Guidebook for Salford
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for evening cocktails, the food is also great. The atmosphere on weekends is lively, and its only a ten minute walk from the apartment.
21 locals recommend
The Alchemist Spinningfields
3 Hardman StGreat place for evening cocktails, the food is also great. The atmosphere on weekends is lively, and its only a ten minute walk from the apartment.
Ideal for anyone looking to watch the football while having a local pint! Two minutes walk from the apartment, with live sports every weekend.
6 locals recommend
The New Oxford
11 Bexley SquareIdeal for anyone looking to watch the football while having a local pint! Two minutes walk from the apartment, with live sports every weekend.
This is a day time bar and nighttime music venue located opposite the apartment! Great for live music and the student scene... also cheap drinks!
Old Pint Pot
Adelphi StreetThis is a day time bar and nighttime music venue located opposite the apartment! Great for live music and the student scene... also cheap drinks!
Food Scene
Probably my favourite place for dinner, either with friends, partners or families, all are welcome! The food is reasonably priced, and always delicious! Only a ten minute walk from the apartment and very close to Deansgate.
47 locals recommend
Australasia
DeansgateProbably my favourite place for dinner, either with friends, partners or families, all are welcome! The food is reasonably priced, and always delicious! Only a ten minute walk from the apartment and very close to Deansgate.
Really friendly, quirky coffee shop two minutes walk from the apartment. The coffee is great and you can make full use of the board games and comfy couches.
7 locals recommend
Deli-Lama Cafe-Bar
1 Chapel StReally friendly, quirky coffee shop two minutes walk from the apartment. The coffee is great and you can make full use of the board games and comfy couches.
Proper Italian coffee just down the road... Inside is an elegant little space filled with light and flowers, good food and magnificent coffee. Oh and the best tiramisu I've tasted. The cafe opens from 8am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturday. On Sunday it's closed.
Lupo Caffè Italiano
Proper Italian coffee just down the road... Inside is an elegant little space filled with light and flowers, good food and magnificent coffee. Oh and the best tiramisu I've tasted. The cafe opens from 8am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturday. On Sunday it's closed.
Inspired by the Orient’s influence on body art, this new player in Manchester’s burgeoning restaurant scene has carved out a new niche in its delivery of contemporary Asian cuisine. A very impressive looking restaurant, worth a visit just for the interior!
23 locals recommend
Tattu Restaurant and Bar
Gartside StreetInspired by the Orient’s influence on body art, this new player in Manchester’s burgeoning restaurant scene has carved out a new niche in its delivery of contemporary Asian cuisine. A very impressive looking restaurant, worth a visit just for the interior!
For some of the best breakfast, and lunch you should visit Katsouris Deli on Deansgate! Cheap and great value, but best of all delicious food! I highly recommend the german meatballs!
8 locals recommend
Katsouris Deli
113 DeansgateFor some of the best breakfast, and lunch you should visit Katsouris Deli on Deansgate! Cheap and great value, but best of all delicious food! I highly recommend the german meatballs!
Sightseeing
Pay a visit to the Salford Cathedral, and take a look inside! 1 minute from the apartment, and open everyday.
7 locals recommend
Salford Cathedral
250 Chapel StPay a visit to the Salford Cathedral, and take a look inside! 1 minute from the apartment, and open everyday.
Home of the BBC, CBBC's and ITV. There are lots of things to see and do at the quays, as well as a variety of wildlife and sea birds. Most weekends there is something to see and do from markets to children's events.
23 locals recommend
Salford Quays station
The QuaysHome of the BBC, CBBC's and ITV. There are lots of things to see and do at the quays, as well as a variety of wildlife and sea birds. Most weekends there is something to see and do from markets to children's events.
Ordsall Hall is a historic house and a former stately home in Ordsall, an area of Salford. It dates back more than 750 years, although the oldest surviving parts of the present hall were built in the 15th century. Why not pop along and take part in one of the ghost tours if you dare?
