Shopping in Manchester

Shop til you drop in Manchester, believe me we have tried. Here are our cafe reviews and shop reviews . Enjoy.

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POP BOUTIQUE

Stepping into Pop Boutique is to be a smug, drama school extra from The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Once you've pushed through the slightly musty outer layer you find yourself in a completely different world – full of retro clothing, as many vintage teapots as you can carry and a gr Read more about POP BOUTIQUE

Ryan Vintage

Once you've gotten over the musty second-hand smell, Ryan Vintage is a glorious shop crammed full of retro clothing and accessories at bargain prices. If you don't mind having a good root around, this is the place for you as many unique vintage pieces can be found deep within the rails of Read more about Ryan Vintage

Beatin' Rhythm

Beatin' Rhythm is a small record shop that's been in the Northern Quarter long before it was cool to live/work/play there. The shop has the biggest selection of 45 singles in Europe, attracting collectors, browsers and celebs alike. You can listen to as many records as your nerve permits, Read more about Beatin' Rhythm

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Private Shop

One of the larger branches of this licensed sex shop chain. Stocks hardcore videos, DVDs, magazines and toys. Nothing really suitable for Mother's Day though.... Read more about Private Shop

Oklahoma

A vivid mix of wacky gifts, jokey bits and bobs, and funky shower curtains alongside neon plastic chandeliers and gum ball dispensers. Within the Oklahoma shop there's also an inspired veggie café offering fair trade teas and the like. There's also some crazily–shaped stools and... Read more about Oklahoma

Kendals

No surprises, but it's an 'all under one roof' solution to shopping, especially if you like your designer labels. Everything from Diesel to CK, perfumes, clothes, furniture and the obligatory department store café. Beware the obstacle course that is the ground floor as ladies dis... Read more about Kendals

Helen Berlin Fetish Exchange

An erotic lifestyle shop selling a huge range of pervy gear including leather, rubber, sexy lingerie, clubwear, outfits for exotic dancers, slinky boots and shoes, PVC, goth, punk, hoods and masks, corsets, TV/TS apparel, floggers, crops, paddles, collars, uniforms, wigs, vintage clothing and more.... Read more about Helen Berlin Fetish Exchange

Russell & Bromley

Expensive designer shoes and handbags.... Read more about Russell & Bromley

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Withington Cycles

For all those who get their thrills out of two wheels sans engine then this is definitely your crowned king of shops. Specialising in bike repairs and custom frame building you can also pick yourself up something spokey from the wide range of ready-mades on show. And if you can't get enough of ... Read more about Withington Cycles

Oxfam Originals

While we all enjoy a good old root around a secondhand shop, Oxfam Originals does the hard job of finding all the elite clobber for you. The best of the best gear gets sent up to sunny Manchester and here you'll find the cream of secondhand donations. Vintage and retro stuff often finds its way... Read more about Oxfam Originals

St. Ann's Hospice Furniture Shop

Those who can resist the siren call of mass-produced Swedish tables should head up to St Ann's Furniture Shop. A collection of excellent quality furniture, this shop is a godsend to the malnourished wallet of a student. Stocking a range of items from bedside tables to shelves, this truly is a r... Read more about St. Ann's Hospice Furniture Shop

Vivienne Westwood

Cleavage enhancing corsets and flash wedding gowns. One of only two Viv Westwood shops outside London.... Read more about Vivienne Westwood

Ryan Vintage

Once you've gotten over the musty second-hand smell, Ryan Vintage is a glorious shop crammed full of retro clothing and accessories at bargain prices. If you don't mind having a good root around, this is the place for you as many unique vintage pieces can be found deep within the rails of ... Read more about Ryan Vintage