It may be a short month, but Manchester’s restaurants and bars are packing in the fun with special events, deals, and seasonal dishes this February.
There’s Chinese New Year to celebrate as we enter the Year of the Tiger at the very beginning of the month and then, of course, Valentine’s Day where diners hope to find (or keep) love over dinner and drinks. We’ll publish separate features for those, but here’s where you’ll find some of the food and drink highlights happening across Manchester in February 2022.
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Where: The Jane Eyre, Escape to Freight Island
What: Their special £1 Oyster and £7 Champagne offer
Starting Thursday 3rd February, The Jane Eyre’s cocktail bar in the sky will be serving oysters and Laurent Perrier every Thursday from 4pm. Tucked away above the hustle and bustle of the Ticket Hall at Escape to Freight Island, is this exclusive space for guests to watch the world go by with a signature cocktail and the best indoor panoramic view alongside class entertainment - check out what’s on here.
Booking in advanced is recommended: CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
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Where: Nell's New York Pizza and Bar at Kampus, Nell’s Pizza at Common, and also The Beagle in Chorlton
What: Nell's February Specials.
Ever seasonally appropriate, Nell’s have gone all romantic this month, harking back to lost loves of the pizza menu – because there’s nothing more romantic than a giant disc of carbs and cheese. Turns out the ones guests all been pining for are the Cacio e Pepe, (Fior de Latte Mozzarella, Pancetta and Pecorino cream) and the Sausage & Peppers (Roasted Peppers and House Sausage) - so they're back, with a third wheel. Nell’s have also added a Vegan Sausage and Peppers to the mix to make sure everyone is well catered for. They’re available in the 14in format. Look out for their almost-ready-to-launch brand new cocktail menu too.
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Where: Sale Foodhall
What: Boozy ice cream from A Few Scoops
Sale Foodhall will welcome ‘A Few Scoops’ to Stanley Square as a permanent resident from 3rd of February. The boozy and alcohol-free, artisan ice cream specialists will join other street food residents Basilico Pizza and What’s Your Beef Burgers at the 130-cover community hub. The team will offer their trademark boozy ice creams as well as epic sundaes (ice cream, warm brownies, sugar waffles and cookies), sorbets and milkshakes. To celebrate their arrival A Few Scoops will be giving away a free scoop of ice cream in a cone (locally made by Antonelli Brothers in Eccles) between 5-7pm on opening day.
A Few Scoops will be open Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 9pm, and Friday and & Saturday 12pm - 10pm… On Saturday 5th February to celebrate ‘Eat Icecream for Breakfast Day’ the A Few Scoops team will be serving breakfast ice cream from 9am. The brand’s classic cocktail flavours include Espresso Martini, Pina Colada and Mojito will be available with some new creations especially for Sale.
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Where: Firefly
What: 30% off your bill in February
For everyone who couldn’t get a table at the New Bailey venue in January AND to celebrate the end of dry January they are offering 30% off your total bill – including drinks - throughout the whole month of February. Valid all day Wednesday and Thursday and until 5pm on Fridays. To redeem the offer, tables must be booked online using the code FEB30 in the booking comments.
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Where: The Black Friar Pub, Salford
What: New Daily Pie Specials
Following a rave review from The Guardian’s Jay Rayner before Christmas, the Blackfriar Pub has launched a ‘Pie Festival’ serving up to five special pies every day of the week. Head Chef Ben Chaplin has created the ‘Pies Done Proper’ menu which includes gourmet game creations such as duck & orange, classic fish pies and modern twists like chicken nduja and lamb tagine. Each is encased in the trademark fresh, flaky pastry (as praised by Jay) and served with sides of mash, gravy and more. Head Chef Ben Chaplin is even taking special requests from regulars – so if you have a favourite, let him know. The daily pies are just £10 during the week, before 6.30pm.
Open from 12.00 - 11.00pm Tuesday to Sunday, bookings are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome, and remember that it’s a proper pub so you can just head to the bar.
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Where: Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, Oxford Road
What: Cooking with Words, Anjum Malik
Manchester City of Literature and partners return for 2022 with a three-week celebration of live and digital events running between 17th February - 8th March. Highlights include ‘Cooking with Words’, a creative feast from writer Anjum Malik and the chefs at the award-winning Zouk Tea Bar & Grill on Sunday 20th February, 2pm-4pm.
Anjum Malik will collaborate with Zouk’s chefs and incorporate some very special dishes with new multilingual poetry that responds to experiences of South Asian culture to reflect International Mother Language Day and its uniqueness. Malik will perform the new writing during the event, where audience members can immerse themselves in tastes and cultures to leave bellies and hearts equally full.
Booking information will be available on the website soon, places are limited.
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