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Carhartt Work In Progress Store

First Northern Quarter store of hit streetwear-inspired fashion brand for men and women

Cork of the North

Down-to-earth wine shop with bottles sourced from smaller producers so there’s plenty you won’t find in your supermarket or other wine shops

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Popular hight street retailer offering branded trainers, casual sportswear and accessories

Afflecks

Iconic Manchester institution housing an eclectic mix of independent shops, from alternative fashion to vintage treasures

The Barkside at KAMPUS

Dog Grooming and Dog Shop in the heart of Manchester City Centre

Floriental Studio

Chinese and East Asian culture explored and experienced through dried flower 'buffets', floral art workshops, craft making, and tea ceremonies
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Carringtons Wines & Spirits

Award-winning wine, beer and spirit specialist with over 30 years of pedigree and a penchant for produce of the Rhône
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Sticky Black Tarmac

Vinyl record shop stocking new releases weekly along with an expanding selection of second-hand records

Ancoats General Store

Community-driven local store with a coffee shop stocking groceries, fresh produce, beer and wines.

Queer Lit

Award-winning lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop that defines gorgeous on the inside.

Platt Fields Market Garden

Community hub for organic produce, supplying local eateries and hosting events centred around food and wellbeing.

Bionic Seven

One of the Northern Quarter’s original vintage menswear stores, renowned for expert curation, ethical practices, and sourcing collector’s items
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Manchester Craft and Design Centre

Housing independent designers and makers for over 40 year offering on-site crafts, exhibitions, workshops, and artisan café.

Kwoff

Bottle shop based in an old bank in the centre of Bury with over 1000 varieties of wine to browse

Petit Paris

Manchester city centre delicatessen offering fine wines, cheese and charcuterie

Tiny’s Tipple

Independent bottle shop in Chorlton stocking wine, beer, spirits and more

Come Through Lab

Photographic lab offering C41, B&W and E6 film developing and scanning as well as bespoke fine art Giclée printing services

R&M Fine Chocolates

High-quality artisanal chocolate based in Salford

Music For The Soul Records

Independent record store selling new and pre-loved vinyl, CDs and cassettes

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery

Tours and Gin-Making Experiences at the home of award-winning Manchester Gin, Sphere Vodka, One-Eyed Rebel Rum and One Point Six English Whisky

Seen

Chic opticians offering premium, globally-sourced eyewear coupled with exceptional customer service.

All Night Flight

Physical and online select record store dealing in predominately left-field, experimental, electronic and worldwide sounds

IDAHO

Beloved gift, homeware, beauty, jewellery and fragrance shop, among other things, with expertly curate stock coming from independent brands
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Double Four Records

Cosy record store full of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs specialising in soul and Motown

Sip

Independent wine bar and shop with self-service by-the-glass wine machines, quality small plates and British charcuterie and cheese.

Shallows

Inclusive, alternative beauty and tattoo salon in a former swimming pool-turned-speakeasy, with leading freelance artists, refreshments and atmosphere
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IDAHO Sale

A gift, stationary, homeware, beauty and lifestyle shop with expertly curated stock from independent brands
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RPB

RPB is the North West’s leading barber located in the heart of the Northern Quarter

Piccadilly Records

Independent Mancunian institution stocking both classic and recent releases, with healthy events programme