Barbecue is a lovely little independent coffee shop in the heart of Chorlton. They roast their own beans and, for our money, make one of the finest cups of coffee in South Manchester. Barbecue are open daily, they’re dog-friendly and their cake and specials menu are very strong.
Barbecue is the perfect spot for your caffeine fix.
Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.
From £20.00
Angela Robinson’s sapphic spy satire continues its ascent to cult movie status at The Carlton Club this July.
From £0.00
A magical adventure in a topsy-turvy wonderland awaits.
From £12.00
A free day of bizarre behaviour and exciting live performance at Z-arts. Expect the unexpected. Playful, unpredictable, and not easily forgotten.
Free entry
Hulme’s Green Island Festival brings a three-part series of events to Hulme Garden Centre and the iconic NIAMOS.
From £25
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
From £23.00
The Horse and Jockey is a popular gastro pub located on Chorlton Green, at the end of Beech Road, a beautiful building and a Chorlton landmark.
A family-run bookshop in Manchester’s bohemian suburb, Chorlton Bookshop is a haven of great titles and unknown gems.
Helmed by the people behind Common and Port Street Beer House, The Beagle is one of the most popular bars in Chorlton.
Based in a former Red Cross Hospital in Chorlton. South Manchester, The Edge is a little theatre with big aspirations.
This cornerstone of Chorlton life is a Carnegie library, listed building and the second busiest library in the city.
The Dressing Room Cafe is an award-winning cafe bar and arts space based at The Edge Theatre in Chorlton.
A volunteer-run cafe with all profits going to causes to dedicated to world peace.
Barbakan Deli is an award-winning, continental bakery in Chorlton, named after the historic gateway leading into the Old Town of Kraków in Poland.
A tiny, carefully curated independent store in Chorlton.
An ever popular food cooperative in Chorlton who stock a wide-range of locally and ethically sourced organic, fruit, veg and fair trade products.
Here’s our summertime guide to great food and drinks across the North.
July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.
Get stuck into some talking, baking and walking in this months top picks of Tours and Activities in the North.
Captivating, urgent and intimate - we bring you our top exhibition picks, with even more art festivals, artist-led shows and new venues.
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
From tongue-twisters to twisty page-turners, we have all kinds of spoken word surprises in the latest literature round-up.
The summer holidays are here and what a packed programme of events we have in store for you!
