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No-nonsense smashed burgers and serious shakes on the edge of the city centre.
Cheetham Hill
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Happy Valley Cafe
Eclectic Cha Chaan Teng offering a fusion of East-meets-West dishes, from Cantonese classics to global comfort foods, in a vibrant, mural-adorned setting.
Hidden
Intimate, sweaty night club in Cheetham Hill hosting raves from all corners of the electronic music universe.
Manchester Jewish Museum
The UK's only Jewish museum outside of London, with beautiful architecture and stained-glass windows
The Spärrows
The Spärrows is a hidden gem serving hand-crafted European dumplings, spätzle, and pasta in a cosy railway arch near Victoria Station.
Derby Brewery Arms
Historic boozer-turned-LGBTQIA+ community hub known for inclusive events, sweatbox raves and daytime garden dancing.
Darbar
Persian dining above beauty salon with skewered masterpieces and game-changing tahdig rice.
Heavenly Desserts Cheetham Hill
Lavish desserts and sweet treats in a glamorous, parlour-style environment.
Rock Over Climbing
One of the UK’s largest indoor climbing centres with 300 routes to go at.
The Grumpy Baker
A renowned dark kitchen specialising in cheesecake but preparing a range of incredible and unique desserts.
That’s Thai
Asian movie posters line the walls of this beloved informal Thai lunchtime spot a short hop from the city.