Bloodland Embrace – part of Journeys Festival International 2021

When it comes to out-there ideas and beautiful Thai-inspired flavours, nowhere else comes close.

The Edinburgh Castle is one of the standout venues in Ancoats, with a laid-back pub on the ground floor and the amazing Bangkok Diners Club taking charge of the restaurant.

A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.

Founded in 2015 by Jim Morgan and his partner Kate Wilson, you’ll find Rudy’s Pizza in cities all over England these days. But there can only be one original…

The Jane Eyre is a high-quality neighbourhood bar in Ancoats, Manchester. We check it out after a recent refurb.

Ancoats General Store serves the local community as a sustainability-focused convenience store stocking craft products, locally-sourced wares and top tier vegan produce.

Modern Portugese food from the team behind the mighty El Gato.

Seven Bro7hers is a locally-loved, independent brewery based in Manchester, with two locations and an online delivery service.

A vibrant and casual restaurant in the heart of Ancoats with some top-level Sunday roast options.

Manchester is home to many delicious Chinese food restaurants, and Blue Eyed Panda is no exception. Moreover, it caters gluten free.

Arguably Manchester’s most well-known Vietnamese restaurant, Viet Shack started out as a hugely-popular street food stall before opening this restaurant in Ancoats.

Manchester’s longest running specialist LGBTQIA+ bookshop, Queer Lit provides a much needed platform for Queer authors.