Spinningfields

This dynamic city centre quarter has become the city’s leading business destination, a legal quarter, a place to live and work as well as a place to eat, drink, shop and be entertained. Over the last decade, Spinningfields has evolved to become the home for over 165 commercial organisations. Through this it has also established itself as a cultural, retail, leisure and restaurant destination with some of the best independent bars and restaurants, including The Oast House, Artisan, Australasia, Neighbourhood, The Long Bar and Alchemist. Spinningfields also has the added attraction of various pop- up bars and restaurants as well as exciting year-round public events programme.

Spinningfields’ retail and F&B offering as well as its events are so varied that it appeals to a broad range of consumers, and attracts not only those working within the many businesses on the state but also those from further afield. Allied have long endeavoured to carbon offset with creative landscaping, and this year will be launching an ’allotment’ in Spinningields. Spinningfields is also home to XYZ Work and Social, The John Rylands Library and the People’s History Museum, and is firmly established as a venue for culture and entertainment, playing host to public art pieces and an outdoor cinema.

Why is this a place that thrives?

This dynamic city centre quarter has become the city’s leading business destination, a legal quarter, a place to live and work as well as a place to eat, drink, shop and be entertained. Over the last decade, Spinningfields has evolved to become the home for over 165 commercial organisations. Through this it has also established itself as a cultural, retail, leisure and restaurant destination with some of the best independent bars and restaurants, including The Oast House, Artisan, Australasia, Neighbourhood, The Long Bar and Alchemist. Spinningfields also has the added attraction of various pop-up bars and restaurants as well as exciting year-round public events programme.

Who comes to this place and how does it serve their needs?

In short - everyone! Spinningfields’ retail and F&B offering as well as its events are so varied that it appeals to a broad range of consumers and attracts not only those working within the many businesses on the state but also those from further afield. Application: 30267 Poppy Gardner

How are you continuing to adapt and manage this place (if applicable), particularly in the context of changing demographics, transport habits, climate crisis and shifting policy?

Allied have long endeavoured to carbon offset with creative landscaping, and this year will be launching an ’allotment’ in Spinningields to make creative and sustainable use of the green space on the estate, as well as promoting the mental and physical wellbeing associated with immersing oneself in nature, and growing and consuming one’s own food.

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Situated in the heart of Manchester, Spinningfields is one of Europe’s most successful urban regeneration projects, creating an entire new quarter in the city. It is the leading regional business quarter in the UK and the centre of the Manchester corporate community. Home to over 165 world class financial and commercial services organisations, Spinningfields is a vibrant destination with luxury international fashion brands, restaurants and bars, serving both an affluent business and resident community and an increasing visitor population of over 5.5 million people a year. Spinningfields is also home to XYZ Work and Social, The John Rylands Library and the People’s History Museum, and is firmly established as a venue for culture and entertainment, playing host to public art pieces and an outdoor cinema.