The 30 Best Read in Manchester

“Adventure babies has been fantastic! Our daughter has thoroughly loved them (as have I), and this is by far the best parent and baby class we have been to. Really well thought through and executed sessions, With fantastic toys and accessories, always tailored to that weeks book. Cannot recommend these sessions and Hannah (who organises them) more highly, and we have already signed up for the next term!”

“Wayne is friendly and very professional. My newly revamped pond is lovely with very happy fish and frogs. I'm so thankful as he wouldn't normally have come this far north to Morecambe from Manchester. If you want him and you do want him, bribe him with a comfy bed and homemade dinners. You will have to drag him in though as he's a perfectionist and workaholic. Excuse the net, it's an unfortunate necessity for the heron and the fox.”

“A hidden gem. My son had his 5th birthday party there today and had a fantastic time. The staff (especially our party host and who l believe to be the manager) went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and were so accommodating- nothing was too much trouble, nothing felt rushed and all the children looked like they were having a great time. Very reasonable prices too which is a bonus! will definitely be visiting there again soon.”

“Had the most amazing cheese and onion pie for lunch yesterday. Everyone is so welcoming, lovely music and just so friendly. Beautiful place and people.”

“Brilliant interaction with Children and parents. My son is so happy going to Pre school and is learning so much whilst here. Staff are helping massively with toilet training. Meals that are provided are perfect i get notifications on the app to say when he has eaten and how much, really puts a parents mind at rest knowing he is in the right place and being cared for. Staff put your mind at rest if you have any concerns. Lead by a brilliant manager !! Manchester Hyde team are amazing !!!”

“Visited today 063 Ardwick and Alex was fantastic very polite great customer care, talked me through the process ensuring I understood. Great listening skills he listened my questions and answered them all. I will most definitely be returning.”

“Grace Cunnington was so helpful and informative throughout every step. She answered all our questions and as first time buyers it was so reassuring to have this support; she was happy to explain all the legal jargon (more than once!) to make sure we understood. Everything was signed off and completed so quickly and we felt supported every step of the way. For a timeline example, we viewed our new home at the start of September and have completed by November so everything was super speedy! We’ll definitely be returning to LPL with any future house purchases etc.”

“Great option for someone who wants their children to learn Greek! The teachers are knowledgeable and with great skills. They are very supportive with the children and the parents. My son started nursery this year and he really enjoys the lessons every Saturday morning. He has got new friends, enriches his vocabulary, has more confidence in Greek language and he really loves his teacher. Highly recommended to families of Manchester!”

“I have used Gatley Read since starting my limited company in 2015. My accounts and PAYE are carried out in good time. I have found Gatley Read extremely helpful and good value for money.”

“Lovely open plan nursery. Staff welcoming and knowledgeable. Children were happy and enjoying the activities.”

“Amazing onion in toast and a great cappuccino! Highly recommended!”

“Excellent coffee, nice and cozy environment. The owner was a lovely person”

“Hands down the best barber experience I've ever had! Can't praise the guys enough. Been looking for a new barbers for a few years now and I've finally stumbled upon this place. The atmosphere in the shop is great, and the cut was easily the best I've ever had. I also really appreciated all the advice and tips that Scott gave me. Will definitely be going back!”

“Must recommend K&Co to anyone the staff are friendly warming to all their customers definitely 5* possibly the best salon in the region”

“This was my 2nd time using TakeAway Disco, 1st was for my wedding and this time for my 50th. Easy to book and all communication running up to the events was brilliant. Paul was at the venue at the time agreed and set everything up for us, meaning no worries in working out what i needed to do. He arrived at the end of the party to collect the equipment as promised. The deposit was refunded straight away. So all in all a fantastic service. Highly recommended.”

“The Yaqadoodle team have been amazing at helping us and our son transition into their setting! It's a lovely and cozy place where they've gotten to know our boy really well. He has grown so much much in the months that he's been there!”

“We booked The Mews and The South Cottage for 5 nights for our wedding. The cottages were spotless, the interiors were beautiful and the views and ground of the cottages were stunning. It felt like homely luxury! The layout worked really well in terms of the number of bathrooms etc. It was the perfect place to get family and bridesmaids together before the wedding and such a beautiful place to get ready on the wedding morning itself. Would definitely recommend.”

“Great open air cafe, right next to the river. Bit off the beaten track but worth finding.”

“An absolute hidden gem. The breakfast was amazing, with good quality products, and extremely well priced. Staff friendly and polite. Can't recommend this place enough. Easy 5***** review.”

“I love this place and do not need to add anything more!”

“such an adourable place to indulge in and the lady is so knowlegable and so kind she is amazing and always goes out of her way to help, every vist is a surprise find and would be quite happy to keep it as a treasure store as you never know what your going to find.”

“I’ve bought several items from Fox and the Bear, from crystals to cauldrons, and every order has been perfect. Everything is fairly priced, beautifully packaged, and you can really tell the ladies know their stuff. Highly recommended!”

“Such a great experience at Melis Restaurant Whitefield! The atmosphere is modern, stylish, and very comfortable. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. We tried a few different dishes, and everything was perfect. The staff were super friendly, polite, and attentive, making us feel really welcome. Definitely a great spot for meeting with friends or family. Highly recommend and will definitely come back!”

“AMAZING!!! I love Michelle and the team, and the church service on Wednesday was AMAZING!!! Definitely coming again!”

“I love coming here for a breather by myself or with my little boy. He absolutely loves it, Lindsay is a gem and her food is delicious. The freshly made milkshakes go down a treat with my boy, the tea is spot on and the hot food is always tasty. There are lots of walks in the area so it's a great place to start or finish at.”

“Worthwhile visit at any time, lunch choices are great, and also just popping in for a brew and cake is recommended. Now they have an alcohol licence, popping in for a cocktail is on the cards. Great place, warm vibes.”

“Nice relaxing place to have a bit of breakfast/lunch, amazing coffee and lovely staff”

“Great service and very friendly staff with good food and drinks.”