Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
Comfort food of the finest order, innovative and flamboyant grilled cheese sandwiches meets classic Northern Soul sounds.
Northern Quarter
Sorting places
The Freemount
Rich ale history and lively weekend tunes.
Pot Kettle Black Angel Gardens
Antipodean-inspired coffee spot in Angel Gardens, offering vibrant eats, exquisite brews, and evening cocktails.
Science & Industry
An opulent drinks laboratory specialising in technical mixology and home to some of Manchester’s most unique drinks.
The Pen & Pencil
Eatery and drinkery paying homage to the glory days of media Mad Men in New York City.
Ezra & Gil
Popular hangout for all-day brunch and relaxed vibes.
Cottonopolis
Japanese cocktails, sharing menus packed with modern Far Eastern delicacies, weekend DJ sets and listening sessions.
Blue Rinse
Vintage & reworked clothing and accessories.
Frog & Bucket Comedy Club
Live alternative comedy club with a revered international reputation.
Salt & Pepper
Beloved Chinese street food restaurant, fusing East and West.
19 Café Bar
Pancake emporium also offering extensive choice of French toast, bagels, full breakfasts, and booze.
Takk
Treasured coffee institution roasting beans on site, with unique, informal food menu.
Ace & Tate
Experienced boutique opticians in the Northern Quarter.
Cane & Grain
Huge range of draught beers meets a wide selection of meats and sauces, with a skate culture twist.
Vnam
Manchester city centre’s original Vietnamese joint, specialising in authentic — and often less common — dishes.
Wolf At The Door
Inventive tacos and bao buns alongside craft ales, natural wines and cocktails.
Pie & Ale
Food, and booze, for the soul, with homemade, locally sourced filled pasties and pints aplenty.
Ducie Street Warehouse
Many things to many people, including a social dining restaurant, excellent cocktail bar and mini cinema.
MCR Party Bike
With room for up to 12 at a time, this pedal powered 50-minute city tour offers plenty of sipping time.
Noi Quattro
Traditional Italian street food inspired by Naples, made for Manchester.
The Wayfarer
Victorian charm meets nightly live music.
The Whiskey Jar
Pouring more than 350 varieties of whiskey, think heritage drinks in a historic building with on-point events programming.
KershKicks
A footgear emporium specialising in rare, limited edition and deadstock trainers.
The Liars Lounge
Second floor Tiki haven at Cane & Grain, with enough bottles of rum to build a bridge to Barbados.
Castle Hotel
A pub with a long-standing reputation for live music and literary events, as well as its real ales.
Kong’s NQ
Homemade brine and special flour fried chicken treasure with strong lines in tacos and small plates.
Rustica
Beloved Manchester institution serving satisfying sandwiches and cheap cuppas, treasured for its friendly service.
Gullivers
Iconic bar dating back to 1865 with live music and a supportive artistic community.
The Green Lab
Health hub with rejuvenating juices, salads, and reformer pilates in a two-tiered wellness space.
Rivet & Hide
Ultra-rare selvedge denim and leather emporium specialising in Americana via 21st Century Japan.
Tariff & Dale
Landmark industrial-edged bar and lower-ground floor restaurant boasting modern English food, sourdough pizzas and free pool table.
Carhartt Work In Progress Store
Stage & Radio
Steeped in history, this two-floor nightlife destination is a Northern Quarter asset, with a jazz-influenced bar and subterranean club space packing serious sound system.
Tokyo Ramen
Stripped-back noodle bar delivering a maximalist ramen experience, celebrating the beauty of broth in an intimate, no-nonsense setting.
The Fitzgerald
Discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent, this first floor speakeasy owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age.
Crazy Pedro’s NQ
Mexican-themed late night pizza and party spot open daily until 4am with Manchester’s largest tequila and mezcal selection.
Junior Jackson’s
Dimly lit spaces, cheap beers, and unapologetic grit create an authentic American dive bar experience.
On The Hush
A varied menu, cocktails and excellent coffee are staples at this stylish daytime cafe-cum-vibrant evening bar.
Gulf
Middle Eastern themed cafe selling traditional Arabic coffee and Tea with selection of wraps and Arabic breakfast platter.
Chef Diao
Understated but high quality dim sum specialist run by a decade-spanning chef.
Public
Gooey Kiosk at Ducie Street Warehouse
A dessert lover’s dream hidden in one of Manchester’s best all-day hangout spots.
Beaumont Organic
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable cotton, linen, and recycled denim women’s wear, in a store to die for.
Chilli’s
Unfussy takeaway dishing up peri peri chicken, burgers, kebabs and pizzas.
Ciaooo Loaded Garlic Bread
From irresistible starter to the main event, this spot’s all about garlic bread topped with all manner of Italian delicacies.
Flok
A sun-soaked spot serving Spanish sherry, wines, craft brews, and European-inspired small plates.
Forbidden Planet
Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.
Cass Art
Art equipment & supplies store with comprehensive stock including creative kids craft merchandise.