Manchester’s character, shaped by its role in the Industrial Revolution and its later regeneration, is visible in its venues. This city, a progressive urban hub known for its music, arts, science, and sport, reflects its history in its buildings. From repurposed factories in The Northern Quarter to carefully preserved mills in Ancoats, and modern spaces along Deansgate, Manchester’s venues connect you to its past and present. You might find a theatre within a former industrial building in The Northern Quarter, still showing traces of its manufacturing origins. Similarly, the redeveloped areas of Ancoats feature contemporary eateries and independent shops in preserved mill buildings. Further towards the commercial centre, along Deansgate, venues occupy Victorian premises or modern spaces. Each location, whether a bar or performance space, has a unique sense of place. Our venue listings are updated daily, ensuring they reflect local life across the city.
Featured places are selected local venues we recommend or that partner with The City Brief.
Grocery Store
Wing Yip SuperstoreWing Yip Superstore is a grocery store serving Manchester’s communities from Cassidy Close. This store offers ingredients reflecting a global palate. It’s known for its fresh meat and fish, and a wide range of Asian ingredients.
View Info →Restaurant And Brewery
BundobustBundobust is a restaurant and brewery in Manchester, serving Indian street food and craft beer. Located on Piccadilly within the Northern Quarter, the venue reflects the area’s energetic and casual atmosphere. Bundobust is known for its unique combination of flavorful dishes and freshly brewed beer, served in a relaxed setting.
View Info →Board Game Café
Goodtime GamesGoodtime Games is a board game café located on Burton Road in West Didsbury. This area of Manchester offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and Goodtime Games fits right in. The venue is known for its extensive board game collection, with options for every interest and skill level.
View Info →Restaurant
Ming DynastyMing Dynasty is a Chinese restaurant on Talbot Road in Stretford, Manchester. The area has a local feel with several dining options. The restaurant is known for its Chicken Curry Samosa and attracts customers with order incentives.
View Info →Restaurant And Bar
BrownsBrowns Brasserie & Bar is a restaurant and bar on York Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. This area is known for its independent shops and relaxed daytime atmosphere, which becomes lively in the evening. Browns is known for its hand-crafted cocktails and Contemporary British cuisine.
View Info →Pub
The Lass O'GowrieThe Lass O'Gowrie is a traditional pub on the corner of Charles Street and Pritchard Street in Manchester. The area is lively and social, a short drive away from the city centre. Known for its hearty Sunday roast and connections to rugby, The Lass O'Gowrie is popular with both locals and visitors.
View Info →1,742 total places
Restaurant And Brewery
BundobustBundobust is a restaurant and brewery in Manchester, serving Indian street food and craft beer.
View Info →Board Game Café
Goodtime GamesGoodtime Games is a board game café located on Burton Road in West Didsbury.
View Info →Restaurant
Ming DynastyMing Dynasty is a Chinese restaurant on Talbot Road in Stretford, Manchester.
View Info →Restaurant And Bar
BrownsBrowns Brasserie & Bar is a restaurant and bar on York Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
View Info →Earth Vegetarian Cafe and Juice Bar is a vegetarian cafe on Oldham Street in Manchester.
View Info →Food Truck
2 Kitchen's2 Kitchen's is a Food Truck serving Indian/Bengali cuisine.
View Info →210 total places
Cinema
HOME CinemaHOME Cinema is an independent cinema on Oxford Street in Manchester.
View Info →Art Gallery
esea contemporaryesea contemporary is an art gallery on Thomas Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
View Info →Theatre And Arts Charity
53two53two is a theatre and arts charity located under the Grade II* listed railway arches on Watson Street in Manchester.
View Info →871 total places
Pub
The Lass O'GowrieThe Lass O'Gowrie is a traditional pub on the corner of Charles Street and Pritchard Street in Manchester.
View Info →Pub
Ye Olde VicYe Olde Vic is a traditional pub on Chatham Street in Stockport, part of the established local pub scene.
View Info →Country Pub
The Honey BeeThe Honey Bee is a country pub on Altrincham Road in Manchester, offering a rural feel close to the city.
View Info →Kennedy's is a bar on Stevenson Square in Manchester.
View Info →Fairfield Social Club is a community-focused social club in Manchester.
View Info →Restaurant
The Black FriarThe Black Friar is a restaurant on Blackfriars Road in Salford, just west of Manchester.
View Info →309 total places
Park
Gartside GardensGartside Gardens is an urban park on Kincardine Road.
View Info →Castlefield Viaduct Urban Park is an elevated park built on a Victorian railway viaduct.
View Info →Park
Mayfield ParkMayfield Park is a public park in Manchester, on Baring Street.
View Info →Park
Old Moat ParkOld Moat Park is a park located on Mauldeth Road in Withington, Manchester.
View Info →267 total places
Watersports Centre
Helly Hansen Watersports CentreHelly Hansen Watersports Centre is an outdoor watersports facility in Salford Quays.
View Info →Climbing Centre
BlocHaus ClimbingBlocHaus Climbing is a boulder climbing gym in Manchester.
View Info →Leisure Centre
Broughton Leisure CentreBroughton Leisure Centre is a public leisure facility offering community and sports recreation in Manchester.
View Info →Sports Facility
Salford Sports VillageSalford Sports Village is a multi-sports centre in Salford Quays, Manchester.
View Info →Climbing Gym
Parthian ClimbingParthian Climbing is an indoor climbing facility in Manchester.
View Info →Leisure Centre
Clarendon Leisure CentreClarendon Leisure Centre is a community leisure facility on Clarendon Street in Manchester’s Fallowfield area, a lively part of town.
View Info →78 total places
Grocery Store
Wing Yip SuperstoreWing Yip Superstore is a grocery store serving Manchester’s communities from Cassidy Close.
View Info →Market Hall
Salford MarketSalford Market is a traditional market hall located on 1a Market Way, within the Salford Quays area of Manchester.
View Info →Grocery Store
Heron FoodsHeron Foods is a supermarket serving the Stretford Mall area of Manchester.
View Info →Retail Store
B&MB&M Home Store with Garden Centre is a retail store located on Tyldesley Road in Ashton-under-Lyne.
View Info →Marketplace
Stockport MarketStockport Market is a covered market hall in Stockport Town Centre, contributing to the area’s lively atmosphere.
View Info →Food Producer
Little OrangeLittle Orange specializes in Sicilian-inspired artisan food in Manchester.
View Info →