Fred’s Ale House
Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
What's on near Fred’s Ale House
RNCM Chamber Choir with Clod Ensemble at Victoria Baths
With the RNCM’s Dance:Music initiative comes a concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir and Clod Ensemble in one of Manchester’s most stunning spaces.
from £12.00
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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House 10 Year Anniversary
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00
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Sacred Harp Singing in Whitworth Gallery
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entry
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JMW Turner: In Light and Shade at the Whitworth
The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
free entry
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Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990
The Whitworth presents ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’, a landmark show about women’s rebellion and creativity.
free entry
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Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place at The Whitworth
‘Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place’ is a dazzling display of textile works by one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists.
free entry
The Waeve at Band on the Wall
A year on from their acclaimed eponymous debut album, Rose Elinor Dougall and Graham Coxon AKA The Waeve are back with a new record and a new tour.
from £24.75
Manchester Writing School Alumni Showcase at Manchester Poetry Library
Spring 2025 sees the first in what promises to be a series of events to showcase work by alumni of the Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University.
free entryWhere to go near Fred’s Ale House
Manchester
Cibus Pizza
High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
Levenshulme
Bankley Studios and Gallery Manchester
Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run gallery space and artists studios in Levenshulme, Manchester. It currently houses over 30 artists working across a range of disciplines including painting, textiles, photography, installation, sculpture and ceramics.
Levenshulme
Jandol Lebanese Restaurant
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
Levenshulme
Levenshulme Market
One of the best in the city, Levenshulme Market brings new businesses, arts and lots of delicious food to a carpark in Levenshulme on a weekly basis.
Levenshulme
Gaijin Dumpling House
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
Levenshulme
Isca Wines
An intimate and well-stocked wine bar at the heart of Levenshulme that plays host to a range of quality workshops and food-based events.
Levenshulme
Station Hop
Cosy, colourful bar in Levenshulme. Station Hop is an independent tap house and bottle shop, located close to Levenshulme station.
Levenshulme
Sips And Dips
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
Levenshulme
Long Boi’s Bakehouse
A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.
Manchester
Station South
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
Levenshulme
Levenshulme Old Library
A former Carnegie library, now operating as a community-powered arts venue.
Levenshulme
The Talleyrand, Levenshulme
A bar and event space, The Talleyrand is one of several establishments helping to make Levenshulme a destination in its own right.
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