Elnecot
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
This popular Ancoats-based bar and restaurant specialises in intricate cocktails, British small plates, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts.
What's on near Elnecot
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.
from £35
Seàn Hewitt in conversation with Andrew McMillan at Queer Lit
Expect an unforgettable evening of captivating conversation as award-winning poet, memoirist, novelist and literary critic Seán Hewitt reads from his eagerly awaited debut novel.
from £5.00
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School of Comedy at the Frog and Bucket
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Moin at Band on the Wall
Rock-informed, techno-adjacent musical collagists Moin perform at Band on the Wall this spring.
from £16.50
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Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
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Creatures of the Night Comedy Club
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
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The Comedy Vault
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
free entryWhere to go near Elnecot
Manchester
The Counter House
A vibrant and casual restaurant in the heart of Ancoats with some top-level Sunday roast options.
Manchester
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
Seven Bro7hers is a locally-loved, independent brewery based in Manchester, with two locations and an online delivery service.
Manchester
Canto
Modern Portugese food from the team behind the mighty El Gato.
Manchester
Mana
Manchester’s only Michelin-starred restaurant.
Ancoats
Rudy’s Pizza
Founded in 2015 by Jim Morgan and his partner Kate Wilson, you’ll find Rudy’s Pizza in cities all over England these days. But there can only be one original…
Manchester
The Jane Eyre
The Jane Eyre is a high-quality neighbourhood bar in Ancoats, Manchester. We check it out after a recent refurb.
Ancoats
Hallé
at St Michael’s
at St Michael’s
Hallé at St Michael’s is a second space in Ancoats for the Hallé’s artistic and education activities and provides space for community events.
Manchester
Cocoa Cabana Ancoats
Cocoa Cabana is a highly-rated chocolatiers based in Ancoats, serving up decadent artisan chocolates, cakes, sweet treats and cocktails.
Manchester
The Hip Hop Chip Shop
A hip hop-inspired, non-traditional chip shop, now based in Ancoats.
Ancoats
The Edinburgh Castle Pub
The Edinburgh Castle has a new head chef, and an all-new menu that lives up to its sky-high standards.
Manchester
KERB
A neighbourhood natural wine store and bar in Ancoats, Manchester.
Ancoats
Hallé St Peter’s
Grade-II listed church recently renovated by the Halle Orchestra to be used as a venue and rehearsal space.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
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Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.