Manchester Things to Do

Home to the Manchester Town hall, the Albert Square is a prime landmark in the city of Manchester. This historic square is also home to the Albert Memorial, the London memorial, the famous fountain built to mark the Diamond Jub... more

This fashionable part of the city center is bounded by Piccadilly to the south and Ancoats to the north. It contains some of the trendiest shops and live music bars, like Fat City Records and Dry Bar, along with many fine old V... more

Only a few blocks long, Market Street runs east to west, from Piccadilly Gardens to St Ann's Square. It is one of the main retail streets in Manchester, and most of it is pedestrianized. Taking up the northern side of most of M... more

The IRA bombing in 1996 ruined the City Center. Its redevelopment has created a large, impressive shopping area. Dozens of shops, such as the largest Marks & Spencer in Europe, combine with the comfortable open space of the Squ... more

This well-regarded restaurant and bar is popular with jazz lovers for its late license and live music at weekends. Sit outside or wander in and soak up the authentic rustic atmosphere, the walls painted in earthy tones compleme... more

A major part of the new Printworks entertainment complex, The Filmworks is an impressive, flagship UCI multiplex cinema with 20 normal screens and the only IMAX facility in the region. As well as being able to enjoy all the lat... more

Generation X is a bright, airy 3-floor venue offering a complete range of feel, atmosphere and location, just off the bustling mayhem of Oxford Road. From the basement club, through the spacious, ground-floor cafe-bar area, up... more

A suburban offshoot of the renowned Marble Arch brewpub in the center of Manchester, this hugely popular and traditionally styled pub offers the full range of Marble beers along with a well chosen selection of real ales from ar... more

A state-of-the-art club built within the prestigious Deansgate Locks development, The Comedy Store contains a 500-seater auditorium, 2 brasserie-style dining, bar areas, and even a dance floor. Building on the worldwide reputat... more

Essential is Manchester's first gay super-club, and it's located just on the edge of the main Gay Village area. No expense has been spared in providing the perfect environment, with a tastefully designed lounge cafe-bar on the... more