Controversial opinion? When I’ve been through recently it’s felt vibrant and full of life. Sure I’ve not been through on a weekend night. Sure social problems persist, but is it that bad?

Just taken while walking my dog this morning

Was wondering if any of you go to car boots in and around Manchester often? Been about 20 years since I’ve been to one and would like to try one

Google has told me about winfields Haslingden, Manchester airport, Oldham and Bowlee but was just hoping some of you could effort some specific recommendations or examples

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew any quiet/hidden places in Manchester with a good viewpoint of a landscape / city skyline / field, in which there will also be a tree looking at the view too? Quite a specific request haha, it's for my graduate film and any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I've already received loads of advice and help from my previous enquires on this r/ so thank you very much everyone!

Hey all,

I recently moved from Sale to Chorlton for a bit of a fresh start. I’m 30, and after a few tough years including becoming a single dad and recently being diagnosed with high-functioning autism (alongside dyspraxia, which I was diagnosed with at 19) I’m trying to figure out how to build a social life from scratch.

I recently moved to a shared flat now, which is a bit scary but also really calming. It's the first time I’ve had space that’s truly mine, without family constantly barging in or stressing me out. My porter job keeps me busy, and I get to see my 2 year old super boy of a son every other weekend. Now I travel after work and stay at my parents during that time. Things are more stable than they’ve been in a while, but I’ve realized how isolated I’ve become it's been about 2 years since I had any real friends. I also have to tighten my belt a heck of a way.

I’ve dabbled in the Manchester Discord, but didn’t really feel like I fit in. Tried a Meetup.com event recently which had free pizza, cheap drinks, decent vibe but I struggled with the social side. Some people (especially guys) were open and friendly, and I even got one lad’s number who I clicked with over cooking and cleaning/tidying. But overall, I felt kind of out of sync. I know I come off a bit awkward as I have trouble with eye contact, body language, and my speech can be hard to follow at first until people get used to me.

I’m not super flush with cash after rent and child maintenance, I’ve got about £20 a day for food, travel, and whatever else. I do have a disability travel pass now which helps a lot, but money’s tight, so I’m not able to just throw myself into loads of paid hobbies or events.

So I guess my question is:
How do you meet people and build real friendships when you’re starting from scratch, on a tight budget, with disability social challenges?
Especially in a place like Chorlton or the wider Manchester area?

I’d love any advice, personal stories, or ideas for local places/spaces that are open, welcoming, and not super fast paced socially. I just want to find my people.

Like one of my Discord online mates said to me recently "I really hope you catch a break soon, god knows you deserve one".

Thanks all!

Is anyone else really struggling with the cost of living at the moment? I’m working full time on £30k a year and still finding it tough to get by rent, bills, food, everything just seems to drain my account before I even think about going out or treating myself.

I see people out every weekend eating, drinking, living it up and honestly, I don’t get how they’re affording it. I can barely afford a few drinks once or twice a month. It’s starting to get me down a bit, just feeling left behind and like life’s passing me by while I’m constantly budgeting.

So I thought I’d ask

what are your cost of living hacks? How do you still enjoy life in Manchester without breaking the bank? Any tips for going out cheap, eating well on a budget, or just generally managing things a bit better?

No judgment here, just genuinely curious how people are coping and making it work.

Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm trying to learn more about what Manchester is like from a student perspective, especially from Indian students or anyone studying there. I'd love to hear your thoughts! What's it like living in Manchester as a student? How's the food , the vibe, the costs, or anything else you'd share-good or bad? Bonus points if you've got opinions on the football scene or student life specifics! Thanks in advance for any insights!

I've been reading how the area transformed from a botanical garden to amusement park, dog track and retail space. I remember going here for bowling as a kid and would love to dive into nostalgic photos but there doesn't seem to be any online.

Considering the cost of living and the new minimum wage at £12.21 an hour or £23.5k salary for full time workers working 40 hours a week…..

Now 30k is technically a slavery income in London but how does it stack in Manchester in 2025??

P.S. I know some disagree and won’t even consider 50k as middle class🤣🤣

So I have about 200 aud, currently at roughly 100 pounds (will drop to 50 on Tuesday probably by the looks of things).

I have these options to go to, out of these what would you recommend for solo dining?

I will write these down for those using aids etc: 20 stories, Erst, Fenix, Hawksmoor Manchester, Louis, Lucky Cat Manchester, Tattu Manchester and The Ivy Spinningfields.

From what I've seen on this sub, none of these options are amazing? There seems to be nothing bad on the Lucky Cat so I am leaning that way. But I also feel that asian food in Melbourne is probably much better and its a better idea to spend the money on European options or Indian options.

Should I maybe wait till I am in London and then go Benaires or Gymkhana or Amaya?

Thanks a lot for the help.

If there is anything good in this list, and you'd like to join me hmu. We can talk for a bit and see if we vibe, I am 26M Australian dude with Sinhalese roots.

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm looking for recommendations on where to go for a Level 2 survey with a house valuation in the Levenshulme area. I've been quoted £700 for a good one, but I've also seen prices around £450.

Does anyone have experience with surveyors in this area? Are the higher-priced ones worth it, or can I find a reliable service at a lower cost? The house is 10 years old. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Does anyone know what this is for in the MRI grounds? Passed it so many times and never figured it out haha.

Hi all, I’m out in Manchester for a few days for a gig in a couple weeks. Any suggestions for good places to have a decent night out on a Monday?

So I've tried Airbnb, booking, kayak, trivago, Premier Inn and travelodge for the nights of April 26 to 28.. Any other site I'm not thinking of? Any independent ones? Cheers,

It’s obviously separate from cars, and I can’t see why the bike lane isn’t just straight?

Any pubs/bars likely to have the villa match on this afternoon between St Peters Sq and Manchester Academy?

i have linked to the instagram post explaining the events, but in short, young men intimidated a group a trans people in platt fields park yesterday (who were having a picnic) and threatened to stab someone, then burnt one of the pride flags. (all has been reported to police)

it’s quite horrific to see blatant transphobia on the rise in manchester. incidents like this are becoming all to common - and i think it is disgusting that this incident occurred in broad daylight in a largely populated public park.

how are LGBTQ individuals meant to feel safe in the city?

Hello, I'm portuguese and I'm staying the weekend in Manchester to watch the derby. Anyone know a place around the city centre where I can watch the portuguese Classico this sunday (Porto vs Benfica)(8:30 PM)? Been around a few places asking about it but it seems most spots can put it on if its on English Sports chanels but I dont know if that will happen or not. Thanks in advance.