A tiny, carefully curated independent store in Chorlton.

Originally called The Temple of Convenience owing to its former life as a public toilet block, this is a tiny bar with some of the finest bathroom graffiti in town.

Superb little hidden-away bar on Deansgate

A Grade II listed market building in the Northern Quarter, Mackie Mayor is a key fixture in the ever-growing Northern Quarter food and drink scene.

The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.

Paradise Works is an artists’ studio and gallery space on the boarder of Salford and Manchester, established in April 2017.

One of Manchester’s most most diverse neighborhoods has a library to match with newspapers, books and publications available in multiple languages.

The Turnpike is an independent arts organisation. Since January 2017, it has occupied the first floor of an iconic 1970s brutalist building in the centre of Leigh.

Tameside Library has the library on one floor and the Central Art Gallery above. Sounds a little like an arts centre. It’s all housed in a comfortable and sturdy building.

SLOE Gallery is an artist-led exhibition space, co-founded by a small team of postgraduate students from the Manchester School of Art.

Independent cafe in Manchester’s bustling Northern Quarter. Perfect if you’re looking for high-quality homemade produce.