Wings
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
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.
What's on near Wings
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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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Festival Of Libraries in various venues
The fifth Festival Of Libraries is a five-day multi-venue celebration of Greater Manchester’s libraries happening 4 to 8 June.
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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Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake at Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery presents: ‘Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake’, a show that takes a closer look at the the exploitative legacy of the cotton industry.
free entry
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Escaped Alone and What If If Only at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Director Sarah Frankcom returns to the Exchange with two short plays by Caryl Churchill, brought together in one evening of theatre.
from £10.00
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Come Fall in Love at Manchester Opera House
A high-octane and vibrant new musical comedy dances into Manchester for its UK premiere later this year.
from £15.00
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Mary Poppins at the Palace Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the multi award-winning musical flies into Manchester.
from £15.00
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The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
from £25Where to go near Wings
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 leans into Dry January and Veganuary, all at the same time.
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
Whiskey Down Manchester
Spread across two levels beneath Lloyd Street, enter Whiskey Down Manchester through a sunken iconic purple door into the Cabaret Lounge, where over 100 Whiskeys from all over the world are served.
City Centre
The Allotment Vegan Restaurant
The Allotment Vegan Restaurant is an award-winning vegan restaurant, formerly based in Stockport and now in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.
City Centre
Ape & Apple
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.
City Centre
Manchester Town Hall
Re-opening in 2024, Manchester Town Hall is a monument to Victorian Manchester’s ambition, and one of the city’s most-loved landmarks.
City Centre
Red’s True Barbecue
Red’s True Barbeque serves up high-quality American-style BBQ food with a side order of fun.
City Centre
Albert Square
A public square in the heart of Manchester which plays hosts to festivals and major events. Home to the Albert Memorial and statues of Bishop James Fraser, John Bright, Oliver Heywood and William Ewart Gladstone.
City Centre
Armenian Taverna and Restaurant
Long-standing restaurant on Albert Square in Manchester, now in its sparkly new street-level location.
Manchester
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.
City Centre
Caffeine & Co
Caffeine & Co serves up excellent coffee alongside its extensive menu.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Cinema in the North
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Literature Events in the North
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Classical Music in the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Food and Drink in the North
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Exhibitions in the North
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Family things to do in the North
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.