Guidebook for Manchester
Arts & Culture
John Rylands Library
Worth a visit to have a look at the inside. Very impressive.
Whitworth Art Gallery
Oxford RoadCheck what's on before you go
Levenshulme Antiques Village
965 Stockport RdThe Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadThe Dinosaur!
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadGreat for kids but can get busy at weekends
Food Scene
Great snacky food. Can't beat the pulled pork with mac & cheese toastie!
23 locals recommend
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
11 Church StGreat snacky food. Can't beat the pulled pork with mac & cheese toastie!
San Carlo Cicchetti
42 King St WItalian Tapas!
T R O V E
Stockport RoadIt's a 10min drive but worth it for the Eggs Benidict
Almost Famous
49-51 High StBest burgers in Manchester
Mackie Mayor
1 Eagle StArtisan food hall. Try the steak sandwich!
Teacup Kitchen
53-55 Thomas StGreat for breakfast
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 over the city especially at dusk
Head to the Northern Quarter for a great night out. Loads of bars and places to eat
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
Head to the Northern Quarter for a great night out. Loads of bars and places to eat
Deansgate Locks
5 Century StreetQuite a few bars at Deangate locks are worth a look!
Matt & Phreds Jazz Club
64 Tib StFantastic 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.
Essentials
Tesco Extra
Hyde Road24hrs but not on a Sunday!
ALDI
100 Great Ancoats StreetSightseeing
National Football Museum
Todd StreetManchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby WayMan U stadium
Manchester City FC
I've not been yet but I've heard it's good and it's on my list!
22 locals recommend
Dunham Massey Hall
I've not been yet but I've heard it's good and it's on my list!
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria StreetAmazing architecture. Worth paying a visit.
Shopping
Loads of choice at the Trafford centre. Free parking. Quickest way is on the motorway M60.
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
Loads of choice at the Trafford centre. Free parking. Quickest way is on the motorway M60.
Parks & Nature
National Trust - Lyme
Gore Brook
Park at the end of the street great for smaller kids
Tatton Park Gardens
Mereheath DriveNice and a bit flatter than Lyme park. Get there by car
Heaton Park
Sheepfoot LaneGreat small farm there. Good for little kids
Formby Beach
Nearest and best beech to Manchester