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 entryThis Autumn the Portico will be hosting a talk about the artefacts left behind by centuries old superstition. Join them for Magic, Protection, and Luck.
from £1.00The Portico Library’s latest exhibition, Weird As Folk, runs through to November and invites you to explore and reimagine folklore via texts selected from the collection, which includes 100 books of English folklore.
free entryAn 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 £5.00Homobloc takes over Depot Mayfield and surrounding venues with a huge day-to-night party celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
from £49.50Bicep return to The Warehouse Project this December with their Chroma AV DJ Set and a brilliantly curated line-up of cutting-edge electronic artists.
from £39.50Electronic powerhouse duo Overmono return to The Warehouse Project to curate a show featuring a huge line-up of pals at the top of their game.
from £45.00Take a deeper look into Manchester Art Gallery’s collection with their regular, informative and fascinating gallery tours.
free entryRoby 1844 is a new canalside terrace bar and restaurant based on Aytoun Street in the heart of Manchester.
If you’re looking for a boutique experience on a budget, look no further than Malmaison Manchester.
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.
Elegantly designed and packed with character, Velvet Hotel is a 4* boutique hotel on Canal Street, the heart of Manchester’s famous Gay Village.
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.
The excellent Kong’s Chicken Shop is taking over the food side of things at Foundation Coffee House Portland Street for the next few weeks, serving a great range of chicken and vegan dishes.
Madre’s new Sunday feast brings exciting new flavours and dishes into the classic Sunday roast template.
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new 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.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.