Sara’s guidebook to Manchester
Fancy restaurants
Six by Nico is a dining experience. Their six course tasting menu theme changes every six week.
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Six by Nico Manchester
60 Spring GardensSix by Nico is a dining experience. Their six course tasting menu theme changes every six week.
Rosso Restaurant & Bar
43 Spring GardensWOOD Restaurants was created to offer a unique style of dining. Simons kitchen brings together passion and creativity with powerful flavours all delivered with playful authenticity, menu complexity aligns with an innovative flavour profile and a definitive style which showcases the character of Chef Simon.
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WOOD Manchester
First StreetWOOD Restaurants was created to offer a unique style of dining. Simons kitchen brings together passion and creativity with powerful flavours all delivered with playful authenticity, menu complexity aligns with an innovative flavour profile and a definitive style which showcases the character of Chef Simon.
The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester
Byrom StreetAustralasia
DeansgateTattu Restaurant and Bar
Gartside StreetDakota Manchester combines style and impeccable service, with sophistication at its heart. With a destination cocktail bar and brasserie-style grill, quality produce is showcased at its best in a stunning setting. Dakota Grill offers signature steaks from the best British farms, as well as the freshest seafood dishes and desserts. The bold, stylish bar provides timeless classics and modern creations, enjoyed on the outdoor terrace, in the Cigar Garden or in Dakota’s Champagne Room.
Dakota Manchester
29 Ducie StreetDakota Manchester combines style and impeccable service, with sophistication at its heart. With a destination cocktail bar and brasserie-style grill, quality produce is showcased at its best in a stunning setting. Dakota Grill offers signature steaks from the best British farms, as well as the freshest seafood dishes and desserts. The bold, stylish bar provides timeless classics and modern creations, enjoyed on the outdoor terrace, in the Cigar Garden or in Dakota’s Champagne Room.
Hawksmoor Manchester
186 DeansgateWinner of the restaurant of the year award for 2022. Great food based on seasonal ingredients.
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Where the Light Gets In
7 Rostron BrowWinner of the restaurant of the year award for 2022. Great food based on seasonal ingredients.
Afiyet Restaurant
A great Turkish restaurant offering locally sourced ingredients.
Recently renovated pub with a great atmosphere and fantastic food. The unique pub has something for all tastes and fancies, with a traditional pub area, offering an extensive range of drinks, alongside a classic menu of honest bar food. Under the same roof, sits a modern glass restaurant, surrounded by greenery, serving a menu of fine food using locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
Blackfriars
Recently renovated pub with a great atmosphere and fantastic food. The unique pub has something for all tastes and fancies, with a traditional pub area, offering an extensive range of drinks, alongside a classic menu of honest bar food. Under the same roof, sits a modern glass restaurant, surrounded by greenery, serving a menu of fine food using locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
Japanese-Brazilian cuisine with an unlimited dining concept You choose from 150 varied dishes ordered via tablet from the comfort of your seat.
SakkuSamba - Manchester
Japanese-Brazilian cuisine with an unlimited dining concept You choose from 150 varied dishes ordered via tablet from the comfort of your seat.
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay - Manchester
My favourite brunch spots
Ezra & Gil never disappoints me. Delicious breakfast, fantastic coffee and best granola ever. You will love the vibrant urban atmosphere and very friendly helpful staff and a great variety of choice if you are vegan or gluten free! I would definitely advise to book a table in advance, especially on the weekend as there are always queues. There two Ezra & Gil cafes in Manchester so make sure you go to the correct one if you chose to book this.
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Ezra & Gil
20 Hilton StEzra & Gil never disappoints me. Delicious breakfast, fantastic coffee and best granola ever. You will love the vibrant urban atmosphere and very friendly helpful staff and a great variety of choice if you are vegan or gluten free! I would definitely advise to book a table in advance, especially on the weekend as there are always queues. There two Ezra & Gil cafes in Manchester so make sure you go to the correct one if you chose to book this.
Cool, warehouse-chic eatery that serves brunch & hearty pub fare. You can also get great coffee, cocktails & wine. My favourite thing to have for brunch is the TFC roll.
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Evelyn's Cafe & Bar
44 Tib StCool, warehouse-chic eatery that serves brunch & hearty pub fare. You can also get great coffee, cocktails & wine. My favourite thing to have for brunch is the TFC roll.
Great independent little breakfast spot. I would definitely recommend this if you are in the mood for a sweet breakfast.
19 Cafe Bar
19 Lever StreetGreat independent little breakfast spot. I would definitely recommend this if you are in the mood for a sweet breakfast.
