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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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
Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy Perman at Gullivers
Two brilliant Scottish artists come together for an intimate, audio-visual performance, melding meditative jazz, neo-classical and electronica.
from £16.50
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Beyond the Music 2024
Hear directly from the people powering the music industry in both Manchester and the UK, as well as witnessing some of the North’s upcoming talent at Beyond the Music.
from £16.75
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Open Deck at Band on the Wall
Bring your records for a spin at our Open Deck session this Saturday! If you’ve bought some new vinyl from a local record shop this week, just show your receipt at the bar to get yourself a free 9” pizza!
Un-Convention Manchester 2024
Un-Convention is the ultimate independent music industry conference and showcase taking place at Band on the Wall in Manchester this November.
Blonde Redhead at Band on the Wall
Mercurial NYC avant-rock vets Blonde Redhead play Manchester following the release of Sit Down for Dinner, their warmest, most welcoming record yet.
from £27.50
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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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Killer Comedy Club
Killer Comedy Club showcases “the UK’s best upcoming and coming comedians” for a night of roof-raising laughs, with pop-up nights all across the North West.
from £12Where 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
High-end tasting menus are on the table at this hugely-respected Ancoats restaurant from chef and co-owner Simon Martin.
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
It’s Pintxos Week at The Jane Eyre, one of the best neighbourhood bars and small plates restaurants in Ancoats.
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
The Edinburgh Castle Pub
The Edinburgh Castle has a new head chef, and an all-new menu that lives up to its sky-high standards.
Manchester
KERB
A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.
Ancoats
Hallé St Peter’s
Grade-II listed church recently renovated by the Halle Orchestra to be used as a venue and rehearsal space.
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