Guidebook for West Didsbury

Sian & Martin
Sian & Martin
Guidebook for West Didsbury

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local pub and restaurant two minutes from The Pad
27 locals recommend
The Metropolitan
2 Lapwing Ln
27 locals recommend
Great local pub and restaurant two minutes from The Pad
Award winning restaurant with a superb reputation. Does a great early diners special 6-7pm. Delicious desserts!
10 locals recommend
The Lime Tree
8 Lapwing Ln
10 locals recommend
Award winning restaurant with a superb reputation. Does a great early diners special 6-7pm. Delicious desserts!
Buzzy indie bar for a coffee during the day, late night opening at weekends and a great crowd.
22 locals recommend
Folk
169-171 Burton Rd
22 locals recommend
Buzzy indie bar for a coffee during the day, late night opening at weekends and a great crowd.
Lively bar & restaurant ten minutes walk from The Pad. Most delicious garlic bread with cheese ever. Great value two & three course specials.
14 locals recommend
Albert’s - Restaurants & Bar Didsbury
120-122 Barlow Moor Road
14 locals recommend
Lively bar & restaurant ten minutes walk from The Pad. Most delicious garlic bread with cheese ever. Great value two & three course specials.
A stunning wine bar only five minutes walk from the Pad. Fabulous interior, amazing wine list and delicious nibbles.
9 locals recommend
Wine and Wallop
97 Lapwing Ln
9 locals recommend
A stunning wine bar only five minutes walk from the Pad. Fabulous interior, amazing wine list and delicious nibbles.
Great bar with pretty good food too. Easy going ambience and lovely decor.
George Charles
244 Burton Rd
Great bar with pretty good food too. Easy going ambience and lovely decor.

Food Scene

Highly recommended for breakfast, five mins from The Pad, their Full Didsbury will cure any hangover. Ben & team have nailed brunches :)
11 locals recommend
Thyme Out Food Co
147 Nell Ln
11 locals recommend
Highly recommended for breakfast, five mins from The Pad, their Full Didsbury will cure any hangover. Ben & team have nailed brunches :)
Sarah has a gorgeous chocolate shop two minutes walk from The Pad serving afternoon teas, homemade truffles & decadent hot chocolates.
Cocoa-Cabana
168 Burton Rd
Sarah has a gorgeous chocolate shop two minutes walk from The Pad serving afternoon teas, homemade truffles & decadent hot chocolates.
Famous vegetarian restaurant in Manchester on our doorstep, part owned by TV's Simon Rimmer
22 locals recommend
Greens Restaurant
41-43 Lapwing Ln
22 locals recommend
Famous vegetarian restaurant in Manchester on our doorstep, part owned by TV's Simon Rimmer
Family run Italian open at weekends, booking usually required. Fish specialities very good.
Azzurro
242 Burton Rd
Family run Italian open at weekends, booking usually required. Fish specialities very good.
This beautiful tea room has a well deserved reputation for amazing baking - the cupcakes are a thing of wonder ;) Afternoon teas and sit in sugary delights.
Dish and Spoon
230 Burton Rd
This beautiful tea room has a well deserved reputation for amazing baking - the cupcakes are a thing of wonder ;) Afternoon teas and sit in sugary delights.
Award winning bar and restaurant. Small plates and unusual tapas type dining. Superb Sunday lunches with giant meat platters (must be booked in advance!).
19 locals recommend
Volta
167 Burton Rd
19 locals recommend
Award winning bar and restaurant. Small plates and unusual tapas type dining. Superb Sunday lunches with giant meat platters (must be booked in advance!).
Buzzy market hall vibe a tram ride away from The Pad
58 locals recommend
Mackie Mayor
1 Eagle St
58 locals recommend
Buzzy market hall vibe a tram ride away from The Pad
Excellent Market Hall with regular markets, food offerings and drinks. On the tram link from our Burton Road stop.
63 locals recommend
Altrincham Market
Greenwood Street
63 locals recommend
Excellent Market Hall with regular markets, food offerings and drinks. On the tram link from our Burton Road stop.
The best Manchester pasta, in our opinion. Especially the seafood special. Well worth the trip into the city centre.
20 locals recommend
Sugo Pasta Kitchen Manchester
46 Blossom St
20 locals recommend
The best Manchester pasta, in our opinion. Especially the seafood special. Well worth the trip into the city centre.

Everything Else

This deli does delicious cheeses, hams and salads, plus platters on request. Two minutes from The Pad.
A Taste of Honey - Didsbury Deli - Wedding Catering Cheshire
138 Burton Rd
This deli does delicious cheeses, hams and salads, plus platters on request. Two minutes from The Pad.
If you fancy a tipple, Kate and team can help in her gorgeous little indie wine shop, five mins walk from The Pad.
Reserve Wines Shop Didsbury
176 Burton Rd
If you fancy a tipple, Kate and team can help in her gorgeous little indie wine shop, five mins walk from The Pad.

Shopping

Beautiful local interiors boutique on Burton Road
Moth
154 Burton Rd
Beautiful local interiors boutique on Burton Road

Essentials

10 locals recommend
Co-op Food - West Didsbury - Burton Road
174-175 Burton Rd
10 locals recommend

Getting Around

Metro Stop
Burton Road
Burton Road
Metro Stop

Entertainment & Activities

14 locals recommend
Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre
880 Wilmslow Rd
14 locals recommend
Indie owned, delightful cinema
8 locals recommend
The Savoy Cinema
105 Heaton Moor Rd
8 locals recommend
Indie owned, delightful cinema
Manchester City ground and also concert venue
42 locals recommend
Etihad Stadium station
42 locals recommend
Manchester City ground and also concert venue
151 locals recommend
Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby Way
151 locals recommend
Concert venue
96 locals recommend
AO Arena
Hunts Bank
96 locals recommend
Concert venue