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 Experience Thailand in Manchester |
Chapel Walks Manchester M2 1HN United Kingdom +44 (0)161 832 8342 |
The Chaophraya Thai Restaurant & Bar brings Thailand to Manchester with authentic food and a luxurious setting. Choaphraya offers a wide variety of dinning experiences. Have a seat at the Yee Rah Sizzler Grill where lunch is cooked fresh while you watch. Stop by the extensive modern bar or dine a la carte for dinner. Don't have a ride? Arrange for the Tuk Tuk to pick you up, an authentic Thai three wheeled taxi! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gay and lesbian items |
36-38 Sackville Street Manchester M1 3WA United Kingdom +44 161 236 1398 |
The only store of its kind in Manchester, this is probably the closest thing to a gay and lesbian bookshop you will find in the city, with an area devoted to a whole variety of hard-to-find specialist publications. It also caters for those with an interest in leather and rubber fetish fashion clothing as well as stocking a wide selection of magazines, artwork, films, videos and accessories. You can find the shop just off Canal Street, right in the heart of the Gay Village. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A highly distinctive store inside and out |
76-80 King Street Manchester M2 4NH United Kingdom +44 161 819 1048 |
This beautiful store is highly distinctive both inside and out - from the eye-catching red-brick arched frontage to the bright, neo-industrial stylings of the interior - with a massive video wall to your left upon entering, along with lots of well spaced racks and beech wood floor displays. A popular designer, Donna Karan is known for her wearable classics and office wear and she has also recently branched into sporty gear, all of which are available in this stylish shop. The clothes are expensive, but retain a high fashion cache with her many fans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Influential dance tune store |
5 Central Buildings Oldham Street Manchester M1 1JT United Kingdom +44 161 228 6432 |
This hugely popular and highly influential, independent dance record store has been open since 1985, making it the longest-running shop of its kind in the city centre. It is highly respected by people in the know, as well as by bedroom and club DJs. They specialize in house (both progressive and deep), breakbeat, techno and garage with a healthy import section also on offer. You can try before you buy at the several decks available and there is also a fast, efficient record search and mail order service if required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A collection of quality and sophistication |
84-86 King Street Manchester M2 4WQ United Kingdom +44 161 839 8789 |
This spacious and well designed store at the top of King Street just oozes sophistication and quality - both inside and out - and is one of the city's best established and most popular designer shops. Emporio Armani stocks a mainly casual selection of Armani clothing, as well as a fine-tailored range of suits for men and women. The store also holds an excellent collection of the famous Armani jeans and the quality of customer service is unsurprisingly good. An alteration service is available and the end-of-season sales are usually quite good value for money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The very best in hand-made shirts and accessories |
39 Princess Street Manchester M2 4FN United Kingdom +44 161 237 9253 |
This distinctive and highly traditional shirtmakers is located opposite the Town Hall and offers customers a glimpse of a bygone age in its style, service and undoubted attention to detail. Meticulously positioned shrubs and potted plants line the shop front and entrance, while the interior with its chandeliers, mahogany fittings and elegant displays provides a reassuring atmosphere. Shirts of just about every style, material and color are available, along with silk ties, cuff links and accessories of all kinds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiquarian and first editions |
The Ginnel Gallery, Lloyds House 18-22 Lloyd Street Manchester M2 5WA United Kingdom +44 161 832 7241 |
This atmospheric little bookseller is sited inside an antique centre that faces the Town Hall. The accent is on antiquarian tomes and hefty original leather-bound collections. However they also sell a good collection of modern first editions, Agatha Christie's for example. They're also strong on the arts and sport and if you want to buy sets of complete works of the literary greats such as Dickens or Shakespeare, this is probably a very good place to look. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flagship branch |
14 St Ann's Street Manchester M2 7LR United Kingdom +44 161 835 1727 |
Despite their raunchy image, fcuk actually sell some fairly classically designed clothes. Lots of attention is paid to finishing touches like beading, stitching and buttons. The same goes for the airy, spacious interior of this flagship store. All subtle spot-lighting and smooth, clean lines. The prices are steep but console yourself with the fact that many of their basic separates and chic suits are timeless. Failing that, you could check out their famous end-of-season sales, where great discounts are usually offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Full public transport information for the city |
9 Portland Street Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M60 1HX United Kingdom +44 161 228 7811 |
If you want to get around on public transport in the city, this is the place to come. Helpline staff can provide bus, train and metrolink timetable information for the entire Greater Manchester travel network. They are also able to give up-to-date fare information and can answer any general local transportation queries you might have. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A great collection of music related titles |
Charlotte House 10 Charlotte Street Manchester M1 4FL United Kingdom +44 161 236 7179 |
A refined and elegant bookshop with plenty of atmosphere. This large second-hand bookseller stocks antiquarian titles and publishers remainders. They're also noted for their impressive selection of classical records and CDs. The main categories of choice cover everything from politics to poetry and the musical influence in the shop means that the specialist collection of books on music classical and opera) is far greater than the average second-hand book dealer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the country's largest |
90-100 Market Street Manchester M1 1PB United Kingdom +44 161 834 8550 |
