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Independent shops in Manchester

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  • Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby & Home

    Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby & Home

    Arts & Crafts ShopAt Abakhan, you'll find a huge and exciting range of fabrics and craft accessories in a kaleidoscope of colours, patterns and textures allowing you to create a unique look for you and your home.

  • Agapanthus Antiques

    Agapanthus Antiques

    Arts & Crafts ShopAgapanthus Antiques is a Manchester-based antique restoration business, specialising in French and Italian Crystal Chandeliers, wall lights and pendant lighting from the 1800's to the 1970's.

  • Albion Farm Shop

    Albion Farm Shop

    Locally Made ProductsVisit Albion Farm Shop and cafe in Delph and you’ll find a mouth watering selection of the farm’s own beef, home cured gammon joints, free range eggs and a variety of home made sausages.

  • American Graffiti

    American Graffiti

    ShopAn amazing range of vintage, retro, fancy dress, accessories and home-ware from the 40's to 80's.

  • Arthur Kay Jeweller

    Arthur Kay Jeweller

    ShopArthur Kay offers a wide range of quality jewellery and watches from brands including Chlobo, Chamila, Citizen, Coeur De Lion, Pilgrim, Swarovski, Thomas Sabo, and many more stunning brands.

  • Artisan

    Artisan

    A handmade Tiffany inspired stained Glass Lamp

    ArticleGenuine stained glass designed and made to order.

  • A Taste of Honey

    A Taste of Honey

    ShopA Taste of Honey is a deli situated in West Didsbury, Manchester. They are a little deli that are proud of the locally sourced food that they serve.

  • Axon's of Didsbury

    Axon's of Didsbury

    ShopThe perfect place to head if you’re looking for other non-mass produced delights for the BBQ such as koftas and ribs.

  • Back's Delicatessen

    Back's Delicatessen

    ShopBack's Delicatessen was founded in the 1920's in Brooklyn but in more recent times has moved to Heaton Moor, Stockport. With a modern interior, mixed with eclectic period pieces, Back's is a real experience to be savoured.

  • Barbakan Delicatessen

    Barbakan Delicatessen

    Locally Made ProductsBarbakan, Chorlton’s award winning delicatessen, stocks traditional delights from all over Europe including Germany, Poland, Italy and Spain.

  • Barrows Bakery

    Barrows Bakery

    Locally Made ProductsBarrows Bakery are a small family bakery in Urmston, Manchester situated approximately 4 miles from the Trafford Centre.

  • Barton Arcade

    Barton Arcade

    ShopBarton Arcade in Deansgate Manchester was built in 1871, and is a beautiful Victorian structure of iron and glass.

  • Best Vintage

    Best Vintage

    ShopPart of successful vintage retail chain, Best Vintage sells good quality pieces at affordable prices.

  • Bier Cell Specialist Beer Emporium

    Bier Cell Specialist Beer Emporium

    Food & Drink ShopSpecialist beer celler offering advice, gift ideas, and private tastings.

  • Bike Shak

    Bike Shak

    ArticleA shiny new bike