Guidebook for Manchester
Food Scene
Volta serve small plates which are delicious and it has a great atmosphere.
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Volta
167 Burton RdVolta serve small plates which are delicious and it has a great atmosphere.
Delicious food and pricier than other restaurants but in our view worth it for a special occasion. The only down side is that the dining room has lots of hard surfaces so can be a bit noisy.
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Hispi
1C School LnDelicious food and pricier than other restaurants but in our view worth it for a special occasion. The only down side is that the dining room has lots of hard surfaces so can be a bit noisy.
The Met is a large pub within easy walking distance. Great in the summer for sitting outside and in the winter for large open fires. The food is good pub food. It is very popular.
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The Metropolitan
2 Lapwing LnThe Met is a large pub within easy walking distance. Great in the summer for sitting outside and in the winter for large open fires. The food is good pub food. It is very popular.
Neighbourhood
113 Lapwing LnGreat pizzas and very welcoming.
Bisous Bisous
663 Wilmslow RdAmazing pastries, bread and cakes.
Casa Italia - Home of Italian Food
688-690 Wilmslow RdLovely coffee and good food. Very nice service.
Bar San Juan
56 Beech RdWonderful tapas and great atmosphere.
The Creameries
406 Wilbraham RdWonderful and unusual food.
The Cheese Hamlet
706 Wilmslow RdGreat for cheese.
Drinks & Nightlife
Folk is welcoming and casual. The food is good and the service is excellent.
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Folk
169-171 Burton RdFolk is welcoming and casual. The food is good and the service is excellent.
Arts & Culture
Recently extended the Whitworth is located in Platt Fields Part and the new extension takes advantage of this beautifully. The garden to the side of the Gallery is well worth a visit and is usually empty.
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Whitworth Art Gallery
Oxford RoadRecently extended the Whitworth is located in Platt Fields Part and the new extension takes advantage of this beautifully. The garden to the side of the Gallery is well worth a visit and is usually empty.
Wonderful collection of Pre-Raphaelites and good exhibitions.
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Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetWonderful collection of Pre-Raphaelites and good exhibitions.
Iziko Lomsebenzi Wabantu
Left BankGood exhibitions.
Manchester Jewish Museum
190 Cheetham Hill RdFascinating.
Shopping
Moth
154 Burton RdQuirky and interesting.
Steranko
172 Burton RdUnusual and iconic clothes.
Both McQueens (there is one on Beech Road in Chorlton) sell unusual and lovely clothes.
McQueen Independent
677 Wilmslow RdBoth McQueens (there is one on Beech Road in Chorlton) sell unusual and lovely clothes.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Manchester - High Street
38 High StCo-op Food - West Didsbury - Burton Road
174-175 Burton RdEntertainment & Activities
Not just great for cinema but also for theatre. Home is a great venue with a great atmosphere.
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HOME Manchester
2 Tony Wilson PlNot just great for cinema but also for theatre. Home is a great venue with a great atmosphere.