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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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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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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MIF25: Venture Arts, Michael Beard
Venture Arts sets up a pop-up studio at the Lab, with art-making takes place alongside collaborative experiments with dance and music.
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.
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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
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MIF25: A Single Man at Aviva Studios
For the first time ever, MIF joins forces with The Royal Ballet to present a bold new adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s seminal novel.
From £35.00
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 entryWhere 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
The Bar
at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
The Bar at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery is a stylish bar and restaurant near the Great Northern and Deansgate.
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
Music in the North
Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss (unless you’re paying attention).
Exhibitions in the North
From city-wide art festivals to open-air sculptural installations, we have exhibitions from all around the North, both indoors and out.
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.
Family things to do in the North
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Tours and Activities in the North
Books, beer and burlesque. Dive into a glorious tangle of joyful happenings.
Food and Drink in the North
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
Literature Events in the North
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
Classical Music in the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.