With our recommendations of activities, hotels, and restaurants you’ll always have a place in mind for a hang out.
King Pins | Arndale
Opening its second Manchester venue is King Pins, the bowling alley which promises to give you a unique experience including extra activities such as curling, shuffleboard, batting cages, pool, ping pong, and karaoke. An amazing fun filled day out with great food and drink offerings too, such as pizza straight out of a pizza oven, burgers, wings, and cocktails and mocktails.
Kingpinsbowling.co.uk
Skof by Tom Barnes | NOMA
Opening in spring this year is a debut restaurant from the talented northern born Chef, Tom Barnes, who vows to bring unpretentious, yet ambitious, fine dining to Manchester. You may recognise Tom from TV when he was invited to compete in BBC2’s Great British Menu in 2020, where he won the main course at the final banquet.
Skofmanchester.co.uk
Malmaison | Deansgate
Opening in spring this year the new Malmaison hotel in Deansgate has a glamorous and sleek rooftop bar which overlooks the Town Hall and Albert Square. With 70 guest rooms, the design of this hotel has a groovy retro 60s and 70s inspiration, emulated in its warm and inviting tones and mid-century modern furnishings.
Malmaison.com
The Reach at Piccadilly | Piccadilly
Coming to Manchester this year, The Reach at Piccadilly is a new Manchester hotel on Ducie Street. While being a part of the Tribute Portfolio by Marriott the hotel it has an independent vibe which makes it feel welcoming and personal to each guest. This luxury 215 bedroomed hotel is one to look out for with its restaurant and bar, Lock 84 which even boasts its own Lock 84 IPA which is specially brewed by Salford’s Seven Bro7hers craft brewery and Ancoats Coffee which is roasted a few steps from the hotel.
Thereachmcr.com
John Ryland’s library | Deansgate
Reopening after a multi-million-pound renovation later this year is Manchester’s iconic library. Visited by many Potterhead’s for the Hogwarts atmosphere at this Grade I listed gothic structure; The Next Chapter Project aims to deliver world-class facilities which will update the library for improved accessibility and visitor experience.
Library.manchester.ac.uk
Fairfield Social Club | Cheetham Hill
Open in March, Fairfield Social Club is a new food, drink, and event venue with Manchester’s greenest beer garden. Created by the team behind Manchester’s biggest street food vendors, GRUB, visitors can kick back and relax with a drink and enjoy international culinary options. There are also film screenings, live comedy, and artist Q&As in the pipeline so keep an eye on its website for a great evening out.
Fscmcr.co.uk