Nic’s guidebook to Manchester
Food scene
For something a little more special!
Incredible French bakery which just won Best Bakery in England award! They bake through the night and there's ALWAYS a queue (for good reason!) Located next to the Fletcher Moss Park to walk that delicious croissant off!
La Chouquette
812a Wilmslow RoadIncredible French bakery which just won Best Bakery in England award! They bake through the night and there's ALWAYS a queue (for good reason!) Located next to the Fletcher Moss Park to walk that delicious croissant off!
Fantastic steak restaurant in the City Centre - can get there via tram - West Didsbury to Deansgate Castlefield - fantastic Sunday lunch!
34 locals recommend
Hawksmoor Manchester
186 DeansgateFantastic steak restaurant in the City Centre - can get there via tram - West Didsbury to Deansgate Castlefield - fantastic Sunday lunch!
Fantastic independent cocktail bar and eatery spread across 3 very well decorated floors! Incredible Sunday lunch and pop in to have a cocktail at the bar!
10 Tib Lane
10 Tib LaneFantastic independent cocktail bar and eatery spread across 3 very well decorated floors! Incredible Sunday lunch and pop in to have a cocktail at the bar!
Incredible pasta restaurant adored by Manchester! They have a few locations but be sure to book ahead!
20 locals recommend
Sugo Pasta Kitchen Manchester
46 Blossom StIncredible pasta restaurant adored by Manchester! They have a few locations but be sure to book ahead!
Neighbourhoods
Some neighbourhoods near and including ours to check out :)
West Didsbury is our neighbourhood and we love it. On Burton Road you will find plenty of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to choose from during your stay. The Metropolitan pub has a large beer garden and plenty of cosy fires in Winter, The Great Kathmandu is a great curry house, Proove for pizza, Folk for casual drinks and Volta for lovely small plates! Go explore!
10 locals recommend
West Didsbury
West Didsbury is our neighbourhood and we love it. On Burton Road you will find plenty of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to choose from during your stay. The Metropolitan pub has a large beer garden and plenty of cosy fires in Winter, The Great Kathmandu is a great curry house, Proove for pizza, Folk for casual drinks and Volta for lovely small plates! Go explore!
Altrincham is a lovely neighbourhood a short drive away or accessible by tram! Featuring a very cool indoor market as well as live music in Stamford Square it's very popular!!
23 locals recommend
Altrincham
Altrincham is a lovely neighbourhood a short drive away or accessible by tram! Featuring a very cool indoor market as well as live music in Stamford Square it's very popular!!
Ancoats is a very cool suburb just outside of the city centre (walking distance) Home to plenty of great eating and drinking spots it makes a nice difference to the Northern Quarter of Manchester - definitely check out Sugo!
34 locals recommend
Ancoats
Ancoats is a very cool suburb just outside of the city centre (walking distance) Home to plenty of great eating and drinking spots it makes a nice difference to the Northern Quarter of Manchester - definitely check out Sugo!
Parks
Parks for human or dog walks!
Lovely botanical park which in Summer hosts open air theatre productions. You can take a long walk down Palatine Road to the River Mersey and take a left, following the river until you hit Fletcher Moss Park and loop back to the Bank through Didsbury Village for a good walk!
45 locals recommend
Fletcher Moss Park
18 Stenner LnLovely botanical park which in Summer hosts open air theatre productions. You can take a long walk down Palatine Road to the River Mersey and take a left, following the river until you hit Fletcher Moss Park and loop back to the Bank through Didsbury Village for a good walk!
Fog Lane Park is a short walk away from the Bank for either letting the dog off the lead or a jog!
Fog Lane Park
139 Parkville RoadFog Lane Park is a short walk away from the Bank for either letting the dog off the lead or a jog!
Good brunch spots!
Here you'll find some top brunch spots in the neighbourhood and further afield!
