Ice Shack
Ian Jones, Food and Drink EditorThe first all-vegan desserts parlour in the North, also sold at high-profile venues such as the Deaf Institute, Greens, Croma and more.
The first all-vegan desserts parlour in the North, also sold at high-profile venues such as the Deaf Institute, Greens, Croma and more.
Come rain or shine, there’s plenty for little ones to enjoy throughout August with The Whitworth’s PLAYTIME programme of free family fun.
free entryThe Whitworth celebrates six decades of John Lyons’ creative career with ‘Carnivalesque’, a retrospective show of visual art and poetry.
free entryTake a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entryGet ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entryWelcome Wednesdays – Tour & Explore Victoria Baths
11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September
Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room
Visit an iconic Manchester landmark for free and take an optional paid guided tour of the partly-restored swimming pools, Turkish Baths, and Superintendent’s Flat.
free entryThe Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entryTaking the power of love on the road, IDLES bring their latest album TANGK, their most ambitious and striking record yet, to Manchester.
from £42.15Manchester’s first ever Japanese sake bar, Monkey Trio, is unique in the city. Visit for an evening of quiet luxury.
Withington is home to Fuel Cafe, who serve only vegetarian and vegan food, as well as hosting quiz nights and lively open mics. They are well known for their hangover busting, meat free, full breakfast menu, and the decor is pleasantly found-object-eclectic.
Herbivorous is an independent vegan restaurant, with this new permanent venue now open in Withington.
Wilderness Records has equal amounts of comfort and thrills, with their extensive genre spanning vinyl collection that sits along side a great place to grab a cosy coffee.
A social enterprise cum neighbourhood venue in the heart of Withington. Expect anything from pop up food events, to vintage markets, to film screenings and art sessions.
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is a meat-free Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Withington.
Withington’s Lentils and Lather is a top destination for a wide range of sustainable, plastic-free and zero waste products.
Cafe, bar, and live music venue in Fallowfield. Also hosts regular film nights and literature events.
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
A Taste Of Honey is a charming deli (and CBD store) based in West Didsbury on the popular Burton Road.
A shrine to all that is understated and beautiful, Moth is a small independent shop in Didsbury that is well worth a visit.
Freshly-made, delicious Nepalese and Indian food at this long-standing Didsbury restaurant.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.