An Unprecedented Year: A Solo Exhibition of New Paintings by Rob Pointon ROI at Contemporary Six, Manchester

23a Princess Street is the former Starbucks, now reinvented as an intimate event space.

The building’s striking architecture combines classic brickwork with sleek, modern design elements, creating an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of Manchester’s vibrant energy.

Thanks to its infinity pool, the King Street Townhouse Hotel offers visitors panoramic views across the city.

Beautiful British food in an impressive Italian renaissance building dating back to 1872.

High-end Italian restaurant with luxury decor and a menu full of all the classics.

Red’s True Barbeque serves up high-quality American-style BBQ food with a side order of fun.

A public square in the heart of Manchester which plays hosts to festivals and major events. Home to the Albert Memorial and statues of Bishop James Fraser, John Bright, Oliver Heywood and William Ewart Gladstone.

Re-opening in 2024, Manchester Town Hall is a monument to Victorian Manchester’s ambition, and one of the city’s most-loved landmarks.

Long-standing restaurant on Albert Square in Manchester, now in its sparkly new street-level location.

New Wave Ramen is a stylish, friendly Japanese ramen bar and restaurant on Tib Lane in the heart of Manchester.

At a time when many city-centre restaurants are fighting to be the loudest and most ostentatious, 10 Tib Lane is all about elegant, sophisticated dining.

Salut wines pride themselves in offering “wider horizons beyond the safe choices.” With 42 wines by the glass and a regularly changing selection of bottles in their Enomatic wine preservation machines (or  “wine jukebox,” as they’re colloquially known), this is one of be best bars in Manchester for exploring new vintages.