Guidebook for Manchester
Food Scene
Best Spanish restaurant in Manchester and my favourite in the city. They combine tasty food, great wine or beer and the most friendly service you will get.
It is a must go, but should try booking before due to high local demand.
10 locals recommend
Evuna NQ
79 Thomas StBest Spanish restaurant in Manchester and my favourite in the city. They combine tasty food, great wine or beer and the most friendly service you will get.
It is a must go, but should try booking before due to high local demand.
Ezra & Gil
20 Hilton StCosy place with great food and coffee at a really good price.
Best pizza in town!
Thin and soft Neapolitan style.
Try the Affumicata.
73 locals recommend
McDonald's
36/38 Oxford StreetBest pizza in town!
Thin and soft Neapolitan style.
Try the Affumicata.
It used to be a public house in 1870 and the amazing and It is one of Manchester's finest. With classic British food and fine beers, it preserves the nostalgia for the Victorian period and the Mancunian vibe.
6 locals recommend
Mr Thomas's Chop House
52 Cross StIt used to be a public house in 1870 and the amazing and It is one of Manchester's finest. With classic British food and fine beers, it preserves the nostalgia for the Victorian period and the Mancunian vibe.
It is close to Manchester Cathedral.
Stop by for the afternoon tea or the traditional scone with tea.
Proper Tea
10 Cateaton StIt is close to Manchester Cathedral.
Stop by for the afternoon tea or the traditional scone with tea.
Yuzu
39 Faulkner StTry Thai Restaurant and Bar
52-54 Faulkner StFoundation Coffee House
Lever StreetTakk
6 Tariff StNice place for good quality coffee and sandwich.
Cool little café/shop, relaxed atmosphere and loved by people in the northern quarter for its coffee and sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Fig + Sparrow
20 Oldham StCool little café/shop, relaxed atmosphere and loved by people in the northern quarter for its coffee and sandwiches.
It is a nice place to have breakfast/brunch. They also have good comfort food and delicious milkshakes.
54 locals recommend
Home Sweet Home
49-51 Edge StIt is a nice place to have breakfast/brunch. They also have good comfort food and delicious milkshakes.
Teacup Kitchen
53-55 Thomas StFederal Cafe Bar
9 Nicholas CroftGrindsmith
231-233 Deansgatewagamama
Corporation StreetWagamama
El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester
52 King StSan Carlo Cicchetti
42 King St WGino D'Acampo My Restaurant
11 Corn ExchangeAlmost Famous
49-51 High StTurtle Bay Manchester Northern Quarter
46-50 Oldham StPho Manchester
37 Hanging DitchYard & Coop Manchester
37 Edge StRed's True Barbecue
51 Hanover StExquisite eating in contemporary surroundings set in the historic Castlefield canal area.
16 locals recommend
Albert's Shed, Castlefield
18-20 Castle StExquisite eating in contemporary surroundings set in the historic Castlefield canal area.
Great outdoor area for sunny or rainy days. Food is nice and you can have some shisha too.
13 locals recommend
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Chester StreetGreat outdoor area for sunny or rainy days. Food is nice and you can have some shisha too.
Great place to try traditional pies with a twist. Their pies are tasty, filling and very affordable.
14 locals recommend
Pieminister
53 Church StGreat place to try traditional pies with a twist. Their pies are tasty, filling and very affordable.
Arts & Culture
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadThe John Rylands library is one of the most beautiful buildings in Manchester, and worth a visit even if you’re not studying. The library is home to an astonishing collection of historic books and manuscripts and students often go there to sit peacefully amongst the magnificence, and simply be part of such great history.
88 locals recommend
John Rylands Library
The John Rylands library is one of the most beautiful buildings in Manchester, and worth a visit even if you’re not studying. The library is home to an astonishing collection of historic books and manuscripts and students often go there to sit peacefully amongst the magnificence, and simply be part of such great history.
People's History Museum
Left BankHOME is a centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film. There is also a nice restaurant on the second floor, a bar on the ground floor and a relaxing area outside.
