Guidebook for West Didsbury
Drinks & Nightlife
West Didsbury institution.. This is a must visit during your stay. Lovely, cosy atmospheric bar with seats by the fire for winter and brilliant outdoor terrace in summer. It gets busy particularly is summer and at weekends, but its worth popping in for drink if you get the chance. The food is also very good!
27 locals recommend
The Metropolitan
2 Lapwing LnWest Didsbury institution.. This is a must visit during your stay. Lovely, cosy atmospheric bar with seats by the fire for winter and brilliant outdoor terrace in summer. It gets busy particularly is summer and at weekends, but its worth popping in for drink if you get the chance. The food is also very good!
Traditional pub across the road from Met. Usually packed with locals and great range of cheap ales on draught.
Railway Inn (Didsbury)
3 Lapwing LnTraditional pub across the road from Met. Usually packed with locals and great range of cheap ales on draught.
Lovely little wine bar with fantastic range of wines and beers, perfectly matched with their choice of charcuterie boards. Often live music at weekends.
9 locals recommend
Wine and Wallop
97 Lapwing LnLovely little wine bar with fantastic range of wines and beers, perfectly matched with their choice of charcuterie boards. Often live music at weekends.
Great little cafe bar serving delicious cocktails and food. Can get very busy at weekends so grab a seat early.
6 locals recommend
Mary & Archie
200 Burton RoadGreat little cafe bar serving delicious cocktails and food. Can get very busy at weekends so grab a seat early.
Cool bar with shaded terrace and outdoor heaters. Lovely to sit out. Usually DJ inside at weekends.
22 locals recommend
Folk
169-171 Burton RdCool bar with shaded terrace and outdoor heaters. Lovely to sit out. Usually DJ inside at weekends.
Hidden local haunt. Traditional Manchester pub in Didsbury Village. Lovely little nooks, newspapers and cheap drinks, perfect to settle in on a rainy day!
Fletcher Moss Pub
1 William StHidden local haunt. Traditional Manchester pub in Didsbury Village. Lovely little nooks, newspapers and cheap drinks, perfect to settle in on a rainy day!
Food Scene
Superb Italian wine bar / restaurant. Delicious anti pasti boards and range of wines + beers. One of our faves!
Casa Italia - Home of Italian Food
688-690 Wilmslow RdSuperb Italian wine bar / restaurant. Delicious anti pasti boards and range of wines + beers. One of our faves!
The best breakfasts in West Didsbury! Not to be missed.
Fantastic menu from brunches with delicious range of drinks and cakes too. It does get busy at weekends so you might need to wait a little for food, but it's well worth it.
11 locals recommend
Thyme Out Food Co
147 Nell LnThe best breakfasts in West Didsbury! Not to be missed.
Fantastic menu from brunches with delicious range of drinks and cakes too. It does get busy at weekends so you might need to wait a little for food, but it's well worth it.
Another West Didsbury institution!.. If you're in the mood for a curry, this is the most popular local choice.
If you find it's too busy, Namaste Nepal a short walk down Burton Road is also excellent!
10 locals recommend
The Great Kathmandu Restaurant
140 Burton RdAnother West Didsbury institution!.. If you're in the mood for a curry, this is the most popular local choice.
If you find it's too busy, Namaste Nepal a short walk down Burton Road is also excellent!
Parks & Nature
Lovely gardens with cafe. From here you can walk along the river.
45 locals recommend
Fletcher Moss Park
18 Stenner LnLovely gardens with cafe. From here you can walk along the river.
Lovely little park in Didsbury Village. Great spot for a picnic in the summer with cafe in the park also.
6 locals recommend
Didsbury Park
Didsbury ParkLovely little park in Didsbury Village. Great spot for a picnic in the summer with cafe in the park also.
Getting Around
Withington Metrolink (Stop A) station