Food Scene
Nice mixture of British/Italian/ Western food to please everyone. Delicious food, good quality, good service and won't hurt your wallet.
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Albert's Shed, Castlefield
18-20 Castle StNice mixture of British/Italian/ Western food to please everyone. Delicious food, good quality, good service and won't hurt your wallet.
Really good authentic Indian food, right across the street!
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Indian Tiffin Room
First StreetReally good authentic Indian food, right across the street!
Home Sweet Home
49-51 Edge StGood brunch spot serving egg benny to pancakes!
By far the best burgers in Manchester! Try the Bacon Bacon Fries.
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Almost Famous
49-51 High StBy far the best burgers in Manchester! Try the Bacon Bacon Fries.
If you're looking for a romantic date night, Hawksmoor is the place. Down to earth but upscale steak house, delicious! Recommend the scallops, steaks and the Emperor's dessert.
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Hawksmoor Manchester
186 DeansgateIf you're looking for a romantic date night, Hawksmoor is the place. Down to earth but upscale steak house, delicious! Recommend the scallops, steaks and the Emperor's dessert.
Another really good steak house, but Argentinian focused. Really nice black/cow print decor and amazing food.
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Gaucho
2A St Mary's StAnother really good steak house, but Argentinian focused. Really nice black/cow print decor and amazing food.
Another cool place in the Northern Quarter. It's a bar/ restaurant and they do really good Sunday Roast dinners. Be sure to go earlier in the afternoon as it's small and sells out.
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The Blue Pig
69 High StAnother cool place in the Northern Quarter. It's a bar/ restaurant and they do really good Sunday Roast dinners. Be sure to go earlier in the afternoon as it's small and sells out.
Delicious, authentic Thai food, that is almost close to the real thing. The decor makes you feel like you're in Thailand!
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Thaikhun
3 Hardman StDelicious, authentic Thai food, that is almost close to the real thing. The decor makes you feel like you're in Thailand!
Pizza Express
Ashley RoadGood pizza and pasta if you're looking for some place close.
Starbucks
5 Oxford RdCute little coffee shop attached to their warehouse. They serve fresh sandwiches and coffee. If your room smells like coffee or toast this is where the smell is coming from!
Mancoco Ltd
85 Hewitt StCute little coffee shop attached to their warehouse. They serve fresh sandwiches and coffee. If your room smells like coffee or toast this is where the smell is coming from!
Nice local pub right on the canal. Also a really nice walk to get to, you have to cross a bridge and it's on the other side.
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The Wharf
107 Brook StNice local pub right on the canal. Also a really nice walk to get to, you have to cross a bridge and it's on the other side.
Chilango
50 Oxford StReally good fresh Mexican Burrito place!
Hard Rock Cafe
Inspired by the people 'down under'. Fresh and delicious brunch spot in the Northern Quarter, and close to the Arndale shopping centre.
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Federal Cafe Bar
9 Nicholas CroftInspired by the people 'down under'. Fresh and delicious brunch spot in the Northern Quarter, and close to the Arndale shopping centre.
American/Canadian inspired brunch spot serving everything from omelets, eggs benny to pancakes and waffles.
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Moose Coffee
20 York StAmerican/Canadian inspired brunch spot serving everything from omelets, eggs benny to pancakes and waffles.
Yang Sing
34 Princess StPopular Chinese restaurant in China Town.
Bakchich
Chester StreetAuthentic Lebanese/Arabic food, really good food.
Another really good Indian/Arabic restaurant, but they have a heated outside terrace serving quality shisha/hookah.
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Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Chester StreetAnother really good Indian/Arabic restaurant, but they have a heated outside terrace serving quality shisha/hookah.
Finger licking good BBQ ribs. Book if you're going on the weekend as it does get busy.
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Red's True Barbecue
51 Hanover StFinger licking good BBQ ribs. Book if you're going on the weekend as it does get busy.
Authentic and inventive Spanish Tapas Restaurant.
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El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester
52 King StAuthentic and inventive Spanish Tapas Restaurant.
Very popular upscale Italian restaurant known for spotting celebrities, but also known for their high quality food and service.
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Rosso Restaurant & Bar
43 Spring GardensVery popular upscale Italian restaurant known for spotting celebrities, but also known for their high quality food and service.
Fresh cooked food daily, they cater to everyone including vegetarians and vegans. The head chef, Grace, is a good friend of mine.
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Soup Kitchen
31-33 Spear StFresh cooked food daily, they cater to everyone including vegetarians and vegans. The head chef, Grace, is a good friend of mine.
Literally the best grilled cheese you will ever have, you won't even feel guilty for indulging. Also close to the Arndale shopping centre.
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Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
11 Church StLiterally the best grilled cheese you will ever have, you won't even feel guilty for indulging. Also close to the Arndale shopping centre.
Drinks & Nightlife
Busy Friday/Saturday nights for 21+, good drinks, and live music/DJ. Connor is one of the bartenders and will take care of you.
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Dukes 92 - Bar & Restaurant Manchester City Centre
18 - 25 Castle St Busy Friday/Saturday nights for 21+, good drinks, and live music/DJ. Connor is one of the bartenders and will take care of you.
Lock 91
9 Century St Converted little house at the end of Deansgate Locks, good for cocktails.
Atlas Bar
376 DeansgateSpecializes in Gin!
Arcane Cocktail Bar
2 S King StLittle gem, 1920's decor, vintage crystal glasses and good cocktails.
Liquor Store: First Street
1 Jack Rosenthal StreetGood drinks and close to the apartment. See the female bartender Roxi!
Located on the 23rd floor of the Hilton hotel, half way up the iconic Beetham Tower, stunning views of Manchester.
