Make the most of the sun in one of Manchester's many top-notch beer gardens.

Brewery tours across the North offer more than just a behind-the-scenes look at hops and fermenters. They’re a window into the region’s character.

Looking for somewhere to eat outside in Manchester in these hot summer months? Here's our guide to the restaurants in Manchester with the best areas for al fresco dining.

Fancy some Japanese food? We've uncovered the five best restaurants in Manchester.

Here are some of the best cafés and best coffee shops we’ve come across in Manchester – independents (almost) all.

Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.

Manchester is still a great place to watch new and innovative music – so here’s a guide to where to watch the best live music in the city.

It's hard to think of a more varied and reliably delicious food than Italian cuisine. Check out our expert guide to Manchester's very best Italian restaurants.

Where in Manchester can you find the best gins, the best gin cocktails, or just those unusual little bottles that you might not find anywhere else? Here's our guide.

Manchester's best secret, hidden and hard to find bars - here's our guide.

The summer holidays are here and what a packed programme of events we have in store for you!

From tongue-twisters to twisty page-turners, we have all kinds of spoken word surprises in the latest literature round-up.

Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.

The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.

Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.

July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.

Captivating, urgent and intimate - we bring you our top exhibition picks, with even more art festivals, artist-led shows and new venues.

Shape-shifting bands, scorched-earth techno, and off-grid festivals. Our latest music picks catch the live scene at its most urgent, inventive and alive.