The Deansgate is the point in Manchester where work meets pleasure. Home to Manchester Evening News, The Guardian and The Royal Bank Of Scotland building, there's some serious industry going down in this part of the city. But what's the use of working hard if you can't play hard? The Deansgate area also features a multitude of pubs and bars, such as The Living Room, Revolution, and the record breaking sized Moon Under Water pub. Other features include a House Of Fraser department store, the John Rylands library and the Hilton's Beetham Tower.

A brand spanking new complex in Manchester, the Spinnigfields area has literally oodles of potential. Still under construction is already features a spread of office developments, occupied by Deloitte, RBS and Manchester Evening News. The famous Leftbank Apartments are also situated here, along with several restaurants including a Zizzi and Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Eventually there will be a total of 20 buildings in the area, and Giorgio Armani plans to open a boutique retail outlet also.

A cultural keystone for Manchester, The Castlefield area is also a leafy respite from the hustle and bustle that characterizes the rest of the city centre. Extremely popular in the summer months, Castefield features a plentiful amount of beer gardens and outdoor drinking areas. It's extensive outdoor area is used as an arena for a wide variety of events, including the annual Dpercussion music festival. Castlefield is also home to Granada Studios and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Manchester is proud to host one of Europe's gay capitals, at the centre of which is the world famous Canal Street. A melee of cafes, clubs, bars and shops, and home to the annual Manchester Gay Pride Festival; the area is a huge tourist attraction to both homosexual and heterosexual well-wishers.

Didsbury is a lovely part of town for those who like their leafy suburbs with a bit of a buzz. Home to the expansive Didsbury Park and award-winning gastropubs such as The Didsbury & The Metropolitan, this really is a great place to kick back and socialize. The Didsbury Village is also famous for it's continental cafe culture; a delicious strip of bars, cafes and delicatessens. The sensible ones among us will also be happy to know that Didsbury has one of the lowest rates of unemployment in the country. The travel links are also excellent; minutes away from the M60 ring road and Manchest Airport; buses are also cheap and plentiful, with routes into the Manchester city centre, Trafford Centre and Northernden. West Didsbury is just around the corner too, which offers more options for lounging like a pussycat!

Chorlton is like the comfy armchair of inner-city Manchester, a haven for those inclined towards all things tofu and soya. Known to be very much a bohemian area, Chorlton is also somewhat of a creative hub, home to an abundance of artists, writers and actors. Badly Drawn Boy is a resident, and both The Stone Roses and The Bee Gees grew up here; expect to see the odd soapstar popping out for a pint of milk also. The area is also noted for it's plentiful amount churches, whether your denomination is Church of England, Methodist or Catholic, Chorlton has got your back! It would also seem that when it comes to festivals, Chorlton just can't get enough; home annually to the Chorlton Food & Drink Festival, The Beech Road Festival, Chorlton Arts Festival and Unity Festival to name a few.