AFTER only three months occupying Deansgate Mews in the Great Northern Warehouse B.EAT Street are expanding their operation. What still looks a semi-permanent pop-up back alley is gaining new traders in time for the food, booze beats build-up to Christmas.
Six micro diners, three bars and (brave choice) a sun deck remain at the core, but the cast is re-shuffling and three more units are being added with fresh traders coming on board from Friday, November 18.
Check out Black Milk Cereal Dive, who first started out creating home-made desserts and freakshakes in Afflecks Palace; Blue Caribou Canteen, offering authentic Québec-style poutine – squeaky cheese curds, gravy and fries; and wood-fired pizza and Italian food from Freddie & Eva’s, brainchild of the hyperactive Chaat Cart.
Co-owners Chris Legh and Lyndon Higginson are also adding a fourth bar, Bunny Jackson’s Juke Joint with live music and a chicken wire stage.
Bali Beach Hut (Indonesian) and Indian Canteen will remain in their current manifestations but Lekker Dutch pancakes and Dim Sum Su have made way for Eat New York bagels and Big Grille Style to expand into full diners, while the jerk chicken shack at the entrance transforms into a festive hot rum and fire pit offering called The Captain’s Retreat.
The changes mean that most of B.Eat Street will now be inside, as winter kicks in, with more heaters, seating and private dining rooms. Expect all this, plus more use of the Brickhouse Galley, from mid-November
B.Eat Street, Deansgate Mews, Great Northern, Manchester M3 4EN. Tue-Thu 11am-12am; Fri-Sat 11am-2am; Sun 11am-12am. There’s free booze and food launch party on Thursday, November 17. It may already be booked out but check the B.EAT Street Facebook page.