Refuel at Fuel - a vegetarian café bar in Withington is as famous for its 'quiz and chips' nights and cheap eats. tasty Set over two storeys, it’s beloved by many who enjoy the speciality beers (think local ales, traditional imported German beers and a large selection of regularly-changing seasonal brews) and sporadic live music events (usually folk/acoustic, free entry).

A proper chillaxing hangout and a real embodiment of Manchester’s independent café scene, Fuel is complete with free WiFi, newspapers and a grand selection of well-used board games. Nowhere is this independence more obvious than in the food offering with no main dishes are over £6; inventive meat-free meals, sumptuous sweets and utterly brilliant smoothies and shakes.