Manchester Things to Do

This cosy Mediterranean styled bar and restaurant, with its restrained lighting and bare brick interior, is a relatively new addition to the local eating and drinking scene and is situated in a prime location in Castlefield. Po... more

This fashionable designer bar is aimed at trendy over 20s. During the day it has a relaxed feel and serves a variety of light snacks with an emphasis on Cajun cuisine. The evenings see a more club-orientated crowd enjoy the var... more

A sister venue of the popular Prague 5, this is an 800 capacity bar and nightclub offering the same gay friendly, rather than strictly gay, door policy and it is attracting an increasingly large fan-base amongst the city's choo... more

Located in the centre of Longsight, approximately 2 miles south-east of the city centre, Misty's is a friendly, unassuming, but popular vegetarian option in a part of Manchester lacking much in the way of major restaurants and... more

Mr Thomas's Chop House is a real hidden gem. The tiny bar entrance disguises a larger, superbly appointed pub and wine bar behind, all recently renovated in its original early-Victorian splendour. It must be one of the best pla... more

Located opposite the Malmaison Hotel on the main road leading in to Piccadilly Gardens, the Beer Keller is a typical German-style basement beer emporium and the only one of its kind in the city centre. Walk down the steps from... more

A popular hangout for the more fashionable residents of Hulme and clued-up students, Sandbar is a neat multi-room bar with muted pastel decor, a relaxed ambiance and friendly staff. Drinks include probably the best range of dra... more

This award-winning Danish bar and restaurant has taken over what was once a derelict building, and is located opposite the University of Manchester. The two floors have distinctly different personalities: the ground floor is si... more

A great location in between Albert Square and Deansgate and a chic interior have made this bar a hit with locals, business people and tourists alike. Awarded Pub of the Year in 1997 by a local magazine, it still remains as popu... more

No matter what you think of the unique architecture of the Contact Theatre, there can be no question that the theater's organizers are putting their collective energy into raising the profile of this venue and attracting a new,... more