Northern Quarter Articles
Sicilian NQ – An Italian gem
Tucked away in a small alleyway behind the Arndale centre, this charming spot provides a heartfelt Sicilian experience which is a must visit for any Manchester foodie
Through an industrial park to busy cobbled paths: A guide to Manchester’s flourishing art scene
The best way to explain Manchester as a city would be to say that it intertwines life with art. If this city is about to be your home, then understanding its art, culture, and crowd is vital
Morning Glory: ‘Definitely Maybe’ the newest sweet spot in the Northern Quarter
New café Morning Glory opens in the Northern Quarter, serving up a bargain £5 morning coffee-and-bagel combo
How to shop Manchester like a student pro
From the Arndale to the Trafford Centre, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to shopping. Here’s how to make the most of the city’s expansive range
City guide #3: Northern Quarter
A guide to Northern Quarter, the home of brunch, lunch and everything in-between in the heart of the city centre
A vegan guide to Manchester in 2025
Manchester’s vegan scene is packed with delicious dining options perfect for everyone. Here are some top picks for plant-based eats across the city
Wholesome Junkies returns to Manchester!
Serving up top notch vegan food, alongside alcohol free tipples, Wholesome Junkies has reopened as the Northern Quarter’s freshest sober space
The Rat and Pigeon: the pub with a bit of everything
From the ashes of Manchester’s most infamous pub, rises The Rat and Pigeon, an independent pub that has a bit of everything
Best Thrift Shops in Manchester City: Affordable, Sustainable Fashion
The Mancunion highlights the best the city centre has to offer for thrifting, with tips on how to upgrade your wardrobe!
Manchester’s continuing problem with inaccessibility: On the redesign of NQ’s Stevenson Square
The re-design of Stevenson Square apparently complies with standards set by the Department for Transport, so why is it being criticised by sight-loss charity Henshaws, and charity patron Dave Steele?
Chanel’s Métiers D’Art Exhibition turns Thomas Street into a dazzling runway
For one night only, Manchester’s Northern Quarter was taken over by celebrities and models for Chanel’s Métiers D’Art runway show