Ace & Tate
Experienced boutique opticians in the Northern Quarter.
Random places to try
The Jane Eyre
Warm neighbourhood bar by two brothers; classic cocktails, local brews, Mediterranean plates, and standout Sunday roasts.
Rhythm & Spice
Authentic Jamaican cuisine.
The Walled Gardens
Inventive vegetarian cooking from a South Manchester flat, ranked one of the best restaurants in the UK.
Salt Dog Slims
World beers, bespoke cocktails, and American-style chilli dogs in a lively, bartender-crafted ambiance.
Albert’s Schloss
Bavarian-inspired fun palace serving indulgent delights, unpasteurised beer, and lively entertainment.
The Freemount
Rich ale history and lively weekend tunes.
Evelyn’s
Intimate brunch hotspot and restaurant with interior inspired by nature, and kitchen taking a lead from the world.
Independent shopping
Deadstock General Store
Homewares that are anything but off the shelf, guaranteed to make your castle stand out.
KershKicks
A footgear emporium specialising in rare, limited edition and deadstock trainers.
Beaumont Organic
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable cotton, linen, and recycled denim women’s wear, in a store to die for.
Queer Lit
Award-winning lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop that defines gorgeous on the inside.
Grab a drink after work
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
Fierce Bar
Award-winning satellite bar of esteemed Scottish craft brewery hosting drinkers, dogs, comedy nights and art exhibitions.
The Fitzgerald
Discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent, this first floor speakeasy owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age.
Movement Bar
Muso-friendly watering hole led by three Manchester luminaries with a packed events calendar.