The Koffee Pot is a Mancunian institution that’s been serving up hearty no-nonsense British classics to the good people of Manchester for the last decade. Their fry-ups have been known to cure the worst of hangovers and their smoked kippers, haddock rarebit and haggis have made the Koffee Pot the go-to-caff for lunches, brunches and all-day breakfasts.
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The Koffee Pot
84-86 Oldham StThe Koffee Pot is a Mancunian institution that’s been serving up hearty no-nonsense British classics to the good people of Manchester for the last decade. Their fry-ups have been known to cure the worst of hangovers and their smoked kippers, haddock rarebit and haggis have made the Koffee Pot the go-to-caff for lunches, brunches and all-day breakfasts.
Espressos, all-day brunch menu and cakes, plus evening cocktails in a casual, Antipodean coffee bar.
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Federal Cafe Bar
9 Nicholas CroftEspressos, all-day brunch menu and cakes, plus evening cocktails in a casual, Antipodean coffee bar.
New York-influenced all day kitchen serving imaginative menus, as well as craft beers & cocktails.
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The Pen And Pencil
57 Hilton StNew York-influenced all day kitchen serving imaginative menus, as well as craft beers & cocktails.
Laid-back hangout with all-day dining & a modern vibe, supplying brunch fare, coffee & boozy drinks.
Another Heart To Feed
10 Hilton StreetLaid-back hangout with all-day dining & a modern vibe, supplying brunch fare, coffee & boozy drinks.
The UK’s first gourmet grilled cheese restaurant, serving pimped up grilled cheese sandwiches, mac ‘n’ cheese and shakes, all set to a soul soundtrack.
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Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
11 Church StThe UK’s first gourmet grilled cheese restaurant, serving pimped up grilled cheese sandwiches, mac ‘n’ cheese and shakes, all set to a soul soundtrack.
The modern diner serves American-style breakfasts and 25 different brunch dishes, from pancakes to potato hashes, including seven choices of eggs benedict alone!
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Moose Coffee
20 York StThe modern diner serves American-style breakfasts and 25 different brunch dishes, from pancakes to potato hashes, including seven choices of eggs benedict alone!
Gooey Bakery + Café
Tahi Eatery
GAIL's Bakery King Street
Cheap and cheerful
Wolf at the Door
30-32 Thomas StreetAmazing tacos for £1 everyday of the week
Liquor Store: First Street
1 Jack Rosenthal StreetBunny Jackson’s is a dive bar with great beer and 30p chicken wings
A Neighbourhood bar serving up £1 tacos and one of the best tequila selections in the country!
Southside Tequila Joint
447-449 Wilmslow RoadA Neighbourhood bar serving up £1 tacos and one of the best tequila selections in the country!
THATZIKI
Ciaooo- Loaded Garlic Bread
Salt & Pepper
Fat Pat’s
Salt Dog Slims is an emporium of world beers, bespoke cocktails, and American style chilli dogs. If you go during their happy hour hot dogs are only £2.50
Salt Dog Slim's Manchester
Salt Dog Slims is an emporium of world beers, bespoke cocktails, and American style chilli dogs. If you go during their happy hour hot dogs are only £2.50
Crazy Pedro's Part Time Pizza Parlour
55-57 Bridge StSightseeing
The Science and Industry Museum sits in the heart of Manchester. It houses the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and the world's first railway warehouse from 1830, which are located at the end of the museum site. On a visit to the museum, you will see amazing objects and learn about the men and women whose ideas changed the world forever. Daily demonstrations bring the museum's world class collection of textile and industrial machinery to life. There are interactive exhibits to explore and a regular programme of changing exhibitions to enjoy. This is free to enjoy but you can donate at the entrance.
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Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
Liverpool RoadThe Science and Industry Museum sits in the heart of Manchester. It houses the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and the world's first railway warehouse from 1830, which are located at the end of the museum site. On a visit to the museum, you will see amazing objects and learn about the men and women whose ideas changed the world forever. Daily demonstrations bring the museum's world class collection of textile and industrial machinery to life. There are interactive exhibits to explore and a regular programme of changing exhibitions to enjoy. This is free to enjoy but you can donate at the entrance.
The library holds one of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts. The John Rylands Library is part of The University of Manchester. It is open at 12 noon on Mondays and Sundays
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John Rylands Library
The library holds one of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts. The John Rylands Library is part of The University of Manchester. It is open at 12 noon on Mondays and Sundays
The Manchester Museum is home to an array of treasures from the natural world and the many cultures it is home to. Highlights include a T.rex, fossils, live amphibians and reptiles. You can handle objects from the collection, take part in hands-on activities or enjoy a cup of coffee in our 3rd floor café.
