Britons Protection entrance.

Father’s Day in Manchester and the North

Ben Williams

Father’s Day is quickly approaching, but resist the urge to reach for the credit card and start desperately tapping away on Amazon. Let’s face it, your Dad doesn’t need a new tie, a novelty pair of socks or the most passably drinkable whiskey in your price range. Get out and about and spend some quality time with the Old Man.

Here are our picks

  • 1. Manchester House

    Ian Jones

    Manchester House, 18-22 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BZ - Visit now

    Depending on your budget, or how much you love your Dad, Manchester House delivers a unique, often dreamlike experience – shamelessly extravagant and completely unforgettable.

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  • 2. Piccadilly Records

    Image of Piccadilly Records on Manchester's Oldham Street
    Ben Williams

    Piccadilly Records, 53 Oldham Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1JR - Visit now

    Whether it will actually ever touch a needle or not is irrelevant, let your Dad relive the youthful joy of unwrapping a fresh slab of vinyl. Hey, Roger Waters even has a new record out. Alternatively, Eastern Bloc Records cater for the more hardcore Dads out there.

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  • 3. The Briton’s Protection

    Ben Williams

    The Briton’s Protection, 50 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5LE - Visit now

    If all else fails, what could be better than taking your Dad for a pint? There’s many-a-pub to choose from but Briton’s is a safe bet. From cheap fizzy lager to guest ales and a mere 300 whiskeys to choose from.

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