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.

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.

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.

Manchester’s beloved outdoor amphitheatre — home of Sounds of the City summer concerts.

Free contemporary visual art gallery in Castlefield. Small space, consistently excellent programming and strong support for emerging artists.

Manchester’s main public library with a circular reading room. Recently renovated, free to enter, hosting events and archives on St Peter’s Square.