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Barton Arcade

Shopping center

Unique glass-&-iron enclosed shopping center built in 1871, housing retailers, cafes & offices. People often mention shops, arcade, building, beautiful,


Address

48 Barton Square, Manchester M3 2BH, United Kingdom

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (939 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: shops (15) arcade (12) building (9) beautiful (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 helen a. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful - unlucky that I wasn't sure on how to get upstairs...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luis M. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely place. Iron and glass together in harmony. Tons of light coming in. I went through there when i was coming from st ann’s was quite surprised with a store that sells football shirts from all over the world! The architecture of the building is worth the visit that has two stories, i didnt go to the first floor but i should have.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara G. 6 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful even if you don't want to shop, just admire the old architecture Picturesque Central location
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely arcade with an abundance of independent shops and food outlets. The centre was very grand, despite the small footprint and just held so much beauty. Some areas felt busier with others rather quiet, but this place is a sort of hidden gem for the city centre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 clive j p. 2 years ago on Google
    This is potentially the most beautiful arcade remaining in use. Its a traditional tiled floor and iron work balconies are like a dream. It hosts many boutique businesses including restaurants, cafes and bars. Its like the most beautifully maintained hub for hospitality. 100% recommended 👌🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikita S. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful, simply gorgeous.

  • 5/5 dave c. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s excellent that places like this are now treasured - very well maintained Victorian arcade with shops and excellent tapas place...

  • 4/5 Sanne J. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful building to walk through with some nice places, think it would be great if there where more shops filled

  • 3/5 Guava I. 1 year ago on Google
    Not much to see here. A once beautiful building which has become a soulless shortcut between St Annes Square and Deansgate.

  • 5/5 Nick W. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, good coffee, fast service.

  • 4/5 D T. 1 year ago on Google
    Old fashioned arcade between Deansgate and St Ann's, has a few good shops and cafes inside

  • 5/5 Elessar_ A. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place to go for lunch, full of resteraunts and cafes of many different types

  • 5/5 RB 1. 11 months ago on Google
    The best scrambled egg ever with truffle oli and lovely bread! It's a must try

  • 5/5 Gabriel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful building, not all the business are open though

  • 5/5 Andy T. 8 months ago on Google
    Quite quiet quaint menagerie of stores in this compact mini mall.

  • 4/5 Bernard H. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely building with lots of history Such a shame it is not full utilised. Nice coffee shop with some cool shops to look at.

  • 5/5 Simon G. 8 months ago on Google
    My first avacado on toast - definitely won't be my last!

  • 5/5 aref d. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice old classical architecture Good cafes & food outlets

  • 5/5 patrick m. 6 months ago on Google
    lovely building reminds me of when my dad used to take in when I was younger and him telling me about when he was an apprentice doing the flashing and gutters on the roof

  • 3/5 Connie 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful building, would be better if the shops were more occupied. Went there for Pot Kettle Black.

  • 5/5 Wendy L. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful arcade, what a pity only shops on the ground floor are occupied and open. Love the custom made men's shoe store, Jeffrey West.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline G. 2 years ago on Google
    It's brilliant that spots like this are presently loved - all around kept up with Victorian arcade with shops and phenomenal tapas place...

  • 5/5 K L. 2 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit. I particularly like the Swiss watch shop where the staff are first class.

  • 5/5 Callum H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little place with greats and places to eat

  • 4/5 NICOLE B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, like dining in PKB

  • 5/5 Lee 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant arcade full off independent stores

  • 4/5 Kevin B. 2 years ago on Google
    I use this as a route to pass from Deansgate to St Anne's Square. However, it is architecturally quite beautiful with cool coffee shops & some shops. If you have never been - it is definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Wendy W. 2 years ago on Google
    The arcade has some eclectic shops and its architecture and domed glass roof is beautiful!

  • 4/5 Visitors In M. 2 years ago on Google
    The nicest shopping arcade in Manchester between St Anne's Square and Deansgate. Despite the location and the beautiful, the architect and features of the building it seems it has a good turnover of business and shops. Always you see one or two shops closed down. Probably the rent is high and they can't manage it. The 💈 barbers are there for a long time and Pot Kettle Black 🖤 is doing well there. It is small in comparison to other malls and shopping centres.

  • 5/5 Pee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to Barber Barber in the arcade....lovely staff and loved Norman the mousse ........

  • 5/5 Gerard H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little arcade some unique shops well worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Michael C. 4 years ago on Google
    Smaller than expected but a perfectly formed chunk of architecture squashed between a sea of bland modern buildings. Some quality businesses inside.

  • 4/5 M1G_52 2 years ago on Google
    always enjoy popping through Barton Arcade , usually to snack at Pot Kettle Black and maybe buy some clothes.

  • 5/5 Alex F. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning, the double heighted arcade is something to behold. There's only a small collection of shops and cafes however. I wish it had more so that I could of spent more time in this beautiful building.

  • 5/5 Jermaine Ellis (. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely friendly staff at this location! Very popular spot in the summertime on the weekends also late at night! Does Location accept Apple Pay! I wanna my favourite places to go to all I’m travelling in the city of London! This location as security.

  • 5/5 Mark F. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to pot kettle black yesterday morning quite simply the nicest most well presented breakfast I've ever had! Fast service eggs perfect and Freya was such a nice person talkative and well mannered I will definitely be going there again

  • 5/5 Karen W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for brunch with a good variety on the menu.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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