Withington Public Hall Institute
Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor
A social enterprise cum neighbourhood venue in the heart of Withington. Expect anything from pop up food events, to vintage markets, to film screenings and art sessions.
A social enterprise cum neighbourhood venue in the heart of Withington. Expect anything from pop up food events, to vintage markets, to film screenings and art sessions.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entrySee ‘Traces of Displacement’, the Whitworth’s major new exhibition which uses the gallery’s collection to explore the issue of forced displacement.
free entryRenaissance Nuremberg comes alive in this must-see exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer, the leading figure of Europe’s print revolution.
free entryThrough a fantastic collection of classical and contemporary artists’ work, ‘(Un)Defining Queer’ examines the use of language, histories and narratives to explore what ‘queer’ really means today. free entry
Levenshulme Old Library has commissioned brand-new festive ghost stories from six writers for three special atmospheric lantern-lit reading events after hours in the Carnegie building.
from £10The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entryRadiohead side project The Smile have announced a second album and an accompanying tour, coming to The Apollo in March.
from £58.10It’s the summer holidays and surprise surprise, there’s a lot of rain! A good excuse to travel back in time to a world of opulence and mystery at Manchester Museum.
free entryWithington is home to Fuel Cafe, who serve only vegetarian and vegan food, as well as hosting quiz nights and lively open mics. They are well known for their hangover busting, meat free, full breakfast menu, and the decor is pleasantly found-object-eclectic.
Wilderness Records has equal amounts of comfort and thrills, with their extensive genre spanning vinyl collection that sits along side a great place to grab a cosy coffee.
Herbivorous is an independent vegan restaurant, with this new permanent venue now open in Withington.
Libertine is a wonderful new restaurant and bar based in an old bank, from the talented team behind Cottonopolis and Edinburgh Castle.
The first all-vegan desserts parlour in the North, also sold at high-profile venues such as the Deaf Institute, Greens, Croma and more.
Manchester’s first ever Japanese sake bar, Monkey Trio, is unique in the city. Visit for an evening of quiet luxury.
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is a meat-free Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Withington.
Withington’s Lentils and Lather is a top destination for a wide range of sustainable, plastic-free and zero waste products.
Authentic Mediterranean food, including Greek and Lebanese classics, at the heart of Didsbury’s bustling Burton Road.
A Taste Of Honey is a charming deli (and CBD store) based in West Didsbury on the popular Burton Road.
Simon Rimmer’s Greens is one of the most well-known and respected veggie restaurants in Manchester and the North.
A shrine to all that is understated and beautiful, Moth is a small independent shop in Didsbury that is well worth a visit.
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