Manchester Rum Festival, 12pm to 7pm, Saturday 4thApril, Viadux, Albion Street, Manchester   Over 50 rums from around the world will hit the UK this April and you can only try them in Manchester The Manchester Rum Festival is back in the city this April and will bring over a whopping 50 rum brands from around…

Peter Street Kitchen unveil their collaboration with the iconic house of Moët & Chandon, featuring a blooming installation of cherry blossom petals and Japanese folding fans in stunning hues of blush and fuchsia, alongside signature tasting menu experiences, and an expertly-curated selection of elegant Moët & Chandon Champagnes. Launching Sunday 16th February, guests can enjoy…

It’s fair to say that London launches in Manchester are a mixed bag – and what works in the capital might not up north. We have seen this a number of times over the past couple of years. However this is not the case for Randall and Aubin who have managed to bring the vibe…

Manchester’s newest design-led hotel, Hotel Brooklyn, is now open right in the heart of Cottonopolis (on Portland Street). Designed by Squid Inc, the name Brooklyn was inspired by the New York Borough – chosen for its resonating similarities to Manchester: its buzzing industrial growth and powerfully vibrant identity and culture. The 189-room hotel, which opened on Valentine’s Day, pays homage to Brooklyn’s history from…

Manchester’s favourite gourmet pizza restaurant Croma is turning twenty this year. Croma was founded by restaurateurs Andrew Bullock, Kirsty Marshall & Bob Dunn who opened their first location just off Albert Square in November 2000, they have since grown a collective of restaurants across Greater Manchester with locations in Chorlton, Didsbury and Prestwich.        Since the early…

Searching for the best brunch spot in your area? Then look no further, at Turtle Bay brunch is more than just a meal time, it’s a celebration of being social, featuring bottomless beats, food and flowing drinks – all with the ultimate Caribbean twist. Come rain or shine, start your day filled with flavour by…

Situated in the heart of Manchester’s financial district, Bill’s Spinningfields is famed for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and seasonal offering. New to the scene is selection of tempting winter dishes and a Christmas menu. The cosy interiors and eclectic menu of healthy and indulgent options, which change with the seasons, make Bill’s Spinningfields the ideal…

The new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill Stockport, at Bredbury Hall Hotel and Club is now open, with an ‘official’ opening date planned for November  7th November.  Bookings are now being taken. With Marco Pierre White having personally curated the menu, the  style sees French cooking techniques applied to British classics – and…

Bill’s Restaurant & Bar has set its sights on a stylish new space in Spinningfields, Manchester, opening its doors on Monday 28th October with a vibrant new look. Famed for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and seasonal offering, Bill’s will move from its current Manchester city centre location, on John Dalton Street, to its new Spinningfields…

It’s already that time of year again, with Christmas around the corner – this year Grill on New York Street is ensuring you have a very merry Christmas with its brand-new Christmas menus. And what’s more, early bookings will receive £50 towards their meal.   Grill on New York Street, situated behind Piccadilly Gardens on…

We headed down to Wilderness Bar + Kitchen, a three-storey eating, drinking and lifestyle venue in the Northern Quarter. A welcoming, relaxed space with a modern approach to flavour, the food and drink menus at Wilderness Bar + Kitchen are informed by seasonality and the best available produce. The ground floor is an engaging all…

Grill on New York Street presents its new Meet the Maker event, with Didsbury Gin taking to the stage – or in this case the bar – for an evening of cocktails paired with a three-course meal, on Thursday 26th September, at 7pm. For one night only, Liam and Mark, co-founders of one of Dragon’s…