Manchester Guidebook
Food scene
With more restaurants opening each year per capita than in London, Manchester truly caters to everyone. Whether it’s authentic cuisines from distant parts of the globe, hipster eateries or classy fine dining, where you can rub shoulders with football players and tv celebs - you will find it all!
The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester
Byrom StreetFine dining £££-££££
Hawksmoor Manchester
186 DeansgateFine dining ££££
El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester
52 King St££-£££
One of the most famous gastropubs in the city with great canal views, short stroll from deansgate , price mid range to low £ - great for lunch
43 locals recommend
The Wharf
107 Brook StOne of the most famous gastropubs in the city with great canal views, short stroll from deansgate , price mid range to low £ - great for lunch
Try Thai Restaurant and Bar
52-54 Faulkner StLocal favourite Thai - mid-range £-££
Trendy Northern Quarter relaxed restaurant fusion , food and drinks visit here once daytime during your stay
58 locals recommend
Mackie Mayor
1 Eagle StTrendy Northern Quarter relaxed restaurant fusion , food and drinks visit here once daytime during your stay
Swanky experience restaurant which turns into cocktail bar at night with catwalk and acrobats. £££
12 locals recommend
Menagerie Restaurant & Bar
New Bailey StreetSwanky experience restaurant which turns into cocktail bar at night with catwalk and acrobats. £££
The Allotment Vegan Restaurant
6 Vernon StNamed by The Times UKs best Vegetarian Restaurant 2018
COSMO
48-58 DeansgateBudget Asian Buffet , family favourite £
Croma
1-3 Clarence StGreat ambience, authentic Italian pizzas, won’t break the bank £-££
Rub shoulders with the vacous and vain, the soap opera and soccer stars and get a great view of Manchester from this Hilton cocktail bar with panoramic views
76 locals recommend
Cloud 23
303 DeansgateRub shoulders with the vacous and vain, the soap opera and soccer stars and get a great view of Manchester from this Hilton cocktail bar with panoramic views
Sugar Junction
60 Tib StBest breakfast in town - northern quarter
Teacup Kitchen
53-55 Thomas StOne of the local favourites for breakfast - Northern Quarter
Set in trendy Spinningfields great spot for meat lovers - Brazilian couisines - all you can eat - they keep it coming
21 locals recommend
Fazenda Manchester
The AvenueSet in trendy Spinningfields great spot for meat lovers - Brazilian couisines - all you can eat - they keep it coming
Sexy Fish Manchester
One of latest additions to Manchester’s fine dining scene
Sightseeing
IWM North
Trafford Wharf RoadPalace Theatre
97 Oxford St
The John Rylands Library
150 DeansgateThe Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadManchester Town Hall
Manchester Central Library
Saint Peter's SquareOne of the country’s best collections and it’s and open till late on Thursdays
206 locals recommend
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetOne of the country’s best collections and it’s and open till late on Thursdays
Shopping
Substantial shopping centre in the heart of Manchester with all of the high street brands in one place
Manchester Arndale
The Trafford Centre
Selfridges Manchester Exchange
1 Exchange SqTop global brands
Street with many vintage, retro and charity shops in the centre of the trendy northern quarter
8 locals recommend
Oldham Street
Oldham StreetStreet with many vintage, retro and charity shops in the centre of the trendy northern quarter
Not your usual shopping destination. Mall full of Manchester’s independent creatives
78 locals recommend
Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church StNot your usual shopping destination. Mall full of Manchester’s independent creatives
Neighbourhoods
Trendy area in Manchester full of restaurants bars serving craft beers and independent shops
Northern Quarter
Trendy area in Manchester full of restaurants bars serving craft beers and independent shops
Spinningfields
Full of up market restaurants and shops
Gay Village
With its restaurants and narrow boats on canals - great for an afternoon lunch and walk
58 locals recommend
Castlefield
With its restaurants and narrow boats on canals - great for an afternoon lunch and walk
Business area set on the quays. Made home in recent years to BBC and other key studios moving from
London
Media City
Prestwood RoadBusiness area set on the quays. Made home in recent years to BBC and other key studios moving from
London
Nightlife
The Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
102 Oldham StStand up comedy in Northern Quarter
Revolucion de Cuba NIGHTLIFE
11 Peter StFood and party at night
Sport theme
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Sir Matt Busby WayEtihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadOld Trafford Cricket Ground
Talbot RoadNational Football Museum
Todd Street