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4.2 (85 reviews)
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james b.

Do you wear black? Do you hate your mum and dad? Do you actually secretly love them because they feed you and keep you in pocket money? Do you think looking sullen is a lifestyle? Do you rawk? Do you have like, totally political opinions and stuff? Then try Afflecks Palace? For all your middle class gothic needs yah?

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Rachel W.

Afflecks Palace is a whirlwind for me. I always get lost and I have been there quite a few times! What ceases to amaze me is the amount of attention it attracts. Sure, people say it is weird and unusual. Yes, it is but with that comes originality. I must admit I do love my chain store shops in Manchester and when I first visited Afflecks, back in the day I was like 'eeuughh' But when I came out I was shocked. Not by the X rated bondage shops but the fact that I loved it! I have been back since many times, and bought many things such as tutus, UV paint, Cd's and posters. There is a large array of things to choose from and if you do visit Manchester then please go to this place. It is wonderfully weird!

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Keri H.

Afleck palace in Manchester is sooo funky. Great deco, really quirky and vibrant. Sells clothes, jewellery, piercings, tattoos, hairdressers and a couple of cafés. Absolutely must see if your ever in Manchester.

Thomas B.

Afflecks palace is a super block of all things alternative and slightly out there, it despises all things that the main highstreet perpetuates. Sadly though recently a series of council cut backs have meant that the amount of market stalls and shops within afflecks have fallen through the roof, nowadays when you go in the shops can be far and few between. In what time there has been though, afflecks has fought to find its feet again and hopefully will go on for many more years. The stalls are interesting and stock everything from extreme piercings and boots through to ghetto blasters and hte most vintage gear you've ever set eyes on. At the top floor is an elusive cafe that does fantastic classics and cups of tea its tables are always full of the alternative crowd. If you like to stand out in a group afflecks hosts every bit of eccentric wear any punk, mod, goth or emo could ever want. If you've got a fancy dress part coming up afflecks has the best selection of cooky items to piece together that pirate costume or whatever.

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2 years ago

Great spot for shopping. Lots of treasures. We loved all of the different businesses in building across 4 floors.

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I haven't been here for Years, I used to come down every weekend for my Duran Duran stuff, it used to be a big hangout for Mods x

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Retro Rehab

Retro Rehab

(33 reviews)

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What a name. The rehabilitation of retro garments... I'm SO there…read more Dinky? I'll say. There's a lot to be said for small vintage shops as you can do all your rummaging quick sharp, and this place is perfect for that very purpose. As previous Yelpers have confirmed the stock rotation is indeed frequent, so be sure to pop in any time you're in the Northern Quarter. One of the things I love about this titchy boutique is the shoes... the brunette and I were drooling over little red pixie boots for quite some time. There are plenty of customised one-offs and second hand garments to choose from, and no doubt anything you buy from there will attract envious attention from friends. Unfortunately it doesn't cater for men, however a great many high street fashion shops don't either, so I don't have a gargantuan issue with that. The staff are very friendly and appropriately quirky themselves, so if you're stuck for inspiration you can always have a gander at what they're wearing. Prices vary depending on the item but no label has made me gasp in agony thus far. And I had no idea about the buy one get one free sales, so thanks to Alexandra I'll certainly be looking out for those in the future! And who can resist aqua-marine, well, I can't. This store has done extremely well in making itself conspicuous amongst the many shabby chic boutiques along Oldham Street, and it has definitely earned its place as one of the shops that very much makes the Northern Quarter feel like the Camden of Manchester. Chin chin to you, Retro Rehab.

Great little vintage shop. Great place for if you want a real one off piece. There is no rummaging…read morethrough piles of old clothes here, all clothes are pressed and ready to wear straight from the shop. Sorry boys but you wont find much here but hey at least they put the most important people first! Very often this place puts on a sale which is 'buy one get one free' so keep an eye out girlie's :)

Blue Rinse

Blue Rinse

(1 review)

