Manchester
On Wednesday, I'm flying over to the UK for work for 4 days and am staying an extra 2 days to do some sightseeing. I haven't been before, and I'm going to be in Manchester.
Where should I go? What should I do?
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 19:05, 39 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Canal Street.

( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 19:42, Reply)

What's there?
Or is it one of those places I should avoid?
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 19:51, Reply)

The clue is in the name.

( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 19:57, Reply)

Aha....
...one of those to stay away from
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:18, Reply)

That depends on your idea of fun.
I used to live in Manchester and went to all the bars and clubs there every weekend.
( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:20, Reply)

Canal Street is awesome

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 21:28, Reply)

I second this suggestion

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 21:48, Reply)

Just go back home,
manchester is shit.
(PsychoChomp, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 19:54, Reply)

This from a guy who lives in a town which is only famous for concrete cows.

( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 19:58, Reply)

I don't even know where you live even though you bang on about it all the time.

(PsychoChomp, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:13, Reply)

What's that supposed to mean?

( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:16, Reply)

It can't be as bad as my town
We have 3 sets of traffic lights, 2 stop signs and farms everywhere. I'm gonna feel like a hick in Manchester.
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:19, Reply)

go see my mate tone
he's a right fucking laugh
( rosalicious i fucking love youve been framed, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:12, Reply)

Get the train to somewhere better as quick as you can. Manchester is shit.

(lkjshaglkasjdhglkhjz lkcvl; g;aodh;owih, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:18, Reply)

Where would you recommend?

(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:20, Reply)

Don't listen to them.
Manchester is a great city. If you don't like cities then go somewhere else.
( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:21, Reply)

It's one of the bigger cities, right?
I live in farm country, our nearest big town is 55 miles away (which is where I work).

I'm looking forward to going and I'll probably be over 3-4 times a year. I recently got a promotion, and work closely with our UK counterparts.
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:23, Reply)

Long are you prepared to spend travelling? Do you want culture? Massive drugs? Sex? Or all of these?

(lkjshaglkasjdhglkhjz lkcvl; g;aodh;owih, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:22, Reply)

I'm working for 4 days,
then 2 days to just hang out.
No sex - I got a girlfriend, drugs....hmmm...I smoke sometimes. I would like to see some culture.
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:25, Reply)

http://www.visitmanchester.com/discover/what's-on/arts.aspx
Plus the *best* indian food you will get: www.hilalrestaurant.co.uk/
(lkjshaglkasjdhglkhjz lkcvl; g;aodh;owih, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:33, Reply)

Thanks, man.
I've never had Indian food, but I want to try that and of course fish and chips.
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:37, Reply)

the indian is one of the best in the country. Not sure you can book When I used to go you had to queue but it is worth is

(lkjshaglkasjdhglkhjz lkcvl; g;aodh;owih, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:39, Reply)

Great! I know that the guys I'm working with are going to take me out for some traditional British food.
And I promise not to be a typical American - I shall pronounce places correctly, won't wear baseball caps and elasticated pants, and I won't be obnoxious (unless I get drunk)
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:43, Reply)

you should have
chicken Dansak, pilau rice and a plain naan
you just should, OK?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 22:29, Reply)

Fuck that
Lamb buna!
(Shippy likes linebreaks and doesn't care what you think, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 23:16, Reply)

This all sounds too good!

(nolongernuts, Sun 25 Jul 2010, 1:02, Reply)

Indian food is delicious.
Just tell the waiters that you're not used to hot and spicy food and ask them what they would recommend.
( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:43, Reply)

I eat a lot of Mexican and Thai food,
so I think Indian food will be ok.
(nolongernuts, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:44, Reply)

Then you're in for a treat.

( girlinthehole, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 20:45, Reply)

Try Omar Khan's in Bradford (30-40 minutes' drive or an hour on the train.)
Not only is it excellent, it won't rape your wallet either.

www.omarkhans.co.uk/
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 23:11, Reply)

Get the train to Liverpool
It's far superior
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Sat 24 Jul 2010, 21:28, Reply)

London.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Sun 25 Jul 2010, 23:30, Reply)