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The Black Friar is one of the few truly independent pubs still operating in Manchester. Originally built in 1866, the building sat derelict for over 15 years before being fully restored in 2021. Since then, it has quickly earned a reputation as a destination for food lovers, with its elevated pub grub and à la carte fare praised by renowned critic Jay Rayner.
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Manchester’s original bespoke male grooming experience, Close was founded by owner Alex with the help of friends - and a bit of money borrowed from his grandparents.
With a boutique, vintage, and relaxed vibe, Close has grown to seven salons across Manchester city centre and its suburbs. All barbers are highly skilled in traditional cutthroat shaves, combining classic techniques with modern style.
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Nestled beneath the railway arches on Viaduct Street, this micro-distillery, bar and shop is home to Salford Rum. Their small-batch rum is copper column-distilled, then infused with fruits and spices, filtered, and hand-bottled into distinctive ceramic bottles.Visitors can enjoy a Spiced Rum Experience - learning about the history of spiced rum, its connection to Salford Docks, and the distillery’s journey so far.
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Open daily, this industrial-style neighbourhood café offers a relaxed hangout for locals to enjoy a carefully curated selection of coffees, teas, cakes, and pastries. When the Manchester sun makes an appearance, the outdoor courtyard is the perfect spot to soak it up with a coffee in hand.
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Rooted in the warm spirit of Northern hospitality, this neighbourhood kitchen creates seasonally focused menus with a commitment to making everything from scratch, in-house, always - using the finest ingredients from across the North West.
Breakfast and evening menus are served daily, with brunch and lunch available to the Saturday crowd.
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Just a stone’s throw from Colliers Yard, the Norton Street Arches - a series of ten derelict railway arches - have secured planning permission for a £3 million investment. The arches will be transformed into a vibrant destination, featuring food, drink, retail, and leisure spaces for the local community to enjoy.
The project is part of Project 1000, The Arch Company’s £200 million initiative to bring 1,000 vacant or derelict spaces back into use across England and Wales by 2030.
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This vibrant neighbourhood café is brought to you by the team behind The Blackfriar Pub, serving artisanal coffee, fresh juices, and comforting meals with a fresh, healthy focus.
Open daily for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, customers can choose between cosy indoor or al fresco seating, or make use of the convenient takeaway hatch.
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This British staple is just a three-minute walk from Colliers Yard. In addition to everyday essentials, the store features an in-house bakery, banking facilities, and groceries on demand via the Chop Chop delivery service.
