Back in action for spring/summer 2021, Corner Boy is a welcoming, dimly-lit bar on the edge of Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter.

Built in the late 60’s, Hilton House is a thriving contemporary office space and a beacon for local creatives.

Pull Up is a bustling Caribbean restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

Excellent Mexican cuisine based in Mackie Mayor in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

Backstreet Italian restaurant on Turner Street in the Northern Quarter with a strong Sicilian influence.

El Capo is another addition to the Northern Quarter’s sprawl towards Manchester’s Piccadilly Basin. Between Kosmonaut and The Whisky Jar on Tariff Street.

Salvi’s Northern Quarter is the latest addition to the much-loved Salvi’s family, a series of family-run, independent Neapolitan restaurants and delis.

The Bay Horse Tavern is a laid-back pub based in the dead centre of the Northern Quarter, with a wide range of drinks and food options.

Bird and Blend is Tea Blending heaven, located in the heart of the Northern Quarter with new flavours being created all the time.

Three storey bar and restaurant on Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter, from the team behind the Wilderness record store and bar in Withington.

Northern Quarter stalwart Common Bar in Manchester serves excellent pub food, fine cocktails and decent coffee. It’s a firm Creative Tourist team favourite.

This small shop has a well-curated range of stock that focuses on vintage homeware and gifts. From Japanese hemp socks to botanical paperweights and HAWS plant misters, each object is beautiful, practical and well made.