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<h1 class="major">Practical Information</h1>
<h3>29 June – 2 July 2026, Booth Street East, University of Manchester</h3>
<p>Booth Street East is just off Oxford Road, with excellent public transport links and a wide range of food, drink and accommodation options on the doorstep. Here is a short guide to help you plan and enjoy your stay in Manchester.</p>
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<h2>Social Programme</h2>
<p>University of Manchester, 29 June – 2 July. All venues are within easy walking distance of campus on Oxford Road.</p>
<h3>Monday 29 June</h3>
<p><strong>Drinks: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/UWcfEDapK3gqX51x9">Kro Bar</a>, 17:00–18:30</strong><br>
A pub on Oxford Road housed in the former Manchester Temperance Society building. Kro Bar is independent and popular with university staff and students, with a good selection of beers and a relaxed atmosphere. It's just a couple of minutes' walk from campus, making it a good spot to decompress after the first day and get to know your fellow participants over a drink.</p>
<p><strong>Dinner: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/W4ySGgWV3Tt4c8xAA">Navarro Lounge</a>, from 18:30</strong><br>
A short walk down Oxford Road from Kro Bar, Navarro Lounge is an all-day bar and restaurant with a relaxed feel. The menu covers a broad range of dishes, from sharing plates to mains, with good vegetarian and vegan options.</p>
<h3>Tuesday 30 June</h3>
<p><strong>Drinks and dinner: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/QupptNEGFjrw3Wzd7">Sandbar</a>, from 17:00</strong><br>
A nice place to end the week's official social programme. Sandbar is tucked just off Oxford Road on Grosvenor Street and has been one of Manchester's most loved independent bars for many years, particularly popular with artists and students. It has a good and eclectic selection of ales and a chilled atmosphere. In the evening it serves pizzas, so there's no need to move if you're having fun — but there are also plenty of other options nearby.</p>
<h3>Wednesday 1 July</h3>
<p><strong>Drinks: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/54G4Gtvt2PjCzvv5A">Big Hands</a>, 17:00–18:30</strong><br>
An institution on Oxford Road. Small, rock-friendly and full of character, with a roof garden for summer evenings. Big Hands has a good selection of beers and a friendly atmosphere, and is a favourite of university staff and students.</p>
<p><strong>Dinner: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/umau4UAw5sTeVzWV8">Turing Tap</a> or the Curry Mile, from 18:30</strong><br>
The Turing Tap is a pub-restaurant named in honour of Alan Turing, who worked nearby at the university. It sits at the south end of Oxford Road, between the campus and Whitworth Park, and offers an extensive all-day food menu of pub dishes.</p>
<p>Alternatively, head ten minutes south on foot to the Curry Mile. Wilmslow Road in Rusholme has the highest concentration of South Asian and Middle Eastern restaurants anywhere in the UK, with origins stretching back to the 1950s and 60s when the first wave of South Asian immigrants settled in the area. The strip is lively, the food is excellent and affordable, and there's no need to book.</p>
<p>Options include: <strong>Mughli</strong> (contemporary South Asian, critically acclaimed), <strong>Sanam</strong> (the oldest restaurant on the mile and a community institution) and <strong>Shere Khan</strong> (a Curry Mile stalwart since 1987, well-suited to larger groups).</p>
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<h3>Eating and Drinking Along Oxford Road</h3>
<p>Oxford Road has a great range of cafés, bars and restaurants.</p>
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<h4>Cafés & Casual Dining</h4>
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<li><strong>Federal Cafe Bar</strong> – Circle Square, Oxford Rd. Australian-style brunch spot with excellent coffee. Praised for its steak sandwich, Turkish eggs and friendly staff. (4.7 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Navarro Lounge</strong> – 144 Oxford Rd, right next to the Kilburn Building. All-day café with good vegan and vegetarian options and a cosy atmosphere. (4.5 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Dough Club</strong> – 403 Oxford Rd. Detroit-style pizza slices popular with students. Excellent value for a quick lunch. (4.8 ★)</li>
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<li><strong>Onda Pasta Bar</strong> – Circle Square, Oxford Rd. Fresh handmade pasta in a modern setting. The beef oxtail ravioli is a highlight. (4.4 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Bundobust Brewery</strong> – 61–69 Oxford St. Vegetarian Indian street food paired with craft beer brewed on site. Lively and communal. (4.7 ★)</li>
<li><strong>The Refuge</strong> – Oxford St (inside the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel). Stylish bar and restaurant in a stunning Victorian building, great for an evening meal or cocktails. (4.5 ★)</li>
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<h4>Pubs & Bars</h4>
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<li><strong>Sandbar</strong> – 120 Grosvenor St. Independent bar with excellent craft beer, gluten-free options, and wood-fired pizza. Back in the Good Beer Guide for 2026. (4.6 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Kro Bar</strong> – 325 Oxford Rd. Relaxed Scandinavian-influenced pub with a wide beer selection and a beer garden. (4.3 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Big Hands</strong> – 296 Oxford Rd. Independent music bar with a rooftop terrace garden and a great atmosphere. Late-opening. (4.5 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Turing Tap</strong> – 421 Oxford Rd. Named in tribute to Alan Turing, this bar offers 2-for-1 cocktails all day and is popular with students and staff. (4.3 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Oxford Road Tap</strong> – Oxford Road Station. A compact, highly rated craft beer bar right at Oxford Road station. (4.8 ★)</li>
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<h3>The Curry Mile</h3>
<p>No visit to this part of Manchester is complete without a trip to the <strong>Curry Mile</strong> — the stretch of Wilmslow Road through Rusholme, about a 15–20 minute walk south from the Kilburn Building (or a very short bus ride on any Oxford Road service heading south). It is one of the most celebrated concentrations of South Asian restaurants in Europe, with dozens of Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants, sweet shops and cafés open late into the night.</p>
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<li><strong>My Peshawar</strong> – 50–52 Wilmslow Rd. One of Manchester’s most celebrated Pakistani restaurants, known for its lamb karahi, chapli kebabs and lamb chops. Expect queues on weekends — it is worth it. (4.8 ★, 4,500+ reviews)</li>
<li><strong>Bardez</strong> – 35 Wilmslow Rd. Indian street food and grill with bold, distinctive flavours. The Malvani chicken and starter platters come highly recommended. (4.8 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Ziya Asian Grill</strong> – 65–67 Wilmslow Rd. A popular curry house with a broad menu and a licensed bar. Good for larger groups. (4.6 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Mughli Charcoal Pit</strong> – 30 Wilmslow Rd. A Curry Mile institution. Dishes cooked over a charcoal pit — the Malai Broccoli and butter chicken are standouts. (4.2 ★)</li>
<li><strong>Chit ‘N’ Chaat</strong> – 205 Wilmslow Rd. Relaxed all-day café, popular for breakfast, chai and chaat dishes. A lower-key option, good value. (4.4 ★)</li>
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<p>Most Curry Mile restaurants are BYOB or serve soft drinks only, with very reasonable prices. Many are open until midnight or later. Book ahead for larger groups, especially Thursday to Saturday evenings.</p>
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<p>The Summer School takes place at East Booth Street, University of Manchester, near Oxford Road, Manchester</strong></p>
<p>A wide range of accommodation is available nearby. See our dedicated guide for recommended options and average prices.</p>
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<p>The venue has step-free access, lifts to all floors, and accessible toilet facilities. If you have any accessibility requirements — including those related to mobility, sensory needs, neurodiversity or any other considerations — please contact us in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.</p>
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