St John's

Manchester’s newest creative district St John’s has officially launched in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.

Where future creatives are made at Aviva Studios, Where exploring enhances education at Science and Industry Museum, Where new menus are discovered at Fenix and Where fitness is a community at Barry’s.

Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester’s hottest new neighbourhood, from where you can eat, drink, visit and stay: St. John’s: Manchester’s hottest new neighbourhood. 

Things to do in St John's

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Aviva Studios

Aviva Studios

Image Credit: OMA. Courtesy: Factory International. Aviva Studios is a global destination for arts…

Events in St John's

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Experiment at the Science and Industry Museum 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Experiment at the Science and Industry Museum

What will you build, sense and discover? Play and explore science in action in Experiment, The…

Free Easter activities at the Science and Industry Museum 19 Apr 2026 -

Free Easter activities at the Science and Industry Museum

Put a spring in your space boots this Easter with a host of free family fun and an out-of-this-world…

Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos 19 Apr 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos

The countdown has begun for the world (and galactic) premiere of Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos, an…

Outdoor escape room - Will Breaker 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Outdoor escape room - Will Breaker

Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Are…

Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery 19 Apr 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the engine-driven ideas and industry that started in…

Spring Holidays at the Science and Industry Museum 19 Apr 2026 -

Spring Holidays at the Science and Industry Museum

Explore Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos at the Science and Industry Museum Put a spring in your space…

Tea, Toast & Talk 19 Apr 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

Tea, Toast & Talk

Visitors are invited to sit back, meet new people, and enjoy free tea and toast. The Public Living…

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience introduces new game in time for Halloween 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience introduces new game in time for Halloween

One of Manchester's favourite immersive experiences, the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience, has just…

Weekend Brunch at The Restaurant at Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel 19 Apr 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

Weekend Brunch at The Restaurant at Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

Brunch, But Make It Northern Inspired by good ol’ Northern favourites, bringing together…

Sip and Paint: Movement and Expression 23 Apr 2026 -

Sip and Paint: Movement and Expression

Guests are invited to an evening of creativity, culture and community. Hosted by Black Creative…

Places to eat and drink in St John's

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Caravan

Caravan

The restaurant, bar and coffee roastery in the St John’s District of Manchester, is open…

Fenix

Fenix

Inspired by exotic lands and legends Fenix served escapism through elevated modern Greek…

Trading Route

Trading Route

A lagerhouse with rotisserie ovens and exquisite provisions, all in the heart of Manchester Goods…

Stables Tavern

Stables Tavern

A historic tavern reimagined in the heart of Manchester city centre, where everyone is welcomed like…

Side Street

Side Street

Tucked inside the ABC Building on Quay Street, Side Street is a day-to-night venue with something…

The Dome

The Dome

The Dome is Manchester’s only premier rooftop dome venue, located in the vibrant St…

Getting to St John's

Metrolink

Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop is 0.5 miles away.

Train

The nearest stations are Salford Central, Deansgate-Castlefield and Manchester Victoria.

To plan your journey using public transport visit the TfGM Journey Planner

Car Parks

The nearest car park is NCP Spinningfields.

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