August Bank Holiday in Manchester

Live music and great drinks? Head to Waxy O'Connor's this Saturday where you'll be greeted with 3 bars spread across 4 winding levels. Grab an Irish coffee, guzzle the Guinness and get ready for the feel-good tunes.

Head to Noho this Saturday where resident DJs take to the decks for an evening of soul, funk and groove with a few rare tunes thrown in for good measure. Going all the way till 5am, this is gonna be a big one.

If there's one place that you can count on for impressive Asian eats and Instagrammable interiors, it's Peter Street Kitchen. Make your way to the slinky Spinningfields spot for all that and more, as they invite you to a cocktail-fuelled brunch.

Laugh your ass off with a visit to the Frog & Bucket Comedy Club this Friday. Kickstarting your bank holiday weekender with a roster of international acts, homegrown talent and tasty bites, this is one for your Friday night plans.

Did someone say 3-day weekend? Put that extra day to good use and get down to Lola Lo where the tiki-themed hideaway is going all out with a Sunday night dedicated to big beats and 2-for-1 cocktails. Grab a Zombie and get ready to dance.

Pints and cocktails join a quiz and curries as The Banyan Tree welcomes you to spice up your Monday evening. Head on down from 7.30pm, when the Castlefield local gets into the full swing of things.

Whether you're nursing a sore head or rewarding yourself after a productive long weekend, our pick of the best Sunday roasts is just what you need. From beautifully cooked meats to veggie twists with all the trimmings, here's our insider guide.