Guidebook for Greater Manchester
Food Scene
This is our favourite Italian restaurant in the city centre. It's authentic, reasonably priced and super tasty!
8 locals recommend
Salvi's Cucina
19 John Dalton StThis is our favourite Italian restaurant in the city centre. It's authentic, reasonably priced and super tasty!
An indoor food and drink market which has loads of character and is always buzzing. Just be aware that it will be busy so you may not get a seat straight away.
58 locals recommend
Mackie Mayor
1 Eagle StAn indoor food and drink market which has loads of character and is always buzzing. Just be aware that it will be busy so you may not get a seat straight away.
The Refuge is great for food and cocktails/drinks. Another building with heaps of character. Wander around to the other side of the bar for the indoor garden which is beautiful.
24 locals recommend
The Refuge
Oxford StreetThe Refuge is great for food and cocktails/drinks. Another building with heaps of character. Wander around to the other side of the bar for the indoor garden which is beautiful.
This cosy pub is a great place for hearty food or a few drinks. Located in Castlefield Basin offering great views.
43 locals recommend
The Wharf
107 Brook StThis cosy pub is a great place for hearty food or a few drinks. Located in Castlefield Basin offering great views.
Bundobust
61 PiccadillyCheap and cheerful vegetarian indian street food :-).
Beautiful tapas in a building stretched over three floors with great atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester
52 King StBeautiful tapas in a building stretched over three floors with great atmosphere.
Wright's Fish & Chip Shop
86 Cross StTraditional fish and chips - just amazing!
Small coffee shop located under one of the railway arches. Coffee is ground on site. They sell delicious cakes and sandwiches too.
Mancoco Ltd
85 Hewitt StSmall coffee shop located under one of the railway arches. Coffee is ground on site. They sell delicious cakes and sandwiches too.
Sightseeing
Feel like you've stepped into Harry Potter in this stunning gothic library. Free to enter and located on one of the main roads in Manchester, it's definitely worth a visit.
88 locals recommend
John Rylands Library
Feel like you've stepped into Harry Potter in this stunning gothic library. Free to enter and located on one of the main roads in Manchester, it's definitely worth a visit.
Manchester Town Hall and Albert Square - currently home to the buzzing Christmas markets.
26 locals recommend
Albert Square
Albert SquareManchester Town Hall and Albert Square - currently home to the buzzing Christmas markets.
Beautifully restored - Manchester Central Library is a beautiful circular building located next to the Town Hall.
105 locals recommend
Manchester Central Library
Saint Peter's SquareBeautifully restored - Manchester Central Library is a beautiful circular building located next to the Town Hall.
Northern Quarter is famous for being quirky and interesting. Walk the streets and admire the street art.
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is famous for being quirky and interesting. Walk the streets and admire the street art.
Walk along the canal towards the Wharf (pub) and across the bridge towards Liverpool Road.
Castlefield Basin
Bridgewater Canal Tow PathWalk along the canal towards the Wharf (pub) and across the bridge towards Liverpool Road.
Arts & Culture
HOME - theatre, cinema, exhibition space, restaurant and bar. HOME offers everything and is right on our doorstep.
95 locals recommend
HOME Manchester
2 Tony Wilson PlHOME - theatre, cinema, exhibition space, restaurant and bar. HOME offers everything and is right on our doorstep.
Touring shows from the West End often stop here so check out what's on and ticket availability.
75 locals recommend
Palace Theatre
97 Oxford StTouring shows from the West End often stop here so check out what's on and ticket availability.
The Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadEverything Else
Explore the history of Manchester's industrial heritage.
284 locals recommend
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadExplore the history of Manchester's industrial heritage.
Drinks & Nightlife
High end bar located in another beautiful building in the city centre.
7 locals recommend
Grand Pacific
50 Spring GardensHigh end bar located in another beautiful building in the city centre.
Visit through the day for german inspired food and in the evening the place comes to life with life music.
56 locals recommend
Albert's Schloss
27 Peter StVisit through the day for german inspired food and in the evening the place comes to life with life music.