The Hillary Step
Johnny James, Managing Editor
A great little pub which is also a microbrewery. Much loved by locals, it has a great selection of beer and plays great music, with live jazz at the weekends.
What's on near The Hillary Step
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Soft or Spiky? at Z-arts
Enjoy a interactive, sensory show for little ones and their grownups.
from £9.50
World Book Day 2025: Musical Storyland at Z-arts
Enjoy a musical, storytelling adventure this World Book Day.
free entry
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Pasta Classes at Salvis Manchester
Salvi’s Pasta Classes are an opportunity for people to learn the skills and secrets of exceptional pasta making.
from £55.00
How To Fail Live with Elizabeth Day at the Lowry
Join Elizabeth Day on the Salford leg of How To Fail’s first UK tour, where she’ll be joined by a very special guest.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Lowry
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
from £19
Homecoming at Lowry
Blending storytelling, dynamic choreography and cutting-edge technology, this show can be enjoyed as an immersive live theatre show or via VR. Intrigued? We certainly are.
from £18.00
Marikiscrycrycry – Goner at Lowry
Created by performer and choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe (aka Marikiscrycrycry), Goner is a unique live performance blending dance, horror and social exploration.
from £18.00
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Pig Heart Boy at The Lowry
A Children’s Theatre Partnership, Unicorn Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production
Based on the novel by Malorie Blackman
Adapted by Winsome Pinnock
Directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu
Is it better to have a pig’s heart that works … than a human heart that doesn’t?
Where to go near The Hillary Step
Manchester
The Carlton Club
The Carlton Club is a social club with a fully licensed bar, snooker tables and dance floor in the South Manchester suburb of Whalley Range.
Manchester
British Muslim Heritage Centre
The British Muslim Heritage Centre, or BMHC as it’s also know, was formerly the GMB National College. This 18th century Grade II listed building is located in the heart of Manchester and situated within 8 acres of attractive greenery.
Manchester
Thirsty Korean
The Thirsty Korean in Chorlton is a delightful restaurant. Not only serving delicious and authentic food but cultivating an authentically warm atmosphere.
Chorlton
The Font Chorlton
The Font is a popular bar in Chorlton which serves up a great selection of beers and cocktails as well as an ever changing food menu.
Chorlton
Mary & Archie Chorlton
The Chorlton branch of Mary & Archie is a popular bar in the South Manchester suburb, with a sun-trap beer garden that’s hard to beat in this area.
Manchester
St. Margaret’s Church Whalley Range
St. Margaret’s Church is a Christian community that prides itself on being dynamic, creative, inclusive and supportive.
Chorlton
Unicorn Grocery
An ever popular food cooperative in Chorlton who stock a wide-range of locally and ethically sourced organic, fruit, veg and fair trade products.
Manchester
Henry C
Henry C is an intimate neighbourhood bar in Chorlton, serving up superb quality drinks.
Chorlton
CBD Manchester
CBD Manchester is a charming cafe in the centre of Chorlton, serving up a range of food and drinks, with the added option of CBD.
Chorlton
Barbakan Delicatessen
Barbakan Deli is an award-winning, continental bakery in Chorlton, named after the historic gateway leading into the Old Town of Kraków in Poland.
Manchester
St Werburgh’s Church Hall
A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
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