The Lime Tree
+44 016 14451217
The Lime Tree is a popular restuarant and once you´ve been there and tried the food you will understand why it´swon awards in the past. Food is excellent, service is good and although it´s not cheap - it is most definitly value for money.
There is a large wine list and the food menu changes frequently and there is also an ´early menu´ from 5.45 - 6.00pm which is certainly great value for money and offers 3 courses for 16 pounds. Although all the food is good this restuarant is well known for its Sticky Toffee Pudding - trust me, it won´t dissapoint.
(On the website you can see the current menu as well as prices)
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IMAX at the PRINTWORKS
If rain strikes as it often does in the very rainy city of Manchester rather then simply going to see a film at the cinema, why not try a film at the IMAX. Unlike your average cinema screen this is massive and a wide as 3 double decker buses! The selection of films available to watch in the IMAX is limited but check on the website to see what is on, sometimes theres even 3D.
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Although a library doesn´t sound like the most exciting thing in the world, Central Library is a beautiful building both inside and out. From the outside you would be fooled into thinking it was more than a library as it is so big and grand furthermore, inside, in the main reading room upstairs the dome and decoration is very impressive and well worth seeing.
Apart from the hundreds of thousands of books on offer at the library there is also a cafe, toilets, internet acess and the library theatre with regular plays put on. Check out the webiste to see what´s on and when..
www.librarytheatre.com/index.php?cat_id=84&level=1
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The Didsbury Pub
This has to be the best place in Didsbury to go for a drink or pub grup on a summers day. The pub itself is nice inside and out but it is most popular during hot weather for it´s beer garden at the front of the pub. Theres lots of benches to sit, eat, drink and relax and some parasols for those who prefer the shade.
The food is good pub food such as, sandwiches, bar snacks and larger dishes. You have to go to the bar to order (take note of your table number) and they then bring the food to your table.
Another advantage to the pub is it is right next to Fletcher Moss Park and Parsonage Gardens so perfect if you really want to take advantage of the nice weather.
Tip - on a summers day sat in the beer garden here, the perfect drink has to be a Magners
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Fallowfield
Wilmslow Road (Fallowfield) M14 6AB
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If you don´t want to go all the way into the city centre then this is the area to find the next best thing. Fallowfield is the heart of the student population as there are halls of residences in the area and lots of student living nearby.
There are lots of bars including Revolution, Sofa, Glass and most offer a good selection of cocktails. Theres also numerous take aways such as Abduls, Happy Days and Subway. The Orange Grove has a good beer Garden and nearly all the bars are popular during summer.
If you want cheaper prices then the centre of Manchester and easy reach of home if you live near by or in neary by areas such as Didsbury or Withington then Fallowfield is perfect. Furthermore if you want to go for a dance Queen of Hearts and Robinski´s are best as they have music and dacefloors.
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Manchester Art Gallery
+44 016 12358888
Mosley Street M2 3JL
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After a period of closure for the gallery is it now reopen bigger and better after being both modernised and extended. Entry is free and inside you can see a very interesting and varied collection of art including paintings, sculptures and prints.
The gallery is probably most famous for its Pre - Raphaelite paintings and British art that are both old and new so there should be something there that interests everybody, unlike some art galleries where they show more specific collections.
There is a cafe and a shop and is 5mins walk from picadilly bus station and tram stop.
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The Gaucho Grill
+44 016 18334333
2a Saint Marys Street M3 2LB
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Great location right next to Kendals department store. This chain offers some of the best steaks you can find outside of Argentina and furthermore, in Manchester. Prices are fairly expensive but you are paying for quality as these steak really are superb. Furthermore, the inside of the restaurant is quite impressive with a very modern design.
If you don´t like meat then there are a few seafood choices but at the end of the day if you go to the gaucho grill a steak is what you just have to try!
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Take away that is a good as a restaurant
This is literally the best take away I have ever ordered!! Not only is the food delivered fresh and to a very high standard but they don´t use MSG and the food available ranges from Japanese. Thai, Mexican and Chinese. They also sell beers, wine and desserts.
Home delivery is availble within a 3 mile radius and if the order is over 14pounds then it is free. You also have the option to pick it up yourself or go to the take away itself and order.
The pizzas have a fresh, homeade taste as oppose to somwhere like Pizza Hut. I highly reccomend the Red Thai Curry, the pizzas or Malaysaian Rendang - actually I recommend it all!! My mouth is watering just thinking about the delicious food from here! The food is comparable to a restuarant!
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Another very good restuarant in the centre of Didsbury Village. Always full with good prices, food, service and atmosphere making this a good all round Italian. It´s also another place which is great during summer as they open the whole front side of the restaurant so you can feel like you´re eating outside, inside. They also put a few tables and chairs outside as well.
As this restuarant is popular booking is advised, however, if you just turn up there is a small bar/seating area whilst you wait.
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San Carlo Restaurant
+44 016 18346226
40-42 King Street West M3 2WY
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Although it might look like your average sized restaurant from the outside, do not be fooled, this restaurant is huge!! The food is very good quality but expensive for what it is and this restuarant tends to attract a more upmarket crowd as well as some celebrities.
Although the place is very big service is good, even on a Saturday night as they have a very big work force. There is a nice bar where you can have a drink whilst you wait for a table if you want. The best thing about this restaurant (apart from the food) is the atmosphere. The waiters are all typially italian nd bring a lively atmopshere to the place. If it´s anybodies birthday then they all gather around the table to sing Happy Birthday which can be quite funny to watch.
If you want a lively atmopshere this place is great...if you want cosy or cheap then this is not the place to go.
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