Guidebook for Manchester
Food Scene
Gorilla
54-56 Whitworth StGreat Sunday roast and live gigs
Great place for afternoon tea - place is always packed so expect a short queue!
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Sugar Junction
60 Tib StGreat place for afternoon tea - place is always packed so expect a short queue!
Richmond Tea Rooms
46 Sackville StQuirky afternoon tea place with Alice in Wonderland theme
Great burger takeaway. Always very tempting as it's only a few mins away!
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Archie's - Burgers Shakes Waffles
72 Oxford StGreat burger takeaway. Always very tempting as it's only a few mins away!
If you having chinese, don't miss out dim sum at Pacific! It has an English menu so fret not ;)
The Pacific
58-60 George StIf you having chinese, don't miss out dim sum at Pacific! It has an English menu so fret not ;)
It looks like an unassuming grocery store, but is a hidden gem for Thai street food! Be warned: very spicy!
Siam Smiles Thai Restaurant
DeansgateIt looks like an unassuming grocery store, but is a hidden gem for Thai street food! Be warned: very spicy!
Greek restaurant and tapas bar - one of our fav restaurants in town
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Dimitri's - Tapas Meze Bar & Restaurant
322-326 GreaterGreek restaurant and tapas bar - one of our fav restaurants in town
On The Rocks Bar Crawl Manchester
1 York StA very beautiful building that is great for brunch/lunch
Java Bar Espresso
3 Station ApproachGreat coffee place just around the corner
Starbucks
5 Oxford RdVery near our apartment
Costa Coffee
BlueVery near our apartment
Takk
6 Tariff StAn Icelandic inspire coffee bar - great to spend the afternoon
Britain's favourite comfort food is the curry - the Curry Mile is a stretch of road filled curry houses so go ahead and try one!
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Curry Mile
Britain's favourite comfort food is the curry - the Curry Mile is a stretch of road filled curry houses so go ahead and try one!
If you are looking for a hearty traditional meal, look no further. Serve Sunday Roast. Check them out on trip advisor to see what we mean :)
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Mr Thomas's Chop House
52 Cross StIf you are looking for a hearty traditional meal, look no further. Serve Sunday Roast. Check them out on trip advisor to see what we mean :)
Everyone knows Jamie Oliver and if you are a fan, you don't want to miss this out. Jamie's is located in a former bank with gorgeous interior!
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Jamie's Italian
100 King StEveryone knows Jamie Oliver and if you are a fan, you don't want to miss this out. Jamie's is located in a former bank with gorgeous interior!
If you feel like spending on fine dining, Australasia is one of the best in town
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Australasia
DeansgateIf you feel like spending on fine dining, Australasia is one of the best in town
There are quite a variety of stalls here for you to try but the ones we would definitely recommend is Viet Shack, Fusion Lab and Panchos Burritos.
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Imakethe ye-Arndale
49 High StThere are quite a variety of stalls here for you to try but the ones we would definitely recommend is Viet Shack, Fusion Lab and Panchos Burritos.
Essentials
Local grocery store - you will see it once you exit Oxford Road train station
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Sainsbury's Local
51 Whitworth St WLocal grocery store - you will see it once you exit Oxford Road train station
Most expensive than Sainsbury but is open 24/7 if you require something
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SPAR Oxford Road
2 Oxford RdMost expensive than Sainsbury but is open 24/7 if you require something
Arts & Culture
Museum of the year 2015 - newly refurbished and has a cafe with glass windows (it's like have tea in the woods :)
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Whitworth Art Gallery
Oxford RoadMuseum of the year 2015 - newly refurbished and has a cafe with glass windows (it's like have tea in the woods :)
Iziko Lomfundi Nokusebenza
Liverpool RoadA great day to spend the day in MOSI
A nice hub for crafts and do support our local businesses! Have a lovely cafe in there too
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Manchester Craft and Design Centre
17 Oak StA nice hub for crafts and do support our local businesses! Have a lovely cafe in there too
Sightseeing
The University of Manchester
Oxford RoadTop ranking University in UK and the world
Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby WayThe infamous Manchester United Stadium
I-Etihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadManchester City Stadium
One of the most gorgeous libraries we have! You can have afternoon tea there too:)
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I-John Rylands Library
150 DeansgateOne of the most gorgeous libraries we have! You can have afternoon tea there too:)
The town hall - has been used as filming locations for American movies
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Manchester Town Hall
The town hall - has been used as filming locations for American movies
Much of Manchester has been changed since the IRA bombing but some parts of the old historic Manchester can be seen in the Castlefield area. Have a stroll along the canals -
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Castlefield
Much of Manchester has been changed since the IRA bombing but some parts of the old historic Manchester can be seen in the Castlefield area. Have a stroll along the canals -
Shopping
You can't miss the gem of NQ which is Afflecks Palace - lots of quirky stores selling everything from gothic ware to 20s tea dresses. Don't forget to check out Ginger emporium for yummy ice cream!
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Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church StYou can't miss the gem of NQ which is Afflecks Palace - lots of quirky stores selling everything from gothic ware to 20s tea dresses. Don't forget to check out Ginger emporium for yummy ice cream!
Located on the high street, there are plenty of shops in Andale for your retail shopping!
Arndales Centre
Located on the high street, there are plenty of shops in Andale for your retail shopping!
Retro Rehab
91 Oldham StSells vintage clothes
Drinks & Nightlife
Cloud 23 has an amazing view of Manchester at night - it does get really busy on Fridays and Saturdays
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Hilton Manchester Deansgate
303 DeansgateCloud 23 has an amazing view of Manchester at night - it does get really busy on Fridays and Saturdays
We wanted to highlight the whole Deansgate Locks not just Revolution (but there isn't such option). Go bar hopping along Deansgate Locks
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Revolution Deansgate Locks
Arch 7 Whitworth StWe wanted to highlight the whole Deansgate Locks not just Revolution (but there isn't such option). Go bar hopping along Deansgate Locks
Either have a meal or just have a drink in this 16th century Kentish hop kiln!
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The Oast House
CourtyardEither have a meal or just have a drink in this 16th century Kentish hop kiln!
Hip and trendy with a variation of cocktails on their menu. Do check out their website for more details
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The Alchemist New York Street
1 New York StHip and trendy with a variation of cocktails on their menu. Do check out their website for more details
Really cheap cocktails that will remind you of your uni days! They also do breakfast and lunch and is very close to us.
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The Font
7-9 New Wakefield StReally cheap cocktails that will remind you of your uni days! They also do breakfast and lunch and is very close to us.
Entertainment & Activities
Houses the T-rex skeleton and many wonderful exhibits - do check out their website to see the latest exhibits showing at the moment
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I-Museum ka-Manchester
Oxford RoadHouses the T-rex skeleton and many wonderful exhibits - do check out their website to see the latest exhibits showing at the moment
Manchester Etihad Stadium which is located on the East side of the city.
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Manchester City FC
Manchester Etihad Stadium which is located on the East side of the city.
An intimate bowling place which served food and drinks till late at night.
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Dog Bowl
57 Whitworth St WAn intimate bowling place which served food and drinks till late at night.
ODEON Manchester Great Northern
235 DeansgateIf you want to catch the next blockbuster!
HOME is the new cultural hub of Manchester - great array of movies from different countries and coffee/bar
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HOME Manchester
2 Tony Wilson PlHOME is the new cultural hub of Manchester - great array of movies from different countries and coffee/bar