{"id":76082,"date":"2019-08-05T13:15:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T18:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=76082"},"modified":"2019-08-05T13:16:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T18:16:30","slug":"is-this-northern-city-englands-real-capital-of-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/is-this-northern-city-englands-real-capital-of-cool\/","title":{"rendered":"Is this northern city England\u2019s real capital of cool?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once upon a time, Manchester was known as little more than England\u2019s manufacturing port. Fast-forward to 2019 when the half-million strong city serves as one of the UK\u2019s most under-the-radar spots, a funky university town offering a slate of exciting cultural options. It&#8217;s become a creative hub with plenty of great dining and drinking options, a biannual art festival attracting A-list talent like Yoko Ono and Idris Elba (mark your calendars for the 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/mif.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester International Festival<\/a>!), and a historical repository where it can seem like every building has a story to tell. Everyone is so busy crafting their futures, it&#8217;s no wonder the worker bee has long symbolized the city. Interested in breaking away from busy London or the Liverpool Beatles path? Here\u2019s a cheat-sheet for embracing the Mancunian spirit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/8-reasons-notting-hill-londons-charming-neighborhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 8 reasons Notting Hill is London&#8217;s most charming neighborhood<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Spy on street art <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76092\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76092\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Street-Art-by-Joshua-mellin.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Street-Art-by-Joshua-mellin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Street-Art-by-Joshua-mellin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Street-Art-by-Joshua-mellin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Street-Art-by-Joshua-mellin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Street-Art-by-Joshua-mellin-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street Art | Photo: Joshua Mellin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Manchester\u2019s Northern Quarter used to be known for its cotton production\u2014but now the oversized buildings serve as canvases for some of the most impressive street art in the country (a feat encouraged by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citiesofhope.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cities of Hope<\/strong><\/a>, which also offers walking tours). Stroll around the area to discover optical illusions, oversized cats, and even a few <em>Game of Thrones <\/em>characters. Just don\u2019t get too attached\u2014because of the temporary nature of the medium, you\u2019re likely to find new pieces with each visit.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shop for\u2026anything <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76087\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76087\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Afflecks-by-Joshua-Mellin1.jpg\" alt=\"Afflecks, Manchester, England\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Afflecks-by-Joshua-Mellin1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Afflecks-by-Joshua-Mellin1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Afflecks-by-Joshua-Mellin1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Afflecks-by-Joshua-Mellin1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Afflecks-by-Joshua-Mellin1-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Afflecks | Photo: Joshua Mellin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Speaking of which, while you\u2019re in the Northern Quarter, don\u2019t forget to stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afflecks.com\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Afflecks<\/strong><\/a>, the city\u2019s \u201cemporium of eclecticism.\u201d It\u2019s a title this collective of independent retailers takes seriously, giving shoppers the ability to find anything from \u201cManchester Strong\u201d souvenirs, to hand-crafted jewelry, to rare vinyl from within the maze-like halls of this immense complex. Need a tattoo or a cup of tea? No worries, they\u2019ve got that, too.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Brunch like a boss<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76088\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76088\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mackie-Mayor-by-Joshua-Mellin.jpg\" alt=\"Mackie Mayor, Manchester, England\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mackie-Mayor-by-Joshua-Mellin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mackie-Mayor-by-Joshua-Mellin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mackie-Mayor-by-Joshua-Mellin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mackie-Mayor-by-Joshua-Mellin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mackie-Mayor-by-Joshua-Mellin-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mackie Mayor | Photo: Joshua Mellin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As if you needed another reason to linger in the Northern Quarter. Food hall <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mackiemayor.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mackie Mayor<\/strong><\/a> is the go-to brunch spot, with enough eateries to satisfy even picky eaters, and offer reservations\u2014if your group contains over 10 people\u2014so that no one goes without a seat. Locals report that the former warehouse is \u201cheaving\u201d with people on nights and weekends, so make this your first stop and swing by Wolf House Coffee for granola and a strong brew instead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Join the rewards program that has so much to answer for\u2014Orbitz Rewards treats you to airport perks, travel dollars and more!