Crown Barbers
Ian Jones, Food and Drink EditorWant 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.
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.
The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
Jump aboard the magic carpet and discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin.
from £20.00Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00Explosive global dance and state-of-the-art visuals battle it out when the cultural superpowers of China and India go head-to-head in this vibrant world premiere performance.
from £10.00Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight will join forces once again to present Robin/Red/Breast, a chilling adaptation of a cult horror classic.
from £10Artist and composer Huang Ruo uses cutting-edge creative technology to bring a unique and interactive symphony to Manchester.
from £15.00Expect killer dance moves, a glorious club soundtrack and jaw-dropping fashion when the House of Manchester struts into Aviva Studios this June.
from £10.00If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00Highly-regarded Spanish restaurant on Deansgate
Another Hand is a new restaurant from team behind 3hands, offering casual dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A mainstream chain cinema showing a mix of new releases and blockbusters. Located in The Great Northern Warehouse complex.
One of 87 Spanish language schools and cultural sharing centres Instituto Cervantes Manchester can be found on Deansgate.
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!
The Life Centre, just off Deansgate in Manchester, is a place which offers yoga and Pilates classes for people of all abilities.
Improve your aim, embrace the axe based catharsis and have a top quality time at Whistle Punks Axe Throwing.
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.
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.
Superb modern British cuisine at this TV chef’s flagship Manchester restaurant
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 bar Alvarium.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.