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Things to Do in Manchester

20 attractions, 7 restaurants, 1 spas.

Attractions

Top Attractions in Manchester

20 attractions — landmarks, museums, parks, and experiences.

Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

temple
John Rylands Library

John Rylands Library

landmark
Royal Exchange Theatre

Royal Exchange Theatre

landmark
Manchester Central Library

Manchester Central Library

landmark
Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery

museum
Science and Industry Museum

Science and Industry Museum

museum
Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Gay Village

landmark
Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House

landmark
Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum

museum
Peak District National Park

Peak District National Park

park
Old Trafford

Old Trafford

landmark
People's History Museum

People's History Museum

museum
Imperial War Museum North

Imperial War Museum North

museum
Kelham Island Museum

Kelham Island Museum

museum
SEA LIFE® Manchester

SEA LIFE® Manchester

landmark
Restaurants

Restaurants in Manchester

7 restaurants — local cuisine, fine dining, and quick bites.

restaurant
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Bundobust Manchester

restaurant

Casual vegetarian Indian street‑food and craft‑beer canteen, famous for okra fries, vada pav, and chaat.

Mackie Mayor

Mackie Mayor

restaurant

Restored Victorian market hall in the Northern Quarter housing multiple independent food and drink vendors under one roof.

Food court
Mr Thomas’s Chop House

Mr Thomas’s Chop House

restaurant

Victorian tiled pub near Albert Square known for traditional British comfort food and cask ales.

Chophouse restaurant
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Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza (Peter Street / Ancoats)

restaurant

Much‑loved local pizza spot, often cited among the UK’s best, with soft Neapolitan‑style pies and relaxed vibes.

Sam’s Chop House

Sam’s Chop House

restaurant

Historic city‑centre pub and restaurant serving hearty British classics like corned beef hash and roast dinners.

Chophouse restaurant
The Marble Arch

The Marble Arch

restaurant

Characterful pub with its own Marble Brewery beers and a menu of elevated pub dishes using local produce.

Pub
The Refuge

The Refuge

restaurant

Stylish restaurant and bar in the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, offering small plates with a Northern twist in a grand hall.

Eclectic restaurant
Wellness

Spas & Wellness in Manchester

1 spas — recovery, relaxation, and jetlag relief.

Pace Health Club & Nu Spa Manchester Airport

spa