Cafe Rylands John Rylands Library
Polly Checkland Harding
The cafe at John Rylands Library is currently going through some changes with a weekend only service available at the moment.
What's on near Cafe Rylands John Rylands Library
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Comedy Balloon
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
Manchester Camerata: Festive Happening with AMC Gospel Choir at Albert Hall
To close out the year, Manchester Camerata presents what has become a much-loved festive tradition – the orchestra’s annual Christmas celebration at Albert Hall.
from £4.30
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Brief Encounter at the Royal Exchange Theatre
The Royal Exchange’s Christmas show is always a festive highlight – this year it’s Emma Rice’s smash-hit adaptation of the Noël Coward classic.
from £12.00
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The Royal Exchange Theatre Autumn / Winter Season
Fuelled by some of the most revered love stories, the Royal Exchange’s new Autumn/ Winter Season is absolutely unmissable.
from £10.00
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Shed: Exploded View at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Phoebe Éclair-Powell’s 2019 Bruntwood Prize-winning play is the thrilling final instalment in the Royal Exchange’s awesome Autumn/ Winter Season.
from £10.00
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Factory International presents Lost and Found at Aviva Studios
Join the epic journey to the South Pole as a boy tries to take a wandering penguin home. A heart-warming adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s story.
from £7.50
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The Laughienda Comedy Club at The Lion’s Den
The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entryWhere to go near Cafe Rylands John Rylands Library
City Centre
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
This red sandstone neo-Gothic building was created on a grand Mancunian scale and houses a collection of rare books that spans five millennia – including an original Gutenberg Bible.
Manchester
The John Rylands Library Shop
The John Rylands Library shop offers an eclectic welcome, with a wide range of products on sale, inspired by the library’s own collections.
City Centre
Gusto
Gusto Manchester is a lavish Italian restaurant just off Deansgate, with 1920s décor and an extensive menu.
Manchester
Sexy Fish Manchester
Sexy Fish Manchester is fun, flashy and laser-focused on serving the city’s best food and drink.
City Centre
Ibérica Manchester
Authentic tapas served up at this high-end Spinningfields eatery.
Manchester
Juicebox Manchester
An independent wine bar and bottle shop, specialising in natural wine and fancy snacks.
City Centre
Elixir Tonics & Treats
Elixir Bar on Deansgate offers food alongside inventive drinks.
Manchester
Randall & Aubin Manchester
Manchester’s only high-end seafood restaurant and oyster bar. The follow-up to the hugely successful original Soho venture.
Manchester
MUSU Restaurant & Bar
Musu is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar in Manchester City Centre, specialising in awe-inspiring food. We take an advance look at their festive menu.
City Centre
Byron Burger Manchester Deansgate
Manchester branch of the London burger restaurant.
Manchester
Qbic Manchester
Qbic Manchester is a luxury hotel in the very heart of Manchester, set to open its doors on the 9th of April.
City Centre
The Gaslamp
Subterranean bar in Manchester and home to folk and acoustic night, The Folk Cellar.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
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.
Music in Manchester and the North
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.
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.