Honest Crust
High grade sourdough pizza in Manchester’s most opulent and historic food hall.
Northern Quarter
Sorting places
Hula
1950s-style tiki bar with an anything goes attitude, serving strong drinks, grime and hip hop.
Vinyl Exchange
A cornerstone of Manchester's music scene, offering a treasure trove of new, rare, and second-hand vinyl and CDs to discerning collectors.
The Freemount
Rich ale history and lively weekend tunes.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Housing independent designers and makers for over 40 year offering on-site crafts, exhibitions, workshops, and artisan café.
Beaumont Organic
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable cotton, linen, and recycled denim women’s wear, in a store to die for.
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.
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
Comfort food of the finest order, innovative and flamboyant grilled cheese sandwiches meets classic Northern Soul sounds.
Giraffe Flowers
Bespoke bouquets, quirky house-plants, and unique home décor.
The Green Lab
Health hub with rejuvenating juices, salads, and reformer pilates in a two-tiered wellness space.
The Bay Horse Tavern
Victorian boozer meets modern dining at an address that dates back to the early 19th Century.
Salt & Pepper
Beloved Chinese street food restaurant, fusing East and West.
Rivet & Hide
Ultra-rare selvedge denim and leather emporium specialising in Americana via 21st Century Japan.
Nibble
Cafe and bakery that leaves nobody out, with a culture of empowerment.
The Butchers Quarter
Artisan Butcher, Cheesemonger & Tasting room supporting local, high welfare produce and independent farmers and deli producers.
Kong’s NQ
Homemade brine and special flour fried chicken treasure with strong lines in tacos and small plates.
Port Street Beer House
Evoking Victorian beer house with diverse selection, tucked away for the true beer aficionado.
19 Café Bar
Pancake emporium also offering extensive choice of French toast, bagels, full breakfasts, and booze.
Blue Rinse
Vintage & reworked clothing and accessories.
The Pasta Factory
As the name suggests, the home of great pasta, made in an historic Manchester building, by skilled Italians epicureans.
Fig + Sparrow
Unique brunch options and beautiful gifts vie for position with the best coffees in town.
Fress
Au naturale design meets comfort food in a Northern Quarter favourite, with waffles and chicken among the winners.
Rustica
Beloved Manchester institution serving satisfying sandwiches and cheap cuppas, treasured for its friendly service.
Night & Day
Music hub championing alternative bands since '91, with a history of resilience.
Takk
Treasured coffee institution roasting beans on site, with unique, informal food menu.
Crazy Pedro’s NQ
Mexican-themed late night pizza and party spot open daily until 4am with Manchester’s largest tequila and mezcal selection.
KershKicks
A footgear emporium specialising in rare, limited edition and deadstock trainers.
Science & Industry
An opulent drinks laboratory specialising in technical mixology and home to some of Manchester’s most unique drinks.
Livewell
A coffee shop, yoga studio, and shop with core values centred on self-care, environmentalism and spirituality.
Chef Diao
Understated but high quality dim sum specialist run by a decade-spanning chef.
Nice Things
Frog & Bucket Comedy Club
Live alternative comedy club with a revered international reputation.
The Daisy
Discreet cocktail bar, live music venue, and cultural hub aimed at the design-inclined.
MCR Party Bike
With room for up to 12 at a time, this pedal powered 50-minute city tour offers plenty of sipping time.
UNITOM
Art and design bookstore, expertly-curated magazine stand, stunning independent gallery — a real one-of-a-kind.
Fierce Bar
Award-winning satellite bar of esteemed Scottish craft brewery hosting drinkers, dogs, comedy nights and art exhibitions.
BQ Bitesize
Cafe focused on seasonal British vegetables paired with high welfare meat from Butchers Quarter.
Queer Lit
Award-winning lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop that defines gorgeous on the inside.
Ad Hoc
Independent bottle shop and bar with hand-picked wines from around the world.
Band On The Wall
Early-19th Century boozer turned world class music venue welcoming a stacked calendar of international touring artists and highly respected educational arm.
BAB
Reinventing the kebab for the foodie generation with sophisticated fillings and first class mezze.
What The Pitta
Fast food spot known for vegan döner kebabs.
Ducie Street Warehouse
Many things to many people, including a social dining restaurant, excellent cocktail bar and mini cinema.
Soup
Daytime cafe turned evening bar that supports local music in its basement while offering an eclectic, unpretentious atmosphere.
Lost In Tokyo
Inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun, this basement cocktail bar specialises in unique cocktails and Japanese whiskies.
Movement Bar
Muso-friendly watering hole led by three Manchester luminaries with a packed events calendar.
On The Hush
A varied menu, cocktails and excellent coffee are staples at this stylish daytime cafe-cum-vibrant evening bar.