££

Northern Quarter

In need of a suitably colourful Hawaiian shirt for an event, it was thanks to 'ask Twitter' that I…read morebecame aware of Blue Rinse's existence. Their flagship store opened in Leeds in 1997 and they subsequently opened their Manchester one a few years later. Though technically they're in the NQ, they're just a stone's throw from Piccadilly Gardens so have a higher foot fall of customers passing by. Primarily selling vintage clothes and accessories (though they also have garments that they have cut up and restitched - their 'Remade in England' range) - we were bowled over at how much there was on offer. Racks, racks and more racks of stuff up to the ceiling. I think if we weren't running against the clock we could have spent a couple of hours rifling through the clobber and trying some of the many 80s shell suits, bum bags, sportswear and clothing our parents were probably rocking when Margaret Thatcher was in power. Shoulder pads galore, ladies. Come here if you want to look like your Dad from 1983, fellas. Having found a load of suitably gaudy (yet brilliant) Hawaiian shirts and by process of elimination getting to my preferred choice, it was just a case of paying up (they accept both cash and card) and I left a very happy customer - £15 for what is probably a unique item which will truly bedazzle all who see it at Caribbean parties for years to come ;) Tip: they have their own eBay store for online ordering http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bluerinsevintageleeds

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Cow

(3 reviews)

£

Northern Quarter

Beautiful shop spread over two floors, I prefer this location to the old Piccadilly Gardens spot…read more The inside is quirky cool with lots of interesting fixtures and beautiful displays. The clothes are well organised and they have a decent bag collection downstairs. The prices vary but overall it's pretty inexpensive. I prefer The Thrift Store on Piccadilly Gardens simply for the prices but you can find some real gems in here.

I'm a huge fan of Cow. It's rare that I actually come out with clothes but I can easily waste time…read morehere, rummaging through the numerous racks of clothes, imagining a life where it would be okay to own more than two denim jackets.* It's smack bang in the middle of the Northern Quarter and, yes, not everything here is especially vintage. The reworked items are hugely popular, especially when co-ords were trending (they may well still be...) and the current passion for denim doesn't seem to be letting up. There's a whole wall dedicated to belts and bags, with shoes dotted throughout the store, so perfect for accessories lovers. Be sure to venture downstairs as a whole other treasure trove await and, although it's split between men / women, don't let that stop you from perusing both sections. Prices range massively but my most recent £12 Ralph Lauren denim top felt like a bit of a steal, especially considering the quality compared to most of my other items from the likes of H&M. One thing which is really, really great to see is their partnership with The Monthly Gift. You just donate a pack of sanitary items, which are then distributed to women in need, and you received 10% off your purchase. Doing good and feeling good. *This life is totally okay. Just not for my current bank balance.

Thrift Shop

Thrift Shop

(2 reviews)

City Centre

This is like heaven for me! I love buying second hand clothes and I feel like charity shops are…read moregetting more expensive and I'm finding less good stuff, and most vintage shops are overpriced and seem to be stocking more and more 'reworked' stuff, ie. men's shirts cut into crop tops, which is not for me personally. There's a pretty clear pricing structure in here - if it has a black tag it's £4 or 3 for £10, if it has a blue tag it's £6 or 2 for £10, and if it has a pink tag it's £10. Most stuff seems to be blue tagged, and the only things I saw that were pink tagged were the coats. I'd say that's a pretty good deal for a decent wool coat though! The stock seems to be quite varied, some of it is high street stuff (H&M, Topshop, Primark etc) but a lot of it is actually older stuff that might be considered vintage. A lot of stuff has the tags cut out so you've no idea where it's come from so (as with everything) you will want to actually consider what it's worth. I managed to get a really cool dress and skirt both for £10 and they both look really unique and I think I got a pretty good deal. Losing one star because some of the stuff on the racks is crumpled and probably not as clean as it could be, and because it's cash only (no big deal as there's a cashpoint just a moment away I guess). Oh, and there's a sign up saying no refunds but I saw a woman managing to exchange something - I don't think that's a policy but it's worth a shot.

A total god send, to say I love this place would be an understatement! The Thrift Shop has helped…read moreme restock my wardrobe (and expand it..I literally have 2 wardrobes now..). The items are clearly marked and you can get 3 for £10, 2 for £10 or 1 for £10 dependant on the items e.g. shirts tend to be 3 for £10 while as coats can be £10 each. During the sale many items are £1! They stock a mix of second hand high street and vintage items. I've picked up some very unusual, high quality pieces of clothing here and I love that I can get such amazing pieces at such bargain prices, and they're usually a one off which I like. My gold ticket finds have to be a $385 designer dress with the label still on for £5, as well as a beautiful cord 50's maxi frock coat for £10. I mean COME ONE!

