La Turka Bistro
Rawtenstall restaurant with a modern twist on Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine
Random places to try
Zumuku Sushi Cheadle Hulme
Sushi as it should be served — alongside a concise but quality menu of traditional Japanese dishes
Oxford Road Tap
Great beers in a lovely, wood-panelled bunker just by Oxford Road station.
Barista Cafe Bar
Independent cafe, bar & bistro serving high quality breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner from a seasonal menu which champions local ingredients
Cafe 90 Delice
The cafe arm of Marina Salon by FKZ, specialising in homemade pastries, pistachio lattes, bagels and more
Mughli Charcoal Pit
Rusholme stalwart serving 'unapologetically unauthentic' charcoal-infused Indian street food and curries.
The Mekong Cat
Authentic Southeast Asian noodle house praised by Michelin-listed chefs and locals alike.
The Mobberley Ice Cream Company
American-inspired ice cream parlour and kitchen in Mobberley working with a local dairy.
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
Award-winning lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop that defines 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.
Fierce Bar
Award-winning satellite bar of esteemed Scottish craft brewery hosting drinkers, dogs, comedy nights and art exhibitions.
The Fitzgerald
Discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent, this first floor speakeasy owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age.
Movement Bar
Muso-friendly watering hole led by three Manchester luminaries with a packed events calendar.