Manchester
Mackie Mayor
A Grade II listed market building in the Northern Quarter, Mackie Mayor is a key fixture in the ever-growing Northern Quarter food and drink scene.
Ian Jones
Written by Ian Jones
The Quays
The Alchemist Mediacity
The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.
Liverpool
Next to Nowhere Café
Food From Nowhere is a weekly vegan cafe held in the basement space of much-loved radical bookshop News From Nowhere. It’s open every Saturday from midday to 5pm.
City Centre
The Art School Restaurant
The Art School restaurant in Liverpool is a fine dining option tucked away behind the Royal Philharmonic.
Leeds
Ham and Friends
High-quality small plates at this laid-back Leeds restaurant. The latest and greatest offering from the team behind the acclaimed Friends Of Ham.
Manchester
The Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute is a vibrant gig venue and nightclub for which it is well worth taking a jaunt out of the Northern Quarter.
Book Launch: Music/Video: Histories. Aesthetics. Media
Editors Danny Cookney, Michael Goddard, Gina Arnold and Kirsty Fairclough launch their new book Music/Video: Histories. Aesthetics. Media at HOME this September. A comprehensive account of the music video from a 21st…
Free entry
Wonder Inn Acoustic Festival 2.0
The follow-up to last year’s successful Acoustic Festival takes place on Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend, running from 1pm to 11.30. Perfect for a lazy, laid-back end to summer…
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August Bank Holiday at Cottonopolis
Cottonopolis are finishing off August with a weekend full of events. Friday sees the Tropadelica Summer Beer Festival Closing Party, giving a well-deserved send off to the successful summer menu. Expect free tastings of…
Free entry
Afternoon Tea in Manchester
The finest places in Manchester to sip Darjeeling, eat dainty finger sandwiches and slap extra clotted cream on a freshly baked scone.
Castlefield
Revolution Deansgate Locks
Manchester’s leading party venue, with two floors of music and six bars.