Elnecot
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
This popular Ancoats-based bar and restaurant specialises in intricate cocktails, British small plates, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts.
What's on near Elnecot
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.
from £35
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Moin at Band on the Wall
Rock-informed, techno-adjacent musical collagists Moin perform at Band on the Wall this spring.
from £16.50
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Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
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Creatures of the Night Comedy Club
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
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Connecting Spaces at Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Join in the celebration of creative communities in the heart of Manchester with MCDC’s new exhibition ‘Connecting Spaces’.
free entry
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The Comedy Vault
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
free entry
Dance a Céilí at Altogether Otherwise
Dance a Céilí with Altogether Otherwise as part of their singing and dancing months in May and June.
free entryWhere to go near Elnecot
Manchester
The Counter House
A vibrant and casual restaurant in the heart of Ancoats with some top-level Sunday roast options.
Manchester
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
Seven Bro7hers is a locally-loved, independent brewery based in Manchester, with two locations and an online delivery service.
Manchester
Canto
Modern Portugese food from the team behind the mighty El Gato.
Manchester
Mana
Manchester’s only Michelin-starred restaurant.
Ancoats
Rudy’s Pizza
Founded in 2015 by Jim Morgan and his partner Kate Wilson, you’ll find Rudy’s Pizza in cities all over England these days. But there can only be one original…
Manchester
The Jane Eyre
The Jane Eyre is a high-quality neighbourhood bar in Ancoats, Manchester. We check it out after a recent refurb.
Ancoats
Hallé
at St Michael’s
at St Michael’s
Hallé at St Michael’s is a second space in Ancoats for the Hallé’s artistic and education activities and provides space for community events.
Manchester
Cocoa Cabana Ancoats
Cocoa Cabana is a highly-rated chocolatiers based in Ancoats, serving up decadent artisan chocolates, cakes, sweet treats and cocktails.
Manchester
The Hip Hop Chip Shop
A hip hop-inspired, non-traditional chip shop, now based in Ancoats.
Ancoats
Bangkok Diners Club
When it comes to out-there ideas and beautiful Thai-inspired flavours, nowhere else comes close.
Ancoats
The Edinburgh Castle Pub
The Edinburgh Castle is one of the standout venues in Ancoats, with a laid-back pub on the ground floor and the amazing Bangkok Diners Club taking charge of the restaurant.
Manchester
KERB
A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.
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.