Manchester Directory

Four musicians from Stockport built Strawberry Studios, wrote I’m Not in Love, and made pop music smarter than anyone expected. Stockport’s original musical export.

Rooftop dining 20 floors above Manchester. Spectacular views across the city.

Rooftop restaurant and bar at the top of No.1 Spinningfields. Panoramic views, D&D London food, and Manchester’s best outdoor terrace.

Indie and alternative club night institution on Bootle Street. Cheap entry, sticky floors, and a crowd that sings every word.

Named after the Roland TR-808, 808 State were making acid house in Manchester before most of the country knew what acid house was. Pacific State is still untouchable.

Gerald Simpson made Voodoo Ray in his bedroom in Moss Side with a Roland 303 and changed the course of British dance music. One track. That’s all it took.

Manchester’s iconic independent emporium – four floors of vintage and culture since 1982.

Harrison Armstrong from New Moston went from YouTube freestyles to top 5 singles and became the first Manchester rapper to break into the genuine mainstream.

Home of Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils. Easy tram access from the city.

Converted Methodist chapel hosting gigs and club nights with one of the most jaw-dropping interiors in Manchester.

A converted Wesleyan chapel. The most spectacular venue in Manchester.

A Grade II listed Wesleyan chapel turned iconic live music venue.

Bavarian bierhaus on Peter Street – steins, live music, and the cookhaus until late.

The OG Manchester dirty burger joint – graffiti walls and the Triple Nom.

Manchester’s original big arena. 21,000 capacity at Victoria station, still pulling massive tours despite the new competition down the road.

Community centre in Moss Side rooted in Caribbean heritage, hosting events, activities, and providing space for local organisations.