27 locals recommend
Ordsall Hall
322 Ordsall LnOrdsall Hall is a historic house and a former stately home in Ordsall, an area of Salford. It dates back more than 750 years, although the oldest surviving parts of the present hall were built in the 15th century. Why not pop along and take part in one of the ghost tours if you dare?
Home of Manchester United, if you like the red side of Manchester then you should definitely pay a visit to the Theatre of Dreams. 10 minutes in a taxi, it is also home to the Manchester United superstore.
149 locals recommend
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayHome of Manchester United, if you like the red side of Manchester then you should definitely pay a visit to the Theatre of Dreams. 10 minutes in a taxi, it is also home to the Manchester United superstore.
For anyone who is a fan of the TV show Coronation Street, pop down to Salford Quays in a taxi to see the set!
21 locals recommend
Coronation Street The Tour
Trafford Wharf RoadFor anyone who is a fan of the TV show Coronation Street, pop down to Salford Quays in a taxi to see the set!
Arts & Culture
Islington mill is an ever-evolving creative space, arts hub and community, home to 50 small businesses and more than 100 artists. It also doubles as an underground music venue hosting a variety of acts from Palehorse to The Two Bears.
9 locals recommend
Islington Mill
Oldfield RoadIslington mill is an ever-evolving creative space, arts hub and community, home to 50 small businesses and more than 100 artists. It also doubles as an underground music venue hosting a variety of acts from Palehorse to The Two Bears.
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, is a large museum devoted to the development of science, technology and industry with emphasis on the city's achievements in these fields. About 5 minutes away in a taxi, or a leisurely 20 minute walk from the apartment.
284 locals recommend
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadThe Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, is a large museum devoted to the development of science, technology and industry with emphasis on the city's achievements in these fields. About 5 minutes away in a taxi, or a leisurely 20 minute walk from the apartment.
The Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex situated on Pier 8 at Salford Quays. It is named after the early 20th century painter, but holds many different shows each month!
122 locals recommend
The Lowry
8 The QuaysThe Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex situated on Pier 8 at Salford Quays. It is named after the early 20th century painter, but holds many different shows each month!
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, in Peel Park, Salford opened to the public in November 1850 as the Royal Museum and Public Library, was the first "unconditionally free" public library in the United Kingdom - literally 5 minutes walk up the road!
28 locals recommend
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
CrescentSalford Museum and Art Gallery, in Peel Park, Salford opened to the public in November 1850 as the Royal Museum and Public Library, was the first "unconditionally free" public library in the United Kingdom - literally 5 minutes walk up the road!
The John Rylands Library is a late-Victorian neo-Gothic building on Deansgate in Manchester. The library, which opened to the public in 1900, was founded by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her husband, John Rylands... stunning on the inside and out!
107 locals recommend
The John Rylands Library
150 DeansgateThe John Rylands Library is a late-Victorian neo-Gothic building on Deansgate in Manchester. The library, which opened to the public in 1900, was founded by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her husband, John Rylands... stunning on the inside and out!
Essentials
Literally a few hundred meters down the road is a large Sainsbury's, ideal for either a light or full shop! Walkable in ten minutes, drivable in 2.
26 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
100 Regent RdLiterally a few hundred meters down the road is a large Sainsbury's, ideal for either a light or full shop! Walkable in ten minutes, drivable in 2.
Should you need and washing or dry cleaning during your stay and you don't want to use the washing machine, then visit New York Launderette. Ran by two lovely Polish ladies, they will be happy to help...
New York Launderette & Dry Cleaners
1 St Stephen StShould you need and washing or dry cleaning during your stay and you don't want to use the washing machine, then visit New York Launderette. Ran by two lovely Polish ladies, they will be happy to help...
For anyone looking for a spot of exercise, PureGym Spinningfields is a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Cheap but well equipped gym found in the heart of Spinningfields.
PureGym Manchester Spinningfields
3 Hardman StFor anyone looking for a spot of exercise, PureGym Spinningfields is a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Cheap but well equipped gym found in the heart of Spinningfields.
If your in need of any medical items/medication, there is a little convenient pharmacy just a 5 minute walk down the road. Open almost everyday.
