Manchester
As one of the early movers and shakers in the industrial revolution, economically powerful and influential towns in the UK. Wealth fabricated from the rich history of its cotton mills, paved the way for many architectural landmarks that still stand tall today.

Food + Drink
Stockport’s culinary heartbeat is driven by independents who give a Sh*t. The result? A food scene with soul, style, and substance. Thanks to a wave of independent spots, Stockport has put itself firmly on the culinary map. The rise of the Underbanks and a focus on high-quality, creative food have cemented our town a proper foodie destination.
Here are some of our culinary heroes.
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
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.