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.

33 Oldham Street

33 Oldham Street is a cosy bar and live music venue tucked between Piccadilly and the Northern…

Afflecks

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

Band on the Wall

Band on the Wall, the venue owned and operated by Inner City Music, has been at the very heart of…

Dakota Grill Manchester

Feel-good food with a fabulously fine twist. Simple, yet beautiful, dishes at Dakota Manchester…

Diecast

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

esea contemporary

esea contemporary (formally known as Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art) is the…

Form Lifestyle Store

Everything that Form sell has been carefully chosen by them, with a focus on design, function…

Gullivers

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

Lock 84 Restaurant & Bar

Canalside Calm at the Heart of Britain’s Bustling Second City The Reach at Piccadilly stands…

Manchester LGBTQ+ Trail: The Northern Quarter

Manchester’s first LGBTQ+ bookshops were opened in this area of the city. Long before…

Northern Quarter

Sited between Piccadilly and the Ancoats, the Northern Quarter retains a unique character and charm…

Renae

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

Rose & Monkey Hotel

The Rose and Monkey Hotel is a vibrant pub, boutique hotel, beer garden, and live music haven…

SAMPA

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

Urban Exchange

Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street is a superbly located and convenient retail outlet in…

19 Cafe & Bar

19 Cafe Bar, located in the Northern Quarter, is the place to go for your breakfast and brunch…

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…

Asmara Bella Eritrean and Ethiopian Restaurant

Asmara Bella Bar & Restaurant is a dining restaurant located in the city centre of Manchester…

B-Lounge Piccadilly

Stylish, relaxing and a cut above the rest, the B-Lounge, 97 Piccadilly Manchester is situated…

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…

Bem Brasil Northern Quarter

Bem Brazil is a vibrant Brazilian steakhouse located in the heart of Manchester. Known for its…

Black Milk

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

Brasserie Abode

Just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Station, Brasserie Abode offers a relaxed yet refined…

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…

Cottonopolis

Cottonopolis is a stylish bar and restaurant on Manchester’s Newton Street, serving…

Crazy Pedro's NQ

Crazy Pedro's is a laid back innovative pizza parlour, with Manchester’s largest…

Definitely Maybe Bar Afflecks

Definitely Maybe Bar Afflecks is an Oasis themed bar in the heart of the city! It is the ultimate…

Dusk til Pawn

Hidden behind a shop window on Stevenson Square in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Dusk til Pawn…

Earth Vegetarian Cafe

A changing daily menu offers fresh imaginative vegetarian food, mostly organic, served in a peaceful…

Evelyn's Café and Bar

Evelyn's is a casual dining room and bar with a menu inspired by world flavours…

Evuna Northern Quarter

Evuna is a fine Spanish wine house situated in the heart of Manchester. The restaurant offers the…

Ezra and Gil

Ezra – meaning ‘Helper’ & Gil – meaning ‘Happiness’ Ezra…

Federal Cafe & Bar

Independently owned café bar serving gourmet coffee, specialty teas, delicious brunch, bagels…

Feel Good Club

Feel Good Club, Manchester, open 7 days a week, providing a beautiful friendly environment for…

Fell Northern Quarter

Located on Dale Street, Fell Northern Quarter is Fell’s first city-centre venue. It serves an…

Fig and Sparrow

Fig and Sparrow’s unique proposition of coffee shop and lifestyle store has been setting the…

Ginger's Comfort Emporium

Ginger's is situated on the 1st floor of Affleck's and serves a vast selection of ice cream flavours…

Glasshouse Restaurant

Very much the heart of the hotel the Glasshouse is open for breakfast, lunch and dining in the…

Go Falafel

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

Gooey Bakery + Café

Causing queues wherever they pop up, the guys at Gooey specialise in food – both sweet and…

Gran T's Coffee House

Altrincham’s much-loved Gran T's Coffee House has also opened up in Ancoats. Get…

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…

Hare & Hounds

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Hinterland Alcohol-Free Bar & Café

Northern Quarter gets its first fully alcohol-free bar: Hinterland In short it's an alcohol-free…

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…

10 Sep 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

esea ArtClub

esea contemporary

An arts programme designed for East and Southeast Asian residents of Manchester aged over fifty…

10 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Murder Mystery Experience

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

10 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2027

Northern Quarter Smartphone Quiz

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

10 Sep 2025 - 01 Jan 2026

Pewter jewellery workshops and craft classes

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

10 Sep 2025 -

The Jazz Defenders

The Jazz Defenders are a powerhouse of hard bop soul, led by one of the UK's most formidable…

11 Sep 2025 -

Kourosh Kanani & Matt Davies | "Gisu"

Marking a rare and daring interplay of high intensity contermporary groove-rock carved from a…

12 Sep 2025 -

Night Shift x E&I Collective

Every Friday night, Band on the Wall comes alive with Night Shift: a free late-night session…

12 Sep 2025 -

ZULAN

Behind the decks, clad in a signature soccer jersey, and surrounded by rabid fans every night, ZULAN…

13 Sep 2025 -

ESEA Heritage Month Special: 'With love' – Artist Talk and Screening

esea contemporary

On the occasion of the national East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month, esea contemporary is…

13 Sep 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…

13 Sep 2025 -

Sea Fever & Hello Cosmos

Celebrating the launch of indie record label & creative studio’s with a powerful mix of…

13 Sep 2025 -

Supa D + Fortu + Zeyla + TJ

DJ SUPA D – a true pioneer of UK funky and soulful house – returns to Band on the Wall…

14 Sep 2025 -

Mereba

Southern-bred, alternative R&B singer-songwriter Mereba artistically embodies self-understanding…

14 Sep 2025 -

ROSEYE

ROSEYE is a young powerhouse band, fresh on the international scene. Formed in Amsterdam in 2023…

16 Sep 2025 -

Gondolas

Gondolas, with support from Provenance + Frayed Connection + TBA.

17 Sep 2025 -

An Evening with Nikita Gill

Join Feel Good Club for an evening of conversation with internationally bestselling poet Nikita…

17 Sep 2025 -

An Evening with Nikita Gill

Get ready for an evening of conversation with internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill. Nikita…

17 Sep 2025 -

An Evening with Nikita Gill

Join for an evening of conversation with internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill. Nikita will…

17 Sep 2025 -

Anna Lynch Debut Headline Show

Anna Lynch takes to the Copper stage for her debut headline performance. Anna Lynch is a…

17 Sep 2025 -

First Time Flyers

When 4 best friends decided to combine their experience of standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry…

18 Sep 2025 -

esea Talks: 'Art in Hong Kong: Portrait of a City in Flux' by Enid Tsui

esea contemporary

esea contemporary is pleased to present Art in Hong Kong : A Book Talk by Enid Tsui, an…

18 Sep 2025 -

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The Northern Quarter

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