Decently-priced vintage goods, just a stones throw from Manchester’s busy Northern Quarter.

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.

This former Roman Catholic church closed its doors in 2004 but recently re-opened as a flexible event space, under the management of the Hallé.

The original restaurant in the Bem Brasil chain. Expect barbecued meat from a traditional Brazilian grill.

No-frills bar on Manchester’s Swan Street. A wide selection of beers and ciders mixed with a great jukebox make this an ideal pre-Band on The Wall drinking spot.

Comedy club in Manchester on the corner of Oldham Street and Great Ancoats. A popular stop on the stand up comedy circuit, Frog and Bucket has seen the likes of Peter Kay, Richard Herring and Johnny Vegas take to its stage.

Grade-II listed church recently renovated by the Halle Orchestra to be used as a venue and rehearsal space.

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.

Started by artisan baker Russell Goodwin, Companio Bakery sells freshly-baked bread from a small unit in Manchester’s Ancoats.

This café in Ancoats is locally famed for its lunchtime deals and sandwiches

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…