Holiday Inn Manchester – City Centre
Ben Williams, Managing EditorA budget-friendly hotel in Manchester city centre.
A budget-friendly hotel in Manchester city centre.
Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.
free entryEvery Tuesday writers of all levels meet in Chapter One to discuss ideas, encourage each other and explore creative writing.
free entryKiller 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 £12Make A Scene present The First Wives Club as you’ve never seen it before, with drag queens, champagne and comedy commentary.
from £14.00An 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 £5.00Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entryBe guided through the process of making your own scented candle by Lizzy from Cedar, with her years of experience and expertise.
from £50.00Led by Lizzy, the founder of Cedar Apothecary, this intimate in-person event invites you to make your own aromatherapy bath products.
from £55.00Roby 1844 is a new canalside terrace bar and restaurant based on Aytoun Street in the heart of Manchester.
Malmaison Manchester has stylish rooms and an excellent bar, all situated conveniently on the doorstep of Piccadilly train station. Rooms start from as little as £90, if you’re looking for a boutique experience on a budget, look no further.
Tapas and wine at this friendly, stylish bar, based at Manchester’s Kampus complex.
A slick modern hotel in Manchester ideal for those staying in the city on business or just in need of a comfortable base to explore the city from.
Large open plan restaurant on the ground floor of DoubleTree by Hilton, near Manchester Piccadilly. The food is high quality, with a variety of menus, including a la carte and afternoon tea.
We try out some of the new drinks and food vendors at Kampus.
Canal Street restaurant from this legendary British chef
Piccadilly Gardens is part public transport hub, part public gardens. Think of it as your gateway to Manchester.
Velvet Hotel is a 4* boutique hotel on Canal Street, the heart of Manchester’s famous Gay Village.
A village stalwart with its own theatre programme and a reputation for being the friendliest venue on Canal Street
ABode Restaurant is a fine dining option in Manchester that often gets forgotten about. This might have something to do with its out of the way location, hidden away on a back street near Piccadilly, but it might also be because its offering is just a little outdated.
ABode Manchester is a boutique hotel in Manchester with a range of rooms and suites available. It has its own restaurant and plays host to live events. All conveniently situated just a couple of minutes from Piccadilly Station.
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