Manchester Directory

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

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

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.

Asha Bhosle’s upmarket Indian on Peter Street – proper fine dining with rich flavours and a cocktail bar to match.

Manchester’s massive new arts venue. £211 million, designed by OMA, still working out what it wants to be. The ambition is undeniable.

Manchester’s legendary live music venue for jazz, soul and world music since 1804.

A speakeasy cocktail bar in the Northern Quarter with a genuinely hidden entrance. Excellent cocktails in a dark, intimate setting.

Manchester’s premier concert hall and home of the Halle Orchestra.

Manchester’s international concert hall and home of the Hallé Orchestra. 2,357 seats, acoustics, right in the city centre.

Brilliant vada pav and crispy okra. Best budget meal in Manchester.

Indian street food and craft beer – all vegetarian, no bookings, no complaints.

Portuguese-inspired small plates and natural wine in Ancoats – charcoal grill, quality produce, no filler.

Manchester charity tackling health inequalities for African and Caribbean communities through advocacy, research, and direct support.