The Manchester Caribbean Carnival returns to the city this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The event, an annual fixture across Moss Side and Hulme since 1972, has mostly missed the last two years due to the pandemic.
24.07.2022 - 10:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With its tree-lined streets, buzzing brunch scene and great transport links, it's no surprise that Didsbury is one of the most covetable places to live in south Manchester. Its extensive food and drink scene may be dominated by breakfast spots but don't be mistaken, the suburban village, stretching from east to west, also encompasses a number of upscale dining options and popular drinking dens.
Obviously, if you want to move here, a property could set you back at least a quarter of a million. Fortunately visiting is much cheaper, and, between the Metrolink, the buses and trains, it's easy to get to, especially from the city.
If you're thinking of venturing out to Didsbury any time soon - here are some of the top spots to eat and drink in one of Manchester's leafiest suburbs.
Volta
Everything you would want from a neighbourhood restaurant-meets-bar is encapsulated by the effortlessly cool Volta on Burton Road. Enjoy their globally inspired small plates menu - pan fried cod with yellow curry; scallops with nduja butter; and Iberico pork presa - either inside the vintage-style bistro or outside on the covered terrace, and wash it down with a glass of wine, craft beer or signature cocktail.
167 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LN
Great Kathmandu
This West Didsbury institution is one of the few Nepalese restaurants in Manchester and since iopening in 1986 has picked up a number of awards, including the English Curry Awards’ Best Nepalese restaurant in the UK in 2019. Showcasing the intricate flavours of Nepal's cuisine, the extensive menu features excellent tandoori options, a wealth of vegetarian delicacies and the award-winning makhan chara - chicken seasoned in butter with tomatoes and fresh cream.
140 Burton
The Manchester Caribbean Carnival returns to the city this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The event, an annual fixture across Moss Side and Hulme since 1972, has mostly missed the last two years due to the pandemic.
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