Corbieres
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Corbieres is a superb little hidden-away bar just off St Ann’s Square in Manchester, nearing its 40th year in the city.
Corbieres is a superb little hidden-away bar just off St Ann’s Square in Manchester, nearing its 40th year in the city.
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 £12.00Phoebe Éclair-Powell’s 2019 Bruntwood Prize-winning play is the thrilling final instalment in the Royal Exchange’s awesome Autumn/ Winter Season.
from £10.00Fuelled by some of the most revered love stories, the Royal Exchange’s new Autumn/ Winter Season is absolutely unmissable.
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free entryKeep the kids entertained while you do the Christmas shopping at Festive Sundays in Manchester City Centre.
free entryGet to know Manchester Art Gallery with a passionate volunteer guide, hear their stories and thoughts about the art in an art gallery tour.
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free entryCalling Christmas elves, fairies and festive foxes, Ember & the Vixens present a Christmas edition of their spectacular adults-only cabaret.
from £24.12St Ann’s Square is a quiet little enclave of shops, with Barton’s Arcade set back from it on one side, and St Ann’s Church, which dates back to 1712 and…
Located in the midst of Deansgate, this community chapel regularly hosts cultural events, socials and activities. Check out their website for info and upcoming performances.
Hotel Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange is an affordable hotel in Manchester’s city centre, perfect for a business or family stay in the city.
The Remedy Kitchen is a Manchester restaurant dedicated to healthy eating, with the goal to detox the body and mind.
High-quality food and wine in the in-house restaurant for the Royal Exchange Theatre on St Anne’s Square
In Royal Exchange Arcade, Aston’s of Manchester is a tobacconist that recently branched out into whisky sales. In their shop you’ll find an interesting selection of bottles to buy, including some real rarities, and tasting events here are just getting going.
This is a traditional pub-cum-restaurant whose fabulous British menu is regularly lauded in the national and local press
This family-run business is widely-recognised one of the city’s finest Chinese restaurants. Whether you’re looking for authentic, unusual or just plain tasty, Rice Bowl has it all.
The Royal Exchange is one of the most celebrated theatres in the country, highly regarded for both new writing and its take on the classics.
Mr Thomas’s Chop House first opened as a public house in 1870. It has beautiful arches and Victorian tiling, does classic British cooking and has an excellent wine list.
Chaophraya is an upmarket but relaxed Thai restaurant based on Chapel Walks. It has won numerous awards, including Manchester’s best restaurant.
Historic Grade I listed church on St Ann’s Square, Manchester.
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