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 8 covers a night - featuring a…

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…

Upcoming events in the Northern Quarter

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Connecting Spaces 13 Jul 2025 - 22 Aug 2025

Connecting Spaces

Manchester's creative spaces are more than just buildings—they're communities. Whether…

esea ArtClub 13 Jul 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

esea ArtClub

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

Murder Mystery Experience 13 Jul 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 13 Jul 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 13 Jul 2025 - 01 Jan 2026

Pewter jewellery workshops and craft classes

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

Creatures Comedy Festival 15 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

Creatures Comedy Festival

From 15 - 26 July 2025, Creatures Comedy Festival is back to kick off the summer, showcasing over 30…

Burnouts, Breakouts and Buddy Holly – A Tribute to Greenday, Foo Fighters and Weezer 16 Jul 2025 -

Burnouts, Breakouts and Buddy Holly – A Tribute to Greenday, Foo Fighters and Weezer

GreenFake – God's Favourite Tribute to Green Day – based in the North West…

Peatbog Faeries 17 Jul 2025 -

Peatbog Faeries

Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture…

SONIC BOOM Music – Body Water x Joel Foster x Leah Wilcox x Ruby J 17 Jul 2025 -

SONIC BOOM Music – Body Water x Joel Foster x Leah Wilcox x Ruby J

An unmissable quadruple-headliner night, curated by Chris Hawkins (BBC Radio 6 Music) and Sonic Boom…

La Fiesta x Sahala b2b Trees.R.Good (DJ) ft. Nathan Stoker 18 Jul 2025 -

La Fiesta x Sahala b2b Trees.R.Good (DJ) ft. Nathan Stoker

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

Transmission (The Sound of Joy Division) 18 Jul 2025 -

Transmission (The Sound of Joy Division)

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of…

Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division 18 Jul 2025 -

Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of…

Yorick's Comeback - Stand-up Comedy Night 18 Jul 2025 -

Yorick's Comeback - Stand-up Comedy Night

Yorick is back and ready to make you laugh all night long with his hilarious stand-up comedy show!…

Funk Street! x Blush 19 Jul 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…

Funk Street! x Voodoo 19 Jul 2025 -

Funk Street! x Voodoo

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

Northern Quarter Block Party 19 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Northern Quarter Block Party

Head down to this laid-back gathering on Edge Street and Thomas Street in Manchester’s…

Daisy Cameron 20 Jul 2025 -

Daisy Cameron

Daisy is a 23 year old Manchester based singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from soul and jazz…

Lee Ritenour & Friends 21 Jul 2025 -

Lee Ritenour & Friends

Lee Ritenour, (born Lee Mack Ritenour, 11 January 1952, Los Angeles, CA, USA) has maintained a…

The Paul Farr Jazz Ensemble 23 Jul 2025 -

The Paul Farr Jazz Ensemble

A quartet playing all new and all original tunes inspired by legends of jazz such as John Coltrane…

Femme De La Femme 24 Jul 2025 -

Femme De La Femme

Femme De La Femme is Manchester’s primary queer & FINTA* jazz band. Created in response to…

Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans 24 Jul 2025 -

Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

We call it Jazz is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in a…

Queen Ifrica – The Lioness Returns 25 Jul 2025 -

Queen Ifrica – The Lioness Returns

Queen Ifrica is a renowned reggae singer and deejay. She is the daughter of ska legend Derrick…

Funk Street! x Hot-in The Pocket! 26 Jul 2025 -

Funk Street! x Hot-in The Pocket!

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

Saturday Guided Tour: Slavs and Tatars: 'The Contest of the Fruits' 26 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025

Saturday Guided Tour: Slavs and Tatars: 'The Contest of the Fruits'

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

Save The Retro Fundraiser ft. Strawberry Lemonade, Sugartung, Fork & Llama Llama 26 Jul 2025 -

Save The Retro Fundraiser ft. Strawberry Lemonade, Sugartung, Fork & Llama Llama

For many years, Retro Bar on Sackville Street has been a staple of the Manchester music scene…

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.