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PIZZA, CANNOLI & SPRITZ: Festa Italiana returns to Cathedral Gardens this August

PIZZA, CANNOLI & SPRITZ: Festa Italiana returns to Cathedral Gardens this August

The UK’s biggest and most vibrant Italian festival is back! From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August, Cathedral Gardens will once again be transformed into a bustling Italian piazza filled with the sights, sounds, and ...

9 July 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

FREE APEROL: Aperidisco takeover at YES this Friday

FREE APEROL: Aperidisco takeover at YES this Friday

Calling all Aperol lovers - this one's for you!For the first time, the Aperol Spritz Aperidisco will also be heading to YES in Manchester with critically acclaimed artist, salute, headlining the festivities for a night ...

7 July 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

CHEAP PINTS ALL MONTH: Junction goes all out for 1st birthday celebrations

CHEAP PINTS ALL MONTH: Junction goes all out for 1st birthday celebrations

The month of July marks one year since Junction first opened its doors in Manchester – and they’re celebrating in style, with great beer, great music, fun events and lots of giveaways.Located next to Manchester ...

5 July 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

NEW FOOD HALL: Market Place to open on Market Street

NEW FOOD HALL: Market Place to open on Market Street

Manchester’s ever-bustling Market Street is about to welcome a brand-new, high-energy food hall.The historic Rylands Building, a Grade II listed Art Déco treasure that used to house Debenhams, has secured a new tenant: Market Place ...

5 July 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

MIXOLOGY MAGIC: MCR Cocktail Week returns with £5 cocktails

MIXOLOGY MAGIC: MCR Cocktail Week returns with £5 cocktails

Following the smash success of its debut, Manchester Cocktail Week has made its return (from 20th – 29th June) and this year, it’s raising the bar. Over ten days, the city’s top bars, restaurants, and ...

22 June 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

FREE PAD THAI: Street food specialists Zaap Thai to give away 100 free dishes next week

FREE PAD THAI: Street food specialists Zaap Thai to give away 100 free dishes next week

Independent Thai street-food specialists Zaap have announced their brand new Manchester restaurant will officially open its doors next week on Thursday, 26th June at 12 pm.And, to celebrate, they’re giving away 100 free Pad Thai ...

16 June 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

THIS WEEK: Urmston's Food & Drink Festival returns for second year

THIS WEEK: Urmston's Food & Drink Festival returns for second year

Love Urmston, powered by Urmston Partnership, has now announced the return of YUM! (Your Urmston Matters) - Urmston’s very own Independent Food & Drink Festival. Following the success of last year’s debut, the festival is ...

16 June 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

GRIND: London-born cult coffee company to open first Northern location this summer

GRIND: London-born cult coffee company to open first Northern location this summer

London-born coffee company Grind has been expanding across the capital for over a decade with an extensive portfolio of cafés, coffee shops, and coffee trucks, as well as their own state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Now, Grind ...

12 June 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

GÓBÉFEST: Pay-what-you-feel folk festival reveals cracking list of food vendors

GÓBÉFEST: Pay-what-you-feel folk festival reveals cracking list of food vendors

Góbéfest, Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival, is back for its ninth instalment!The three-day weekend, which is set to take place Friday 20th through to Sunday 22nd June at Cathedral Gardens, promises ...

12 June 2025

HERITAGE MEETS HOSPITALITY: The Stables Tavern opens in the buzzing St John’s neighbourhood

HERITAGE MEETS HOSPITALITY: The Stables Tavern opens in the buzzing St John’s neighbourhood

Making neighbours with the likes of Courts Club, Trading Route, Fenix and Aviva Studios, a brand-new tavern inspired by the ‘unfussy, great British pub’ has now opened its doors in the heart of Manchester’s St ...

8 June 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

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