SLEEPYHEAD at the Royal Exchange

Historic Grade I listed church on St Ann’s Square, Manchester.

Healthy Indian street food from this bright, socially-conscious dining space on Deansgate.

St Ann’s Square is a quiet little enclave of shops, with Barton’s Arcade set back from it on one side, and St Ann’s Church, which dates back to 1712 and…

AKA cyclist heaven, Rapha is more than just a cycle-wear shop. It’s a place for anyone who loves cycling to congregate and celebrate the sport together.

The ‘biggest bookshop in the North’ right here in Manchester.

The Botanist on Deansgate, Manchester, does botanical cocktails and toothsome food with aplomb.

Great-looking events space beneath the Grade II listed Barton Arcade

Lectures and talks about literature and philosophy.

Superb little hidden-away bar on Deansgate

King Street is one of the most picturesque parts of Manchester with buildings designed by Alfred Waterhouse and C.R. Cockerell. Once Manchester’s financial epicenter, it’s now home to high-end retail and fine dining.

Kai is a Turkish restaurant on Deansgate, set up by the brains behind the well-regarded Zouk restaurant. Expect excellent mezze plates and an open grill that releases wonderful aromas throughout the venue.

Lunya is a Spanish and Catalan deli and restaurant in Manchester’s stunning Barton Arcade. The food is reliably fresh and the staff both charming and incredibly knowledgable.