Why Manchester?
Manchester, a confident and creative city.
A revolutionary and progressive spirit infuses the history of both city and University. For the city, it led to new political thinking; the Chartist, trade union and suffragette movements can all trace their roots back to Manchester. For the University, it led to ground-breaking innovation in science and engineering that continues to this day, as Manchester gave the world atomic power, the first stored-program computers and the world’s strongest material, graphene.
The city has an international sporting pedigree and one of the richest and most influential arts and music scenes. There are world-class events, venues and attractions to suit every lifestyle, with a lively, culturally diverse city centre that’s easy to enjoy on a student budget.
Cafés
My favourite cafés in Manchester
Nibble.
An independent female run café based in the Northern Quarter, and an online cake shop. They provide vegan, gluten-free and coeliac-friendly options
Address:
36 Oldham Street, M1 1JN
What I like about it
I love a female-run company with the passion to empower other women. The choices this café offer are fabulous and they even sell merch!
The Mess Café
A café for the community based in south Manchester with a variety of options to choose from
Address:
6 Harper Road, M22 4RG
What I like about it
This café does amazing work in providing jobs, training and discipleship to ex-offenders who are looking to turn their lives around, as well as giving a helping hand to others who have significant barriers to employment.
Caramello of Didsbury
An artisan café that serves all day homemade breakfast, brunch, patisseries, Italian gelato, pancakes, waffles, and artisan coffee
Address:
10 Whitechapel Street, M20 6UB
What I like about it
The desserts are to die for! My personal favourite is the strawberry buttermilk pancakes which is topped with fresh strawberries, strawberry gelato, whipped cream and strawberry sauce.