Guidebook for Manchester
Food Scene
V Rev Vegan Diner
20-26 Edge StFantastic vegan diner
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen
536 Wilmslow RdFantastic vegan food
Pizza Express
Ashley RoadWe think it's the best one in Manchester!
Velvet Hotel, Bar & Brasserie
2 Canal StGreat food at reasonable prices
Delicatezze
3 Brazil StInteresting menu and great food at reasonable prices
Slice Pizza & Bread Bar
1A Stevenson SquarePizza by the slice!
Appan Cafe
147 Great Ancoats StGood Thai food
Kettlebell Kitchen
67 Great Ancoats Stthe diet to your exercise!
Arts & Culture
Whitworth Art Gallery
Oxford RoadThe Lowry
8 The Quays The Lowry Theatre and home to the works of LS Lowry
A unique theatre space "in the round" and worth a visit even if you don't see a production. It's in a building which at its peak housed the largest open area in the world. There's also an eatery open most days.
58 locals recommend
Royal Exchange Theatre
Old Bank StreetA unique theatre space "in the round" and worth a visit even if you don't see a production. It's in a building which at its peak housed the largest open area in the world. There's also an eatery open most days.
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadMOSI Air and Space Hall
5 Liverpool RoadMOSI Power Hall
Liverpool RoadRecently re-opened after a 3-year renovation to this iconic building.
105 locals recommend
Manchester Central Library
Saint Peter's SquareRecently re-opened after a 3-year renovation to this iconic building.
Displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and owned by the University of Manchester
143 locals recommend
The Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadDisplaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and owned by the University of Manchester
Artworks spanning 6 centuries plus changing historic and contemporary exhibitions and family events
206 locals recommend
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetArtworks spanning 6 centuries plus changing historic and contemporary exhibitions and family events
People's History Museum
Left BankAO Arena
Hunts BankAlbert Hall
27 Peter StVictoria Baths
Hathersage RoadFantastic architecture
Palace Theatre
97 Oxford StManchester Opera House
3 Quay StHOME Manchester
2 Tony Wilson PlWinter Gardens Blackpool
97 Church StGreat sculptures on show in wonderful countryside
58 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park station
Great sculptures on show in wonderful countryside
Essentials
MM2 Local
It's in our apartment building & also does dry cleaning.
Open 08:00-22:00 Mon-Sat & 11:00-17:00 Sun. Very friendly staff. Just 150m away.
109 locals recommend
ALDI
100 Great Ancoats StreetOpen 08:00-22:00 Mon-Sat & 11:00-17:00 Sun. Very friendly staff. Just 150m away.
Unicorn Grocery
89 Albany RdVegan grocery store
Getting Around
Manchester Piccadilly Station
Also for the tram network
Manchester Victoria Railway Station
Victoria Station Approach Also for the tram network & Manchester Arena
Shudehill station
Buses & trams
Pollard Street
Pollard StreetTram stop
Station Approach
Station ApproachFree Shuttle Bus for the city centre
One Piccadilly Gardens
Tram network hub
Manchester Bike Hire
198 - 200 Chapel StEntertainment & Activities
PureGym Manchester Urban Exchange
Great Ancoats Street150m away
Vue Cinema Manchester - Printworks
27 Withy Grove180m-long indoor slope with artificial snow for skiing and snowboarding. Equipment hire available
78 locals recommend
Chill Factore
7 Trafford Way180m-long indoor slope with artificial snow for skiing and snowboarding. Equipment hire available
Have a go, or just watch while having something to eat at Salvi's Italian eatery
21 locals recommend
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Manchester
9 Trafford WayHave a go, or just watch while having something to eat at Salvi's Italian eatery
ODEON Manchester Great Northern
235 DeansgateTeamSport Go Karting Manchester
Hunts BankGo Air Trampoline Park
Shopping
Hebden Bridge Taxi
Saint George's SquareWonderful selection of shops selling unique things
Harvey Nichols
21 New Cathedral StSelfridges Manchester Exchange
1 Exchange SqLowry Outlet
The QuaysFormerly known as Affleck's Palace. An electic mix of retro clothing, hand made jewellery, art, music, fancy dress, piercing, tattoo. A must see experience.
78 locals recommend
Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church StFormerly known as Affleck's Palace. An electic mix of retro clothing, hand made jewellery, art, music, fancy dress, piercing, tattoo. A must see experience.
Sightseeing
Incredible Gothic-style building with an interesting history...
107 locals recommend
The John Rylands Library
150 DeansgateIncredible Gothic-style building with an interesting history...
Urbis Building
Corporation StreetInteresting architecture and home of the National Football Museum
An eclectic mix of places to eat, drink & shop. Home of the bearded hipsters!
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
An eclectic mix of places to eat, drink & shop. Home of the bearded hipsters!
Canal Street and its environs. Late night gay bars, restaurants and night clubs
89 locals recommend
Gay Village
Canal Street and its environs. Late night gay bars, restaurants and night clubs
Etihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadHome to Manchester City Football Club (the blues)
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayHome to Manchester United Football Club (the reds)
Town Hall
Albert SquareElaborate Gothic building
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria StreetBeetham Tower
301 Deansgate