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2 months ago | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
February is full of exciting new food and drink openings, from the long-awaited arrival of cake sensations Get Baked in the Northern Quarter, to the majestic return of The Cat Cafe to a new location in the city centre, promising felines and brews to your heart’s content. There’s also new fresh pasta in Altrincham Market and a cosy coffee spot in Stockport.
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2 months ago | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
Chester Zoo has released artist impressions of its new project – 51 safari-style lodges which will offer overnight accommodation to visitors. The development is called The Reserve at Chester Zoo, and will feature 51 lodges where guests can stay in and amongst the wildlife. Guests will be able to choose from a variety of different lodges, available for up to nine people.
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2 months ago | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
The line-up has been announced for the fourth annual Eat Well MCR dinner, in collaboration with the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show. The event brings together an array of cheffing talent from Manchester and beyond to support Eat Well MCR’s mission of supporting people facing food insecurity and hardship in the region. The dinner, which will be held at Caravan on Monday 10 March, will be hosted by Emily Spowage.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
A new initiative has come together to raise money for cancer research in Manchester. Business Beats Cancer Manchester is a new charity which, on behalf of Cancer Research UK, raises funds for targeted cancer treatments, benefitting residents here in Manchester. And to celebrate their launch they’ve recruited Mancunian writer and performer David Scott – aka Argh Kid – to pen and perform a poem about the fight against cancer, ending with the poignant line: “We stand together, together we fight”.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
Since it opened in 2025, HOME Manchester has cemented itself as the go-to place for independent cinema, theatre and art exhibitions in the heart of the city centre. And now, in their 10th year, they’ve expanded into the previously unloved railway arches on Whitworth Street West. The result is three interconnected spaces for artists in and around Manchester to work, exhibit and network. Described as a ‘world class, free-to-use, artist development hub’, HOME Arches launched today (23 January).
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
Prestwich’s beloved Scandinavian restaurant OSMA has announced its closure on social media, citing the difficulties in ‘finding experienced staff’. The restaurant was opened in 2020 by Danielle Heron and Sofie Stoermann-Naess, who quickly gained attention from diners and critics alike for their creative small plates, contemporary cocktails and outstanding roast dinners.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
If you’re giving up the booze for the month – or longer – the city is filled with things you can do on your own, or with your mates, that won’t make you feel like you’re missing out. Plus, that feeling of waking up on a weekend without a hint of a hangover is absolutely unmatched. When it comes to Dry January, Manchester is a veritable playground. There are loads of exciting sober activities to embrace, from illusions to interactive art. It’s almost too exciting, if anything.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
There’s loads of reasons why you might want to do your own thing on Christmas Day: you might not celebrate, or you fancy a change, or you simply can’t be bothered with the stress or the cooking (or the washing up). Luckily, there are loads of Manchester restaurants opening their doors on the big day, from festive banqueting menus to unapologetically festive feasts, here’s whether you can still book to dine on 25 December.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
The Christmas sandwich is a fine art. And there are a few Manchester establishments creating some absolute masterpieces. From a Christmas dinner between slices of bread, to seasonal deli meats and melted cheese, the city is full of places to tuck into seasonal sarnies. And not a fridge-cold supermarket triangle in sight. Halle-flipping-lujah. Italian deli kings Ad Maiora have entered the Christmas sandwich area with absolutely no messing around – and this one is for cranberry sauce non-believers.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
manchestersfinest.com | Lucy Holt
The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs have announced their list for 2025, the ranking of which will be announced in a ceremony in January. The list features a handful of North West entries, and as with last year’s rankings, Manchester’s Edinburgh Castle is the only city centre spot on the list. The Ancoats pub dates back to 1811, but has been a local foodie favourite since it re-opened in 2019. They are a much-loved spot for their elevated pub food and often fully-booked Sunday lunches.
