The Northern Quarter 5.34

The Northern Quarter is today popular for its numerous bars and cafes as well as its mix of music and clothes shops. Amongst these is Affleck's Palace, a former department store which has been turned into a multi-storey bazaar for alternative clothing and nick-nacks.

Meanwhile, the area is something of a mecca for DJs, with shops such as Piccadilly Records, Vinyl Exchange, Vox Pop Records, Beatin' Rhythm, Eastern Bloc Records (formerly owned by Martin Price of 808 State, then by Pete Waterman) and, until 2009, Fat City Records (formerly run by Mark Rae). The Northern Quarter as a whole is characterised by its offbeat, alternative atmosphere. During the daytime, trendy hangouts include Cafe Pop (a cafe and shop selling retro clothing and household goods) and the Basement (a vegan cafe and meeting place).

Nightlife in the Northern Quarter includes the Dry Bar (formerly owned by New Order), music venues The Night and Day Café and the Roadhouse, the "modern burlesque" The Mint Lounge where Funkademia is based, Matt and Phred's Jazz Club, the Frog and Bucket comedy club, the Northern Nightclub and more traditional pubs. The area is also famous for its bar scene, which is constantly evolving; notable Northern Quarter bars include Cord, Centro, Bar Fringe, Common, Keko Moku, Odd and Trof.

The area is also known as a home to the creative industries, and in particular fashion design, with various designers, agencies, and clothing wholesalers populating its back streets. There are also a number of commercial art galleries in the area.

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