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Public Spirit - The new Ancoats’ Rum Company which gives away a quarter of its profits

Public Spirit - The new Ancoats’ Rum Company which gives away a quarter of its profits

The Public Spirit is an independent craft spirits brand based in Ancoats, which launched in early 2021. The brand began during the first Covid-19 lockdown, thanks to Manchester couple Olly Walker and Naomi Flaherty’s joint ...

26 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

WIN - The Lowry Hotel launches city-wide treasure hunt to celebrate its 20th anniversary

WIN - The Lowry Hotel launches city-wide treasure hunt to celebrate its 20th anniversary

The Lowry Hotel is to mark its 20th anniversary celebrations with a grown-up treasure hunt around the city. 20 five-star experiences worth over £5,500 are up for grabs – including an overnight in Manchester’s most ...

25 August 2021

Off the Press – new independent artisan café opens in one of Ancoats’ most iconic buildings

Off the Press – new independent artisan café opens in one of Ancoats’ most iconic buildings

Off the Press, a new café has just opened on the ground floor of the newly refurbished One Express building on George Leigh Street. Managed by Mike Nixdorf, Off the Press features an in-house bakery ...

23 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

Great Northern Warehouse is hosting a free three-day street festival this weekend

Great Northern Warehouse is hosting a free three-day street festival this weekend

The original Great Northern Warehouse street festival, which was SUPPOSED to take place from August 6th - 8th had to be cancelled because of bad weather, so they have rescheduled. Now the three-day Deansgate Mews ...

23 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

If you like beer and food, you’ll love this new brewery supper club

If you like beer and food, you’ll love this new brewery supper club

Manchester Union Brewery is launching a series of monthly supper clubs where each course has been designed to match perfectly with one of their beers.Based in the taproom that neighbours the brew house, the union ...

20 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

Is this Manchester City Centre’s fanciest corner shop?

Is this Manchester City Centre’s fanciest corner shop?

The latest venue from much loved independent retail group General Store has now opened at Deansgate Square, the city’s hottest new residential development. The super supermarket will be open to the general public, as well ...

19 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

Meet Manchester’s only all-female plant powered chef team

Meet Manchester’s only all-female plant powered chef team

Black Leaf is one of Manchester vegan community’s best kept secrets. Although the city isn’t short of fantastic plant-based places to eat, the subterranean kitchen underneath Northern Quarter neighbourhood hangout Alvarium is one of a ...

19 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

MFDF Awards 2021 – Vote now for your favourite Manchester food and drink hot spots

MFDF Awards 2021 – Vote now for your favourite Manchester food and drink hot spots

The Manchester Food and Drink Festival (MFDF) awards are back and are all about showcasing the region’s fabulous food and drink scene. The final shortlists have just been revealed with a record 113 businesses nominated ...

18 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

The Oast House launches upstanding new summer street food menu

The Oast House launches upstanding new summer street food menu

Hungry punters across the North have been heading over to The Oast House for their famous hanging kebabs for almost 10 years but scoring a table to sit and enjoy them can be challenging during ...

13 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

Music, movies, masterclasses and more – Here’s what’s on at Festa Italiana 2021

Music, movies, masterclasses and more – Here’s what’s on at Festa Italiana 2021

Festa Italiana, the free-to-enter weekend-long festival celebrating Italian food, drink and culture is returning to Festival Piazza, Cathedral Gardens on bank holiday weekend, 27th – 29th August. The Festa celebrates Manchester’s Italian community and heritage, ...

12 August 2021 by Deanna Thomas

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