The Rex has launched two new autumnal menus at Reign, the hotel’s signature restaurant, bringing refined seasonal dining to the heart of Manchester. The Autumn Afternoon Tea introduces a selection of new savoury favourites, including chicken with red pesto, sundried tomatoes and mature Cheddar with onion chutney, while seasonal sweet treats include pumpkin cheese mousse, pear tart with…
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Dahlia Opens in Manchester’s Northern Quarter
Dahlia Stereo has been 2 years in the making and brings together three truly immersive concepts: Barbacoa Cósmica, an open fire grill kitchen inspired by Latin America and the southern states of America; Bar Más Bonita, a central Liquorita (liquor store) specialising in tequila, mezcal, rum and Latin spirits; and Dahlia Stereo, an intimate music…
MNKY HSE Manchester launches new late-night Lounge & Bar concept
MNKY HSE Manchester has announced plans to launch a new Lounge and Bar, introducing a new concept that bridges the gap between dinner and nightlife. The newly imagined MNKY HSE Lounge is set to offer an alternative to the traditional nightclub experience, combining great food, fresh fruit cocktails and DJs. At the heart of the relaunch…
HALFWAY TO ST PATRICK’S DAY IS A BIG DEAL ELSEWHERE – NANCY SPAINS IS BRINGING IT TO THE UK THIS SEPTEMBER
On Saturday 19th September 2026, Nancy Spains launches Nancy’s Day, an annual celebration running across its Monument and Manchester venues for the first time. Six months out from St Patrick’s Day, the halfway mark has become an occasion in its own right, marked every September by Irish communities around the world. It has never properly…
Sexy Fish Manchester announces unmissable August Bank Holiday Weekend celebrations
This August Bank Holiday, Spinningfields restaurant and bar, Sexy Fish Manchester has announced four days of entertainment and dining, inviting guests to celebrate the long weekend. From Friday through to Monday between 12-4pm, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s popular Limitless Lunch, offering a way to experience the best of Sexy Fish’s signature dishes. Designed for…
Electric Shuffle Is Turning The Bank Holiday Into A Full-Blown Disco
A Tequila Sunrise on arrival, a Shuffle-off to settle the score, and a live DJ spinning 70s and 80s classics all session, this is the Bank Holiday brunch where the party gets competitive. Electric Shuffle is bringing platforms, glitter and flares back for one weekend only, with its 70s & 80s Disco Brunch running Saturday…
Kids Eat Free at Sexy Fish Manchester this Summer
Sexy Fish has announced the return of its ‘Kids Eat Free’ offer throughout the Summer holidays, available from 20th July to 1st September. Children aged 11 and under can dine for free throughout the week with each paying adult. The special ‘Little Fish’ menu features a selection of firm favourites, including Salt & Pepper Squid, the…
KNOOPS DROPS THE DRINK OF THE SUMMER: FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE LANDS
Knoops has unveiled its most exciting launch yet: the UK’s first-ever Frozen Hot Chocolate, landing just in time for summer 2026. Lip-smackingly delicious and the ultimate refreshment on a hot summer’s day, the experts in drinking chocolate drinks are introducing the much-anticipated serve in two carefully selected chocolate percentages: the best-selling 54% Dark Chocolate and a sweet, creamy 28% White Chocolate, made just how you like it, every single time. As Britain’s love affair with…
MAKI & RAMEN NQ LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION RAMEN AND BEER PAIRING MENU CURATED BY MANCHESTER BEER SOMMELIER
Maki & Ramen NQ has announced the launch of Kanpai (乾杯), a limited-edition ramen and craft beer pairing menu in collaboration with Chorlton-based independent brewery Tūn Brewing and curated by Certified Cicerone and local beer expert Lianne Williams. Available from Monday 13th July until Sunday 16th August, the month-long collaboration features two of its signature…
Summer at San Carlo: New Spritz Menu & Seasonal Italian Specials
Available now across San Carlo’s restaurants nationwide, the new menu celebrates the arrival of summer with refreshing spritzes, creative cocktail twists and vibrant Italian dishes showcasing fresh vegetables, seafood and citrus-led flavours. Highlights include classic Aperol, Hugo and Limoncello Spritzes, alongside signature serves such as Carlo’s Cosmo and the Basil Paloma. The food offering varies…
Manchester Rum Festival gears up to celebrate 10 years with the best event yet…
Fancy trying over 100 incredible rums, dancing to reggae, learning about the legacy of rum, eating tasty Caribbean food AND being part of the only dedicated rum festival in Manchester? Manchester Rum Festival returns to the city on 4th July, and this year, the festival celebrates its 10th birthday. To mark the milestone, this year’s event is shaping…
TGI Fridays™ UK launches its boldest menu yet – and it’s priced for the party!
TGI Fridays™ UK is done playing it safe. The nation’s home of bold, unapologetic dining is back with a fully refreshed menu that delivers on all fronts. Bigger flavours, cult-favourite returns, exciting collaborations and prices designed to make Fridays feel less like a special occasion and more like a weekly ritual. Rolling out across UK restaurants from…