Acclaimed chef Niall Keating is set to launch a new concept at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel. Keating, one of the UK’s youngest ever two-time Michelin Star chefs, will open Tender within the dining area of Gary Neville’s five-star hotel. Described as a ‘family-style brasserie that blends tradition with innovation’ Tender replaces the Stock Market Grill which had operated in the space last year. Speaking about the new opening, Neville said: “We have been looking for the right partner over the last year and from our first conversations with Niall we were excited about what we could create. H ..read more

Hyatt Manhcester’s acclaimed in-house restaurant The Laureate hosts a generous BOGOF pizza deal every Monday. Available from 5pm – 11pm every Monday, guests can order any one of the team’s expertly prepared pizzas and get the second on the house, meaning you can grab two full pies for as little as £13. All pizzas are crafted using a perfect blend of sourdough and semolina dough, the finest San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di latte and a variety of high-quality toppings, before being baked in a bespoke brick oven to achieve that perfect char. Whether it’s a classic Margherita or fiery Picante, all ..read more

The hugely-anticipated new restaurant from Tom Barnes, formerly of L’Enclume, is set to open its doors in Manchester this May. Skof will open on Wed 29 May, and be situated within the terracotta tiled Hanover building, originally built by the Co-operative Wholesale Society as a drapery warehouse in 1904. Designed by London-based studio Blacksheep, the restaurant promises to be an inviting space bathed in natural light, which combines carefully restored original features with a refined, modern edge. Ahead of the opening, Tom has revealed a taste of what’s to come with the release of a sample me ..read more

From spoken word nights over in Spinnigfields to dance parties that will have you grooving until the early hours – here’s our rundown for the best free things to do in Manchester this week… The post Free things to do in Manchester this week FT. YES, Paradise Works and more appeared first on Manchester Wire ..read more

To mark its tenth anniversary, Runaway Brewery is hosting its first-ever beer festival at its Stockport taproom this May. Running from Thu 30 May – Sun 2 Jun, the birthday celebrations also mark one year since Runaway moved to its new home in the town. The festivities begin on Thursday with a special preview of new beers brewed for the occasion. Runaway’s brewers will be on hand to present their new beers and show people around the brewery with impromptu tours, while the resident Honest Crust team have plans for some extra special pizzas. This will be followed by a two-day beer festival showca ..read more

As the post-Covid proliferation of ‘small plates’ evolves into an interminable and maddeningly uncalled-for culinary fad, their Mediterranean forebears rise effortlessly above the noise, transcending trends and disposing of all pretense to bring the timeless, unifying magic of tapas to the city with joy, authenticity and unimaginable depth of flavour. From seared cod cheeks in beloved neighbourhood haunts to Butifarra sausage in opulent urban eateries, here are the best tapas bars around Manchester. The post The best: Authentic tapas bars around Manchester appeared first on Manchester Wire ..read more

Later this year, Manchester’s favourite New York pizza joint Nell’s is expanding to a fourth site in the city centre. Already slinging pizzas out of their locations at Kampus, Common and The Beagle in Chorlton, Nell’s’ new spot will open in the former home of Croma on Clarence Street, just off Albert Square, where the team behind the infamous 22″ pizzas and a slate of irresistible cocktails will serve their revamped menu. An official date is yet to be confirmed, but the opening is slated for autumn. Book a table at any of their current locations via the website. The post Nell’s Pizza is set t ..read more

Zouk is hosting a special set menu this April as the restaurant unveils its plans for Eid festivities. Described as a ‘fabulous feast’, sumptuous sharing platters will be served up as the team invites you to celebrate Eid with family and friends. The special menu will be available on Wed 10 9 & Thu 11 Apr and is priced at £35pp. Crafted by the restaurant’s expert chefs, the banquet features a mouthwatering array of crowd-pleasing favourites. Start with classics like Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka before moving on to staple curries like Lamb Rogan Josh, Mutter Paneer and Chicken Karahi, and ..read more

Zouk is hosting a huge buffet-banquet this April as the restaurant unveils its plans for Eid festivities. Described as a ‘fabulous feast’, sumptuous sharing platters will be served up as the team invites you to celebrate Eid with family and friends. The special menu will be available on Tue 9 & Wed 10 Apr and is priced at £35pp. Crafted by the restaurant’s expert chefs, the banquet features a mouthwatering array of crowd-pleasing favourites. Start with classics like Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka before moving on to staple curries like Lamb Rogan Josh, Mutter Paneer and Chicken Karahi, and ..read more

New and improved for 2024, the team at Nell’s Pizza is kickstarting Manchester’s summer with a revamped menu of irresistible snacks, sides and pizzas at unbeatable prices. Taking centre stage alongside time-honoured classics like the OG Cheese and Do You ‘Roni Honey, Nell’s revamped pizza menu now boasts the Magic Number – lavished in mozzarella, vodka sauce, salsa verde, buffalo ricotta cream, basil oil, basil and ricotta salata – the vegan Sidewalk – crushed tomato, garlic, oregano, salsa verde, red onion, vegan ‘Nduja, roasted peppers and artichoke – the I Got 5 On It – a quintuple threat c ..read more