Manchester Things to Do

Located on a secluded back street above the back entrance of the Metz Café Bar (via Blyth's Art Shop), this gallery is right in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village. Inside The Blyth Gallery, the atmosphere is peaceful and ser... more

Conveniently located close to the entrance to Piccadilly rail station, Zest is a funky, independent coffee shop and café providing a welcome alternative to some of the more mainstream US and national chains. The décor is relaxe... more

Tangled has gone from strength to strength over the last 7 years, even landing a highly respected Manchester lifestyle magazine Club of the Year award. Phil and Terry (the promoters) have made their mark by keeping things simpl... more

A fixture of the live music scene in central Manchester for over eight years now, Night and Day manages to juggle the concept of relaxed, jazzy café bar with full blown, small to medium-sized music venue surprisingly successful... more

This is Withington's first and most famous café-bar. During the day, it's an expensive coffee shop, turning into a bistro at midday. In the evening, it's a bar and restaurant, with live jazz on Fridays. Breakfast, pastries and... more

For most children, a trip to the city's airport is both exciting, educational and fun. Located approximately 10 miles south of the city centre, this extremely busy airport has two main terminals handling hundreds of domestic, f... more

To locate this charming coffee shop and restaurant, you need to go under the archway towards the university's main administration block, turn left across the quadrangle and look for the sandwich board quietly advertising its pr... more

The recently merged Bar and Bar Two now make up this spacious and popular watering hole. It's always busy and in the summer, the spacious outdoor patio at the front with its minimalist aluminum tables and chairs, is regularly p... more

Established in November 1952, the ethos of this award winning Library Theatre within Central Library is to provide the public with access to modern plays at reasonable prices to the highest possible standard. Along with the pla... more

Located in the western foothills of the High Peak, The Crown is one of local brewer Robinson's premier flagship pubs. As would be expected an impeccable pint of beer is served and an excellent lunchtime and early evening gourme... more