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Manchester

Coined the ‘Capital of the North’, Manchester is a cosmopolitan hub of culture with influential arts, music, and sporting scenes, as well as a selection of world-class museums and art galleries. The bohemian Northern Quarter is popular for its independent shops, bars, traditional pubs, and enticing food-scene, and is a must-see during your trip. Manchester’s main commercial centres are Spinningfields, Mosley Street, Deansgate, King Street, and Piccadilly. MediaCityUK is based on the banks of Manchester Ship Canal in Salford.

Where to eat... Where to drink... Where to go out... Where to shop... Where to visit... Useful Apps & Webistes...

Where to eat...

Casual Dining


Bar San Juan
56 Beech Rd, Manchester, Lancashire M21 9EG
www.barsanjuan.com

Fine Dining

The French
Midland Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS
www.the-french.co.uk

Cheap Eats

Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza
9 Cotton Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 5BF
www.facebook.com/RudysPizzaMcr 

Take Away

Splendid Kitchen
John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6HW
www.splendidkitchen.co.uk

Coffee & Lunch on the Go

Takk
6 Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FF
www.takkmcr.com

Breakfast & Brunch

Home Sweet Home
49-51 Edge Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1HW
www.homesweethomenq.com

Where to drink...

Pub

The Beagle
456-458 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 0BQ
www.beaglesabout.com

Cocktail Bar

Alchemist Spinningfields
3 Hardman Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3HF
www.thealchemist.uk.com

After Work Drinks

Walrus Manchester
78-88 High Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1FB
www.walrusmanchester.com

Upmarket

Epernay
Great Northern Tower, Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EE
www.epernaymanchester.co.uk

Something a Bit Different

The Fitzgerald
11 Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DB
www.thefitzgeraldnq.co.uk

Where to go out...

Nightclub

The Liars Club
19A Back Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 2PB
www.theliarsclub.tk

Revolucion de Cuba
South Central, 11 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR
www.revoluciondecuba.com

Live Music

Band on the Wall
25 Swan St, The Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JZ
www.bandonthewall.org

Theatre

Various locations
For listings, visit www.manchestertheatres.com

Where to shop...

High Street

The Arndale Centre
Market Street, Manchester, M4 3AQ
www.manchesterarndale.com

Indoor Shopping Centre

intu Trafford Centre
Stretford, Manchester, M17 8AA
www.intu.co.uk/traffordcentre

Designer

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Ellesmere Port, CH65 9JJ
www.mcarthurglen.com/uk/cheshire-oaks-designer-outlet

Independent/Vintage

North side of Picadilly Gardens
Northern Quarter, M1

Market

Piccadilly Gardens Street Food Market
Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11am-5.30pm
www.manchester.gov.uk/info/616/special-interest_markets/5773/street_food_market_at_piccadilly

Where to visit...

Tourist Attractions

Museum of Science and Industry
Liverpool Rd, Manchester, M3 4FP
www.msimanchester.org.uk

Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley St, Manchester, M2 3JL
www.manchesterartgallery.org

Manchester Cathedral
Victoria St, Manchester, M3 1SX
www.manchestercathedral.org

Outdoors

Heaton Park
Middleton Rd, Higher Blackley, M25 2SW
www.manchester.gov.uk/heatonpark

Hidden Gem

Chill Factore
Trafford Way, Trafford Quays Leisure Village, Manchester, M41 7JA
www.chillfactore.com

Useful Apps & Webistes...

Travel Information
www.tpexpress.co.uk
www.tfgm.com

Leisure Facilities
www.manchestersportandleisure.org

Tourist Information
www.visitmanchester.com

Useful Apps
First TransPennine Express
Manchester City Guide (TripAdvisor)
First Bus
That Manchester App