The 30 Best Unique shopping in Manchester

“Lovely food and staff really enjoyed my full English veggie breakfast ..super impressed definitely visiting again..and the had my favourite brown sauce a must for me”

“Hands down the best barber experience I've ever had! Can't praise the guys enough. Been looking for a new barbers for a few years now and I've finally stumbled upon this place. The atmosphere in the shop is great, and the cut was easily the best I've ever had. I also really appreciated all the advice and tips that Scott gave me. Will definitely be going back!”

“The bed I ordered as a gift for my cousin exceeded all expectations with its incredible precision and attention to detail. I highly recommend Manchester Beds - they are simply amazing! The unbeatable quality and comfort they offer are unmatched.”

“Popped in today for a chair, and came out with a desk as well. Great personable service. They couldn't have done more to be helpful. Great selection of chairs that you can try out before you buy (very hard to find places that can do this), and great prices too.”

“Can't recommend enough this baby sensory! Becky has been amazing in every aspect. My baby started when she was three months old . This week we had her 1 year old birthday party in the sensory area and it has been so great! Thank you for all the precious memories ❤️”

“First time visit with my dogs and received an excellent service. Girls were very well treated and the grooming is the best they have had in a long while. Thank you ladies.”

“Absolutely brilliant service. Ben was really helpful got a great price for my Rolex watch and was paid out in minutes. Will definitely use again and recommend him to friends”

“Dealt with these guys over the weekend and their service was top notch. From the moment of first contact over social media to dealing with them face to face they were nothing but efficient, professional and full of knowledge. Thanks again and can't wait to deal with you guys again for my next purchase. I would recommend anyone to use Lost In Time Jewellers who wants high quality watches along with high quality service.”

“Leanne took some incredible photos of our family, including our dog! Leanne is amazing at what she does, and really does show a passion for photography. Leanne was very kind and patient with my newborn and my eldest daughter and really took her time to get the best results. Thank you so much for the lovely photos! We will definitely be returning highly recommended!!”

“Ordered a pastel pink and white hatbox for my sister’s birthday. The delivery was excellent and the flowers were so beautiful. My sister was absolutely thrilled and so am I!”

“Ordered two funeral arrangements, both were absolutely beautiful. The quality of flowers and their arrangement were exceptional. Very easy to use website and delivered the day before for a 10.00 service. Other family members used Faiths too and all were stunning. It was a pleasure and comfort to see so much attention and care go into making the arrangements. Thank you”

“Really recommend hiring Sarah as a florist! I still remember so well when I first called her and was a little nervous as I was behind hiring the vendors, especially the florist. I felt that she really understood my vision and that I was in really safe hands. The flowers she delivered were beyond gorgeous, which really added so much to the overall beauty of our wedding and really heled us capture the overall autumn theme for the event. The flowers are also really gorgeous on the photos taken by our photographer Jamie. I especially fell in love with the bridal bouquet. Ever since working as a maid in a hotel when a guest left behind a bouquet with white roses and hydrangeas which I got to keep, I've had this dream of having something similar on my own wedding day. This dream was something I also mentioned to Sarah and she brought it to life in such a lovely way that I simply didn't want to let go of the bouquet when it came time to throw it. Thank you, Sarah, for really helping to make our day so much more special and beautiful. Would definitely hire you again!”

“Wish I could give a place 6 stars! Will be coming back here to get all future piercings. Had Val as my piercer and she was efficient, confident, and clearly extremely skilled as they were the smoothest and fastest piercings I've ever had done. She was also so so friendly. The studio was clean, really nicely lit, and the prices so good I've been telling anyone who will listen. I really recommend.”

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

“I've been coming to Freestylers for 20 years plus and also bring my kids for their haircuts. Great friendly guys Paul and Dave.”

“Never been let down by the guys, matt is one of the best barbers that Greater Manchester can boast. Banging tunes as well.”

“Went in today on a walk in after I saw a Facebook post. I heard amazing things about this place but even they didn't do it justice. Jay gave me the freshest trim I've had in my life and was super friendly throughout. They are also advocated for men's mental health which I think is awesome. 10/10 will be going back!”

