GRUB may have decamped back to is outdoors venue at the Mayfield Depot for summer but its Fairfield Social Club winter home is not being neglected with two must-visit parties planned for the next two weekends.
First up is the two-day Cider Fête (Fri July 27 and sat 28) in association with Hogan’s Cider. Expect 100 varieties from 20 producers, including Cotswold Cider Co, Kentish Pip, and Turners, served across three bars from 14 keg, eight hand pulls, bottle and bag-in-box. Pear, elderflower and even a lemonade perry are promised – and even some ciders made just from apples. Radical.
Full Fat is a one-day boozy extravaganza on Saturday, August 4, which sees the cream of Manchester’s food, drink and music scene join forces to raise money for two fine causes – Greater Manchester Keep Our NHS Public and Headway - the brain injury association. The event is held in memory of John-Paul Cassidy – a much-loved craft beer champion, fashion industry figure and outspoken NHS supporter.
Food comes from a roll call of Manchester’s finest street traders – Pollen Bakery, Idle Hands, La Cucina (the Mediterranean-inspired sister company of Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza), ChouChoux patisserie and more.
The beers lined up are equally impressive – Beatnikz Republic, Blackjack, Cloudwater, Magic Rock, Marble, Moravka Lager, Pomona Island, Runaway, Six O’Clock, Squawk, Thirst Class, Torrside, Track, Wander Beyond. They’ll be served alongside a natural wine from London's Wines Under The Bonnet and Manchester's own love + labour.
Leading local DJs will provide the soundtrack to the day, including Duncan Sime, Joe Bird, Jeff O'Toole, Scott Taylor, SMS plus funk and soul superstars Howling Rhythm.
Fairfield Social Club, Arch 6, Temperance Street, Manchester M12 6HR.
Cider Fête, Fri July 27 and Sat 28. £5.92 per session, Fri: 5-11pm, Sat: 12pm-5pm and 6pm-11pm. Tikcet includes your own Cider Fête 2018 glass. Book via this link.
Full Fat, Sat Aug 4, 1pm-11pm. Free, just donation on the door.