Queer Lit
Award-winning lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop that defines gorgeous on the inside.
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NOLA
Womenswear boutique specialising in hard-to-find labels and its own in-house collection of rarities and one-offs
The Epicurean Chorlton
Beer shop with over 500 carefully selected local and international brews, catering to all tastes.
The Barkside at KAMPUS
Dog Grooming and Dog Shop in the heart of Manchester City Centre
Fred Aldous
Iconic, century-spanning art supply shop situated in the city’s creative epicentre, which it helped to define
Hervia
Decade spanning luxury fashion haven known for exclusive collaborations, avant-garde collections and platforming new talent
UNITOM
Art and design bookstore, expertly-curated magazine stand, stunning independent gallery — a real one-of-a-kind.
Northern Lights Home
Independent home and lifestyle boutique, with stunning, unique pieces beautifully displayed among an incredible array of plants, plus a hidden bar and events space
Oops A Daisy
Old Town General Store
Independent luxury fashion store focused on high quality brands, with lifestyle products and art gallery
Giraffe Flowers
Northern Quarter shop with bespoke bouquets, quirky house-plants, and unique home décor
IDAHO
Beloved gift, homeware, beauty, jewellery and fragrance shop, among other things, with expertly curate stock coming from independent brands
Blue Rinse
Vintage & reworked clothing and accessories.
SYLK
Online-first, expertly curated unisex premium-vintage fashion boutique specialising in timeless, minimal designs
Steranko
Blending three decades of history with global, ethical fashion. Uniquely independent, timelessly stylish.
Carringtons Wines & Spirits
Award-winning wine, beer and spirit specialist with over 30 years of pedigree and a penchant for produce of the Rhône
Ancoats General Store
Community-driven local store with a coffee shop stocking groceries, fresh produce, beer and wines.
IOLLA
Unique prescription glasses and sunglasses emporium dedicated to making shopping for specs fun and affordable.
Tiny’s Tipple
Independent bottle shop in Chorlton stocking wine, beer, spirits and more
Deadstock General Store
Homewares that are anything but off the shelf, guaranteed to make your castle stand out.
Reserve Wines
Curated wines and spirits in the beautiful surroundings of Mackie Mayor
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Housing independent designers and makers for over 40 year offering on-site crafts, exhibitions, workshops, and artisan café.
All Night Flight
Physical and online select record store dealing in predominately left-field, experimental, electronic and worldwide sounds
The Epicurean West Didsbury
Beer shop with over 500 carefully selected local and international brews, catering to all tastes.
Flourish
Award-winning Deansgate florist showcasing a gorgeous, vibrant plant selection at pop-up locations for years
Worsley Stores
Boutique wines and local brews in a dog-friendly, canal-side retreat.
Harvey Nichols Wine Shop
Bottle shop located in high-end emporium popular with vintage wines, craft beers and premium spirits
Beatin Rhythm Records
Treasure trove of vinyl records specialising in Northern, modern, funk and rare soul
Eastern Bloc
Long-established record store for drum 'n' bass, jungle, dubstep, house, techno and electronica, with a great cafe
Vinyl Revival
Record shop specialising in the sounds of Manchester back to the 1950s, plus rare collectables, clothing and homeware
Flower Style
Stylish florist stocking fresh flowers from around the world
CocoAimes
Stockport-based chocolatiers specialising in handcrafted Belgian chocolate
Sweet Bud
Modern, sustainable, independent florist, making art with flowers and plants
Rubber Ducky Records
Rubber Ducky Records is a floating record shop specialising in electronic music based on the canals of Ancoats
Manchester Wool & Yarn
Independent neighbourhood yarn shop stocking a range of yarns, crafting accessories and gifts
Unicorn Grocery
Whole food grocery with organic, local produce and ethically-sourced deli products.
Kosher City
Kosher City is the first and only kosher supermarket to offer online service
Sticky Black Tarmac
Vinyl record shop stocking new releases weekly along with an expanding selection of second-hand records
Wine Boy
Popular bottle shop stocking a great range of wine, beer and spirits in Stockport's indoor market
Station Road Opticians
Stylish eyewear boutique in the heart of Cheadle
Dog Shop
A flavour and fun-filled K9 emporium with everything your bestie needs and wants.
Tasty Records
Independent music destination stocking quality pre-loved, hard to find records and top-quality new releases
Carhartt Work In Progress Store 2
The official Carhartt Work In Progress shop offers a comprehensive collection of durable and comfortable clothing
Kingbee Records
Legendary record shop selling vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and more, established in 1987
The Bud and Pot
Manchester florist specialising bespoke, luxury florals
Kelder
Brilliant wine bar and bottle shop in the heart of Urmston
Carhartt Work In Progress Store
First Northern Quarter store of hit streetwear-inspired fashion brand for men and women
IDAHO Sale
A gift, stationary, homeware, beauty and lifestyle shop with expertly curated stock from independent brands