What's on near Allotment Bar
Join Joe Feeley a Mancunian through and through, who guides you into Manchester’s two pillars of cultural excellence with his Rock and Goal tour.
From £9.99
Smart, sharp and seriously funny, Creatures Comedy Festival brings stand-up stars, rising talent and Edinburgh previews to Manchester this July.
From £6.00
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
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
Free entry
Join in the celebration of creative communities in the heart of Manchester with MCDC’s new exhibition ‘Connecting Spaces’.
Free entry
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
Juno Dawson brings her wit and charm to queer lit as she discusses the themes in her new book Human Rites.
From £5.00
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
Where to go near Allotment Bar
Welcoming Northern Quarter venue, held above wonderful Brazilian food concept, Sampa.
Colourful Brazilian fine dining at Caroline Martin’s intimate restaurant, Sampa.
TwentyTwentyTwo (formerly 2022NQ) is a bar, art gallery and performance space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter that’s underground – literally & metaphorically.
York Festival of Ideas is a cultural festival in York, England, that aims to “educate, entertain and inspire”.
Chapter 1 Books is an independent bookshop in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
One of Manchester’s best choice locations for the beer aficionado. With an ever-changing choice of ales and staff who really know their stuff.
Head to Bundobust Manchester for fantastic and endlessly original Indian street food, all vegetarian (and often vegan).
Independent coffee shop in Manchester’s thriving Northern Quarter.
Beatnikz Republic Brewing Company is a microbrewery based in Manchester which has focused on innovative and high-quality beer since 2017.
Fell Northern Quarter marks the brewery’s first foray into Manchester city centre – and it’s a welcome addition.
Yoga Soul is a people-driven hub of good vibes, which you can find on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter.
Tariff & Dale is a bar and kitchen in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, taking its name from its location on the corners of both Tariff Street and Dale Street.
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