Deansgate Virtual Tour - Manchester Taxi Tours

Free virtual tour of Deansgate

The area is now home to landmark buildings such as Beetham Tower; the city’s tallest building and location of Deansgate’s Hilton Hotel, the incredible John Rylands Library, The Great Northern Warehouse and House of Fraser department store. In Deansgate, you’ll also find popular tourist area Spinningfields – packed with high-end shops, bars, restaurants and stunning buildings. Deansgate is the perfect Manchester-based location to do some shopping, grab a bite to eat and stop off for a drink in one of the many pubs that line the streets – including Moon Under Water which has been listed in The Guinness Book of Records as the largest public house in Britain. For more of a crazy night out on the town, Deansgate Locks is a popular destination for those who want to party the night away with a number of clubs opening till the early hours.

Things to do in Deansgate

There’s plenty of things to see and do in Deansgate. From dining out and visiting one of the areas many cocktail bars to getting involved with a bit of fun and entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Here’s just a few of our favourites…

Cloud 23 Bar

If fine dining and elegant cocktails are your sort of thing – or maybe even just an afternoon tea – a visit to Cloud 23 cannot be missed out on. The exclusive bar serving exquisite food and drink is situated on the 23rd floor of the iconic Beetham Tower, where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the mind-blowing view over Manchester. It’s particularly stunning when visited at night, as you can appreciate the bright lights of the city and the buzzing nightlife.

The Comedy Store

Fancy a laugh? If you love seeing a show for a bit of entertainment on a night out, then you’ll love The Comedy Store on Deansgate. This is the place where some of the finest acts in stand-up comedy come to Manchester, to perform to a crowd of 500 in the purpose-built theatre. The Comedy Store calendar is always jam-packed with the hottest stand-up acts throughout every night of the week.

Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing

So, this is a fairly new activity to come to Manchester – and a pretty wild one at that. Axe throwing has come to Manchester and it really is as fun as it sounds. It is literally a place where you can go with a group of friends, throw some axes at a target and win some points. Sounds like a lot of fun, right?