Ape & Apple
Ben Williams, Managing Editor
The Ape & Apple is a traditional Joseph Holt’s pub on John Dalton Street in Manchester. Expect cask ales, a good choice of whisky and a menu of traditional pub grub.
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Comedy Balloon
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
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Comedy Balloon
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
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Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Billed as a “love letter to Birmingham”, this Bruntwood Prize-winner explores Black masculinity through Beyoncé lyrics, techno raves and the deep connection between a man and his barber.
from £10.00
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Royal Exchange Theatre
This contemporary adaptation promises a “whirlwind of sweaty dance-offs” and “drum and bass love anthems” in a celebratory nod to Manchester’s dance, music and rave culture.
from £10.00
Tootally Wired at Central Library
An iconic Manchester-made fashion accessory is being celebrated in this one-off event at Central Library in conjunction with Manchester Histories Festival.
from £3.00
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Gallery Tours at Manchester Art Gallery
Take a deeper look into Manchester Art Gallery’s collection with their regular, informative and fascinating gallery tours.
free entry
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
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The Laughienda Comedy Club
The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
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Weird As Folk exhibition at The Portico
The Portico Library’s latest exhibition, Weird As Folk, runs through to November and invites you to explore and reimagine folklore via texts selected from the collection, which includes 100 books of English folklore.
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Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana is the next best thing to a trip to Naples, right in the centre of Manchester, on John Dalton Street. Expect the freshest ingredients around, delivered directly from Italy three times a week.
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Caffeine & Co
Caffeine & Co serves up excellent coffee alongside its extensive menu.
City Centre
Salvi’s Cucina
This wonderful Italian restaurant might look a bit retro from the outside, but on the inside, Salvi’s Cucina serves up some of the most authentic ingredients going.
City Centre
Breakout Manchester
Test your skills and logical thinking with Breakout Manchester’s wide selection of themed rooms for you to escape from.
Manchester
Maray Manchester
This acclaimed Middle-Eastern restaurant has added some excellent new dishes to the menu.
Manchester
Ditto Coffee Albert Square
Ditto Coffee has opened a branch on Albert Square, teaming great coffee with a passion for independent music.
City Centre
Wings
Highly-regarded Chinese restaurant with a peerless range of dim sum and other Chinese dishes. Louis Van Gaal’s (remember him?) favourite restaurant in Manchester, by all accounts.
City Centre
Byron Burger Manchester Deansgate
Manchester branch of the London burger restaurant.
City Centre
El Gato Negro Tapas
El Gato Negro Tapas came to Manchester in 2016, bringing its award-winning tapas dishes to Manchester city centre.
City Centre
Tast Cuina Catalana
A celebration of authentic Catalan food and wine on King Street.
City Centre
Enxaneta
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Enxaneta is a fine dining experience at Tast Cuina Catalana on King Street, Manchester. It’s based on the second floor of the acclaimed Catalan restaurant and features two new tasting menus in an intimate 16 cover space.
City Centre
King Street Manchester
King Street is one of the most picturesque parts of Manchester with buildings designed by Alfred Waterhouse and C.R. Cockerell. Once Manchester’s financial epicenter, it’s now home to high-end retail and fine dining.
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