“I’ve just moved to the area, this is my second haircut with Dave. As soon as you went into the barbers he makes you feel welcomed, he’s professional and experienced. If you are looking to get a haircut this is the place to go. Best haircut I’ve ever had. I now wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

“Another excellent haircut from this place. This time from shiro who did a brilliant job. Staff here are really friendly, chatty and good to have a laugh with. I enjoyed meeting Pablo the parrot as well!”

“Went to get my sons hair done after going to Turkish barbers where they made a mess.very nice lady sorted it for him and gave advice on how to get it looking nice again.will be going there all time from now on.thanks.”

“Great bunch of guys who you can talk to and have a laugh. Quality haircut each and every time. Wouldn't go anywhere else”

“I generally leave getting a hair cut until I look like Rasputin`s scruffier brother, maybe 9 months or more or until it gets so hard to live with I am forced into it. The last barber looked out of his depth asked what I wanted, in a barber shop! " A haircut " I replied. " Do you want it layered and that"! cause you will have to go to a stylist, I`m not messing about with scissors. !!! I promptly left before he could mess about with anything. A happy ending to this sad tale -- I found KINGS BRITISH BARBER SHOP, a REAL barber! A great cut, this man is a professional, confident no messing about knew exactly what to do, I am delighted with the cut the polite service, and the pensioner rate £££, not the 10 I have been paying. I will go again and would recommend.”

“Great service from Zizo and his team. Very friendly, professional and welcoming. Booked online for convenience. Understood what I wanted after a brief explanation. He definitely understands hair, as his suggestions complemented my hairstyle really well. Support local business. 10/10.”

“Great barbers, very fair prices compared to others in the area”

“Been going here for years never had a single complaint. Really friendly staff and always achieve a perfect cut.”

“Best barber in Bolton. Very friendly and full of humour always a blast to come to him. Very reasonable prices as well.”

“Nestled in the bustling heart of Manchester Arndale at Unit R3, Halle Place, Market Street (M4 3AQ), Immersive Gamebox transforms a compact room into a high-octane augmented reality playground. This isn't your standard arcade—don lightweight motion-sensing visors, and suddenly, walls pulse with interactive projections, surround sound engulfs you, and every gesture controls the action. Games like Shaun the Sheep's Mossy Bottom Championsheeps or Angry Birds pit teams against puzzles, races, and battles, all in 60-minute bursts of collaborative chaos. For kids' parties around age 8, it's an absolute winner. Tailored for ages 8+, these experiences demand no prior gaming skills—just enthusiasm and movement. My group of eight-year-olds squealed through sheep-herding mini-games and alien invasions, their energy perfectly matched by the physical, team-based fun that builds camaraderie without screens glued to faces. Private boxes for 2-6 players (multiple for larger parties) mean no strangers crashing the vibe, and dedicated birthday packages add pizza, fries, and unlimited squash in a post-game lounge—pure party fuel for £20-£30 per child.”

“I bought something from these guys and there was an issue with delivery - it didn’t arrive and I needed it urgently. They were so great at dealing with the problem - sending a replacement before it was confirmed missing by the courier just so I didn’t have to wait too long. Replacement arrived promptly and was just what I expected. Great service. Thanks!”

“I would have no hesitation in recommending Kemp Kitchen Design, from the design process to the fitting of the kitchen, the team couldn’t of been more professional. Any questions were answered very quickly and nothing seemed to much trouble. The kitchen works really well and has a real feel of a professional kitchen, which is just what we wanted. Rob and his team work really hard to deliver the kitchen of your dreams. Thank you for ours.”

“From our first visit with Helen through to the completion of our kitchen the whole process was seamless and flawless throughout. The design and creation was incredible and nothing was too much trouble. The installation was meticulously planned and a booklet was given with dates, names and numbers of everyone involved so we knew exactly what was happening and when. I honestly cannot recommend Prescott and Joule enough. I have the kitchen of dreams and I'm incredibly grateful and happy. Thank you so much Prescott and Joule!”