Drinks & Nightlife
The Metropolitan
2 Lapwing LnGreat local pub and restaurant two minutes from The Pad
Award winning restaurant with a superb reputation. Does a great early diners special 6-7pm. Delicious desserts!
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The Lime Tree
8 Lapwing LnAward winning restaurant with a superb reputation. Does a great early diners special 6-7pm. Delicious desserts!
Buzzy indie bar for a coffee during the day, late night opening at weekends and a great crowd.
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Folk
169-171 Burton RdBuzzy indie bar for a coffee during the day, late night opening at weekends and a great crowd.
Lively bar & restaurant ten minutes walk from The Pad. Most delicious garlic bread with cheese ever. Great value two & three course specials.
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Albert’s - Restaurants & Bar Didsbury
120-122 Barlow Moor RoadLively bar & restaurant ten minutes walk from The Pad. Most delicious garlic bread with cheese ever. Great value two & three course specials.
A stunning wine bar only five minutes walk from the Pad. Fabulous interior, amazing wine list and delicious nibbles.
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Wine and Wallop
97 Lapwing LnA stunning wine bar only five minutes walk from the Pad. Fabulous interior, amazing wine list and delicious nibbles.
George Charles
244 Burton RdGreat bar with pretty good food too. Easy going ambience and lovely decor.
Food Scene
Highly recommended for breakfast, five mins from The Pad, their Full Didsbury will cure any hangover. Ben & team have nailed brunches :)
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Thyme Out Food Co
147 Nell LnHighly recommended for breakfast, five mins from The Pad, their Full Didsbury will cure any hangover. Ben & team have nailed brunches :)
Sarah has a gorgeous chocolate shop two minutes walk from The Pad serving afternoon teas, homemade truffles & decadent hot chocolates.
Cocoa-Cabana
168 Burton RdSarah has a gorgeous chocolate shop two minutes walk from The Pad serving afternoon teas, homemade truffles & decadent hot chocolates.
Famous vegetarian restaurant in Manchester on our doorstep, part owned by TV's Simon Rimmer
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Greens Restaurant
41-43 Lapwing LnFamous vegetarian restaurant in Manchester on our doorstep, part owned by TV's Simon Rimmer
Azzurro
242 Burton RdFamily run Italian open at weekends, booking usually required. Fish specialities very good.
This beautiful tea room has a well deserved reputation for amazing baking - the cupcakes are a thing of wonder ;) Afternoon teas and sit in sugary delights.
Dish and Spoon
230 Burton RdThis beautiful tea room has a well deserved reputation for amazing baking - the cupcakes are a thing of wonder ;) Afternoon teas and sit in sugary delights.
Award winning bar and restaurant. Small plates and unusual tapas type dining. Superb Sunday lunches with giant meat platters (must be booked in advance!).
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Volta
167 Burton RdAward winning bar and restaurant. Small plates and unusual tapas type dining. Superb Sunday lunches with giant meat platters (must be booked in advance!).
Mackie Mayor
1 Eagle StBuzzy market hall vibe a tram ride away from The Pad
Excellent Market Hall with regular markets, food offerings and drinks. On the tram link from our Burton Road stop.
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Altrincham Market
Greenwood StreetExcellent Market Hall with regular markets, food offerings and drinks. On the tram link from our Burton Road stop.
The best Manchester pasta, in our opinion. Especially the seafood special. Well worth the trip into the city centre.
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Sugo Pasta Kitchen Manchester
46 Blossom StThe best Manchester pasta, in our opinion. Especially the seafood special. Well worth the trip into the city centre.
Everything Else
This deli does delicious cheeses, hams and salads, plus platters on request. Two minutes from The Pad.
A Taste of Honey - Didsbury Deli - Wedding Catering Cheshire
138 Burton RdThis deli does delicious cheeses, hams and salads, plus platters on request. Two minutes from The Pad.
If you fancy a tipple, Kate and team can help in her gorgeous little indie wine shop, five mins walk from The Pad.
Reserve Wines Shop Didsbury
176 Burton RdIf you fancy a tipple, Kate and team can help in her gorgeous little indie wine shop, five mins walk from The Pad.
Shopping
Moth
154 Burton RdBeautiful local interiors boutique on Burton Road
Essentials
Co-op Food - West Didsbury - Burton Road
174-175 Burton RdGetting Around
Burton Road
Burton RoadMetro Stop
Entertainment & Activities
Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre
880 Wilmslow RdThe Savoy Cinema
105 Heaton Moor RdIndie owned, delightful cinema
Etihad Stadium station
Manchester City ground and also concert venue
Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby WayAO Arena
Hunts BankConcert venue