Manchester's Northern Quarter has developed into the city's bohemian, quirky centre... some might even say it's the heart of the city with its unusual bars, live music and comedy scene thriving even in these lean times.
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Dough Pizza Kitchen
Bringing a taste of Italy to the Northern Quarter, in a modern, red and black setting.
75-77 High St, Manchester, M4 1FS
0161 834 9411
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Thomas St. Post Office
A fantastic menswear shop in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
61 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1NA
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Ning Canteen, Cafe & Restaurant
Based in simplicity this modern Thai restaurant on the Outskirts of the Northern Quarter is a great place for a spot of Oriental. They also run Saturday cookery Schools
92-94 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LJ
0161 238 9088
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Lammars
Named in honour of local hero Foofoo Lammar - Lammars is a quirky, cosy bar and restaurant... we can heartily recommend the tapas!
Fourways House
Hilton Road, Manchester, M1 2EJ
0161 237 9058
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Drip Coffee |
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Open til 5, with plenty of sofas and free wi-fi, a superb selection of cakes (and yes, we've tried most of them!)... great for meetings or just a good cup of coffee.
57 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EJ
0161 235 5100
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Bar Fifty 7 |
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In the same building as the Drip Café and owned by the same people - Fifty 7 is one of the Northern Quarter's secret little bars... if you're in the know you'll go there for the big sofas, candlelight, good food and great Sunday roasts.
Fourways House
57 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EJ
0161 228 7813
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The Northern
Recently refurbished and looking modern without being over the top - The Northern is a very popular gastro bar serving top food.
56 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LW
0161 835 2548
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Soup Kitchen
One of the best lunchtime secrets. Serving great portions and great value food. Check out their cocktail evenings each Friday.
31-33 Spear St, Manchester, M1 1DF
0161 236 5100
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Simple Bar
Restaurant/bar with chunky wooden furniture a good selection of wines and a relaxed atmosphere.
G20-21 Smithfield Buildings
Tibb Street, Manchester, M4 1LA
0161 835 2526
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Marbella Café
A quirky, intimate licensed live music and comedy venue serving cupcakes!
Sunshine Studios, 52-54 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ED
0161 236 4867
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Trof
Really interesting restaurant bar with a good imported beer collection and old wooden school chairs... you might want to take it easy on the cappuccinos though cos it's four flights of stairs up to the gents!
6-8 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1EU
0161 833 3197
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The Frog and Bucket
Manchester's favourite comedy club having picked up plenty of awards - and quite rightly so. The venue's quite grungy, which adds to the charm and seems fitting for a comedy venue! Hang around for the cheesy disco after the comedy's finished!
102 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LJ
0161 236 9805
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TV21 Bar
If Cyberdog had their own bar it might look something like this... odd bits of TV, cars, neon and lots of black! Regular comedy nights downstairs.
10 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1DH
0161 839 5021
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Odd Bar
One of the original Northern Quarter bars - a really good menu with fab Sunday brunches and sandwiches, and a cool little hidden room downstairs with sofas and pillows!
30-32 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1ER
0161 833 0070
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Walrus
Clean and crisp, Walrus is king of the Bento box and great place for a spot of daydreaming with the help of their cool fishtank wall.
78-88 High Street, Manchester, M4 1ES
0161 828 8700
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Earth Café |
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Vegetarian café and juice bar in the Northern Quarter offering a selection of fair-trade, vegan, ethical food and drinks - all freshly prepared in their own kitchen.
16-20 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DZ
0161 834 1996
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Dry Bar |
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Barn-like club-bar experience with live entertainment now and again.
28-30 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN
0161 2369840
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Inner Sanctuary |
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The perfect place for a bit of pampering right in the Heart of the Northern Quarter.
112 High St, Manchester, M4 1HQ
0161 819 2465
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Cup |
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This mainly vegetarian cafe is ideal for a pit a quick pit stop all day. Their pies are to die for.
53 - 55 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1NA
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Cord |
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Quirky hidden away venue just off Tib St
8 Dorsey St, Manchester, M4 1LU
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Ben Brasil (formerly Pau Brasil) |
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As with most good things in this city, they are slightly hidden. However, don't even bother stepping inside if you are not a meat lover.
58 Lever St, Manchester, M1 1FJ
0161 923 6888
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Oklahoma |
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Gift shop and café selling all sorts of bits and pieces from games and toys to jokes - it's mad, but we like it!
74-76 High Street, Manchester, M4 1ES
0161 834 1136
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Sweet Mandarin |
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This modern style restaurant serves a great selection of modern and traditional Chinese food.
19 Copperas St, Manchester, M4 1HS
0161 832 8848
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Ruby Lounge |
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With a different gig every day this venue has always got something new to offer.
28-34 High St
Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1QB
0161 832 1111
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Renegade Marmalade |
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Set up by Victoria Jackson in a bid to allow fashion savvy Mancunians the chance to express their individual sense of fashion.
77 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1LQ
0161 834 5733
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An Outlet |
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An independent licensed coffee house serving a great selection of teas coffees and wines
Carvers Warehouse
77 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 2HG
0161 236 3043
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Cornerhouse
