Antwerp Mansion

The result of a grass roots volunteer project that aims to restore a Victorian mansion as a haven for artists of all persuasions, Antwerp Mansion is located off the famous Curry Mile in Rusholme. It regularly plays host to band practices, live gigs and art axhibitions, but Antwerp Mansion has become truly legendary throughout Manchester for its unique setting as a place to visit for raves and parties. The venue has previously hosted psych festival Cosmosis as well as comedy nights and continues to welcome new DJ talent on a nightly basis. Maintaining the mansion's Victorian decor in some rooms, Antwerp Mansion also offers an eccentric space for creatives to use for photo shoots or video projects, as well as a huge graffiti wall outside and The Old Rope Gallery based in the mansion's ballroom. It prides itself on being a world away from "fancy joints across town" and with dirt cheap prices at the bar it's student friendly. Truly unlike any other place in town. [Charlotte Davies]