Manchester is one of those cities that really took a piece of my heart. I lived there for a year and a half and have nothing but fond memories – besides the excessive rain, we can all really do without that. There is no shortage of things to do in Manchester and especially to eat and drink. Get yourself ready for a city that definitely does not sleep and has rightfully earned its reputation in being artistic, passionate, and friendly as hell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a tribute to those establishments, I want to share some of my favorite activities (okay, museums), places to grab the best food, coffee, and late night drinks. While the greater Manchester area covers quite a bit of land, the city center is small and easy to walk. It has a small town feel with a city population and amenities. Endless stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and of course pubs. Manchester was once a Roman settlement, Mancunium<\/em>, in what is today’s Castlefield neighborhood, and yes there are still remains visible. It also was the birthplace of the industrial revolution, which is very obvious when exploring the architecture of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, Manchester is undergoing massive renovations, a new tram line being put in, roads rebuilt, and new buildings going up everywhere. There is always a new restaurant or bar opening up, endless events, comedy nights, more music than you can manage, and museums. Some go as far to claim that it is a mini London. Having lived in both I get where they are going with that statement, but it discredits Manchester’s impressive history and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n