and comfort food.

" "... venues in Manchester include... The Living Room, which David Beckham calls his favourite restaurant..." "

- The Sunday Times , 23/12/2008

" ...NOW firmly established...The Living Room has become a magnet for Glasgow's twenty and thirty-something uber crowd...Even Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc said the veal was better than his own gaff...Nestling in the heart of the city's buiness hinterland, it's a big hit with the business and blazer brigade during the day, and the night owls who come out to play when the sun goes down... "

- Glasgow Evening Times , 21/10/2005

" ...Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc in The Living Room in Glasgow...A gracious Raymond said it was better than the veal at his own restaurant...... "

- The Glasgow Herald , 14/07/2005

" Hollywood Director Tim Burton spotted having a quiet drink, sat at the bar, chatting to staff in The Living Room, Manchester.  "

- Manchester Evening News , 30/03/2004

" The Living Room is very relaxed and the food is gorgeous. "

- Marie Claire , 01/11/2003

" The moment i walked into The Living Room i can tell you it's the place to be. It has that buzz about it. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what that buzz is, because it's not about the drinks, the decor, the musoc, the location or anything else tangible. It's just a feeling - the feeling that if you leave you might be missing something. "

- The Herald , 17/10/2003

" At The Living Room, one can be sure that cravings will be satisfied  with a diverse menu that features starters which blend European and Asian influnces. "

- The Chester Chronicle , 11/08/2003

" Justin Timberlake went to meet his new best friends David and Victoria Beckham for a night out in Manchester's top bar and restaurant, The Living Room. "

- New , 17/05/2003

" The Living Room in Smithfield Market is trading so smoothly it is almost as if it has been trading for years "

- Theme Magazine , 15/04/2002

" London debut for link in Living Room chain "

- The Times , 11/03/2002

" The place to be in Manchester. "

- Elle , 01/03/2001

" Delivering slick and high quality service. Unpretentious style. "

- Class , 01/02/2001

" The friendly staff and cool surroundings make The Living Room a must when in Manchester or Liverpool. "

- Cosmopolitan , 14/11/2000