The 30 Best Retro in Manchester

“Been coming to retro hair quite regularly recently as I have a 22 inch weave and then had to have an operation so can’t wash it’s good as I’d like to, the apprentice who does my hair every time (I’m so sorry I can’t remember your name) she has dark brown hair, she’s really good and always makes me feel welcome! She really is a credit to the salon and I think she’s going to do really well x thank you again x”

“Amazing night out music was fantastic, DJ played all our requests!!!!”

“Massive selection for any United fan. I've ordered from the website and visited the store in person. Excellent experience either way. The staff is friendly but a little sparse when it's busy. I recommend going the day before a match or the day after. Gameday is packed!”

“A very cute thrift store! Found some nice goods here the other day :)”

“Lovely chantelle and fantastic at her work first class”

“Great shop! Some really nice 90’s sportswear pieces in here. Fair prices and a friendly shop owner. If you’re looking to cop some vintage Nike, carhartt, Levi’s etc this is the spot! Will 100% return.”

“Down to earth guy, always welcoming n he got the best gears, shoes clothes you name it n he will have it..!!”

“From an experienced eye for vintage, antique, or retro, The VintageFurnitureCo has it all. The prices are set to sell. Anything your in the market for, you will be successful, or they will keep you in mind. I have purchased many items in the past, and frankly, they were perfect for me. I can say, I spent many hours there, until my relocation to the States. And I still miss it.”

“Bought a modern box and got this cool Venezia top. Delivered within a few days too!”

“Just ordered the fabulous bee cushions from Simion, we are so pleased with them, they are so well made and have really brightened up our room. Excellent customer service and the cushions were packaged very well. I’m sure we’ll be back to buy more!”

“Plaza sells fabulous quality jewellery. I have purchased a number of items over the past few years and I am always pleased with the service received from Charlotte and Chris. They both have a keen eye for finding interesting pieces in excellent condition. I saw my recent purchase on their website, a pendant, it looked so lovely in the photographs, which are always clear with multiple shots of the item. When visiting their stand in Harrogate, I was pleased with the quality and the colour of the central stone. I have purchased from their website and the item arrived beautifully packaged and fully insured. I will always recommend Plaza to family and friends.”

“I was a walk-in today with a friend, we were both welcomed warmly and were not rushed. Both of us were tattoo’d by Adam, who was skilled, caring, knowledgeable and friendly. Brilliant Manchester memory for us on our visit from Scotland! Thank you guys, highly recommend x”

“Great salon the staff are all super friendly. The girl who washed my hair for me was amazing! I've never had my head massaged that good in any salon I've been. I was very relaxed. I had easilocks extensions and love them. Thanks girls x”

“Wow! We ordered from the special Valentine's Day set menu and it did not disappoint! Such tasty dishes! Food was ready at the correct pick up time and was piping hot. Excellent portion sizes and high quality produce used (even better knowing it's locally sourced) Can't wait to visit again when lockdown is over and enjoy the quirky dining area on the bus. See you soon Bohemian Bus Cafe!”

“Great find. Rarely do you find such good quality, well curated, vintage/used clothing at such a great price and in such a cute environment. Myself and my daughter made a purchase.”

“Had makeovers here twice now, fab place, amazing service, everyone's very friendly, the parlour looks fab and you always leave feeling and looking like a movie star”

“What an absolute gem of a place!! 4 floors, FILLED with every kind of arcade game you could hope for, so no waiting in lines to get on the one decent game like in most other arcade places. A bar on each floor, making it really easy to get cold or hot drinks and a restaurant on the top floor selling pizzas, burger and hot dogs at half the price high street places charge. We had such a great day here and we didn't realise 8 hours had past. Will definitely be going again”

“What a fabulous throw back to the glamour days of the cinema. Totally charming old school cinema. Had a sofa to watch the film on !!! Towels in the bathrooms to dry your hands ? What a fabulous place, love it.”

“Come in every Friday for midnight madness great games and great prizes Josh was really helpful on the front door and the bouncers where amazing”

“A beautiful brunch with my 6 year old and her friend. Such a family friendly place that does quality food for children. Staff were great and so efficient. Loved the place and will definitely return.”

“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.”

“It was my first time in there today the breakfast was one of the nicest I've ever had, i had the mega breakfast and also the staff were extremely friendly”

“HIDDEN GEM !..WoW gorgeous hearty delicious food. We ordered 2 x Full English with 2 Teas and the quality of the food and meats was great. If you are visiting the Antique Market, please pop in visit the ladies and the food is amazing.”

“I would highly recommend Cheshire Vintage Furniture. The two items were as described and were brilliant quality and pricing. Chris was lovely and answered any questions. Thank you Cheshire Vintage Furniture, see you in the near future for more purchases.”

“Great venue for stand up comedy, not so big that you lose the feeling of being part of the show. Good slope on the seating so the view from further back is still ok. Comfy seats, easy to get in and out, lots of parking nearby.”

“Fantastic vintage gaming bar! So many options for games and you get soany tokens you are spoilt for choice. The cocktails were fantastic and themed to gaming, with the service behind the bar at the weekend fast, efficient and gorgeously presented. Plenty of places to sit and people watch if you are like me. 10/10 recommend.”

“Probably the best day-time café-style eatery in the Salford area. I'd be hard pressed to find anywhere better west of Manchester Centre! A family-run business with bags of character; Paul and Sarah are really friendly. By the time you've been a couple of times, all they ask is 'Usual?'. They are open from 7:30am for breakfast. By late morning the variety of food on offer is immense, including a really nice tapas menu, staying open for tapas till 4pm. Paul is a full-on chef who loves his trade, constantly adding superb dishes and making suggestions when he has found something new that he thinks you'd like. They love looking after folks, and will even open for a party if you book it with them. Highly recommended.”