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Cloud 23
303 DeansgateLocated on the 23rd floor of the Hilton hotel, half way up the iconic Beetham Tower, stunning views of Manchester.
Family local pub, good to get the real feel of Manchester. Shows major football games and is right around the corner, literally.
City Road Inn
14 Albion StFamily local pub, good to get the real feel of Manchester. Shows major football games and is right around the corner, literally.
Tropical themed nightclub with good music, just across the street. See the blonde female bartender called Alex!
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Lola Lo Manchester
Arch 7 Whitworth Street WestTropical themed nightclub with good music, just across the street. See the blonde female bartender called Alex!
Ark Manchester
5 Whitworth St WModern nightclub for the younger individuals, good for lights and dancing.
A restaurant by day, bar by night! They serve the best pizza and till 2am! Popular drink is gin & hooch = Gooch!
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Crazy Pedro's Part Time Pizza Parlour
55-57 Bridge StA restaurant by day, bar by night! They serve the best pizza and till 2am! Popular drink is gin & hooch = Gooch!
A smaller scale Hawaiian themed nightclub, located just below Pedro's pizza. Good location if you want to have a few upstairs then go dance downstairs.
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Liars Club
19A Back Bridge StA smaller scale Hawaiian themed nightclub, located just below Pedro's pizza. Good location if you want to have a few upstairs then go dance downstairs.
The Oast House
CourtyardDutch themed bar that has a big tee-pee tent outside.
One of the oldest buildings in Manchester. Located in the square outside the Arndale Shopping Centre amongst tons of restaurants.
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Sinclairs Oyster Bar
2 Cathedral GatesOne of the oldest buildings in Manchester. Located in the square outside the Arndale Shopping Centre amongst tons of restaurants.
Three floors consisting of a bar, nightclub, pizzeria....basically a bit of everything! Really cool place, see the male bartender Jay!
Stage & Radio
43 Port StThree floors consisting of a bar, nightclub, pizzeria....basically a bit of everything! Really cool place, see the male bartender Jay!
Popular bar/nightclub on the weekend. Plays a lot of RnB and has a good vibe.
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Terrace NQ
43 Thomas StPopular bar/nightclub on the weekend. Plays a lot of RnB and has a good vibe.
Bar downstairs and nightclub upstairs. Quirky place that fits in with the Northern Quarter vibe.
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Cane & Grain
51 Thomas StBar downstairs and nightclub upstairs. Quirky place that fits in with the Northern Quarter vibe.
Popular and fun nightclub at the start of Canal Street in the 'Gay Village'. They do impose a strict policy for the safety of their guests and you have to be gay unless accompanied.
G-A-Y Manchester
63 Richmond StPopular and fun nightclub at the start of Canal Street in the 'Gay Village'. They do impose a strict policy for the safety of their guests and you have to be gay unless accompanied.
The rest of Canal street is full of nightclubs, and isn't as strict at G-A-Y. A must if you're looking for a fun night out!
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Gay Village
The rest of Canal street is full of nightclubs, and isn't as strict at G-A-Y. A must if you're looking for a fun night out!
German inspired. Large beer hall with Oktoberfest like tables, warm decor and live music on the weekends. They also do food in the day time.
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Albert's Schloss
27 Peter StGerman inspired. Large beer hall with Oktoberfest like tables, warm decor and live music on the weekends. They also do food in the day time.
Local brewery right across the street. They have a decent selection of international beers on draft and decent pub style food.
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The Gas Works Brewbar
5 Jack Rosenthal StLocal brewery right across the street. They have a decent selection of international beers on draft and decent pub style food.
Arts & Culture
Old gothic library in the heart of the city. You can go in and walk around, it is really stunning inside! Looks like something out of Harry Potter on the outside.
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John Rylands Library
Old gothic library in the heart of the city. You can go in and walk around, it is really stunning inside! Looks like something out of Harry Potter on the outside.
Iziko Lomfundi Nokusebenza
Liverpool RoadI-National Football Museum
Todd StreetBeautiful building to see, which is the cities main library.
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Manchester Central Library
Saint Peter's SquareBeautiful building to see, which is the cities main library.
Entertainment & Activities
I-Etihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadThe home of Manchester City!
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayHome of Manchester United!
ODEON Manchester Great Northern
235 DeansgateShows all the latest movies!
Dog Bowl
57 Whitworth St WBowling alley and a bar!
A massive gym filled with trampolines where you can have fun and get in a work-out!
Inflata Nation Inflatable Theme Park Manchester
A massive gym filled with trampolines where you can have fun and get in a work-out!
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
51 Whitworth St WBoots
32 Market StA pharmacy/chemist if you need anything.
Sainsbury's Local
51 Whitworth St WTesco Express
260 Wilmslow RdShopping
Manchester Arndale
Biggest shopping centre in the city centre.
A massive shopping centre. Only 20-25 mins away by bus, just take the 'x50' bus, the stop is close to the apartment.
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I-Trafford Centre
A massive shopping centre. Only 20-25 mins away by bus, just take the 'x50' bus, the stop is close to the apartment.
High street shopping that starts in Piccadilly Gardens and goes past the Arndale.
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Market Street
Market StreetHigh street shopping that starts in Piccadilly Gardens and goes past the Arndale.
A bunch of mini stores inside of one big building. Very cool to walk around in to see everything they have. Ranges from vintage shops, costume shops, piercing/tattoo shops, candy shops and much more.
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Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church StA bunch of mini stores inside of one big building. Very cool to walk around in to see everything they have. Ranges from vintage shops, costume shops, piercing/tattoo shops, candy shops and much more.
Parks & Nature
Heaton Park
Middleton RoadAlexandra Park
180 Russell St