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El Museo de Manchester
Oxford RoadThe Manchester Museum is home to an array of treasures from the natural world and the many cultures it is home to. Highlights include a T.rex, fossils, live amphibians and reptiles. You can handle objects from the collection, take part in hands-on activities or enjoy a cup of coffee in our 3rd floor café.
The world's biggest and best football museum is open seven days a week in Manchester city centre. Here, you will discover how football became the game of our lives, following the stories through fascinating objects and exhibitions.
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Museo Nacional de Fútbol
Todd StreetThe world's biggest and best football museum is open seven days a week in Manchester city centre. Here, you will discover how football became the game of our lives, following the stories through fascinating objects and exhibitions.
If you are an art fanatic then make sure to visit the Manchester Art Gallery. Explore collections of fine art, spanning six centuries and including many major modern and contemporary pieces. This gallery is famous for its 19th century British paintings, particularly their outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite works. This experience is free to enjoy!
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Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetIf you are an art fanatic then make sure to visit the Manchester Art Gallery. Explore collections of fine art, spanning six centuries and including many major modern and contemporary pieces. This gallery is famous for its 19th century British paintings, particularly their outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite works. This experience is free to enjoy!
The People's History Museum (PHM) is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present and future. The museum provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about, be inspired by and get involved in ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all.
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Museo de la Historia del Pueblo
Left BankThe People's History Museum (PHM) is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present and future. The museum provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about, be inspired by and get involved in ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all.
Manchester Cathedral has been centre stage in its city’s history for nearly 600 years. In 1421 Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built. In 1847 a new Manchester diocese was created and this historic church became a Cathedral. The doors are open 7 days a week and the admission is free.
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Manchester Cathedral
Victoria StreetManchester Cathedral has been centre stage in its city’s history for nearly 600 years. In 1421 Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built. In 1847 a new Manchester diocese was created and this historic church became a Cathedral. The doors are open 7 days a week and the admission is free.
Things to do
The Palace Theatre, Manchester, is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England. It is situated on Oxford Street, on the north-east corner of the intersection with Whitworth Street. The Palace and its sister theatre the Opera House
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Palace Theatre
97 Oxford StThe Palace Theatre, Manchester, is one of the main theatres in Manchester, England. It is situated on Oxford Street, on the north-east corner of the intersection with Whitworth Street. The Palace and its sister theatre the Opera House
Royal Exchange Theatre
Old Bank StreetOriginally The New Theatre, it opened on Boxing Day, 1912. It went through several iterations, being renamed once before becoming the Opera House in 1920.
It's also been used for different functions; as a cinema in WW2, then a bingo hall before reopening as a theatre again in 1984. Since, it has hosted magnificent shows like Barnum and Phantom of the Opera.
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Manchester Opera House
3 Quay StOriginally The New Theatre, it opened on Boxing Day, 1912. It went through several iterations, being renamed once before becoming the Opera House in 1920.
It's also been used for different functions; as a cinema in WW2, then a bingo hall before reopening as a theatre again in 1984. Since, it has hosted magnificent shows like Barnum and Phantom of the Opera.
The Stockport street market is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am till 4:30pm
Stockport Christmas Market
The Stockport street market is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am till 4:30pm
Hikes & walks
Dovestone Reservoir
Heaton Park is a municipal park in Manchester, England, covering an area of over 600 acres. It contains an 18-hole golf course, a boating lake, an animal farm, a pitch and putt course, a golf driving range, woodlands, ornamental gardens, an observatory, an adventure playground, a Papal monument and a volunteer-run tram system and museum, and is listed Grade II by Historic England.
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Heaton Park
Sheepfoot LaneHeaton Park is a municipal park in Manchester, England, covering an area of over 600 acres. It contains an 18-hole golf course, a boating lake, an animal farm, a pitch and putt course, a golf driving range, woodlands, ornamental gardens, an observatory, an adventure playground, a Papal monument and a volunteer-run tram system and museum, and is listed Grade II by Historic England.
While this may be a bit of a drive from the city centre, it's on our list of top country walks near Manchester. Beginning at Tegg's Nose Country Park's visitor centre, get on your hiking boots and set off. Follow the Saddler's Way past farms, heathland and a reservoir, all while being treated to views of wildlife at its finest. Carry on up to the summit for truly gorgeous scenes to boot.
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Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Buxton Old RoadWhile this may be a bit of a drive from the city centre, it's on our list of top country walks near Manchester. Beginning at Tegg's Nose Country Park's visitor centre, get on your hiking boots and set off. Follow the Saddler's Way past farms, heathland and a reservoir, all while being treated to views of wildlife at its finest. Carry on up to the summit for truly gorgeous scenes to boot.
Shopping
Large shopping centre on the high street of Manchester
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Manchester Arndale
Large shopping centre on the high street of Manchester
The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex
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The Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex