Dog Bowl
Polly Checkland Harding
A bar and 10-pin bowling alley combined, Dog Bowl is a neon-lit venue that serves up cocktails and Tex-Mex food to go with your time on the lanes.
What's on near Dog Bowl
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Player Kings at Manchester Opera House
Ian McKellen plays Falstaff in a new version of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke.
from £13.00
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Hamilton at the Palace Theatre
Politically charged, with outstanding performances and a hip-hop soundtrack, there is no doubt Hamilton is one of the most eagerly anticipated shows to visit Manchester this year.
from £13.00
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A Fine Toothed Comb at HOME
Turner prize winner Lubaina Himid curates HOME’s newest exhibition ‘A Fine Toothed Comb’, an in-depth exploration of Manchester’s communities, geography, geology and architecture.
free entry
Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell and Pressburger at HOME
HOME joins cinemas across the country in a UK-wide, BFI-backed celebration of the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
from £9.15
John Cake / Dead Cats and A Kinky Bus Pass at HOME
HOME presents a brand new solo exhibition by Manchester-based artist John Cake resulting in a wild mind map of references and techniques.
free entry
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The Merchant of Venice (1936) at HOME
Following a sell-out run in March 2023, this acclaimed production – Tracy-Ann Oberman as Shylock – returns to Manchester this autumn.
from £10.00
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It’s A Wonderful Life at HOME
This ultimate feel-good, festive favourite, from Oscar-winning director Frank Capra, stars James Stewart as despairing businessmen George Bailey. HOME present their annual screenings.
from £9.15
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Playreading Group at HOME
HOME’s Playreading Group is open to all and offers an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are linked to their theatre productions.
Where to go near Dog Bowl
Manchester
Gorilla
Gorilla is a good choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. From a hearty full English to meaty burgers via good vegan and veggie options. It also hosts some of the best gigs and events in Manchester.
Manchester
Black Dog Ballroom NWS
Black Dog Ballroom is a three-level bar, club and restaurant complete with roof terrace covered to provide protection during Manchester’s rainy season.
City Centre
The Temple
Originally called The Temple of Convenience owing to its former life as a public toilet block, this is a tiny bar with some of the finest bathroom graffiti in town.
Manchester
Cornerhouse
Cornerhouse on Oxford Street was an independent cinema, gallery, restaurant, bookshop – oh yes, and also a Manchester institution. It has now closed it’s doors, relocated and reinvented itself as HOME.
Manchester
The Thirsty Scholar
Friendly pub under a railway arch serving vegetarian and vegan pub food, as well as hosting regular live music.
Manchester
International Anthony Burgess Foundation (IABF)
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester was established in 2003 by the A Clockwork Orange writer’s wife, Lianne Burgess.
Manchester
Burgess Cafe Bar
at IABF
at IABF
Small but perfectly-formed café – which also serves as the in-house bookstore, stocking all manner of Burgess-related works, along with recordings of his music. It’s a welcoming space, with huge glass windows making for a bright, welcoming atmosphere.
Manchester
Palace Theatre
A Manchester landmark for almost 130 years, The Palace Theatre is reopening in early August 2021 with a few small but vital changes to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for all.
City Centre
Peveril Of The Peak
Iconic Manchester pub adorned with the sorts of bottle green, yellow and brown Victorian tiles that are a reclamation yard’s dream – this gem of a boozer is named after Sir Walter Scott’s novel of the same name and was a favourite hang-out of Eric Cantona.
City Centre
Rain Bar
This huge three-floor pub, formerly a Victorian warehouse, then an umbrella factory (hence the name), has one of the city centre’s largest beer gardens. The two-tier terrace overlooks the Rochdale canal and what used to be the back of the Hacienda, providing an unusual, historic view of the city.
City Centre
The Refuge
The Refuge is a restaurant and bar based at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, specialising in bright, exciting small plates.
Manchester
Bundobust Brewery
Launched in 2021, the Bundobust Brewery makes modern beer with their vegetarian and vegan food menu in mind.
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