95 locals recommend
HOME Manchester
2 Tony Wilson PlHOME is a centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film. There is also a nice restaurant on the second floor, a bar on the ground floor and a relaxing area outside.
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetThe museum is a wonderful blend of architecture and storytelling describing life during and between the two world wars whether as a participant or at home. The big shows - projections onto all the walls of the central area accompanied by a commentary - are equally fascinating.
108 locals recommend
IWM North
Trafford Wharf RoadThe museum is a wonderful blend of architecture and storytelling describing life during and between the two world wars whether as a participant or at home. The big shows - projections onto all the walls of the central area accompanied by a commentary - are equally fascinating.
A secret small treasure. The oldest 'public' library in the UK. Well worth a visit. Make sure you find out when the tours are. You cannot enter the property without a guide since it is also a functioning music school. The building and small grounds are picturesque. Interior takes you back in time to the middle ages. Well restored.
19 locals recommend
Chetham's Library
Long MillgateA secret small treasure. The oldest 'public' library in the UK. Well worth a visit. Make sure you find out when the tours are. You cannot enter the property without a guide since it is also a functioning music school. The building and small grounds are picturesque. Interior takes you back in time to the middle ages. Well restored.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid-back club hosting live jazz, funk and soul acts, plus cocktails and pizza menu. You can sit and relax with Jazz music or some Jam sessions with free entrance (when it is not free, it costs around 5 pounds). They have happy hours if you buy 2 pints you have pizza free.
53 locals recommend
Matt & Phreds Jazz Club
64 Tib StLaid-back club hosting live jazz, funk and soul acts, plus cocktails and pizza menu. You can sit and relax with Jazz music or some Jam sessions with free entrance (when it is not free, it costs around 5 pounds). They have happy hours if you buy 2 pints you have pizza free.
Quirky local pub with a weird funny decoration. Decent beer selection and a very European feel on the outskirts of the Northern Quarter. The backyard is a great beer garden in the summer.
6 locals recommend
Bar Fringe
8 Swan StQuirky local pub with a weird funny decoration. Decent beer selection and a very European feel on the outskirts of the Northern Quarter. The backyard is a great beer garden in the summer.
Allotment Bar & Restaurant
24 Dale StReally cosy gin bar that has also great beers and delicious food.
The Wonder Inn (Organic Cafe)
29 ShudehillKosmonaut
10 Tariff StreetTariff & Dale
2 Tariff StThe Whiskey Jar
14 Tariff StEastern Bloc
5a Stevenson SquareGreat quirky underground bar, has classic console games, board games, good selection of beer and cocktails.
Great atmosphere, fun crowd and music all night.
17 locals recommend
Hold Fast
50 Newton St Great quirky underground bar, has classic console games, board games, good selection of beer and cocktails.
Great atmosphere, fun crowd and music all night.
Awesome place with brilliant food, cool cocktails and a good range of beers and spirits. Very nice design and cool photo booth downstairs.
It is diverse, beautiful and lively. Music is good (often live music) and people stand on benches cheering and chanting together.
Really great vibe and a bar experience outside of the box.
56 locals recommend
Albert's Schloss
27 Peter StAwesome place with brilliant food, cool cocktails and a good range of beers and spirits. Very nice design and cool photo booth downstairs.
It is diverse, beautiful and lively. Music is good (often live music) and people stand on benches cheering and chanting together.
Really great vibe and a bar experience outside of the box.
The Fitzgerald
11 Stevenson SquareThe Oast House
CourtyardGreat gastropub with a beautiful river view. It is good for rainy days and amazing for sunny days.
43 locals recommend
The Wharf
107 Brook StGreat gastropub with a beautiful river view. It is good for rainy days and amazing for sunny days.
The Albert Square Chop House
14 Albert SquareThe Abel Heywood & Jessie Heywood's Remarkable Gin & Food Emporium
38 Turner StSEVEN BRO7HERS BEERHOUSE ANCOATS
39 Blossom StThe Gas Works Brewbar
5 Jack Rosenthal StSoup Kitchen
31-33 Spear StGood vibe and a great place for checking out the local music scene. Feels really personal.
