Chorlton & Manchester Guidebook

Steve
Chorlton & Manchester Guidebook

Food scene

Ancoats is a trendy up and coming area. A bit like Shoreditch in London. Everyone talks about Rudys Pizza
34 locals recommend
Ancoats
34 locals recommend
Ancoats is a trendy up and coming area. A bit like Shoreditch in London. Everyone talks about Rudys Pizza
Some of the best bars outside the city centre are within stumbling distance of the intersection between Wilbraham Road and Barlow Moor Road. You could meet and eat at local favourite The Beagle, with its cheerful décor and Mexican-inspired menu, but the piled-high poutine at Brewski is a delicious way to line your stomach. Enjoy a beer, gin or bourbon from the transatlantic drinks menu while the carbs go down. For a relaxed pint, head to Marble Beer House, The Chorlton Tap or The Sedge Lynn. Bar-wise, Cask & Kiln, The Font and Mary & Archie are all good choices, and you can get down to DJ sets at Dulcimer and Elektrik.
41 locals recommend
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
41 locals recommend
Some of the best bars outside the city centre are within stumbling distance of the intersection between Wilbraham Road and Barlow Moor Road. You could meet and eat at local favourite The Beagle, with its cheerful décor and Mexican-inspired menu, but the piled-high poutine at Brewski is a delicious way to line your stomach. Enjoy a beer, gin or bourbon from the transatlantic drinks menu while the carbs go down. For a relaxed pint, head to Marble Beer House, The Chorlton Tap or The Sedge Lynn. Bar-wise, Cask & Kiln, The Font and Mary & Archie are all good choices, and you can get down to DJ sets at Dulcimer and Elektrik.

Neighbourhoods

Northern Quarter is used for various filming locations. In February 2020 parts of Stephenson Square were transformed into New York to shoot scenes of Netflix series "The Crown". Previously used for Morpheus and Captain America films. TV series "Life on Mars" filmed here.
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter is used for various filming locations. In February 2020 parts of Stephenson Square were transformed into New York to shoot scenes of Netflix series "The Crown". Previously used for Morpheus and Captain America films. TV series "Life on Mars" filmed here.
A very new and luxurious part of the city. Many new buildings shot up in last few years.
85 locals recommend
Spinningfields
85 locals recommend
A very new and luxurious part of the city. Many new buildings shot up in last few years.

Sightseeing

Castlefield is a brilliant mix of different eras Canal barges, railway lines, trams, roads, roman forts and the tallest buildings in Manchester
58 locals recommend
Castlefield
58 locals recommend
Castlefield is a brilliant mix of different eras Canal barges, railway lines, trams, roads, roman forts and the tallest buildings in Manchester
Anyone interested in British TV will love this area. Find the Blue Peter Garden and look for celebs walking around near the BBC and ITV studios. Match of the Day and Jeremy Kyle show both recorded here. Also check out the amazing views for the Manchester Ship Canal.
46 locals recommend
MediaCityUK
101-110 Broadway
46 locals recommend
Anyone interested in British TV will love this area. Find the Blue Peter Garden and look for celebs walking around near the BBC and ITV studios. Match of the Day and Jeremy Kyle show both recorded here. Also check out the amazing views for the Manchester Ship Canal.
Football museum is a great place to stay dry on a wet afternoon.
174 locals recommend
National Football Museum
Todd Street
174 locals recommend
Football museum is a great place to stay dry on a wet afternoon.

City advice

Getting around

Metrolink is fastest way to Centre

Contactless travel at all destinations. You can buy 24 hour or 7 day pass on "Get me there" app. Each tram usually runs every 6 minutes. We are served by 2 lines: Manchester Airport to Bury or Rochdale via Manchester Victoria. East Didsbury to Manchester Victoria
What to pack

Umbrella

Bring a coat too!
Don't miss

Street Art in Northern Quarter

Constantly changing and always amazing
Don't miss

Best free view in City Centre

You can get up to floor 23 in the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate without paying. Don't worry there is a lift to take you up all these floors.
Book before you go

Theates

Palace Theatre on Oxford Road Manchester Opera House on Quay Street Royal Exchange on Old Bank Street
Don't miss

Heaton Park

Largest municipal park in Europe is easily reachable by tram. Inside the park has its very own historic tramway system.