Guidebook for Manchester
Food Scene
For great coffee including the Oz/Kiwi Flat White this is a must. Best coffee outside of London.
11 locals recommend
North Tea Power
36 Tib StFor great coffee including the Oz/Kiwi Flat White this is a must. Best coffee outside of London.
The best thai/fusion cuisine outside of London. Unique interior (very Bond 007) designed by the same person who fitted out Buddha Bar in Paris.
8 locals recommend
Vermilion
Hulme Hall LaneThe best thai/fusion cuisine outside of London. Unique interior (very Bond 007) designed by the same person who fitted out Buddha Bar in Paris.
Barburrito
For a quick but filling tasy meal make a visit to Bar Burrito. Make sure its extra spicy
alternative pizza with interesting toppings. Very kiwi/australian
Monastery Of St Francis & Gorton Trust
89 Gorton Lnalternative pizza with interesting toppings. Very kiwi/australian
Good wholesome vegetarian/vegan food. Part of the Buddhist centre with the Earth Cafe housed in the basement. Cut away from the hussle and bussle and enjoy tranquil surroundings whilst you eat
7 locals recommend
Earth Cafe
Good wholesome vegetarian/vegan food. Part of the Buddhist centre with the Earth Cafe housed in the basement. Cut away from the hussle and bussle and enjoy tranquil surroundings whilst you eat
Quiet coffee shop full of books particularly those of Anthony Burgess. http://www.anthonyburgess.org/visiting-us/cafe
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
3 Cambridge StQuiet coffee shop full of books particularly those of Anthony Burgess. http://www.anthonyburgess.org/visiting-us/cafe
Arts & Culture
If you are after the latest vinyl/cd releases this is well worth a visit. All music has staff comments/recommendations.
11 locals recommend
Piccadilly Records
53 Oldham StIf you are after the latest vinyl/cd releases this is well worth a visit. All music has staff comments/recommendations.
For rare Vinyl/CD with a comprehensive website at www.vinylexchange.co.uk
6 locals recommend
Vinyl Resting Place
52 Church StFor rare Vinyl/CD with a comprehensive website at www.vinylexchange.co.uk
Drinks & Nightlife
Australasia
DeansgateVery pricey (London Prices) but an interesting venue and atmosphere.
For export ales and one-off brews this is the place to go. The selection and draft are ever changing.
23 locals recommend
Port Street Beer House
39-41 Port StFor export ales and one-off brews this is the place to go. The selection and draft are ever changing.
Sightseeing
Manchester is the home to civil strife (labour movement) in the UK. This is high-brow museum with lots of context based exhibitions
72 locals recommend
People's History Museum
Left BankManchester is the home to civil strife (labour movement) in the UK. This is high-brow museum with lots of context based exhibitions
Just 15 minutes walk away from the apartment along the canal towpath is City's ground. A tour of the ground is £8.50. There is a club shop and a museum.
142 locals recommend
Etihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadJust 15 minutes walk away from the apartment along the canal towpath is City's ground. A tour of the ground is £8.50. There is a club shop and a museum.
Blossom Street
Blossom StreetItalian Church. Soon to be the new home of the Halle for ensembles and choral works
Everything Else
For cinema verite, european films etc this is one of the best venues in the country. Interesting bookshop and there is a restaurant and bar there too.
28 locals recommend
Cornerhouse
For cinema verite, european films etc this is one of the best venues in the country. Interesting bookshop and there is a restaurant and bar there too.
Access to a 3D printer and milling equipment. Open to the public on Fri/Sat. fablab.http://www.fablabmanchester.org/index.html
Fab Lab Manchester
Access to a 3D printer and milling equipment. Open to the public on Fri/Sat. fablab.http://www.fablabmanchester.org/index.html
Shopping
Roche Bobois
121-125 Great Ancoats StDesigner furniture. expensive but inspirational designs.