Monday 20-05-2024 - 13:16

Stepping into a new city can stir up a mix of excitement and uncertainty, especially when it comes to finding your way around. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate guide tailored specifically for black students experiencing Manchester for the first time!  

We want to help you discover the best spots for cultural immersion and community connection. 

 

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Food/Restaurants🍔 

From a delicious, smoky plate of Jollof rice, to Southern-African classics. We know that locating the best spots for some of your favourite cultural foods can be a challenge! Below is a list of amazing restaurants to help satisfy your food cravings during your time in Manchester. 

• 🇳🇬 Imo Oluwa Restaurant and Bar is a Nigerian restaurant (117 Princess Rd, Manchester, M14 4RB) 
   

• 🇿🇦 Chakalaka is a South African restaurant (Oldman Street, Manchester) 
   

• 🌍 Soul & Surf mcr is a black owned, Halal soul food restaurant (48 Great Ancoats, St) 
   

• 🇯🇲 Little Rock is perfect for Caribbean food (Princess Street, Manchester) 
   

• 🌍Trap Kitchen is a black-owned restaurant that does a range of cuisines from soul food to Chinese to afro-fusion (Find them on Uber Eats) 

 

 

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Places of Worship ⛪🕌 

We know that religion is a big part of culture, so we tried to find a few religious places that are incredibly welcoming: 

Churches 

• Manchester Piccadilly PIWC
   

• Kings Church  
   

• Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist (Salford Cathedral) holds African Mass with drums and tambourines,  
   

• City Church Manchester, Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JQ 
   

• Jubilee Church Manchester, 384 Hyde Park, Manchester 
   

• Kingdom Culture  

Mosques

• Manchester Islamic Centre (2, Off Regent St, Droylsden Rd) 
   

• Darul Amaan Mosque (15 Greenhey Ln, Hulme)

 

 

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Supermarkets 🍎🥕 

Settling into Manchester and craving the comforting taste of home? Look no further! Whether you're longing for familiar snacks or essential household items, these stores have got you covered. 

• Doa Afro-Caribbean superstore (Lime Square, Ashton Old Rd, Openshaw, Manchester M11 1DA) 
   

• N.A.S Superstore Lt (110 Hulme High St,Hulme, Manchester M15 5JP) 
   

• Global African Ltd (78 Hulme High St, Hulme, Manchester M15 5JP) 
   

• Moston Superstore (5 Pym St, Manchester M40 9WE) 

 

 

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Hair and beauty 💄👩🏾‍ 

Navigating the world of hair care as a black person can often feel like a daunting task. Finding a stylist or salon that not only understands your kinks and curls but also knows how to properly care for it can be a challenge. However, we’ve put together a list of our favourite places for black hair care. Whether you're looking for a stylish cut, protective styling, or simply seeking professional advice, these amazing salons have got your back.   

• Joana’s Hair Elite, a multi-cultural and award-winning hair salon  
  📍470 Cheetham Rd, M8 9JW 
   

• Lotfi’s Barber Shop A black owned barber shop  
  📍351 Claremont Rd, Manchester M14 7NB 
   

• Red Sea Unisex Barber & Hair Salon A black East African owned barber shop and hair salon 
  📍Manchester M14 4RB 
   

• Keren Afro Barber Shop 
  📍188 Stockport Rd, Ardwick, Manchester M13 9AB 
   

• Yewande braids – Hair salon specialising in braids and protective styling  
  📍Phenix Salon Suites, No. 1 Deansgate, Manchester M3 1AZ 

 

Beauty Supplies 

• XPRESSION MCR Hair and Beauty (76 Hulme High St, Hulme, Manchester M15 5JP) 

• Blossom Hair and Cosmetics (258 Moston Ln, Manchester M40 9WF) 
  
   

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Written By: Danielle, Christiana, Ibty and Athalea

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