# Manchester vibes in the area **URL:** \ **Category:** Places\ **Created:** [April 2, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859 "2025-04-02T16:54:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![del](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/del/32/10827_2.png) [@del](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/del)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/1 "2025-04-02T16:54:20Z")
Hey folks, I’m going to be in MCR on Friday for a few hours around lunchtime. I’ve never spent much time there at all and I’m looking for a place for lunch. I’ve been once to Vinyl Exchange and may go back there for a few records. But if there’s somewhere else you’d recommend for records too, I’d love to know. For food, anything goes. Apart from an egg-oriented place. Which would be my idea of hell. Thank you for any pointers! ---
**Author:** ![lovehandles](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/lovehandles/32/7444_2.png) [@lovehandles](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/lovehandles)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/2 "2025-04-02T17:02:58Z")
Piccadilly recs opposite Vinyl exchange and there’s a used shop in Afflecks Palace third floor from memory You’ve also got King Bee in Chorlton First three are an easy tour as all on Oldham St There’s a nice independent cafe opposite Afflecks been there yrs…name escapes me good for hangover brunches etc ---
**Author:** ![BlueNiall](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/blueniall/32/825_2.png) [@BlueNiall](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/BlueNiall)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/3 "2025-04-02T17:21:08Z")
> **[This & That Cafe, Manchester - Home of Rice & Three Curries](https://thisandthatcafe.co.uk/)** > > Home of Rice & Three Curries Check this place out for lunch mate. It’s in the NQ. ---
**Author:** ![del](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/del/32/10827_2.png) [@del](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/del)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/4 "2025-04-02T17:53:24Z")
Thanks very much for your fast reply guys! I’m really excited to be back in the UK. It’s been ages!! ---
**Author:** ![Pulsatio7](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/pulsatio7/32/17720_2.png) [@Pulsatio7](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Pulsatio7)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/5 "2025-04-02T18:54:32Z")
Also Eastern Bloc is just around the corner from Vinyl Exchange, in Stephenson Sq, pretty tiny though compared to its old location, there’s also Vinyl Revival nearby as well. Loads of places to eat in the NQ tbh from cheap n cheerful to a bit more upmarket depending on what you like. ---
**Author:** ![Pauleast77](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/pauleast77/32/22509_2.png) [@Pauleast77](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Pauleast77)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/6 "2025-04-02T19:16:05Z")
Seconded on this (and that 😃). If you’ve only a few hours you may as well stick around the northern quarter. About 10 minutes walk from Piccadilly station. Vinyl Resting place in Afflecks is probably the best bet for 2nd hand these days. Vinyl Exchange is ok but you’ll pay discogs prices. Piccadilly still a banker for new stuff and Eastern Bloc still get decent new dance stuff. If you head up Oldham street the Koffee Pot does a good fry up or Bada Bing for butties. There’s also a couple of decent boozers nearby like Castle. Common is still a great spot on Edge st. Nell’s pizza and good beers. If you’re into something a bit more fancy for food then Ancoats has a good selection, Erst and Elnecot both great. Rudys for pizza is a very solid choice and there’s a nice vibe in Cutting Square if the sun’s shining! Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e9bcb4/32.png) [@grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/grantham_disco)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/7 "2025-04-02T19:58:45Z")
I was there last week For food ( & @del Im with you on eggs & also cheese but another story) 5 min from picadilly on edge of NQ [https://g.co/kgs/iVbkxHp](https://g.co/kgs/iVbkxHp) > **[Mackie Mayor](https://www.visitmanchester.com/listing/mackie-mayor/35719101/)** > > Cosmopolitan food hall in an 1858 Grade II listed market building, on the edge of Manchester's famous Northern Quarter. Reimagined by all the people involved in the award winning Altrincham Market and Market House. Food at Mackie Mayor Mackie... Cool food hall with great beer , you can order from any stall from table ---
**Author:** ![del](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/del/32/10827_2.png) [@del](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/del)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/8 "2025-04-04T16:05:47Z")
What a great afternoon- thanks all! ---
**Author:** ![Pauleast77](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/pauleast77/32/22509_2.png) [@Pauleast77](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Pauleast77)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/9 "2025-04-04T16:52:24Z")
Where’d you end up? ---
**Author:** ![del](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/del/32/10827_2.png) [@del](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/del)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/manchester-vibes-in-the-area/5859/10 "2025-04-04T17:02:03Z")
It was so sunny - we just kind of stoated around randomly - went to Endecot where they had a bbq fired up then down towards vinyl exchange area and bumbled around. Definite floaty banging day! Then on to Tod for canal side beer and now up a big fecking hill with a gorgeous view. Good to be back in Blighty! Thanks you all!!! 🌞