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American Graffiti

(14 reviews)

££

Northern Quarter

American Graffiti is a vintage shop in the Northern Quarter. Nothing new there, right? The Northern…read moreQuarter is jam packed full of vintage shops. So what gives American Graffiti its review-worthy uniqueness? Well, it's vintage taken to its Nth degree. Vintage that is so specific to its timezone it can masquerade as fancy dress. You can mix and match and get away with it, or you could quite easily attend a party as Jackie O. The website categorises the clothing by decade. Whether you're a 1940s jitterbug in your pillarbox hat and dainty skirt suit, a 1950s circle skirt and pinched waist lover, a Carnaby street-hopping 1960s monochrome dream, a 70s disco diva or all 80s power-suits and shoulderpads, you'll fit in well here. It's not just vintage, retro and fancy dress clothes you'll get here either. Alongside a massive array of shoes and accessories there's even some homeware to be going along with. And they even provide costumes for stage and screen, including Life on Mars, Coronation Street and Take That. The atmosphere is welcoming and nothing is dusty or musky - all the items are lovingly laundered to a tee, dry cleaned and presented beautifully. Well, that's passed my vintage 'ewww!' test then. With friendly staff and a downloadable 10% discount voucher, you don't need any more excuses to pay it a visit.

An essential place for fans of vintage and retro, American Graffiti is a colourful boutique packed…read morehead to toe with original and unusual clothes. Whilst most vintage shops in the area seem pre-occupied with the 50s to the 80s, the owner has an eye and passion for every period from the 1920s onwards. As a result, you'll likely to see old flappers outfits nestled next to psychadelic flares and breath-taking dresses from the summer of love. As well as a fine selection of trousers, skirts, blouses, dresses, coats, jackets and accesories, there's a varied selection of shoes, boots, wigs and homeware. Like I said: Essential!

Bratt's Vintage

Bratt's Vintage

(5 reviews)

££

Northern Quarter

So there I was, wandering round the Northern Quarter looking for something new, and POOF it…read moreappeared! In a shadowy doorway near Leo's gross Fish Bar, is a little staircase, lined with cool music posters and a couple of outfits on hangers. To be honest, I didn't hold out much hope as I descended the stairs. The sign above the door isn't the best (though it gets kudos for being simple) and, let's face it, vintage shops are ten-a-penny nowadays, and Manchester's NQ selection is already so good, it'd be hard to live up to that. But, I am glad to report, Bratt's does it admirably. Located in a cellar, basically, Bratt's takes advantage of the exposed brick work and low ceilings, and the arched alcoves in the wall are used as features; one of them houses much of the homewares selection (more on that later) and the other has been curtained off as a fitting room, which is almost too cool for words. It's the best fitting room I've seen since Rags to Bitches' silky tent. In terms of stock, Bratt's has really got it. Endless racks of good quality, well-cared-for vintage merchandise line the tardis-like cellar, organised, by style and material. So you'll find all the cricket jumpers together, offset by a great collection of retro trackie-tops and a bunch of good-looking furs (faux, or no? I dunno.) There's a multitude of jolly good womenswear, from all eras and epochs, and a seriously decent selection of knitwear. There's also a fantastic array of upcycled dresses and skirts by Love Me Again. I love upcycling, and you should too! The homewares, though mainly concentrated in one area, are scattered round the shelves. The awesomeness is too much to list, and I'm sure it's changed since last week, but expect to see vintage telephones, Atari consoles, the odd coffee table and some very nice mirrors. The perfect addition to any bijous dwelling, and the sort of thing I yearn for, but cannot have, in my modernist gaff. Sigh. Anyway, if you've got a kitsch aesthetic going on, you could do a lot worse than to pop to Bratt's for a vintage milk jug. (£3!) Not only is the stock great, the people here are fab too. The manager was more than happy to have a wee chat about the place, and told me that originally he'd planned to open a bar there. Thank God he didn't; this vintage shop is far too good to miss out on. As well as Mr Bratt (j'assume) there's a lovely female shop assistant who wafted around being the epitome of vintaahhhge styyyyle, dahhhhling, making it look totally effortless. She's hard to hate, though, because she's so damn lovely. Considering the instant awesomeness of Bratt's, only two weeks after opening, I think this place is one that will go quickly from hidden gem to firm fave, and rightly so.

What a really cool vintage addition. Downstairs you go and explore and be fascinated and prepared…read moreto shell out on some very amazing pieces. Fancy a batman mobile telephone? A very old sewing machine? Listening to Rock FM and admiring the brickwork, the poster work and breathing in that vintage smell? Get yourself down to Bratts. Brilliance.

Afflecks - vintage - Updated May 2026

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