Manchester's Best Vintage & Independent Stores You Should Stop By This Weekend
Manchester’s high street is one of the best in the UK, especially for us northerners. As it’s a larger city just a stone's throw away from our Sheffield store, a lot of our team spend time here on their weekends or days off. So, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite independent and vintage shops that you should definitely head to when spending a day or two there—and you'll find a lot of them are in the Northern Quarter.
Afflecks
Get Directions 52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW
Afflecks is an emporium of eclecticism, a totem of indie commerce in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Check out some of our favorite traders you'll find inside.
Pop Boutique
Get Directions 52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW
A vintage shop that has traded in the same spot in Afflecks Palace since 1984. Selling vintage clothing from the 30s, 40s, and 50s and the best of the sixties. It now also stocks your favourite brands including Levi’s, Nike, and Carhartt.
Gone Fishing
Get Directions 95 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW
More than just a record shop, Gone Fishing is a vintage clothing store and community hub specialising in hand-picked, premium menswear. With a focus on Italian designer brands from the 80s and 90s, the space is a carefully curated paradise for collectors and style enthusiasts alike. It's a space that's equal parts boutique and creative hub, often hosting brand pop-ups and DJ sets.
Suze Loves Milo
Get Directions 40 Spear St, Manchester M1 1AS
A true treasure trove for vintage lovers, Suze Loves Milo is filled with a unique collection of hand-picked designer items and big brands. This stylish shop has its main home on Spear Street but also operates a pop-up stall at HATCH, making it easy to find that one-of-a-kind piece you've been looking for. It’s a must-visit spot for anyone hunting for something with history and style.
Deadstock General Store
Get Directions 44 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE
A unique spot for vintage clothing, Deadstock General Store is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality workwear, military surplus, and classic Americana. The shop's rails are filled with carefully sourced and well-preserved pieces that have a story to tell. It's the perfect place to find a timeless jacket or a pair of hard-wearing vintage jeans that will last a lifetime.
Bags of Flavour
Get Directions 33 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LX
Bags of Flavour is a long-standing vintage and retro clothing shop located on Tib Street in the Northern Quarter. Expect retro football tops and all the classic, well-known sports brands from the height of the 80s and 90s.
Note
Get Directions 61 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA
Skateboards, shoes, and curated bits. Note on Thomas Street is a great spot to find a gift for a friend or to just enjoy the atmosphere. They stock brands including Ace, Dickies, Unity, and more.
Cow
Get Directions 61 Church St, Manchester M4 1PD
Ethical and handmade clothing spread over two floors in the Northern Quarter. A seamstress makes clothes in an in-house studio for you to view. We love their basement floor for its mix of women's and menswear options.
Blue Rinse
Get Directions 29-31 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JG
One of the high street's original vintage stores is Blue Rinse, where you can find any type of vintage item you might want. This includes dresses, skirts, t-shirts, and more from your favorite vintage brands.
Bionic Seven
Get Directions 60 Port St, Manchester M1 2EQ
A premium, hand-picked vintage clothing store stocking modern and classic pieces. It is located a stone's throw away from our favourites in Afflecks.
Classic Football Shirts
Get Directions 25-27 Dale St, Manchester M1 1FY
One of our favourite spots for anything and everything football shirts. Their archive of classic shirts is astounding, and their Manchester store mirrors their online store with heaps to choose from. The perfect location to grab a present or to treat yourself.
Oxfam Originals
Get Directions Unit 8, Smithfield Buildings, 51, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JR
Oxfam Originals is like Oxfam, but with a curated store full to the brim with original, one-off vintage pieces.
Lucy and Yak
Get Directions 74-76 High St, Manchester M4 1ES
One of their newest stores to open and their first in the North. Shop their best-selling dungarees in real life to find your perfect style and size! The experience in the store is always positive with super friendly, helpful staff.
Piccadilly Records
Get Directions 53 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JR
Manchester's established independent music store stocks classic and latest releases on vinyl and CD. Another great place in the Northern Quarter.
Vinyl Exchange
Get Directions 18 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN
Vinyl Exchange has been Manchester's largest seller and buyer of rare and second-hand CDs, records, and DVDs in the North West since 1988. It is open 7 days a week on Oldham Street.
