Guidebook for Manchester
Everything Else
The Theatre of Dreams! (Map location is on the right road but slightly off!)
149 locals recommend
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayThe Theatre of Dreams! (Map location is on the right road but slightly off!)
Within walking distance is the University, including the venue for graduations.
46 locals recommend
The University of Manchester
Oxford RoadWithin walking distance is the University, including the venue for graduations.
Within walking distance, perfect for visiting academics or for graduation ceremonies!
15 locals recommend
Manchester Metropolitan University
Within walking distance, perfect for visiting academics or for graduation ceremonies!
A short drive or taxi journey away, perfect for visiting academics or for graduation ceremonies.
13 locals recommend
University of Salford
43 CrescentA short drive or taxi journey away, perfect for visiting academics or for graduation ceremonies.
One of the top Premier League teams - only a 10 minute drive away.
142 locals recommend
Etihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadOne of the top Premier League teams - only a 10 minute drive away.
Manchester Airport
A 15-min car journey away from the apartment
Manchester Aquatics Centre
2 Booth St EThe home of the Commonwealth Games pool
A massive venue for conventions, gigs and shows. Centrally-located and within walking distance.
11 locals recommend
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Windmill StreetA massive venue for conventions, gigs and shows. Centrally-located and within walking distance.
Manchester's biggest train station, connecting you to the rest of the country.
55 locals recommend
Piccadilly Station
Manchester's biggest train station, connecting you to the rest of the country.
RNCM
124 Oxford RdOnly a 5 min walk away from the apartment.
Barclays Bank PLC
Cash machines/ATMs only a few mins walk from the apartment
Oxford Road Train Station. Taxi rank on the approach, and a Sainsburys small shop over the road.
38 locals recommend
Oxford rd station
Oxford RoadOxford Road Train Station. Taxi rank on the approach, and a Sainsburys small shop over the road.
Arts & Culture
Palace Theatre
97 Oxford StA great venue for plays and musicals - only a 10 minute walk away.
A great venue for shows - lots of big name musicals have been here over the years
62 locals recommend
Manchester Opera House
3 Quay StA great venue for shows - lots of big name musicals have been here over the years
A small, unique cinema with restaurant, bar and coffee shop. Some great films on offer, not just foreign flicks, and the food is great.
28 locals recommend
Cornerhouse
A small, unique cinema with restaurant, bar and coffee shop. Some great films on offer, not just foreign flicks, and the food is great.
A small gallery that has some great exhibitions throughout the year. Cafe is great as well.
Cube Gallery
A small gallery that has some great exhibitions throughout the year. Cafe is great as well.
Essentials
Asda Hulme Superstore
100 Princess Rda 24-hour supermarket (Mon-Sat) within a short drive
Food Scene
Great little asian fusion restaurant that also does takeaway, literally a couple of minutes' walk from the front door.
Little Fusion
Great little asian fusion restaurant that also does takeaway, literally a couple of minutes' walk from the front door.
Rice Flame Bar & Grill
4-6 Chester StGood value food! A mix of world foods, sit-in or takeaway.
A fantastic Cantonese restaurant that my family has frequented since I was a baby. It has really friendly owners and great food. Nice dim sum, but afternoons only for that I think.
Kwok Man
28-32 Princess StA fantastic Cantonese restaurant that my family has frequented since I was a baby. It has really friendly owners and great food. Nice dim sum, but afternoons only for that I think.
Drinks & Nightlife
Manchester's Gay Village is walkable (15 mins) or a short taxi away. Plenty of bars, clubs & restaurants, very friendly and safe for everyone - straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Via Fossa Cafe Bar
28-30 Canal StreetManchester's Gay Village is walkable (15 mins) or a short taxi away. Plenty of bars, clubs & restaurants, very friendly and safe for everyone - straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
A trendy area with plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants. Some amazing palces to eat, and some really nice cocktails and beers to be found!
13 locals recommend
The Northern Quarter
High StreetA trendy area with plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants. Some amazing palces to eat, and some really nice cocktails and beers to be found!
A great pub, students and locals both frequent it, pool tables, jukebox, big screen for sports and cheap but decent food (even fish finger sandwiches!)
The Flour and Flagon
126 Grosvenor StA great pub, students and locals both frequent it, pool tables, jukebox, big screen for sports and cheap but decent food (even fish finger sandwiches!)
A small basement bar with one of the best jukeboxes in Manchester. A good selection of foreign beers.
6 locals recommend
The Temple
100 Great Bridgewater StreetA small basement bar with one of the best jukeboxes in Manchester. A good selection of foreign beers.