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The remains of the Roman fort Mamucium and the terminus of the Bridgewater Canal, the first industrial canal. The area is also home to Liverpool Road railway station, where the first passenger railway ended in 1830, and is bordered by the River Irwell and Deansgate.

The remains of the Roman fort Mamucium and the terminus of the Bridgewater Canal, the first industrial canal. The area is also home to Liverpool Road railway station, where the first passenger railway ended in 1830, and is bordered by the River Irwell and Deansgate.

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  • BrunchoBrunchoCafé & Bakery
  • Fenix Restaurant and Bar, ManchesterFenix Restaurant and Bar, ManchesterGreek
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Top things to do in Castlefield

  • Science and Industry Museum in Castlefield, Manchester

    Science and Industry Museum

    4.4 · 20.6k
    Science Museum

    Museum exploring the role of science & innovation in one of the world's first modern train stations.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM

Where to eat & drink in Castlefield

  • Bruncho in Castlefield, Manchester

    Bruncho

    4.8 · 5.4k
    Café & Bakery· £10–20

    A restaurant rated excellent on TripAdvisor, known for its food and atmosphere, suitable for families and friends.

    Mon–Thu
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 6 PM
  • Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester in Castlefield, Manchester

    Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester

    4.7 · 3.8k
    Greek· $$$
    Mon–Wed
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    12 PM – 12:30 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Cask in Castlefield, Manchester

    Cask

    4.7 · 1.3k
    Cocktail Bar· £10-20

    Cozy corner tavern with outdoor seating offering a wide variety of beers, cocktails & wine.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    Map
  • My Punjab Restaurant MCR in Castlefield, Manchester

    My Punjab Restaurant MCR

    4.8 · 1.1k
    Restaurant· £20–80
    Mon–Fri
    3 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    3 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    3 PM – 10 PM
  • Sapporo Teppanyaki Manchester in Castlefield, Manchester

    Sapporo Teppanyaki Manchester

    4.5 · 2.7k
    Japanese· £30–70

    Lively Japanese venue with meats cooked on the grill, plus sushi, whisky & sake.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Dimitri's - Tapas Meze Bar & Restaurant in Castlefield, Manchester

    Dimitri's - Tapas Meze Bar & Restaurant

    4.5 · 2.7k
    Greek· £20–40

    Classic meze & mains, live music & a late bar at weekends, plus outdoor seats in a heated arcade.

    Mon–Wed
    5 PM – 10:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Dukes 92 in Castlefield, Manchester

    Dukes 92

    4.3 · 3.0k
    Bar & Grill· £10–30

    Grill restaurant and bars serving food, set in a former stable building with a balcony and terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 11 PM

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Map of Castlefield with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Science and Industry Museum
  2. 2Bruncho
  3. 3Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester
  4. 4Cask
  5. 5My Punjab Restaurant MCR
  6. 6Sapporo Teppanyaki Manchester
  7. 7Dimitri's - Tapas Meze Bar & Restaurant
  8. 8Dukes 92

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