A destination retail space and creative hub housing contemporary clothing brand Beaumont Organic and running a selection of lifestyle events and workshops, spanning topics such as mindfulness and healthy eating. Emphasis on ethically sourced products and conscious consumerism.
Killer Comedy Club showcases “the UK’s best upcoming and coming comedians” for a night of roof-raising laughs, with pop-up nights all across the North West.
from £12
Every Tuesday writers of all levels meet in Chapter One to discuss ideas, encourage each other and explore creative writing.
free entry
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.
free entry
Get some alternative present inspiration with a pop-up alternative Christmas Market at Ducie Street Warehouse.
free entry
Dante or Die’s latest offsite production Kiss Marry Kill is a provocative work that imagines the first same-sex wedding in a UK prison.
from £12.00
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Built in the late 60’s, Hilton House is a thriving contemporary office space and a beacon for local creatives.
Warehouse-chic bar and events venue in Manchester’s Piccadilly, on the edge of the Northern Quarter.
El Capo is another addition to the Northern Quarter’s sprawl towards Manchester’s Piccadilly Basin. Between Kosmonaut and The Whisky Jar on Tariff Street.
One of our favourite spots for caffeine in Manchester. A spacious, stripped back location serving up great coffee a delicious menu of fresh cooked food. The counter is always full with a tempting selection of cakes and sweets, resistance is futile. By the way, Ezra means ‘Helper’ and Gil means ‘Happiness’.
Formerly known as Kosmonaut, this bar reopened on in 2018 as Leeds brewer Northern Monk’s first North-West venue. Expect real ale with a variety of cask and keg lines.
The Pen and Pencil is a New York-inspired breakfast and brunch spot in Manchester’s Northern Quarter that transforms into a bar in the evening.
Based in the Northern Quarter, Kosmonaut is a haven for middle-class millennials searching for their own little Williamsburg. Decked-out with the now-standard exposed brickwork and repurposed furniture, it has three large rooms, each with their own bar.
notjust is one of the newest barbers to hit the Northern Quarter, and it’s fair to say it’s a cut above the average
An Icelandic coffee bar on the edge of the Northern Quarter
A hostel in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Ideally located just minutes away from Piccadilly train station, the hostel offers guest free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Beneath the hostel sit Hold Fast Bar, a Jules Verne inspired bar which stays open late.
This Northern Quarter modern microbrewery offers a vast selection of beers, pizza and live-music.
Yoga Soul is a people-driven hub of good vibes, which you can find on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter.
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.
