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

Afflecks

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

Diecast

Diecast

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

Gullivers

Gullivers

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

Renae

Renae

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

SAMPA

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

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

Allotment

Allotment

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

BAB NQ

BAB NQ

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

Bar Fringe

Bar Fringe

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

Bar21

Bar21

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

Black Milk

Black Milk

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

Bundobust

Bundobust

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

Cafe North

Cafe North

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

Chakalaka

Chakalaka

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

Common NQ

Common NQ

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

Go Falafel

Go Falafel

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

Gulf Mcr

Gulf Mcr

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

Hachi

Hachi

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

Idle Hands

Idle Hands

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

Kabana

Kabana

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

Koffee Pot

Koffee Pot

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

Kosmonaut

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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Between the Buried and Me 21 Feb 2026 -

Between the Buried and Me

Progressive metal visionaries Between the Buried and Me return with their most immersive and…

DNNW X MCDC An exhibition in collaboration with Design-Nation 21 Feb 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

DNNW X MCDC An exhibition in collaboration with Design-Nation

DNNW X MCDC is an exhibition in collaboration with Design-Nation, showcasing a collection of their…

La Fiesta x Salsa Chubasco quintet 21 Feb 2026 -

La Fiesta x Salsa Chubasco quintet

Every Saturday in The Copper Bar is La Fiesta! A free-to-dance global music night featuring…

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City 21 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

Step into  Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City  and experience the legendary Inca…

Manchester's Northern Quarter: Street Art & Local Stories 21 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Manchester's Northern Quarter: Street Art & Local Stories

Manchester's Northern Quarter has long been the city's hub for creativity, rebellion and…

Northern Quarter Smartphone Quiz 21 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2027

Northern Quarter Smartphone Quiz

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

The BRITs Art Trail 21 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026

The BRITs Art Trail

Curated by renowned Manchester artist Stanley Chow and produced by local creative producers Wild in…

The Whiskey Brothers 22 Feb 2026 -

The Whiskey Brothers

Back by popular demand! The Whiskey Brothers are a powerhouse folk-rock duo from the heart of…

Whitney 22 Feb 2026 -

Whitney

Whitney is an American band from Chicago, which formed in 2015 and is signed to Secretly Canadian…

Whitney 22 Feb 2026 -

Whitney

Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek could hear the staggering differences in the songs they were writing…

Misha Gray 24 Feb 2026 -

Misha Gray

Pianist Misha Gray has been an integral part of Liverpool's live music scene for nearly 2…

Marcus Machado: Purple Vibes – Featuring the Music of Jimi Hendrix 25 Feb 2026 -

Marcus Machado: Purple Vibes – Featuring the Music of Jimi Hendrix

World-renowned guitarist Marcus Machado—hailed by Rolling Stone as “The Next Young…

Blizzard Comedy LIVE, featuring Ian Lane 26 Feb 2026 -

Blizzard Comedy LIVE, featuring Ian Lane

It’s their first show of 2026, and they’ve packed it with an incredible line-up of…

Driftwood Collective: Mediares + Elin Grace + Evie Moran 26 Feb 2026 -

Driftwood Collective: Mediares + Elin Grace + Evie Moran

Mediares Mediares is a new genre-bending collective based in Manchester, led by singer-songwriter…

Fabiano do Nascimento 26 Feb 2026 -

Fabiano do Nascimento

Fabiano do Nascimento is a Rio de Janeiro-born, Los Angeles and Tokyo-based guitarist, composer…

Supa D + Zéyla 27 Feb 2026 -

Supa D + Zéyla

With over two decades behind the decks, DJ Supa D stands among the UK’s most…

The Bracknall 27 Feb 2026 -

The Bracknall

The Bracknall return to Manchester with their breakout rock n roll album ‘Falling Out Of…

Nahko Medicine for the People 28 Feb 2026 -

Nahko Medicine for the People

For the first time ever, Nahko is bringing Take Your Power Back to stages across Europe and the UK…

Caitlin 01 Mar 2026 -

Caitlin

Caitlin has spent the last two years in development, working with some of the best producers in the…

Dogcomplex 01 Mar 2026 -

Dogcomplex

Dogcomplex is a 5 piece rock fusion band drawing from genres like funk, pop, mid west emo and…

GM Hub Battle of the Bands 2026 01 Mar 2026 -

GM Hub Battle of the Bands 2026

Talented young performers and bands from across Greater Manchester join together for an afternoon of…

SHOLTO 01 Mar 2026 -

SHOLTO

Gilles Peterson-championed cinematic maestro SHOLTO returns with his third album in three years…

Mega Mothership for Pie Week 02 Mar 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

Mega Mothership for Pie Week

'Av it large for Pie Week when Pieminister will be baking giant versions of their best selling…

Naomi Kalu – Debut EP Launch Party 03 Mar 2026 -

Naomi Kalu – Debut EP Launch Party

Naomi Kalu is thrilled to announce her exclusive EP launch party at The Copper Bar at Band on the…

Leith Ross 04 Mar 2026 -

Leith Ross

Hailing from a small town near Ottawa, Ontario, singer-songwriter Leith Ross (they / them) channels…

Shopping in the Northern Quarter

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Aqua Tech UK

Aqua Tech UK

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

Best Vintage

Best Vintage

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

Blue Rinse

Blue Rinse

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

Den Interiors

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

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

Fred Perry

Fred Perry

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

Frog

Frog

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

Junk Shop

Junk Shop

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

Magma Books

Magma Books

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

Oi Polloi

Oi Polloi

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

Pop Boutique

Pop Boutique

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

Retro Rehab

Retro Rehab

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

Ridelow

Ridelow

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

Thunder Egg

Thunder Egg

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

UNITOM

UNITOM

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

We Are Cow

We Are Cow

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

Afflecks

Afflecks

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

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Getting to the Northern Quarter

Metrolink

Market Street and Shudehill Metrolink stops are less than 0.5 miles away.

Train

The nearest stations are Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly.

To plan your journey using public transport visit the TfGM Journey Planner

Car Parks

The nearest car park is NCP Port Street.