Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Hotel Indigo Manchester is an elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of this vibrant city, with the equally excellent Mamucium as the in-house restaurant.
What's on near Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station
Manchester Camerata: Storytime with Sir Michael Morpurgo and Josie D’Arby
Let your imagination run wild in a magical world of music and stories.
from £14.00
Tourist at New Century
London-based songwriter Tourist brings his yearning, bittersweet electronica to New Century in support of his new album, Memory Morning.
from £20.59
Until
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
Bar Italia at Band on the Wall
One of London’s most hyped bands of the moment, Bar Italia are playing Band on the Wall in support of their acclaimed 2023 album, The Twits.
from £15
Burlesque off the Wall at Band on the Wall
Burlesque of the Wall celebrates feminine powerhouse energy. Be captivated, inspired, and uplifted in this combination of live jazz and burlesque artistry.
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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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!
Where to go near Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station
Cathedral Quarter
Mamucium
High-class restaurant next to Victoria Station in Manchester, and attached to Hotel Indigo. Famed for steaks.
Manchester
Chetham’s Library
Chetham’s Library is one of the must-sees of any visit to Manchester. The library was founded in 1653, and is the oldest public library in the world – but the building dates back even further, to 1421.
Cathedral Quarter
Salvi’s Mozzarella Bar
Head to this tiny Italian eatery for an authentic slice of Naples. It majors in mozzarella and the stuff here is a revelation: light, flavoursome, with oily, oozing pesto.
Manchester
National Football Museum
The National Football Museum is now open to the public, ready to show off its impressive array of football-related exhibits and activities.
Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Gardens
Cathedral Gardens is a partially lawned public space in Manchester city centre, located between Manchester Cathedral and the National Football Museum.
Manchester
Festa Italiana
The 2022 Festa Italiana was a roaring success, with great food options and captivating live music performances throughout the weekend.
Manchester
Federation House
Federation House in Manchester is a pop-up project space that provides opportunities for artists, artist groups and artist development agencies.
City Centre
Vue Manchester Printworks
Chain cinema showing mainstream films, located in Manchester’s Printworks complex.
Manchester
eden Manchester
eden is a brand-new botanical inspired all-day dining, drinking and entertainment destination based in The Printworks.
City Centre
Sadler’s Yard
Sadlers Yard is a public square and events space in Manchester from NOMA Mcr. Home of the Pilcrow Pub and PLANT NOMA.
City Centre
Dantzic in Manchester
Dantzic is a great creative workspace in one of NOMA’s historic warehouse buildings.
Cathedral Quarter
Mowgli Street food Manchester
The Manchester branch of Mowgli, set up originally in Liverpool by celebrity YouTuber, cookbook writer and curry evangelist Nisha Katona. Mowgli brings authentic Indian street food to Manchester’s Corn Exchange.
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