Guidebook for Greater Manchester
Food Scene
T R O V E
Stockport RoadGreat breakfast. Eggs benedict are amazing!
Mackie Mayor
1 Eagle StLoads of choice but make sure you go early to get a table!
Was once number 1 on trip advisor. Great pulled pork and mac n cheese toastie!
23 locals recommend
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
11 Church StWas once number 1 on trip advisor. Great pulled pork and mac n cheese toastie!
San Carlo Cicchetti
42 King St WGreat pasta
Almost Famous
49-51 High StBest burgers in Manchester
Great local food. It's Persian Cuisine, make sure you book as there's limited seating
7 locals recommend
Alborz (Persian Cuisine)
820 Stockport RdGreat local food. It's Persian Cuisine, make sure you book as there's limited seating
Very well regarded Restaurant in Stockport. You'll need to book weeks in advance to guarantee a table.
9 locals recommend
Where the Light Gets In
7 Rostron BrowVery well regarded Restaurant in Stockport. You'll need to book weeks in advance to guarantee a table.
Great Bar/ Restaurant with amazing views and a diverse modern British menu that will cater for all. Make sure you book as early as you can!
60 locals recommend
20 Stories
1 Hardman SquareGreat Bar/ Restaurant with amazing views and a diverse modern British menu that will cater for all. Make sure you book as early as you can!
Good quality burger place not too far away. I like the philly cheese steak burger. Waiting times can be long, so it's best to wait in the shop. The wait is worth it.
The Meating Room
948 Stockport RdGood quality burger place not too far away. I like the philly cheese steak burger. Waiting times can be long, so it's best to wait in the shop. The wait is worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cloud 23
303 DeansgateGreat views of the city centre day or night
Dive Bar & Grill
Tib StreetGreat venue in the NQ!
Northern Quarter
Great area of Manchester for food & drinks
Matt & Phreds Jazz Club
64 Tib StLive music every night apart from Sunday night
Fantastic bar and nice food in the restaurant too. They do a small plates theme in the restaurant area and the food is good quality. The bar area is a great space, really high ceilings and loads of character.
24 locals recommend
The Refuge
Oxford StreetFantastic bar and nice food in the restaurant too. They do a small plates theme in the restaurant area and the food is good quality. The bar area is a great space, really high ceilings and loads of character.
Entertainment & Activities
National Football Museum
Todd StreetFree entry open from 10-5pm every day
Albert Hall
27 Peter StGreat little cafe inside called the sculpture hall cafe
Good swimming pool, gym, steam and sauna. There's also a library there. Open to the general public, with no membership required.
9 locals recommend
Arcadia Leisure Centre
Yew Tree AvenueGood swimming pool, gym, steam and sauna. There's also a library there. Open to the general public, with no membership required.
Parks & Nature
A short train ride to Disley takes you to the National trust Lyme park
115 locals recommend
National Trust - Lyme
A short train ride to Disley takes you to the National trust Lyme park
Tatton Park Gardens
Mereheath DriveGood park to visit but you have to drive there
Local park with swings and slides for smaller children. Also tennis court and 5 a side.
8 locals recommend
Cringle Park
Crossley RoadLocal park with swings and slides for smaller children. Also tennis court and 5 a side.
Formby Beach
Nearest and best beach to Manchester
Arts & Culture
The Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadThe dinosaur!
Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby WayEssentials
Tesco Metro
998-990 Stockport Rd7-11pm everyday apart from Sundays
Quick 'n' Spick
36 Albert RdLocal laundrette
Getting Around
Quite a busy train station. Trains into Mcr roughly every 20-30mins at peak times
8 locals recommend
Levenshulme station
Quite a busy train station. Trains into Mcr roughly every 20-30mins at peak times