The iconic alt emporium is inviting visitors to shop independently this festive season
Afflecks, Manchester’s iconic emporium in the Northern Quarter, is inviting shoppers to escape the festive hustle and bustle and shop independently this holiday season.
Across four floors, there’s over 60 independent traders to shop from, each offering something totally unique and different from what you’d find in your typical high street shops. Browse unique and original gifts, all whilst supporting small, local businesses this Christmas.
Highlights include:
Hand-made gifts and unique artwork
A huge variety of collectable treasures
Original and unique fashion finds
Witchy wonders and holistic wellness
Afflecks merch and vouchers
- The perfect gift for long-time lovers of Manchester’s most iconic shopping emporium, Afflecks merch includes posters, tote bags, hats and mugs. Afflecks vouchers are also available, giving recipients the freedom to shop and spend as they please throughout the emporium.
Festive food and drink
- Third Floor Rising - serving a festive twist on cafe classics including homemade pies, toasties, traybakes and cakes.
- Panino 23 - specialising in bold, authentic Italian sandwiches, this Christmas visitors can enjoy a very festive panino as well as a whole host of seasonal drinks.
- Animaid Cafe - the Japanese style cafe with a truly authentic anime theme. This season, guests can enjoy a range of festive sweet treats as well as hot and cold drinks, with an authentic Animaid twist of course.
- Killmonster Cafe - enjoy a festive menu of chaotic cheer and devilishly good treats.
For more information, head to afflecks.com.
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