23a Princess Street
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23a Princess Street
23a Princess Street is the former Starbucks, now reinvented as an intimate event space in the heart of Manchester.
What's on near 23a Princess Street
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Gallery Tours at Manchester Art Gallery
Take a deeper look into Manchester Art Gallery’s collection with their regular, informative and fascinating gallery tours.
Free entry
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Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake at Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery presents: ‘Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake’, a show that takes a closer look at the the exploitative legacy of the cotton industry.
Free entry
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The Manchester Pub Walkabout
Stagger across three hundred years of Manchester’s drinking history in one of the city’s most fun-loving walking tours.
From £25.00
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Manchester Wine Tour
A fun, ever-changing wine tour through Manchester’s best venues, combining local stories, top-notch pours and expert-led tastings.
From £85.73
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Workshops and talks at Portico Library
Join the Portico Library for a mindful days of workshops and intriguing evenings of talks with artists, curators and researchers.
From £80.00
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Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre
A joyous, tap-dancing classic returns – Singin’ in the Rain lights up Christmas 2025 at the Royal Exchange.
From £10.00
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Dancing at Lughnasa at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Sheffield Theatres and the Royal Exchange Theatre join forces to revive Friel’s extraordinary play in a major new co-production, directed by Elizabeth Newman.
From £12.00
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The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
From £25Where to go near 23a Princess Street
Manchester
Malmaison Manchester Deansgate
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.
City Centre
Piccolino Caffe Grande
High-end Italian restaurant with luxury decor and a menu full of all the classics.
City Centre
Contemporary Six
Contemporary Six is an independent commercial art gallery in Manchester city centre, set up by Alex Reuben in 2010.
City Centre
Armenian Taverna and Restaurant
Long-standing restaurant on Albert Square in Manchester, now in its sparkly new street-level location.
Manchester
New Wave Ramen
New Wave Ramen is a stylish, friendly Japanese ramen bar and restaurant on Tib Lane in the heart of Manchester.
Manchester
The Tavern
at King Street Townhouse
at King Street Townhouse
Beautiful British food in an impressive Italian renaissance building dating back to 1872.
City Centre
King Street Townhouse Hotel
Thanks to its infinity pool, the King Street Townhouse Hotel offers visitors panoramic views across the city.
Manchester
10 Tib Lane
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.
City Centre
Red’s True Barbecue
Red’s True Barbeque serves up high-quality American-style BBQ food with a side order of fun.
City Centre
Albert Square
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.
City Centre
Manchester Town Hall
Re-opening in 2024, Manchester Town Hall is a monument to Victorian Manchester’s ambition, and one of the city’s most-loved landmarks.
Manchester
Ditto Coffee Albert Square
Ditto Coffee has opened a branch on Albert Square, teaming great coffee with a passion for independent music.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.
Literature Events in the North
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
Cinema in the North
It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Exhibitions in the North
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Music in the North
From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.
Family things to do in the North
Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!