location guide

Hidden gems in Manchester

Manchester is not short of lists. This one is shorter on purpose: four independents that reward a detour, a second visit, or a Tuesday when the nihari is not printed.

Yusuf Khan

Northern Spice Room

A Northern Quarter grill that takes karahi seriously.

Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1EU · Food & Drink

Hina Ahmed

Cha House

Karak, cakes and a window onto Wilmslow Road.

Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5DL · Food & Drink

Fatima Ali

Kalam Collective

A Manchester studio for brands that need better words and pictures.

Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 2FF · Creative

Nimra Sheikh

Pearl & Thread

Occasionwear and repairs from a Northern Quarter workroom.

Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1JG · Fashion