From canalside brunch to late-night cocktails behind closed doors, here are all the new openings that have just landed in Manchester...
LAYLA’S
A new brunch spot has opened up by the Castelfield canal, offering a much-welcomed wellness slant to the pastime. You can look forward to smoothies, matcha, pastries from Pollen and coffee from Allpress.
Next to Barça, 8-9 Catalan Square, Manchester M3 4RU
ALTRINCHAM MARKET TRADERS
A fresh wave of traders has been added to the Alty Market lineup. The weekend lot can look forward to Chinese and Vietnamese street food by Hello Oriental, Bavarian sandwiches courtesy of Omas Küche, stacked bagels by Pott Street Bagels and some cracking Korean fried chicken by the Little Korean Kitchen.
Greenwood St, Altrincham WA14 1SA
THE CREAMERIES
One for those who like their pints with a bit of pedigree, Pomona Island is reviving Chorlton's The Creameries. A proper neighbourhood pub reboot, pouring their cult beers with a soft launch at the end of the month.
406 Wilbraham Rd, Manchester M21 0SD
STICKS’N’SUSHI
Copenhagen cool has landed in Spinningfields with Sticks'n'Sushi. Two floors, warm wood, slick lighting, and a menu that jumps from delicate sushi to robata hits like miso cod and wagyu.
Spinningfields Square, Manchester M3 3HF
HATTERS FOOD HALL
Denton now has its very own food hall. With two floors and four kitchens, there's plenty going on. Burgers by Curio, tapas and paella by Curio, pizza by Ornella's Kitchen, and loaded waffles from Waffle Kart.
16 Market Street, Denton, Manchester M34 2XW
THE APE & APPLE
This historic pub has been treated to a major reset with new energy in the kitchen from the team behind That Burger Place.
28-30 John Dalton Street, Manchester M2 6HQ
KAAWA
The Northern Quarter has been treated to yet another coffee shop. Stylish Kaawa is complete with Moroccan tiles, earthy tones, and Peruvian beans. Good news for anyone who likes a coffee past the arvo, as this joint stays open late for those who don’t clock off early.
71 High Street, Manchester M4 1FS
MDNT
MDNT, pronounced 'Midnight', is a bar offering a tasteful bit of theatre. Book ahead, find the door, bring the code. Inside, it’s cocktails, DJs and late nights done right.
17 Bow Lane, Manchester M2 4FW
Champagne bar Portfolio opened last year, but the second phase is launching this month. Co-founder Julian Pizer (Another Hand) will be opening up the kitchen, serving tight little tasting bites in 9, 12 or 18 rounds.
67-69 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BQ