Eternally popular curry canteen taking its name from a time when patrons didn’t know what to call their orders, but pointed instead to a bit of “this” and “that”.

The northern quarter’s Frog Flowers is part florists, part artist’s studio – and is one Manchester shop that ticks all the boutique boxes.

Soup Kitchen is a superb communal cafe by day and an excellent live music venue by night. The perfect choice for lunch or a great night out.

Coffee bar and shop selling gifts and homeware from local designers.

Handmade crafts and gifts in this Craft Centre studio.

Tacos, burgers, fries and fun at this Northern Quarter eatery

Locally-made and utterly moreish pies and brews.

Northern Quarter cocktail bar, not – we repeat NOT – a pawn shop

Pie shop and restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

Somehow the only tapas bar in the Northern Quarter, Evuna is where it’s at for traditional Spanish grub and damn fine drinks.

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium comes to Manchester’s Afflecks

New Orleans reaches Manchester with this dedicated jazz club in the Northern Quarter – a reliable choice for a good night out.