Arguably Manchester’s most well-known Vietnamese restaurant, Viet Shack started out as a hugely-popular street food stall before opening this restaurant in the city’s ‘trendiest’ district, Ancoats. They don’t take bookings so turn up early and have a backup option in place, as this restaurant is hugely popular, and for good reason.
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
Described as one of the “UK’s best comedy festivals”, the Women in Comedy Festival MCR returns with its 10th bumper edition of top-notch comedy.
from £3.00
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
Killer Comedy Club showcases “the UK’s best upcoming and coming comedians” for a night of roof-raising laughs, with pop-up nights all across the North West.
from £12
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
A relaxed and friendly choir for over fifties, Golden Voices Choir brings people together from all walks to life to sing, laugh and have fun.
Sing a range of songs in the Folk and World Music Choir, learn how to get the most out of your voice whilst making new friends.
Every Tuesday writers of all levels meet in Chapter One to discuss ideas, encourage each other and explore creative writing.
free entry
Ancoats General Store serves the local community as a sustainability-focused convenience store stocking craft products, locally-sourced wares and top tier vegan produce.
Manchester is home to many delicious Chinese food restaurants, and Blue Eyed Panda is no exception. Moreover, it caters gluten free.
Cutting Room Cafe and bar is sweet spot in Ancoats for a bite to eat, coffee, or something stronger.
Grade-II listed church recently renovated by the Halle Orchestra to be used as a venue and rehearsal space.
The Edinburgh Castle has a new head chef, and an all-new menu that lives up to its sky-high standards.
The Jane Eyre is a high-quality neighbourhood bar and small plates restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester.
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…
The Horsfall is a venue and programme of activity building on the work of 42nd Street, an innovative Greater Manchester young people’s mental health charity.
A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.
Modern Portugese food from the team behind the mighty El Gato.
Vietnamese street food with a next-level soundtrack.
Seven Bro7hers is a locally-loved, independent brewery based in Manchester, with two locations and an online delivery service.
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.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
