One Eight Six
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Snazzy cabaret-style cocktail bar and nightclub, hidden away under a Deansgate barber shop.
What's on near One Eight Six
Work in Theatre: Costume and Wardrobe at The Palace
Learn from the masters in this workshop for young people aspiring to work in Costume and Wardrobe with Jaheda from the Palace.
from £10.00
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101 Dalmatians at the Manchester Opera House
Celebrate the power of pups in this paw-some show!
from £13.00
Manchester Psych Fest 2024
Manchester Psych Fest, the UK’s trailblazing psychedelic music and arts festival has announced a massive bill for its 2024 edition.
from £45.20
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Sweet Dreams at Aviva Studios
Multi-sensory and surreal, Sweet Dreams is a brand-new storytelling experience that takes audiences on a journey through food, appetite and desire.
from £7.50
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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Summer Factory at Aviva Studios
Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.
free entry
Street Symphony X La Suerte at Aviva Studios
Join Factory International for their second edition of Street Symphony, hosted by La Suerte Dance School.
free entry
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Factory International Gift Membership
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00Where to go near One Eight Six
City Centre
Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor Manchester is a temple to British beef – this is the first branch outside the capital.
Deansgate
184 Deansgate
Commercial space for hire being used for an event
Manchester
Moxy Manchester City
Moxy Manchester City is a stylish 146-bedroom hotel in Spinningfields, with an attractive living room lobby and modern, well-stocked bar.
Manchester
Federal Cafe Bar
Popular cafe on Deansgate in Manchester with a great range of lunch options.
Manchester
Hey Little Cupcake
Hey Little Cupcake is a small, trendy cupcake boutique nestled in Spinningfields that uses the finest ingredients to create a signature collection of cupcakes, cakes and brownies.
City Centre
Ibérica Manchester
Authentic tapas served up at this high-end Spinningfields eatery.
Manchester
Sexy Fish Manchester
Sexy Fish Manchester is fun, flashy and laser-focused on serving the city’s best food and drink.
City Centre
Manchester Opera House
A commercial touring theatre, the Manchester Opera House is reopening in August 2021, all set to host the city’s finest mainstream theatrical productions, music gigs, opera and ballet.
Manchester
NQ64 Manchester Peter St
NQ64 Peter Street is the latest venue from the team behind the original (and excellent) NQ bar, offering up video games, high-quality drinks and a great, friendly atmosphere.
City Centre
Sakana
Right next to Manchester’s Albert Hall, Sakana is a casual Japanese restaurant downstairs, with a fancier Pan Asian on the first floor.
Manchester
The Blues Kitchen Manchester
The Blues Kitchen’s superb American-inspired food is a perfect match for the upstairs live music space.
Castlefield
The Loft Manchester
Smart event space in the building previously occupied by Walkabout, and now host to all manner of exciting one-off happenings
Manchester District Guides
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