Wolf At The Door
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Wolf At The Door
Three storey bar and restaurant on Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter.
What's on near Wolf At The Door
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Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風 at esea contemporary
Marcos Kueh explores labour diasporas and Manchester’s industrial history at his first institutional solo show.
Free entry
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Creative Workshops at Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Create stunning pottery, jewellery, sketches, watercolours and more with the vast array of craft workshops at MCDC.
From £45.00
Truly Madly Brutal
Explore the fascinating history of Brutalism in Manchester, while also exploring the movement’s wider intentions and ideals.
From £20.00
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Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
Ibibio Sound Machine at Band on the Wall
Fusing West African funk and disco with modern post-punk and electro, Ibibio Sound Machine inject some much-needed energy into January.
From £29
Me Gusta Collective – New Year’s Eve Special at Band on the Wall
After a sold-out night earlier this year, Me Gusta Collective is back at Band on the Wall for the big one: New Year’s Eve.
From £10
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Manchester’s Northern Quarter: Street Art & Local Stories
This walking tour explores the neighbourhood’s streets, stories and hidden corners, offering a closer look at the places and people that have made Manchester.
From £12.00
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Bombed and Besieged: Manchester at War
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
From £20.00Where to go near Wolf At The Door
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The Bay Horse Tavern
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Smithfield Market
The neo-Romanesque arches of this former wholesale food market still stand as a reminder to the Northern Quarter’s mercantile past.
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Bar 21
A bar in Manchester’s Northern Quarter for fans of television and cinema science fiction. Enjoy food and drink amongst a off-beat selection of movie memorabilia.
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Dough Pizza Kitchen
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Trof Northern Quarter
It’s a landmark year for Trof NQ. In the ten years since it first opened, the Northern Quarter has developed around it to become one of the city’s most prominent areas.
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Terrace NQ
With booths, long bench tables and wooden tables with British school-like chairs. Being able to flow seamlessly from day to night, makes it one of the top bars for any occasion.
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Apotheca
Award-winning cocktail bar in Manchester’s Nothern Quarter.
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esea contemporary
esea contemporary is widely regarded as the number one place for experiencing East and Southeast Asian contemporary art in the UK.
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Luck Lust Liquor & Burn
Tacos, burgers, fries and fun at this Northern Quarter eatery
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Renae
A music-led bar and creative hub in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
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The Smithfield Social
The Smithfield Social is a charming Northern Quarter destination owned by local lad Liam Fray of Courteeners fame, offering brunch, lunch and a wide selection of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
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This & That Café
Eternally popular curry canteen taking its name from a time when patrons didn’t know what to call their orders, but pointed instead to a bit of “this” and “that”.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Music in the North
Manchester’s closing out the year – and looking to the new one – with a run of gigs from some of the country’s best underground exports.
Theatre in the North
Winter brings a huge haul of seasonal shows, as well as productions that resolutely veer away from the fairy lights.
Cinema in the North
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Family things to do in the North
Manchester’s family‑friendly scene is buzzing this season with storytelling, theatre, and hands‑on fun for all ages.
Exhibitions in the North
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Food and Drink in the North
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.