Kro Bar, Manchester is an independent pub and music venue housed (somewhat ironically) in the former Temperance Society building.

Panchos Burritos is a Mexican street food vendor in the Arndale Market.

Beermoth on Manchester’s Tib Street stocks specialist beers, chosen with a quietly confident knowledge.

San Carlo Fumo is a sun trap on St Peter’s Square, serving up traditional Italian food at its best

The stunning Manchester Central Library is now back open for all visitors who wish to browse the enormous collection or simply relax in this magnificent building.

Right next to Manchester’s Albert Hall, Sakana is a casual Japanese restaurant downstairs, with a fancier Pan Asian on the first floor.

This 18-acre park opposite the Manchester Royal Infirmary provides a welcome patch of green in an otherwise densely populated and heavily used part of the city.

Buffeted by fried chicken outlets, legendary musical instrument emporium Johnny Roadhouse has been serving the local music community for over 50 years.

Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is a meat-free Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Withington.

The Booths branch at Media City, Salford Quays is much appreciated by TV, radio and media executives who work in the area.

The Lowry Outlet Mall in The Quays district of Manchester sits opposite both The Lowry and MediaCityUK, Europe’s largest media hub and the home of BBC North.

The Rochdale Pioneers Museum – once a shop – is widely considered to be the birthplace of the co-operative movement.