The Northern Quarter

Explore Manchester's Northern Quarter, a dynamic neighbourhood known for its independent shops, creative spaces, and diverse culture. Dive into the authentic atmosphere, where street art, music, and unique cafes define the area. Plan your visit to experience the Northern Quarter's distinct character, from vintage boutiques to lively markets.

Northern Quarter Highlights

Check out the essential things to see and do in the Northern Quarter

Afflecks

Established in 1982, Afflecks has become an icon in the heart of Manchester’s Northern…

Diecast

Diecast is a new creative neighbourhood from the team behind Ramona and The Firehouse. The 5,000…

Gullivers

Gullivers is a bar and live entertainment venue in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, featuring a…

Renae

A new multi-concept venue is coming to the Northern Quarter, Manchester! renae will blend a cosy…

SAMPA

SAMPA is an underground chef's table restaurant - up to 12 covers a night - featuring an…

Places to eat and drink in the Northern Quarter

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63 Degrees

63 Degrees is a family owned restaurant in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Opened…

Allotment

Allotment Bar is nestled in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and offers an escape…

BAB NQ

Located in the creative Northern Quarter of Manchester, they are a fiercely proud independent…

Bar Fringe

Bar Fringe is a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Northern Quarter. This quirky and…

Bar21

Bar21 is a movie theme bar with an emphasis on quality. The food is all home-made using…

Black Milk

Black Milk Manchester is a counter-serve dessert cafe offering sweet treats like fresh…

Bundobust

December 2016 saw Leeds’ critically acclaimed ‘beer & Indian’ joint open its…

Cafe North

Many refer to this café as the Northern Quarter Gem for its huge variety of options and…

Chakalaka

From their South African bar and kitchen to the Northern Quarter, they serve up a true taste of the…

Common NQ

This is a place that's canny, funny and an unintimidating addition to the Northern Quarter. In…

Go Falafel

Go Falafel incorporates a concept of quality and freshness into its menu. They deliver genuine…

Gulf Mcr

Gulf is a place that offers a delectable selection of freshly brewed Karak Chai, Chapati and…

Hachi

Hachi is a Chinese restaurant known for its diverse menu. Enjoy noodle soups, aromatic rice dishes…

Idle Hands

Idle Hands is a coffee shop that makes pies, has a kitchen throwing out great brunch food and…

Kabana

This basic eatery located in Manchester's Northern Quarter is famous for its tasty curries…

Koffee Pot

The Koffee Pot is a Mancunian institution, serving up hearty no-nonsense breakfasts and other much…

Kosmonaut

A bar in the city centre's Northern Quarter with food and drinks, excellent coffee, super fast WIFI…

Upcoming events in the Northern Quarter

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Exhibition Preview: 'Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風' 01 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Exhibition Preview: 'Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風'

Join esea contemporary for the preview of 'Smooth Sailing, 一路順風', the first…

Murder Mystery Experience 01 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Murder Mystery Experience

Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure. Explore the city like never…

Northern Quarter Smartphone Quiz 01 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2027

Northern Quarter Smartphone Quiz

The Northern Quarter's biggest and best smartphone quiz - running every Wednesday 7pm at…

Pewter jewellery workshops and craft classes 01 Dec 2025 - 01 Jan 2026

Pewter jewellery workshops and craft classes

Experience jewellery making, learn traditional metalwork techniques and handcraft your own unique…

Queer East Screening: 'Counter Archives: On Acts of Resistance and Remembrance' 02 Dec 2025 -

Queer East Screening: 'Counter Archives: On Acts of Resistance and Remembrance'

esea contemporary co-presents with Queer East, ‘Counter Archives: On Acts of Resistance and…

Driftwood Folk Collective: Oscar White Trio + Memory Club + Maggie Challinor 03 Dec 2025 -

Driftwood Folk Collective: Oscar White Trio + Memory Club + Maggie Challinor

Oscar White Trio Oscar is a folk guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Manchester who blends…

The Limiñanas 03 Dec 2025 -

The Limiñanas

The Limiñanas are a French rock band from Cabestany, Pyrénées-Orientales…

BALTHVS 04 Dec 2025 -

BALTHVS

In just five years, BALTHVS has become one of indie music’s most vital and globally resonant…

Niall McNamee 04 Dec 2025 -

Niall McNamee

Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his own passionate, thoughtful and…

Rumbi Tauro – So Far, So Good! 04 Dec 2025 -

Rumbi Tauro – So Far, So Good!