A truly cavernous store, one of the largest HMV's in the country on 3 floors that stocks just about every kind of record you could want, from indie and dance to soul and jazz, along with a massive range of music books, videos, DVDs, magazines and computer games. The look is hi-tech and almost militaristic, with dark gun-metal grey decor and yellow stenciled graphics. An in-store radio station keeps you up to date with the latest releases and often bands come and do live performances and record signings. There are also two smaller HMV outlets at the Trafford Centre and at the opposite end of Market Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Chinese taste sensations |
44-46 Faulkner Street Manchester M1 4FH United Kingdom +44 161 907 3210 |
At Ho's you can enjoy delicious honey buns (either with or without crust) if you have a sweet tooth or else there are vegetable and chicken pasties for those who prefer something more savoury. Whatever your taste, this ethnic bakery in the heart of Chinatown must be visited.The food is freshly baked on the premises every day and the staff are always warm and friendly. There is a community feel to the shop and locals often pop in for a chat along with their cakes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shoes with style |
27 King Street Manchester M2 6AF United Kingdom |
Stylish shoes (predominantly in dark-neutral shades) are on offer at Hobbs. The merchandise is definitely targeted at the up-and-coming PR girl or advertising executive. The atmosphere of the store is elegant and sophisticated, with plenty of clean lines and cool pastel shades that match the aspirations of the clientele. Although very classic in design (in as much as they are not dependent on the whims of the latest trends), you can definitely pick out a Hobbs shoe as there's something quite distinctive about them. Clothes here are also a happy mix of chic and originality, but not for those on a tight budget. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality clothing and sober styling |
12-14 King Street Manchester M2 6AG United Kingdom +44 161 832 4456 |
This well known, long established store, at the Deansgate end of King Street, has an unusual monochromatic frontage and displays. Black varnished window frames and fittings starkly contrast the white tiled floors and strong lighting.As with the store design, the clothes specialize in good quality materials in simple beiges, whites and blacks. This is really the place to come if you want to invest in a timeless classic. Ladies fashions can be found on the ground floor, while Jaeger Men can be reached in the basement, via a wooden staircase in the centre of the shop-floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Elegant hand-made footwear |
47 King Street Manchester M2 7AY United Kingdom |
This store was established in 1857 and is very proud of its long heritage. The shoes however are thoroughly modern - some gorgeous, strappy wedge heels can be found here as well as traditional brogues and smart office lace-ups. The store's style is relaxed with warm, subdued lighting and a big, comfy sofa in the centre where you can sit and try on the shoes of your dreams. In addition, at the back of the shop they offer a small choice of Church's hand-made footwear. There is also a branch at the Trafford Centre that stocks a similar range. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine sandwiches and Italian deli |
50 Pall Mall Manchester M2 1AQ United Kingdom +44 161 832 4600 |
In the middle of the city's financial quarter, this stylishly low-key establishment sells the finest quality sandwiches (made fresh on the premises) ice creams, coffees and home-made soups. An outside catering facility for boardroom buffets is also available. Highly recommended is the smoked Penrith pepperpot sausage with apricot and ginger chutney, followed by Greek yoghurt with raspberries and Barbados sugar. The shop also boasts an excellent Italian delicatessen section, which includes flavoured olive oils, fresh pasta and all kinds of fine food gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trade and specialist publications |
9-21 Princess Street Albert Square Manchester M60 8AS United Kingdom +44 161 834 7201 |
Formerly Her Majesty's Stationery Office bookstore, this large, imposing shop stocks a comprehensive range of books on computing, finance, parliamentary legislation, law, construction and management. They are also the principal stockists of HSE, British Standards and Ordnance Survey publications, along with a good variety of useful travel and tourist guides plus an excellent section devoted to the local history of the area. A fast search and mail order service is available on request. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Chinese language books and arts |
16 Nicholas Street Manchester M1 4EJ United Kingdom +44 161 236 2333 |
Situated along one of the main arteries of Chinatown, this charming shop is dedicated to Chinese culture. It's set in a large, fairly anonymous building and is located on the ground floor - the door is just on the right as you enter. They have a fine collection of works on crafts like Origami and the oriental art and practice of Feng Shui. Chinese cookery books are conspicuous along with guides on the Martial Arts - with a special focus on Tai Chi - and for pleasure reading there is a shelf devoted to popular Chinese novels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldham and Ashton NHS Trust Hospital |
Fountain Street Ashton-under-Lyne Manchester OL6 9RW United Kingdom +44 161 331 6000 |
Tameside General is a major NHS Hospital serving the local population of Oldham, Ashton and the outlying regions of east Manchester, with a good range of specialist and general medical care, along with an accident and emergency department. It is situated around 10 miles east of the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Manchester mementos |
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS United Kingdom +44 161 950 0000 |
Primarily one of Europe's leading concert halls, The Bridgewater has a delightful gift shop selling music-related gifts and designer jewellery in the central foyer area, where you can also pick up free event programmes, leaflets and flyers. In addition, there is a good range of Mancunian postcards and greetings cards, which would always make a great memento. As might be expected, the gifts do tend to be on the expensive side, but it is possible to buy lower priced items - such as mugs and bookmarks - and you are actively encouraged to browse around at your leisure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
