Matilda Roberts gives her account of live art festival ‘Emergency’.

Nancy Barnes draws our attention to the artistic work that goes into a night out, beside the music.

Gemini (328-330 Oxford Road) Located at Whitworth Park Halls, Gemini Cafe is a favourite of students who are looking for an enormous plate of food for next to no money. It may not win awards for the quality of its ingredients any time soon, but the eggs are always perfectly fried, the bacon crispy and […]

Over the year we will endeavour to help you eat and drink your way around Manchester’s finest establishments, with also recipe ideas and advice to cook up a storm at home too. In the past five years or so the craft beer and casual dining movement has gone from a niche interest to a becoming […]

Homemade Basil Pesto with Penne, deconstructed Bruschetta, and Pecorino Romano. This is a fresh dish that relies on good ingredients, not necessarily high quality cooking skills. The key, as is often the case, is to keep tasting as you go.   You will need: Fresh basil leaves (handful) Pine nuts- (you can lightly toasted these […]

For thinking outside the freshers pack.

A guide to Oxford Road’s watering holes

Marcus Kelly offers alternatives to the chains, helping you get more for your money

Kukoos is a new and delicious alternative to Oxford Road’s usual suspects, with everything on the menu at £5 or less

Ben Walker reveals the gems of the NQ – tea, cake, espressos and beer houses

Maddy Hubbard reviews The Mark Addy, a beautiful riverside ‘true gem’

Wälhbar is a beacon of hope amongst the bars of Fallowfield

Sport Editor Matthew Barber visits Manchester’s latest footballing attraction

We sent Alexandra Williams to check out Gorilla, a brand spanking new gin parlour

Tips for getting around Manchester from The Mancunion

Run out of money after Freshers’ Week? Well here’s some ideas for you

Fancy a good night out in Manchester? Then Tom Glasser can help, via an extended river metaphor

Too old for a typical student night-out? Stevie Spiegl is here to help

Alice Marshall and Francesca Reid report on the growing popularity of the Manchester undergraduate arts collective

Your essential guide to Fallowfield