It occupies a restored historic building (Grade II-listed) that was formerly part of the Smithfield Market hall. The building was constructed in 1857–1858 to serve as a market hall for Smithfield Market. The …

The Mackie Mayor is a Grade II listed, ornate purpose-built meat market hall which had sadly lain empty and neglected for more than 20 years. Buttress has worked on the Mackie Mayor for a number of years.

Built in 1858, the Mackie Mayor was once part of Manchester’s thriving, seven-acre Smithfield Market complex, believed, at the turn of the century, to be the largest market site in Britain.

Built in 1858, Mackie Mayor stands as one of the two remaining original buildings from the former Smithfield Market complex, which was once believed to be the largest market site in Britain at the …

There’s a stunning, pared-back mix of colour and texture in the Mackie Mayor building: long, dark wood tables; distressed cream subway tiles on the counter fronts, and sleek stainless steel behind the bars.

The Mackie Mayor is the only remaining fully intact building from the former Smithfield market. Opened in 1858, it was initially used as a market, but had lain empty since the early 1990s.

Recently, it has been refurbished and reopened as a market-style eating establishment. Seating is provided around large communal tables and a variety of food stalls offer an eclectic selection of food.

With our specialist conservation architects, Buttress, we made sure the Grade II Listed building’s restoration was sensitive and in keeping with its rich history. When the building was officially opened …

Jul 27, 2018 · The Grade II Listed Mackie Mayor building in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has reopened its doors to the public following decades of dereliction, after being restored to its former …

Apr 1, 2025 · This Grade II listed building in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter was first opened in 1858 by the then Mayor of Manchester as part of the Smithfield fresh produce market and was …