Seven Bro7hers is an independent Manchester brewery with two much-loved locations in the city. Under normal circumstances, they host a jam-packed series of events, as well as hearty, healthy food options but current circumstances mean you can now get your craft ale fix by ordering direct from their website to get your favourite beers delivered to your door. Oh, and it’s pronounced ‘brothers’, but you knew that already, right?
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
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
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
Award-winning comedian Liam Withnail brings his critically acclaimed show Chronic Boom to Manchester.
from £15.00
LA-based experimental pop artist Angélica Garcia is playing at The Castle this summer, in support of her latest cumbia-inspired music.
from £10.00
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
Burlesque of the Wall celebrates feminine powerhouse energy. Be captivated, inspired, and uplifted in this combination of live jazz and burlesque artistry.
Un-Convention is the ultimate independent music industry conference and showcase taking place at Band on the Wall in Manchester this November.
A vibrant and casual restaurant in the heart of Ancoats with some top-level Sunday roast options.
Modern Portugese food from the team behind the mighty El Gato.
Ancoats-based bar and restaurant, specialising in cocktails, British small plates, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts.
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…
It’s Pintxos Week at The Jane Eyre, one of the best neighbourhood bars and small plates restaurants in Ancoats.
The Edinburgh Castle has a new head chef, and an all-new menu that lives up to its sky-high standards.
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.
Grade-II listed church recently renovated by the Halle Orchestra to be used as a venue and rehearsal space.
A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.
High-end tasting menus are on the table at this hugely-respected Ancoats restaurant from chef and co-owner Simon Martin.
Manchester is home to many delicious Chinese food restaurants, and Blue Eyed Panda is no exception. Moreover, it caters gluten free.
Cocoa Cabana is a highly-rated chocolatiers based in Ancoats, serving up decadent artisan chocolates, cakes, sweet treats and cocktails.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
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.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
