Advertise on MCR

Put your venue in front of
Manchester every day.

Reach a growing local audience on MCR as people discover events, venues and places to go in Manchester. These aren't passive scrollers - they're booking tables, buying tickets, and planning nights out.

Beta partner placements available now.

Growing
Local audience
638+
Events listed
268+
Venues featured
1 live
City platform

Packages

Three tiers, one real audience

Pick the level that fits your budget. No long contracts on Standard or Promoted.

Free listing
Free
A basic presence for venues, shops and local services in Manchester.
  • Directory listing
  • Category and neighbourhood discovery
  • Website or booking link
  • Request edits by email
Request free listing
Premium
£49/mo
Featured listing plus homepage visibility for launches and busy seasons.
  • Everything in Featured
  • Homepage placement subject to availability
  • Priority edits
  • Launch or seasonal campaign support
Ask about Premium

Need something bespoke? Drop us a line - agencies and long-term partners always welcome.

What you get

Built for Manchester venues. Not a generic ad tool.

Every placement is designed around how Manchester people actually find where to go.

Featured listings
Pin your venue to the top of category and neighbourhood searches - above the standard directory.
Event boost
Promoted events surface first in the What's On calendar - right when people are deciding what to do.
Newsletter mention
A direct line to people already using MCR to plan where to go next.
Video embed
Your YouTube video embedded on your venue page - no extra production cost, massive credibility boost.
Homepage placement
Rotating hero or section placement on the busiest page in the Manchester network.
Analytics dashboard
See impressions, clicks, and profile views - monthly report included in Promoted and Partner tiers.

Built for Manchester operators

For the venues people are trying to find.

Restaurants
Bars
Live music
Culture
Your venue here?

Partner names and logos are only shown after advertisers approve public use.

Reporting

Every promoted placement is designed to be measurable. We track impressions, clicks and profile views so partners can see what attention they are getting, without inflated vanity numbers.
Clear partner reporting
Monthly summary for Promoted and Partner campaigns

Get a rate card

Tell us a bit about your venue and we'll send over full pricing, placement examples, and audience data.

Request sent!
We'll be in touch within one working day. Proper human reply, not an autoresponder.

Prefer to talk? Email hello@mcr.city directly.

FAQ

Common questions

How long until my ad goes live?
Once payment and assets are confirmed we aim to have your listing live within 2 working days. Promoted and Partner placements (homepage, newsletter) go live at the next scheduled slot - usually within 5 working days.
What is the minimum commitment?
Standard and Promoted run month-to-month - no fixed contract. Partner packages are a 3-month minimum to give the editorial and video work time to perform. Cancel any time after that with one month notice.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Month-to-month tiers cancel with 30 days notice. No penalties, no fuss. We would rather you come back when the time is right than lock you into something that does not work for you.
Do you accept payment by invoice?
Yes - we can invoice on Net 15 or Net 30 terms for Promoted and Partner. Standard is card-on-file or bank transfer. Cash is not accepted. Get in touch and we will send over an invoice template.
How are impressions tracked?
We use server-side analytics (not reliant on ad-blockers) combined with GA4. Promoted and Partner advertisers get a monthly report showing page impressions, click-throughs, and newsletter open rates. We do not inflate numbers.
What is the approval process?
We review all advertisers before they go live - not to be awkward, but to make sure the fit is right for our audience. Venues, events, local brands, and services relevant to Manchester life are almost always approved. We do not accept gambling, payday loans, or anything that would embarrass our readers.

Ready to reach Manchester?

People come to MCR looking for somewhere to eat, drink, book and spend their weekend. Make sure they find you.

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