Tea Hive
Quaint cafe specialising in loose leaf teas, inventive cocktails, and array of cakes, including gluten-free and vegan options.
Random places to try
Owen’s Kitchen and Bar
Blending vintage charm with seasonal, inventive dishes and expertly crafted cocktails
WOOD
Rightly acclaimed and beloved fine-dining eatery headed up by a Masterchef winner turned Northern culinary icon
Keg, Cask & Bottle
Neighbourhood beer haven with vibrant array of local brews and a tasting room for leisurely sips and chats.
Moon
Beloved BYOB Indian restaurant with a decade-spanning history, world record-holding chef and authentic approach to cooking
Damò
Contemporary Italian cuisine in a beloved restaurant run by three brothers whose culinary heritage stretches back to the Adriatic
Piccolino Caffé Grande
House-made Italian fare, artisan ingredients, and views overlooking Albert Square.
The Eagle Inn
Beautifully restored Victorian boozer and one of the region’s most treasured grass roots music venues.
Independent shopping
Deadstock General Store
Homewares that are anything but off the shelf, guaranteed to make your castle stand out.
KershKicks
A footgear emporium specialising in rare, limited edition and deadstock trainers.
Beaumont Organic
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable cotton, linen, and recycled denim women’s wear, in a store to die for.
Queer Lit
Award-winning lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop that defines gorgeous on the inside.
Grab a drink after work
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
Fierce Bar
Award-winning satellite bar of esteemed Scottish craft brewery hosting drinkers, dogs, comedy nights and art exhibitions.
The Fitzgerald
Discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent, this first floor speakeasy owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age.
Movement Bar
Muso-friendly watering hole led by three Manchester luminaries with a packed events calendar.