Peste
Creative Tourist
Peste is a bohemian bar and bookshop with vintage reads and records. Expect pop-up art shows and poetry readings every now and then in an old undertakers office.
What's on near Peste
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Kiss Marry Kill at Hallé St Peter’s
Dante or Die’s latest offsite production Kiss Marry Kill is a provocative work that imagines the first same-sex wedding in a UK prison.
from £12.00
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom
Award-winning comedian Liam Withnail brings his critically acclaimed show Chronic Boom to Manchester.
from £15.00
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School of Comedy at the Frog and Bucket
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
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Aromatherapy Candle Making at Form Lifestyle Store
Be guided through the process of making your own scented candle by Lizzy from Cedar, with her years of experience and expertise.
from £50.00
Aromatherapy Bath Product Workshop with Cedar
Led by Lizzy, the founder of Cedar Apothecary, this intimate in-person event invites you to make your own aromatherapy bath products.
from £55.00
Un-Convention Manchester 2024
Un-Convention is the ultimate independent music industry conference and showcase taking place at Band on the Wall in Manchester this November.
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 £15Where to go near Peste
Ancoats
Hallé
at St Michael’s
at St Michael’s
Hallé at St Michael’s is a second space in Ancoats for the Hallé’s artistic and education activities and provides space for community events.
Manchester
Blossom Street Social
Blossom Street Social is a wonderful Ancoats bar, with a vast selection of wine.
Manchester
Elnecot
Ancoats-based bar and restaurant, specialising in cocktails, British small plates, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts.
Manchester
The Hip Hop Chip Shop
A hip hop-inspired, non-traditional chip shop, now based in Ancoats.
Manchester
Mana
High-end tasting menus are on the table at this hugely-respected Ancoats restaurant from chef and co-owner Simon Martin.
Manchester
The Counter House
A vibrant and casual restaurant in the heart of Ancoats with some top-level Sunday roast options.
Manchester
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
Seven Bro7hers is a locally-loved, independent brewery based in Manchester, with two locations and an online delivery service.
Manchester
Canto
Modern Portugese food from the team behind the mighty El Gato.
Manchester
KERB
A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.
Manchester
Cocoa Cabana Ancoats
Cocoa Cabana is a highly-rated chocolatiers based in Ancoats, serving up decadent artisan chocolates, cakes, sweet treats and cocktails.
Ancoats
Rudy’s Pizza
Founded in 2015 by Jim Morgan and his partner Kate Wilson, you’ll find Rudy’s Pizza in cities all over England these days. But there can only be one original…
Manchester
The Jane Eyre
It’s Pintxos Week at The Jane Eyre, one of the best neighbourhood bars and small plates restaurants in Ancoats.
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