ONDA is a treat for the tastebuds. Long dark wood tables are shared by eager diners, as tapas-style plates of fresh pasta and other Italian dishes are ferried across the restaurant. This is the creation of ‘Gooey’, a celeb-endorsed bakery in Manchester that Lizzo herself is a fan of.
Their ‘New Season, New Kitchen’ policy ensures the menu is continually revitalised – as fresh as the pasta itself – meaning that each return trip will excite in new ways.
An outstanding orchestra live in a world-class concert hall – read about the BBC Philharmonic’s Autumn Season at The Bridgewater Hall.
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The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world renowned choirs to Manchester.
from £14.50
The Hallé introduce kids and their grown-ups to orchestral music in an interactive way in this fun-loving concert at The Bridgewater Hall.
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There’s murder and mayhem in the library! Manchester Libraries’ monthly event Crime Central welcomes new guests every month at Central Library, hosted by Rob Parker.
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The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
Get to know Manchester Art Gallery with a passionate volunteer guide, hear their stories and thoughts about the art in an art gallery tour.
free entry
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
Haunt MCR is a speciality coffee shop and wine bar located on Manchester’s bustling Peter Street.
The building consists of five floors of 10,000sqft in an L shape configuration – three of which are open-plan and the other two floors are divided into studio size spaces.
Asha’s serves modern north-west Indian cuisine in luxurious surroundings.
The French is one of Manchester’s most highly regarded restaurants. Head chef Adam Reid has a real grasp on what makes Manchester tick. A less fussy, more relaxed, and, at times, gloriously silly restaurant.
Mr Cooper’s House & Garden is primarily a restaurant (Simon Rogan’s second in The Midland), but its drinks list is also killer. Savour one in the ‘garden’ under a life-sized tree.
Forty-Seven is a luxury boutique hotel on Peter Street in Manchester city centre, above the high-end Indian restaurant Asha’s.
Latest branch of Friska, the independent healthy fast food chain.
Traditional high-end British dining with modern flourishes at the esteemed Midland Hotel in Manchester.
Underground art gallery housed within the Friends Meeting House; a venue for small contemporary art exhibitions and new work by emerging artists.
A range of meeting rooms and conferencing facilities for hire – from an intimate space for a city centre meeting, to a conference facility in a hall that can seat 400 people with a suite of break out rooms.
Luxury hotel in Manchester city centre.
Dating back to 1903, Manchester’s stately Midland Hotel now has its own dedicated tea room. Expect traditional offerings in elegant surroundings.
The end of summer means the start of gig season. From indie legends to the UK’s most exciting young acts, here's who we'll be watching this autumn.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
September's a month of witty and playful exhibitions, complete with larger-than-life installations and that rare thing in the art world – humour!
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
Get inspired to make the most of Autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