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Walk it off<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best things about Manchester is that it\u2019s very walkable\u2014and by using feet instead of wheels to get between neighborhoods, you\u2019re likely to discover more than a few treasures that aren\u2019t covered in guide books. But if you\u2019re looking for a direction, point your feet toward <strong>Smithills Hall<\/strong>, where you can see the truly stunning mill village of Barrow Bridge, along with a slate of historic homes. Grab the route (and other ideas for scenic diversions) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmanchester.com\/ideas-and-inspiration\/blog\/read\/2016\/11\/top-5-walks-with-a-view-in-greater-manchester-b35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take a leisurely lunch <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76109\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76109\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/The-cube-by-Joshua-Mellin.jpg\" alt=\"The-cube-by-Joshua-Mellin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/The-cube-by-Joshua-Mellin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/The-cube-by-Joshua-Mellin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/The-cube-by-Joshua-Mellin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/The-cube-by-Joshua-Mellin-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/The-cube-by-Joshua-Mellin-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Joshua Mellin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Located under the underpass on Oxford Road, the recently expanded <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hatchmcr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hatch<\/a><\/strong>, located in a jumble of shipping containers-turned-eateries, is a foodie\u2019s haven, with over 30 different food vendors ranging from fried chicken to vegan \u201cduck\u201d to multiple shops for anyone with a sweet tooth. It\u2019s cash free, so don\u2019t forget your cards. It\u2019s also home to both a DJ school and barber\u2014so come curious.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not to your home! The <a href=\"https:\/\/homemcr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Home<\/strong><\/a> complex is where much of Manchester\u2019s art and culture is incubated, whether it&#8217;s art exhibits by David Lynch, indie films and special screenings in the cinema, or first-run theater productions.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pause for Tea <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76091\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76091\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Richmond-Tea-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Richmond Tea Room, Manchester, England\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Richmond-Tea-Room.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Richmond-Tea-Room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Richmond-Tea-Room-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Richmond-Tea-Room-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Richmond-Tea-Room-511x340.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richmond Tea Room | Photo: Joshua Mellin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tea time in England is practically a national sport. So, get your caffeine fix in the most whimsical way possible. Located in the city&#8217;s Gay Village, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondtearooms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Richmond Tea Rooms<\/strong><\/a> is a red-velvet and melting-clock adorned tribute to <em>Alice and Wonderland<\/em>. Tumble down the rabbit hole into a world rich with chocolate tea and rainbow cake, or just swing by for a round of avocado toast, served on thick slices of freshly made bread.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sip Strong <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76090\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76090\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Old-Wellington-by-Joshua-Mellin1.jpg\" alt=\"Old Wellington, Manchester\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Old-Wellington-by-Joshua-Mellin1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Old-Wellington-by-Joshua-Mellin1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Old-Wellington-by-Joshua-Mellin1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Old-Wellington-by-Joshua-Mellin1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Old-Wellington-by-Joshua-Mellin1-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old Wellington | Photo: Joshua Mellin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Of course, if you\u2019re going to fully respect England\u2019s traditions, you\u2019ll also have to make time for people watching and a pint. With its ample outdoor seating, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Old Wellington<\/strong><\/a> gives ample opportunity for both. This old-timber pub built in 1552 serves up plenty of history (it relocated twice before finding its current home in the city center), alongside an ever-rotating selection of ales. There\u2019s also a selection of lemonades and ginger beers, for those who prefer their social occasions served sober.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Make a splash \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Modeled after Turkish bathhouses, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriabaths.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Victoria Baths<\/strong><\/a> were reopened 10 years ago after an extensive remodel. Thankfully, the opulent brick exterior and dramatic sweep of the interior pool area were maintained\u2014meaning whether you\u2019re there for one of the many events, or just to get wet and wild, you\u2019ll be in for a photogenic plunge.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sleep central <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76096\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76096\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dakota-Manchester.jpg\" alt=\"Dakota Manchester\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dakota-Manchester.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dakota-Manchester-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dakota-Manchester-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dakota-Manchester-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Dakota-Manchester-512x340.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-76096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dakota Manchester<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Manchester-Hotels-Dakota-Manchester.h33806525.Hotel-Information?chkin=11%2F9%2F2019&amp;chkout=11%2F11%2F2019&amp;rm1=a2&amp;hwrqCacheKey=4c5fe0a5-641b-4b54-872e-9df8217bb261HWRQ1564594808794&amp;cancellable=false&amp;regionId=2205&amp;vip=false&amp;c=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dakota Manchester<\/strong><\/a>, a hotel right next to Piccadilly Station with direct connections to the airport, and you\u2019ll be a few footfalls away from nearly everything you\u2019ll want to see. If you\u2019re feeling fancy, hang out in the cigar garden (with views of the city) or champagne room. Then collapse in one of the opulent suites, featuring extremely powerful rain showers that\u2019ll help wash off your incredibly busy day of sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to edgy arts and culture, this city has so much to answer for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":251,"featured_media":76109,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe"],"acf":{"api_active":null,"api_title":null,"api_excerpt":null,"api_featured_image":null,"api_lob":null},"posts_api_cpm_point":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is this northern city England\u2019s real capital of cool? 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