Manchester Guidebook
Restaurants in Manchester
My favourite restaurants in the city! Head to China town or Upper Brook street for Chinese and Rusholme for Curry. There are also plenty of lovely place to eat near the city centre and Deansgate (can be slightly more expensive).
I used to eat here all the time as a student - I love the DIM SUM! Slighty out of the city centre. You can take a bus to Oxford Road (University) and walk from there.
Tai Pan
81-97 Upper Brook StI used to eat here all the time as a student - I love the DIM SUM! Slighty out of the city centre. You can take a bus to Oxford Road (University) and walk from there.
Head to RUSHOLME for some amazing curry's on Curry Mile. Sangam, Lal Qila and Tabak are some of my favourites. Prices are reasonable and some of the curry houses you can take your own booze, which keeps the cost down.
Sangam
762 Wilmslow RdHead to RUSHOLME for some amazing curry's on Curry Mile. Sangam, Lal Qila and Tabak are some of my favourites. Prices are reasonable and some of the curry houses you can take your own booze, which keeps the cost down.
Perfect for Thai street food dishes, and reasonable prices. Take a selfie in the Tuk-Tuk before you go in!
12 locals recommend
Thaikhun
3 Hardman StPerfect for Thai street food dishes, and reasonable prices. Take a selfie in the Tuk-Tuk before you go in!
Upmarket dining, cocktails and regular live music in an historic building with original features. A little more expensive than some of the classic pizzeria's like Don Giovanni, but worth it if you are having a nice meal out or on a date!
35 locals recommend
Rosso Restaurant & Bar
43 Spring GardensUpmarket dining, cocktails and regular live music in an historic building with original features. A little more expensive than some of the classic pizzeria's like Don Giovanni, but worth it if you are having a nice meal out or on a date!
Things to do in Manchester
Manchester is a vibrant and growing city. Head to the Northern quarter for a retro and Indie feel. Deansgate has your comedy clubs and wine bars. Head to Oxford Road and Fallowfield for student-ville! The trams from Shaw and Crompton to Manchester are frequent and run until around 11.30pm.
Great for science geeks and taking kids. Plenty of steam powered specimens and interactive exhibits. Worth a good day out.
284 locals recommend
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadGreat for science geeks and taking kids. Plenty of steam powered specimens and interactive exhibits. Worth a good day out.
Don't miss Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley street for some great modern art.
206 locals recommend
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetDon't miss Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley street for some great modern art.
If you are into Buddhism, spirituality or vegan and vegetarian food take a trip to the Buddhist centre where you can take part in a meditation session or simply sit and enjoy the cafe.
6 locals recommend
Manchester Buddhist Centre
16-20 Turner StIf you are into Buddhism, spirituality or vegan and vegetarian food take a trip to the Buddhist centre where you can take part in a meditation session or simply sit and enjoy the cafe.
If you are a sports fan, don't miss Man United's 'theatre of dreams'. Remember that match days get busy and Derby days (City v United) can be chaos in the city centre! Book your tickets in advance if you want to see a match, but you can also book stadium tours.
149 locals recommend
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayIf you are a sports fan, don't miss Man United's 'theatre of dreams'. Remember that match days get busy and Derby days (City v United) can be chaos in the city centre! Book your tickets in advance if you want to see a match, but you can also book stadium tours.
A shoppers paradise - this purpose built shopping complex also has a whole floor of restaurants and a 12 screen cinema.
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
A shoppers paradise - this purpose built shopping complex also has a whole floor of restaurants and a 12 screen cinema.
Central library is a great place to sit and read, learn a new language or borrow books. Excellent WIFI.
32 locals recommend
Liverpool Central Library
William Brown StreetCentral library is a great place to sit and read, learn a new language or borrow books. Excellent WIFI.
Don't miss the beautiful Manchester Cathedral located on Victoria Street. Free to enter and beautiful architecture.
86 locals recommend
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria StreetDon't miss the beautiful Manchester Cathedral located on Victoria Street. Free to enter and beautiful architecture.
Classic city centre destination with fountain and town hall. German market is here at Christmas time.
26 locals recommend
Albert Square
Albert SquareClassic city centre destination with fountain and town hall. German market is here at Christmas time.