Manchester
Born in the Industrial Revolution, Manchester built its global reputation as a city of innovation, industry, and influence. Its heritage is woven into the red-brick mills, civic landmarks, and cultural institutions that still define its character today. But Manchester is also a city looking forward, reshaping its skyline, attracting world-leading businesses, and nurturing a dynamic community that continues to set the pace for progress in the UK and beyond
Food + Drink
Manchester’s food and drink scene is as bold and diverse as the city itself. From trailblazing independents to globally acclaimed restaurants, this is a city that knows how to feed both appetite and ambition. Its culinary culture is fuelled by creativity, collaboration, and a fearless attitude, whether that’s redefining fine dining, reinventing the classics, or celebrating flavours from around the world. In Manchester, eating out isn’t just about food, it’s about experience, community, and constant reinvention
Mana
42 Blossom St, Manchester, M4 6BF
Pollen Bakery
8 New Union St, Manchester M4 6FQ
Rudy’s Pizza
9 Cotton St, Manchester M4 5BF
Flawd Wine
9 Keepers Quay, Manchester M4 6GL
Federal Café Bar
9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester M4 1EY
Ezra & Gil
20 Hilton St, Manchester M1 1FR
Takk
6 Tariff St, Manchester M1 2FF
Nordic-inspired coffee shop known for strong brews and stripped-back interiors.
Just Between Friends
56 Tib St, Manchester M4 1NB
Higher Ground
Faulkner House, New York St, M1 4DY
Erst
9 Murray St, Ancoats, M4 6HS
Sparrows
16 Red Bank,Manchester M4 4HF
Co-working & Creative Studios
From iconic warehouses to hidden gems above bustling cafés, Manchester is built for bold ideas and creative graft. The city’s studios, co-working spots, and maker spaces are more than just desks and Wi-Fi, they’re hives of innovation, collaboration, and serious indie energy. Whether you're sketching concepts, launching a start-up, or scaling your next big idea, Manchester has the space to make it happen.
Here are some of our favourite places to get sh*t done.
Huckletree Ancoats
Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats St, Manchester M4 5AD
Colony Co-Working
Jactin House, 24 Hood St, Manchester M4 6W
The Federation
2 Federation St, Manchester M4 4BF
Ethical tech and community-focused space with roots in cooperative values.
Ziferblat
23 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
Use.Space
Paddock St, Manchester M12 6PN
Accelerate Places
101 Princess St, Manchester M1 6DD
Spaces Deansgate
125 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BY
Retail
Manchester’s retail scene is a love letter to the bold, the local, and the beautifully curated. From tucked-away concept stores to design-led independents on buzzing high streets, the city champions shops with soul, where every item tells a story. It’s not about mass-produced or cookie-cutter; it’s about character, craft, and backing the people who dare to do things differently.
Here are some of our favourite spots to shop independent.
Ancoats General Store
57 Great Ancoats St, Manchester M4 5AB
The Epicurean
35 Blossom St, Manchester M4 6AJ
Form Lifestyle Store
6 Bradley St, Manchester M1 1EH
Afflecks
52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW
Fred Aldous
37 Lever St, Manchester M1 1LW
Beaumont Organic
49 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EF
Vinyl Exchange
18 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN
Manchester
Manchester is one of the UK’s most dynamic cities, with demand consistently outpacing supply across residential, commercial, and creative sectors. Regeneration is transforming whole neighbourhoods, attracting investors, businesses, and residents at speed. Opportunities move quickly here, don’t miss out.