Crown Barbers
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Want a quick, no-fuss trim? Crown Barbers on Deansgate is an excellent choice. Always busy and impressively consistent, this is tailor-made for the city gent with no time to spare.
What's on near Crown Barbers
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Salsa workshops at Instituto Cervantes Manchester
Enter into the world of Salsa dancing with expert guidance and a friendly community at Instituto Cervantes Manchester.
from £63.00
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Mary Poppins at the Palace Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the multi award-winning musical flies into Manchester.
from £15.00
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Come Fall in Love at Manchester Opera House
A high-octane and vibrant new musical comedy dances into Manchester for its UK premiere later this year.
from £15.00
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Benji Reid: Find Your Eyes at Aviva Studios
It was a huge hit at MIF23 and went on to tour the world. We’re thrilled that Benji Reid’s acclaimed live photography show returns to Manchester this spring.
from £27.50
manchester jazz festival takeover at Aviva Studios
manchester jazz festival 2025 culminates with a free celebration at Aviva Studios. Expect a triple bill of genre-pushing European jazz artists alongside the best local talent.
free entry
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MIF25: Festival Square
Festival Square is the beating heart of Manchester International Festival 2025, returning to its riverside location once again.
free entry
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Free Activity at Aviva Studios
From comedy nights to drop-in family craft sessions, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of events this spring – the best thing, it’s all free.
free entry
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Artist Social with Factory International
Artist Social for all creatives at any stage for their career to network, mingle and connect with Factory International.
Where to go near Crown Barbers
Manchester
Evuna Deansgate
Highly-regarded Spanish restaurant on Deansgate
Manchester
Another Hand
Another Hand is a new restaurant from team behind 3hands, offering casual dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
City Centre
AMC Cinema Manchester
A mainstream chain cinema showing a mix of new releases and blockbusters. Located in The Great Northern Warehouse complex.
Manchester
Instituto Cervantes
One of 87 Spanish language schools and cultural sharing centres Instituto Cervantes Manchester can be found on Deansgate.
City Centre
Ocean Treasure 235
This upmarket Cantonese restaurant is based in a casino, meaning you can fill your belly then go blow your wages, all in the same place!
City Centre
The Life Centre North
The Life Centre, just off Deansgate in Manchester, is a place which offers yoga and Pilates classes for people of all abilities.
Manchester
Whistle Punks Axe Throwing
Improve your aim, embrace the axe based catharsis and have a top quality time at Whistle Punks Axe Throwing.
City Centre
The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
A must-visit for gin lovers and the yet-to-be-converted, The Spirit of Manchester Distillery is the perfect place to while away a few hours in Deansgate.
Manchester
Three Little Words
Three Little Words is a stylish bar and restaurant near the Great Northern and Deansgate in Manchester, now with pocket-friendly offers on food and drink for summer.
Manchester
James Martin Manchester
James Martin’s new pre-theatre menu provides modern British cuisine at a pocket-friendly price.
Manchester
The Mews Bar and Charcuterie
Based at Great Northern’s thriving plaza, The Mews Bar and Charcuterie is a stylish place for drinks and high-quality food boards, from the team behind the excellent Northern Quarter cocktail
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.