Happy Seasons
Bustling Chinatown favourite that excels in signature roasted dishes.
Random places to try
Gerry’s Chinese Pancake House
Street food institution serving delicious Chinese pancakes
Brodega
Chopped cheese and fried chicken subs served from a hatch in an Ardwick car park.
Seoul Kimchi
Seoul Kimchi offers traditional Korean food in a small and informal setting
Mulligans
Manchester’s oldest Irish pub and busy live music venue with hotel rooms, food and (possibly) the city’s best Guinness
Sykes
Well established fish and chip shop using locally-sourced potatoes
Bistro Three Rooms by Platzki
Alex’s Bakery
Deansgate eatery serving freshly baked cakes and desserts, brunch, milkshakes and Brazilian coffee.
Independent shopping
Deadstock General Store
Homewares that are anything but off the shelf, guaranteed to make your castle stand out.
KershKicks
A footgear emporium specialising in rare, limited edition and deadstock trainers.
Beaumont Organic
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable cotton, linen, and recycled denim women’s wear, in a store to die for.
Queer Lit
Europe’s most expansive lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop defining gorgeous on the inside
Grab a drink after work
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
The Fitzgerald
Peveril of the Peak
Traditional Victorian-era pub first opened in 1820, with heritage tilework, dark wood interiors and proper pints
The Britons Protection
Centuries-old pub with listed status, unique historic interior including Terrazzo-tiled floors, and a universal fanbase