The 30 Best Handmade items in Manchester

“I have a furniture business and Jen always gets paint to me asap, over the moon to find some who posts next day delivery! So many different paints to choose from & Well packaged…..so if you needing a paint for your project Jen is your girl!!”

“Sam was brilliant fast and tidy when doing the job. The kitchen fit came out amazing we could not be more pleased, some of the cupboards needed cutting down due to a wall that was out sam fixed it straight away amazing craftsman ship. Would highly recommend sam brilliant finish on our kitchen. Thanks Sam”

“Amazing service with amazing results. As soon as I met Bud I knew I had chosen the right person to help me decide on the right ring for my partner. Upon our first meeting he patiently covered all of the different options and routes we could take the design, efficiently narrowing it down to a style that is perfect for my partner. At no point did I stressed or under pressure to overspend, it was in fact a pleasure to meet someone as passionate about their work as Bud is. I cannot recommend Bud enough and my fiancée absolutely adores her new engagement ring. We will almost certainly be coming back for our wedding bands in the future. Thank you again for everything, Jon & Heather”

“Fitted me in really quickly, speedily assessed my needs, options, and budget. Superb job of work for not a lot of money.Thanks Joe, top job”

“Heart of gold is the correct name for this place as every person in there really does have a heart of gold! I’ve had 5 tattoos here from two of the girls (Louise and Demi) and they could not be more accommodating. They reply timely to enquires, have open minds to clients ideas and are always clear and honest about their expectations as artists to ensure the client is as happy as possible! The environment is so chill and welcoming which left me feeling comfortable (as getting tattoos can be quite nerve wrecking). Such an accessible shop as well, right in the middle of Manchester NQ which is accessible via pretty much every mode of transport! Wouldn’t go anywhere else for a tattoo!”

“Had a weekend away in the Peak District and was visiting nearby towns. Came across this lovely little cafe in a small town not to far from where we were staying (Whaley bridge). We ordered the egg and avacado toast which was yummy!! The hot chocolate was really rich and just perfect. What attracted me to this cafe was the mostly vegetarian menu. The cafe was also a walking distance from Millennium walkway is another great place to visit!”

“Cute, charming, and so friendly - I’ll definitely be back. (Psst - try the bacon sarnie on sourdough!)”

“I can only echo what has already been said: this is a very nice cafe that deserves to do well. + Excellent coffee from local coffee roaster (Blossom). Lovingly prepared: thoughtful and attention to detail Very friendly and welcoming staff Good choice of cakes The food menu is limited but clever for a very small venue. Brunch and breakfast options. It's also very reasonably priced. No real negatives to report: a couple of minor things could have been better on our food (e.g. toasting/warming the bagel before adding the ingredients), but they're very minor. We will definitely come back and I'll get a bacon sandwich on the way to work soon.”

“Fantastic experience. Knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient service. Would recommend these guys to anyone.”

“Absolutely brilliant with help and advice on many DIY projects. Everything in store for most jobs.Staff very helpful and friendly.”

“Really happy with the service from start to finish. The survey and drawings were clear and the build was done really quickly. Communication was great at every stage of the process and I'm thrilled with the quality and finish of the shelves and cabinet. I would absolutely recommend Cheshire Bespoke Joinery and use again. Thanks Sadiya and Marcus for doing an amazing job!”

“I’ve bought several items from Fox and the Bear, from crystals to cauldrons, and every order has been perfect. Everything is fairly priced, beautifully packaged, and you can really tell the ladies know their stuff. Highly recommended!”

“I can honestly say that the 2 bouquets of flowers my husband has purchased here are the nicest and best quality flowers I have ever received and I am lucky to have received quite a few! Beautiful vases also bought from arts and flowers. Cannot rate highly enough.”

“Gorgeous space with the best staff. One of the few truly independent places like it in Manchester, who put the time and care into putting on events geared towards community rather than just trying to flog as much booze as possible. The kind of place where you get not one but TWO little biscuits with your coffee!”

“Perfect little coffee stop for lunch & a quick caffeine hit! In the outskirts of the city for the day, I only had a short hour to find somewhere to eat & drink - Capuchin was the perfect little location! I initially walked past the door the first time, looking inside but being informed to go someplace else (close-by) which was supposedly the place to go... It was meant to be though because this location was being re-furbished & therefore, I came back here & was glad I did. The food was delicious & the coffee even better! I was served quickly with a friendly smile & the food didn't take too long to come out either. I can't remember how much it all came to but it wasn't a bad price & something totally expected for a good quality brunch & coffee. Would return & recommend a lot in what seems to be a competitive little corner (street). Well done guys!”

“Started frequenting the Horsebox as was getting repeatedly let down by both coffee quality and service at other local spots. The coffee here is the best around Worsley and the cakes are delicious. Chocolate baklava, who knew? Amazing”

“Lovely bar with great, varied drink selection and friendly, knowledgeable staff.”

“Very pleasant experience and iced coffee and hot chocolate were great!”

“Got my engagement ring from Gerald, fantastic personal service from start to finish, really helpful and patient and really went over and beyond to make sure the experience and ring was perfect for us. Aftercare and service has also continued to be fantastic. Highly recommend!”

“Excellent shop! Lots more f craft materials for many crafters and very very well priced”

“We’ve been to Georgia’s wreath making workshops at Christmas for a few years now and always loved them, so when I was in need of a bouquet to cheer my partner up she was my first port of call. She created a beautiful bouquet, bang on brief and excellent value for money. Delivered same day, and well over a week later they still look incredible. Thanks again LGFC!”

“Absolutely amazing service! I am from Australia but found a way to reach my UK relatives with this beautiful company. After a little mistake on their websites end, the owner went to extraordinary lengths to ensure she could make things right and make sure my relatives in a time of grieving were well looked after with a chocolate, wine and bouquet that looked absolutely stunning! You have found a long time customer in us Spreadboroughs and we highly recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a local small business close to them or their relatives in the Stockport region - even if you do live half way across the world to order them, they make sure the orders are delivered with care and look impeccable.”

“First time in the shop today. Great selection of lovely clothes, a lovely cup of coffee and very friendly staff and customers x”

“Best shop around to actually try on 50s and 40s clothes. A lot of the suppliers use different sizing so its best to go in store.”

“My wife and I visit Scona every Sunday morning for a treat whilst our kids are at a local yoga class. The scones are AMAZING, obviously, but so are the breakfasts and drinks. Excellent service, too. Roll on Sunday! :)”

“I absolutely love this place. First visited 20 +years ago when they first opened and I lived in Manchester. I now live up North near Penrith so it’s a treat when I get to visit and I feel like a kid in a sweet shop… The selection is incredible, the price are good, presentation is beautiful. Quality is top notch… staff are lovely I only wish we had a place like this up north and I could visit everyday!!!”

“Recently bought furniture. Service was exceptional. There's nothing they won't do to make sure that you get what you want, when you want it and how you want it. Extremely helpful. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.”

“100% recommend this place! I’m in Manchester for uni and I was very anxious about coming to someplace new to get a piercing, however I had nothing to worry about! Everyone was friendly, helpful and professional. The studio was clean and modern. There was also plenty of choice on jewellery for my piercing. Valerie did my helix piercing efficiently and pretty much painlessly. She gave me options for the placement of my piercing which was great. She was so kind and lovely aswell. I’ll definitely be back for more!”

“Thank you so much for the incredible flowers that I ordered online for delivery to my sister. The delivery was quick and the flowers absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend!”