Over the past five years, Rumbi Tauro has been steadily making waves on the UK’s soul scene…

Rianne Downey + support 05 Dec 2025 -

Rianne Downey + support

Experience the heartfelt storytelling and soaring vocals of Rianne Downey as she prepares to release…

Funk Street! x Blush 06 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025

Funk Street! x Blush

Get your groove on at Funk Street! A free night of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by our…

Manchester Christmas Gospel 06 Dec 2025 -

Manchester Christmas Gospel

Step into the magic of the season as ‘Manchester’s Christmas…

Saturday Guided Tour: 'Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風' 06 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026

Saturday Guided Tour: 'Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風'

Every first Saturday of the month, join a member of the curatorial team in the gallery for a free…

Heartworms 07 Dec 2025 -

Heartworms

When it came time for Jojo Orme, aka Heartworms, to name her hugely anticipated debut album, few…

The Cove 07 Dec 2025 -

The Cove

The Cove are an indie rock band from Wigan, inspired by Oasis, Wunderhorse and Sam Fender. Combining…

The Electric Stars Christmas Spectacular 07 Dec 2025 -

The Electric Stars Christmas Spectacular

The Electric Stars are back in their hometown this December at the Legendary 'Night and…

World of Music Christmas Celebration 07 Dec 2025 -

World of Music Christmas Celebration

Join Band on the Wall in the Copper Bar for a festive celebration with their 3 World of…

Forever Manchester Rocks! 10 Dec 2025 -

Forever Manchester Rocks!

Manchester, get ready to rock! The inaugural Forever Manchester Rocks is coming to Band on the Wall…

Leisure Theory 10 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Leisure Theory

Leisure Theory is the genre-blending project of Irish producer Jake Smith, crafting a bold and…

Screening from the LUX Collection: 'This ending will make sense in time' 10 Dec 2025 -

Screening from the LUX Collection: 'This ending will make sense in time'

Join esea contemporary for a screening with LUX Collection exploring artists’ moving image…

Channel One Sound System 11 Dec 2025 -

Channel One Sound System

Channel One Sound System is one of the UK’s best known and most loved reggae sound systems…

The Allergies Christmas Party Ft. The Nextmen & Si Cheeba 12 Dec 2025 -

The Allergies Christmas Party Ft. The Nextmen & Si Cheeba

Festive folly with the funky five-piece, back to rock the bells out of Band on the Wall…

Harp & a Monkey (End of Year Matinee Show) 13 Dec 2025 -

Harp & a Monkey (End of Year Matinee Show)

Are you one of those people who dreads Christmas shopping and keeps putting it off? Well have no…

Harp and a Monkey 13 Dec 2025 -

Harp and a Monkey

Harp & A Monkey is a Mancunian folk trio known for their poignant, humorous, and melodic…

Shopping in the Northern Quarter

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Aqua Tech UK

Aqua-Tech designer aquariums is the country's leading specialist in contemporary fish tanks which…

Best Vintage

Part of successful vintage retail chain, Best Vintage sells good quality pieces of men's and women's…

Blue Rinse

Blue Rinse is an online vintage clothing company with 2 physical stores, 1 being in Manchester…

Den Interiors

At Den we can quite simply do anything, from a single custom made piece to a complete bar design and…

Fred Aldous

Fred Aldous ltd began in Manchester in 1886 with a man called Fred who had a bright idea and a…

Fred Perry

Fred Perry prides itself on being the first British heritage brand to successfully blend sportswear…

Frog

A boutique florists selling the most beautiful blooms, you can be assured of contemporary…

Junk Shop

As Industrial Hippies in a concrete jungle we have strived to apply green ethics to our retail…

Magma Books

Specialising in books, magazines and procuts on design, graphics, fashion, graffiti, architecture…

Oi Polloi

The ultimate selection of classic, functional outerwear with innovative contemporary labels and a…

Pop Boutique

Pop Boutique provides fantastic vintage products at great prices. They sell all manner of things…

Retro Rehab

Vintage boutique on Oldham Street, with a rainbow of vintage and customised dresses, tops…

Ridelow

Ridelow hire and sell complete bikes, but also they build custom bikes for you. They have built…

Thunder Egg

Boutique of Japanese inspired fashion for boys and girls, also selling vinyl toys, accessories…

UNITOM

UNITOM is a visual arts orientated bookshop and print/editions gallery offering a hand-picked…

We Are Cow

Cow Vintage have several stores across the UK. We Are Cow located in the Northern Quarter has a 2…

Afflecks

Established in 1982, Afflecks has become an icon in the heart of Manchester’s Northern…

Places to stay the Northern Quarter

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