Manchester 2-days itinerary
#manchestertrip
(Follow in the footsteps of Oasis, The Smiths, and Joy Division while discovering Manchester’s legendary music scene! 🎤✨)
🛬 Arrive & Check-in at The Abel Heywood 🏨 – A cool boutique hotel near the city’s music hotspots.
🥞 Breakfast at Ezra & Gil ☕ – A trendy café with great coffee & avocado toast.
📍 Morning: The Salford Lads Club & Smiths Pilgrimage 🎸
• A must-visit for Smiths fans – snap a photo at the iconic red-brick entrance.
• Check out the music room filled with memorabilia from Manchester’s best bands.
📍 Afternoon: Manchester Music Walking Tour 🎶
• Visit sites like Free Trade Hall (where the Sex Pistols changed music forever).
• Stop by Piccadilly Records, one of the UK’s best vinyl stores.
🍽️ Lunch at Gorilla 🍔 – A bar, gig venue, and restaurant with amazing burgers.
📍 Evening: Gig at Band on the Wall or Night & Day Café 🎤
• Catch a live show at one of Manchester’s best indie music venues.
🍷 Dinner at The Refuge 🍽️ – A stylish restaurant with DJ sets & sharing plates.
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🥐 Day 2: Studios, Street Art & Rooftop Bars
📍 Morning: Tour of Blueprint Studios 🎧
• See where Elbow, Johnny Marr & New Order recorded their biggest hits.
📍 Afternoon: Northern Quarter Street Art & Record Shopping 🎨
• Explore vibrant murals & hidden graffiti spots.
• Browse indie record stores for rare vinyl finds.
🍽️ Lunch at Mackie Mayor 🍕 – A trendy food hall with artisanal pizza & craft beer.
📍 Evening: Rooftop Drinks at YES 🍹
• Enjoy rooftop views, live music & late-night DJs at this cool music venue.
🚖 Departure – Leaving with playlists full of new Manchester music! 🎧