Ancoats Coffee Co.

This boutique hotel in a former school offers trendy rooms, plus a rooftop terrace and bar. A 7-minute walk from Manchester Central Convention Complex and a 3-minute walk from the Opera House, this boutique hotel occupies a former Victorian schoolhouse. The trendy duplex rooms and suites feature an array of original and contemporary features such as exposed brickwork and wood floors combined with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free WiFi and minibars, as well as goose-down pillows, rainforest showers and free-standing tubs. Some suites overlook the Coronation Street set. An on-site cafe serves breakfast. There's also a lounge with a pewter bar and plush couches as well as a rooftop terrace that features a bar, a hot tub and city views.

Store for new and secondhand vinyl, CDs and DVDs, including rock, punk, indie, funk, soul and jazz.

Step into the stunning Victorian charm of the Kimpton Clocktower, where a chic art deco bar, spacious rooms, and attentive service await just moments from the city's cultural gems.

This minimalist cycling shop and coffeehouse is a chic retreat in Manchester, offering stylish gear, great coffee, and live race viewings.

Beer-enthusiasts' drinking hole, hosting special events including regular Meet the Brewer evenings.

This cozy basement club in Manchester's Northern Quarter serves up live jazz, funk, and soul with wallet-friendly cocktails and tasty pizzas in a vibrant atmosphere.

Simple dorms & rooms in a contemporary lodging with a cafe/bar, a kitchen & a laundry. Overlooking the Bridgewater Canal in Castlefield, this modern hostel is a 3-minute walk from live music at the Castlefield Bowl and 10 minutes' walk from Deansgate train station. Colourful mixed- and single-sex dorms offer free Wi-Fi, lockers and shared, en suite bathrooms. Private rooms are also available. Parking is free. Other amenities include a lively cafe/bar, a guest kitchen, a game room, and a lounge with a TV. There's also a laundry, and computers for guests' use.

The key component of this restaurant is the pasta used in a menu of traditional Italian dishes.

Didsbury is a suburb of Manchester, England, on the north bank of the River Mersey, 5 miles south of Manchester city centre. The population at the 2011 census was 26,788. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, there are records of Didsbury existing as a small hamlet as early as the 13th century.

The Northern Quarter is a trendy neighborhood, with vibrant street art, bohemian bars and independent record shops. It’s home to buzzy restaurants and some of the city’s liveliest music venues, which host up-and-coming indie bands and established acts. Cultural attractions include the artists’ studios at Manchester Craft and Design Centre, and rotating exhibits at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art.