17 locals recommend
Night & Day Cafe
26 Oldham StGood vibe and a great place for checking out the local music scene. Feels really personal.
Live music from rock to reggae and folk, with a cafe/bar and box office in a former cinema space.
The venue offers a range of music; to qualify is more about musicianship than the gene. However, jazz blues and world music are showcased. It's run as a cooperative and supports educational programmes for adults and children. It includes a bar with excellent beer. The food range is limited and simple but tasty
30 locals recommend
Band on the Wall
25 Swan StLive music from rock to reggae and folk, with a cafe/bar and box office in a former cinema space.
The venue offers a range of music; to qualify is more about musicianship than the gene. However, jazz blues and world music are showcased. It's run as a cooperative and supports educational programmes for adults and children. It includes a bar with excellent beer. The food range is limited and simple but tasty
Gorilla
54-56 Whitworth StThe Alchemist Spinningfields
3 Hardman StCottonopolis Food & Liquor
16 Newton StBrewDog Manchester
35 Peter StreetFusion Bar
80 Great Bridgewater StLarge, balconied venue in an old chapel building with stained-glass windows, hosting big-name gigs.
22 locals recommend
Albert Hall
27 Peter StLarge, balconied venue in an old chapel building with stained-glass windows, hosting big-name gigs.
Landmark building housing plush basement bar, cafe/bar and upstairs music hall with smoking terrace.
21 locals recommend
The Deaf Institute
135 Grosvenor StLandmark building housing plush basement bar, cafe/bar and upstairs music hall with smoking terrace.
Bar and live entertainment venue with a dance area plus a stage for shows and alternative concerts.
Gullivers
109 Oldham StBar and live entertainment venue with a dance area plus a stage for shows and alternative concerts.
It is a good spot for sunny days. You can enjoy a beer or an Aperol Spritz in the outside area. Pizza is crisp and tasty. It is sold by the slice. It is great but not cheap.
Slice is also a good option for late night snack.
6 locals recommend
Slice Pizza & Bread Bar
1A Stevenson SquareIt is a good spot for sunny days. You can enjoy a beer or an Aperol Spritz in the outside area. Pizza is crisp and tasty. It is sold by the slice. It is great but not cheap.
Slice is also a good option for late night snack.
Great new bar in central Manchester a great range of cask real & craft keg beers at great prices plus a great bottle selection from far and wide. A real plus to the craft beer scene.
Cafe Beermoth
Brown StreetGreat new bar in central Manchester a great range of cask real & craft keg beers at great prices plus a great bottle selection from far and wide. A real plus to the craft beer scene.
Terrace NQ
43 Thomas StParks & Nature
On the edge of the city, in upmarket Didsbury, is Fletcher Moss park and Parsonage Gardens.
Not only is it a delightful, tranquil place, full of flowers and old trees, there’s a cafe too. A splendid space to visit to refresh the soul.
45 locals recommend
Fletcher Moss Park
18 Stenner Ln On the edge of the city, in upmarket Didsbury, is Fletcher Moss park and Parsonage Gardens.
Not only is it a delightful, tranquil place, full of flowers and old trees, there’s a cafe too. A splendid space to visit to refresh the soul.
Heaton Park
Sheepfoot LaneGetting Around
From Piccadilly Gardens you can get a bus or the tram to anywhere in Manchester.
37 locals recommend
Piccadilly Gardens
From Piccadilly Gardens you can get a bus or the tram to anywhere in Manchester.
Essentials
ALDI
100 Great Ancoats StreetTesco Metro
998-990 Stockport RdCo-op Food - Manchester - High Street
38 High StAncoats General Store
57 Blossom StreetEntertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema Manchester - Printworks
27 Withy Grove