King Street
King Street was once the centre of Manchester’s banking industry but is now one of its most upmarket shopping areas. The street, pedestrianised south of west of Cross Street, is home to shops such as Agent Provocateur, Diesel, Cath Kidston, Phase Eight, Hobbs, Hermes, Jaeger, Jack Wills, Whistles, Pretty Green, and The Pen Shop.
Restaurants and bars on King Street include Room restaurant and cocktail bar and All Bar One. Other businesses here include the LA Fitness gym and a large branch of Lloyds TSB.
Businesses on King Street West include the Elite Dress Agency (pre-owned designer fashion), Koreana (family-owned Korean restaurant), Wrapped in Leather (Italian leather bags and accessories), and the San Carlo Italian restaurant. Those on King Street south include Pizza Express, the San Rocco restaurant and pizzeria, and the South nightclub.
The nearest car park is the NCP multi-storey car park on King Street West (postcode M3 2WY).
Shops - King Street
| Shop | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Provocateur | 81 King Street | High-class lingerie shop founded by Joseph Corré, the son of Vivienne Westwood. Lingerie, patent leather shoes, and accessories (gloves, garters, whips etc.). |
| Aubin & Wills | 19 King Street | Classically inspired, modern British clothing. |
| Bang & Olufsen | 55 King Street | Premium audio systems and TVs. |
| Belstaff | 76 King Street | Best known for its high performance, waterproof jackets. |
| Boodles | 1 King Street | Quality jewellery. |
| Cath Kidston | 62 King Street | Vintage inspired clothes and homeware. |
| Crombie | 33 King Street | Famous for its luxury, three-quarter length coats. |
| Diesel | 74 King Street | Best known for its denim collections. |
| Gant | 46 King Street | American inspired clothing. |
| Hancocks | 29 King Street | Quality diamond jewellery. |
| Hermes | 31 King Street | High-end clothing and accessories. |
| Hobbs | 27 King Street | Contemporary, British women’s clothing and footwear. |
| Jack Wills | 35 King Street | Fashion for university students. |
| Jaeger | 12 – 14 King Street | High-end contemporary British menswear and womenswear. |
| Jones & Co | 82 King Street | Styling opticians. |
| Jones Bootmaker | 47 King Street | High quality, fashionable footwear. |
| Kuoni | 66 King Street | Luxury holiday specialists. |
| Kuyichi | 28 King Street | Eco-friendly, fair trade jeans. |
| L’Occitane | 10 King Street | Skincare and fragrances. |
| Pen Shop | 54 King Street | Luxury pens |
| Phase Eight | 25 King Street | Women’s clothing, footwear, and accessories. |
| Pretty Green | 81 King Street | Clothes shop owned by Liam Gallagher. |
| Thomas Pink | 58 King Street | High quality shirts. |
| Timberland | 42 King Street | Outdoor footwear and clothing. |
| TM Lewin | 44 King Street | Shirts and ties. |
| Tommy Hilfiger | 51 King Street | 51 King Street |
| Watches of Switzerland | 17 King Street | Premium Swiss watches |
| Whistles | 55 King Street | Contemporary fashion for women |
| White Company | 21 King Street | Luxury bedding and home accessories. |