Another Heart To Feed
220 Burton RoadGreat brunch spot on Burton Road!
Federal Cafe Bar
9 Nicholas CroftFederal is a fab city centre brunch spot to head to!
In the immediate area!
Here you will find spots (mainly for food and drink!) within a 5/10 minute walk of The Bank!
Neighbourhood
113 Lapwing LnNeighbourhood is on Lapwing Lane and offers pizzas and cocktails on an evening!
PIzza Express is a minute walk away form The Bank - alternatively there's the independent Proof and Neighbourhood pizza places.
31 locals recommend
Pizza Express
Ashley RoadPIzza Express is a minute walk away form The Bank - alternatively there's the independent Proof and Neighbourhood pizza places.
Tiny tiny coffee shop 2 minutes round the corner run by our friend Jem, grab a takeout coffee here before the tram, or to start your day! Tuesday - Sunday has fresh pastry deliveries from local bakery La Chouquette!
Kiosk on Lapwing
99a Lapwing LnTiny tiny coffee shop 2 minutes round the corner run by our friend Jem, grab a takeout coffee here before the tram, or to start your day! Tuesday - Sunday has fresh pastry deliveries from local bakery La Chouquette!
This lovely wine bar a minute walk around the corner is a favourite of ours! Plenty on cask and keg, with cosy nooks and in Summer gets the last of the sun under the glass canopy!
9 locals recommend
Wine and Wallop
97 Lapwing LnThis lovely wine bar a minute walk around the corner is a favourite of ours! Plenty on cask and keg, with cosy nooks and in Summer gets the last of the sun under the glass canopy!
Stumbling distance pub 5 minutes down the road! Big beer garden, cosy fireplaces and pub grub!
27 locals recommend
The Metropolitan
2 Lapwing LnStumbling distance pub 5 minutes down the road! Big beer garden, cosy fireplaces and pub grub!
Sterling Pharmacy
103 Lapwing LaneLocal pharmacy a 2 minute walk away in case you need anything whilst here
Folk
169-171 Burton RdLovely neighbourhood bar for brunches/coffees/pints/working from :)
Volta
167 Burton RdLovely little restaurant doing small plates and good drinks
Proove Pizza
160 Burton RdPizza place that does good wood fired pizza!
Neighbourhood favourite curry house just down the road!
10 locals recommend
The Great Kathmandu Restaurant
140 Burton RdNeighbourhood favourite curry house just down the road!
Zena Restaurant
136 Burton RoadFab little BYOB Lebanese place on Burton Road loved by locals :)
Grocery shopping
ALDI
School RoadAldi is a popular supermarket 10 minute walk down Wilmslow Road
M&S Simply Food
726-732 Wilmslow RdM&S small supermarket a walk away in Didsbury Village
Tesco Express on Burton Road is the closest supermarket a 5 minute walk away on Burton Road - often open late until 11pm
14 locals recommend
Tesco Express
42 Upper Chorlton RdTesco Express on Burton Road is the closest supermarket a 5 minute walk away on Burton Road - often open late until 11pm
Coop small supermarket which has a bigger selection than the smaller Tesco Express
10 locals recommend
Co-op Food - West Didsbury - Burton Road
174-175 Burton RdCoop small supermarket which has a bigger selection than the smaller Tesco Express
City advice
Getting around
Using the Metrolink tram system around Manchester
An easy and quick way to get around most of Manchester is to use the tram system. We are a 2 minute walk from the West Didsbury tram stop which takes you directly into the city centre in 20-25 minutes without the hassle of parking. Links to MediaCity, Old Trafford, the Etihad and Altrincham are easy from here too! Tickets are bought on the platforms or you can use a tap in and out system with a contactless card!
Getting around
Buses in Manchester
We are on the bus route to both the airport and city centre via hospitals and universities! The 143 route which joins Manchester City centre, through the universities, curry mile, and then to us terminates almost opposite the bank. The 43 bus also runs along this route which carries onto Manchester Airport!