{"id":33153,"date":"2019-01-21T18:13:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T17:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/?p=33153"},"modified":"2019-01-22T12:54:03","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T11:54:03","slug":"cityguide-manchester-instaspots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/","title":{"rendered":"Cityguide Manchester: The most instagrammable Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Contains advertising<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-5-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-5-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-5-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-5-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-5-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Last weekend we went spontaneously on a city trip to Manchester &#8211; and this not to have a look at the soccer stadium. Manchester has much more to offer and is a great place for a quick trip to the UK.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Overview<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#The_Refuge\" >The Refuge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Richmond_Tea_Rooms\" >Richmond Tea Rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#John_Rylands_Library\" >John Rylands Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#The_Old_Wellington_Inn\" >The Old Wellington Inn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Barton_Arcade\" >Barton Arcade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Piccadilly_Records\" >Piccadilly Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#i-2\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Manchester_Town_Hall\" >Manchester Town Hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#The_Refuge-2\" >The Refuge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Richmond_Tea_Rooms-2\" >Richmond Tea Rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#John_Rylands_Library-2\" >John Rylands Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#The_Old_Wellington_Inn-2\" >The Old Wellington Inn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Barton_Arcade-2\" >Barton Arcade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#i-3\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Piccadilly_Records-2\" >Piccadilly Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#i-4\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/#Manchester_Town_Hall-2\" >Manchester Town Hall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Refuge\"><\/span><strong>The Refuge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-33153 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-6-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-6-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Refuge Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-6-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-6-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-6-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-6-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-4-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-4-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Refuge Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-4-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-4-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-4-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-4-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-3-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-3-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The Refuge Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-3-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-3-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-3-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-3-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Probably the most beautiful food and drink spot in Manchester called The Refuge. The design here is incomparable and it&#8217;s an amazing photo spot. In addition to the high ceilings there is a beautiful glass pavilion in the middle of the restaurant. This at least mentally sent me back to Marrakech with its riad-like design.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-2-min.jpg\" alt=\"The Refuge Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-2-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-2-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-2-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-2-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>The perfect instagrammable detour so &#8211; and the staff is very friendly. A clear recommendation therefore for The Refuge in Manchester.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Richmond_Tea_Rooms\"><\/span>Richmond Tea Rooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-7-min.jpg\" alt=\"Richmond Tea Rooms Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-7-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-7-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-7-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-7-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>You want to enjoy your tea in a fairytale setting like in Alice in Wonderland? Then you should not miss to visit the Richmond Tea Rooms. The perfect place for a cup of tea, delicious pastries or a cozy late breakfast. We opted for the latter and enjoyed delicious pancakes with berries.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-33153 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-10-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-10-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Richmond Tea Rooms Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-10-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-10-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-10-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-10-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-9-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-9-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Richmond Tea Rooms Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-9-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-9-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-9-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-9-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-11-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-11-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Richmond Tea Rooms Manchester\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-11-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-11-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-11-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-11-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>When we arrived shortly after noon, we easily got a table for two. However, the Richmond Tea Rooms are well frequented especially at weekends. So when we had left the restaurant, there was already formed a queue. Especially if you have several people, it is worth reserving a table in advance.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"John_Rylands_Library\"><\/span>John Rylands Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-33153 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-15-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-15-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Manchester John Rylands Library\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-15-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-15-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-15-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-15-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-16-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-16-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-16-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-16-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-16-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-16-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-19-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-19-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"John Rylands Library\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-19-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-19-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-19-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-19-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"\">Definitely worth a visit is the beautiful John Rylands Library. The Victorian Gothic architecture style is simply impressive. It almost feels like being in a fairy tale as you walk through the corridors and bookshelves.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-33153 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-21-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-21-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Die John Rylands Library (John-Rylands-Bibliothek) ist ein Teil der John Rylands University Library in Mancheste\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-21-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-21-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-21-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-21-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-22-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-22-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-22-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-22-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-22-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-22-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/cityguide-manchester-instaspots\/manchester-2019-23-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-23-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Manchester John Rylands Library\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-23-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-23-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-23-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-23-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>The architecture is simply breathtaking. There are so many great spots for photos inside. We could barely get enough of this building. Also on the many old and artful books, which are probably even older than the library are stunning. Because this dates from 1900.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Old_Wellington_Inn\"><\/span>The Old Wellington Inn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33178 x-apple-edge-to-edge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-25-min.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester the old wellington\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-25-min.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-25-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-25-min-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-25-min-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"\">The Old Wellington Inn is an Old English pub in Manchester. The listed building was built in 1552 and is therefore historically worth a visit. It is located next to Selfridges and is therefore easy to plan shopping trips.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-24-min.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester the old wellington\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-24-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-24-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-24-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-24-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barton_Arcade\"><\/span>Barton Arcade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"6000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-13-min.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester barton arcade\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-13-min.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-13-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-13-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-13-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>If we&#8217;re into shopping, you should not miss the Barton Arcade. In this small but fine shopping arcade you will find caf\u00e9s, a specialty shop, clothes shops and a retro barbershop. It&#8217;s really worth a visit.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-14-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-14-min.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-14-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-14-min-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-14-min-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>In the sweet caf\u00e9 in the Barton Arcade we also found our Sunday morning breakfast spot. I opted for some delicious chocolate pancakes with strawberries and I did not regret it. Therefore, I highly recommend the Pot Kettle Black Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piccadilly_Records\"><\/span>Piccadilly Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-12-min.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester picadilly recordsManchester picadilly records\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-12-min.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-12-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-12-min-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-12-min-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"\">You are Musiclovers? Then you should not miss one of the city&#8217;s most iconic record shops. At Piccadilly Records you will find records from all imaginable genres and of course from some top bands of the last decades. In addition, it is also ideal as a photo location.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_Town_Hall\"><\/span>Manchester Town Hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2160\" class=\"wp-image-33179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-26-min-1440x2160.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-26-min-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-26-min-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Manchester-2019-26-min-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Last but not least, it is worthwhile to visit the Manchester Town Hall. Also an impressive building with fascinating architecture. However, it is being renovated and is therefore not open.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>I hope I was able to give you some Inspiration for your trip to Manchester.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contains advertising &nbsp; &nbsp; Last weekend we went spontaneously on a city trip to Manchester &#8211; and this not to have a look at the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"twitter_3399290067_3399290067":"","facebook_10221460107666098_471073329746331":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[182],"tags":[2616,2617,2614,2615,603,1429,524,2618],"class_list":["post-33153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","tag-cityguide","tag-cityguide-manchester","tag-manchester","tag-manchestercity","tag-travelblogger","tag-traveling","tag-uk","tag-weekend-getaway"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33153"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33153\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}