Where to go

The Smithfield Social
Manchester
Restaurant
The Smithfield Social

The Smithfield Social is a charming Northern Quarter destination owned by local lad Liam Fray of Courteeners fame, offering brunch, lunch and a wide selection of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.

The Fitzgerald
Manchester
Bar or Pub
The Fitzgerald

Speakeasy-style cocktail bar with dark lighting and a superb range of drinks, plus regular comedy events and live music.

Fierce Bar
Manchester
Bar or Pub
Fierce Bar

Highly-rated bar based in Manchester’s bustling Northern Quarter, seconds away from Common.

Manchester
Yoga Soul

Yoga Soul is a people-driven hub of good vibes, which you can find on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter.

UNITOM bookshop
Manchester
Shop
UNITOM

UNITOM is home to a wide array of publications on contemporary art, design, fashion, photography and counterculture, alongside an extensive range of independent magazines.

Stage and Radio
Northern Quarter
Bar or Pub
Stage & Radio

Manchester has produced its fair share of generation-defining clubs over the years. There are the obvious names like Twisted Wheel and the Hacienda, but smaller venues such as the Star…

Manchester
Selina NQ1

Selina NQ1 is a creative and charming yet sophisticated hotel in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art CFCCA by Michael Pollard
Manchester
Gallery
esea contemporary

Regarded as the UK’s leading organisation for East and Southeast Asian art, esea contemporary is opening its doors again on 18 February 2023 in Manchester.

Image of Afflecks Palace in Manchester's Northern Quarter
Manchester
Shopping Centre
Afflecks Palace Online

Afflecks in Manchester, formerly (and still affectionately) known as Affleck’s Palace, is a hub of independent sellers whose stock is now readily available online, just in time for the chaos of Christmas Shopping.

Mecanica
Manchester
Bar or Pub
Mecanica

Taking over the space previously occupied by The Quick Brown Fox, Mecanica is a smart neighbourhood bar based in the Northern Quarter.