Rise and Grind
Chic Altrincham cafe serving pretty-looking brunches, coffees and smoothies.
Random places to try
Fress
Au naturale design meets comfort food in a Northern Quarter favourite, with waffles and chicken among the winners.
Ramona
Pizza as Detroit intended, with frozen cocktails and late-night parties in a former MOT garage.
Didsbury House
Elegant Victorian villa turned boutique retreat with designer interiors, roll-top baths and a secluded walled terrace.
Everyman Cinema
Deluxe cinema experience with plush seating and waiter service, offering a mix of new releases, indie films, and live theatre screenings.
Plant Blends
Beach-hut themed smoothie and açaí cafe with popular spots throughout Manchester and Cheshire.
Walnut
Expertly grilled Persian platters and aromatic stews that have drawn crowds for fifteen years.
Where The Light Gets In
Internationally acclaimed Michelin Green-starred tasting menus in a historic mill - Where The Light Gets In, Stockport
Rudy’s Sale
Neapolitan pizza place in Sale with a contemporary, relaxed feel and a paired-back menu.
Pieminister
Award winning pies made with ethically sourced British ingredients
The Station House
Exquisitely refurbed gastropub with railway-side location.
Piccadilly Records
One of the world’s most celebrated record shops and a Mancunian music institution since 1978
Independent shopping
Deadstock General Store
Homewares that are anything but off the shelf, guaranteed to make your castle stand out.
KershKicks
A footgear emporium specialising in rare, limited edition and deadstock trainers.
Beaumont Organic
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable cotton, linen, and recycled denim women’s wear, in a store to die for.
Queer Lit
Europe’s most expansive lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop defining gorgeous on the inside
Grab a drink after work
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
The Fitzgerald
The Fitzgerald is a discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent first floor speakeasy that owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age.
Peveril of the Peak
Traditional Victorian-era pub first opened in 1820, with heritage tilework, dark wood interiors and proper pints
The Britons Protection
Centuries-old pub with listed status, unique historic interior including Terrazzo-tiled floors, and a universal fanbase