Manor Pharmacy
202 Chapel StIf your in need of any medical items/medication, there is a little convenient pharmacy just a 5 minute walk down the road. Open almost everyday.
Should you need it, there is a fantastic doctors just down the road from the apartment, about a 10 minute walk straight down the road!
Blackfriars Medical Practice
138 Chapel StreetShould you need it, there is a fantastic doctors just down the road from the apartment, about a 10 minute walk straight down the road!
If your looking a for a quick trim, Burgundi Mens Grooming is just a ten minute walk from the apartment! Worth a visit, and not too expensive!
Burgundi
19 New Bailey StreetIf your looking a for a quick trim, Burgundi Mens Grooming is just a ten minute walk from the apartment! Worth a visit, and not too expensive!
Shopping
These guys are super passionate about bringing you products from awesome British Creators. They select items that you will need for yourself as well as making excellent gifts, from craft greeting cards to one of a kind decorations.
6 locals recommend
The Old Wellington
4 Cathedral GatesThese guys are super passionate about bringing you products from awesome British Creators. They select items that you will need for yourself as well as making excellent gifts, from craft greeting cards to one of a kind decorations.
15 minutes walk in the main street through Manchester, Deansgate... here you can find lots of the main high street stores, as well as House of Frasier.
19 locals recommend
Deansgate
Deansgate15 minutes walk in the main street through Manchester, Deansgate... here you can find lots of the main high street stores, as well as House of Frasier.
The best location for shopping is probably the Trafford Centre. Although a little further away, 15 minutes by car... its well worth a visit should you want to do some serious shopping. You could spend all day there, eat in one of the many restaurants and even catch a film at the cinema!
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
The best location for shopping is probably the Trafford Centre. Although a little further away, 15 minutes by car... its well worth a visit should you want to do some serious shopping. You could spend all day there, eat in one of the many restaurants and even catch a film at the cinema!
If your looking for a local bargain, pop down to the Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford Quays, with many great outlet shops from Marks and Spencer to GAP and Yankee Candle.
13 locals recommend
The Lowry Outlet Mall
If your looking for a local bargain, pop down to the Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford Quays, with many great outlet shops from Marks and Spencer to GAP and Yankee Candle.
The Northern Quarter is on the other side of town, a good 30 minute walk. However once there, its a hive of activity. Here you'll find the best bars, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, shops, clubs, gigs, hotels, events & much more.
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
The Northern Quarter is on the other side of town, a good 30 minute walk. However once there, its a hive of activity. Here you'll find the best bars, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, shops, clubs, gigs, hotels, events & much more.
Regent Road Retail Park consists of multiple stores and is just a 10 minute walk from the apartment! Some of the stores on site include Sainsbury's, Maplin, Sports Direct, Staples, TK Max, Dunnes and Boots.
Regent Road
Regent RoadRegent Road Retail Park consists of multiple stores and is just a 10 minute walk from the apartment! Some of the stores on site include Sainsbury's, Maplin, Sports Direct, Staples, TK Max, Dunnes and Boots.
Manchester Arndale is a large shopping centre in Manchester. The centre was built in the 1970s when many other cities were constructing large malls. It can be found in the center of town opposite Selfridges, Harvy Nichols and Primark and is home to over 200 stylish stores such as Apple and Hollister.
79 locals recommend
Arndale Centre
Manchester Arndale is a large shopping centre in Manchester. The centre was built in the 1970s when many other cities were constructing large malls. It can be found in the center of town opposite Selfridges, Harvy Nichols and Primark and is home to over 200 stylish stores such as Apple and Hollister.
Getting Around
The closest train station is Salford Crescent, which connects to Oxford Road and Piccadilly. Its only a 10 minute walk, or two minutes in a taxi.
6 locals recommend
Salford Crescent station
The closest train station is Salford Crescent, which connects to Oxford Road and Piccadilly. Its only a 10 minute walk, or two minutes in a taxi.
The other close by train station is Salford Central, although this is a local train station...
8 locals recommend
Salford Central station
The other close by train station is Salford Central, although this is a local train station...