The always-popular Deansgate Mews festival returns to the Great Northern Warehouse this May bank holiday. The free three-day festival once again takes over the hidden pedestrianised street above the Grade II-listed warehouse, with this year set to feature a new Mini Mews Festival for little ones. Running from Fri 24 May – Sun 26 May the programme promises a lively outdoor celebration of food & drink, entertainment, live music and shopping from a variety of stalls offering products from talented traders and local artisans. Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy live performances at Li ..read more

Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for a new private terminal, a concept which includes a culinary collaboration with award-winning chef, Adam Reid. ‘aether’ aims to add an element of luxury to the airport journey by offering an elevated product ‘usually reserved for first and business-class passengers to all travellers as a purchasable extra.’ The terminal is said to be positioned in a contemporary, self-contained, private space, completely away from the main airport terminal, boasting panoramic runway views and a specially curated menu. Along with the new area, a partnership with BMW will ..read more

As Stockport’s food and drink scene seemingly goes from strength to strength, an exciting new opening, described as a ‘hi-fi listening bar and coffee shop’, has joined its ranks. Ōdiobā has opened within Stockport’s famous Underbanks and is the new concept from the team behind NAM, which sadly recently closed its doors in Ancoats. A coffee house by day and Audiophile Hi-Fi bar by evening, Ōdiobā is now home to NAM’s famous sound system, which will form an integral part of the venue’s offering. Spread over three floors, the team will be serving delicious Stockport Worker Bee artisan coffees in ..read more

Inspired by the famous meal boxes enjoyed by thousands across Mumbai every lunchtime, Zouk’s tiffin delivery service takes inspiration from the age-old tradition and brings it to the offices of Manchester. Traditionally the tiffin box, which usually has at least 3 layers and includes several delights, would be collected by the dabbawallas each morning from their customer’s residence and then delivered to them at work filled with a nutritious home-cooked meal. Zouk’s tiffin selection changes daily, with different meat, veggie and vegan menus available to order throughout the week, all of which ..read more

Platt Fields Market Garden has teamed up with Track Brewing to throw a family-friendly festival this June. Beers in the Garden is a celebration of great beer, cider and wine and some of the finest food the North West can offer accompanied by live DJ sets, all hosted within the wonderful surroundings of Platt Fields Market Garden. Track Brewery have handpicked a selection of drinks from breweries all around the UK, Stockport’s Where The Light Gets In will be serving fire-cooked dishes, the Honest Crust team are on pizza duties while MUD Kitchen and ISCA will be offering delicious small plates ..read more

Manchester’s Great Northern Warehouse has teamed up with Malibu Drinks for the launch of a pop-up summer beach bar. Malibu Beach Club returns to Great Northern Square next week. Located just outside popular retro games bar Pong & Puck, the concept will be the only official Malibu bar outside of London. Visitors can expect quirky lanterns and palm trees, an outdoor drinking lounge perfect for the Mancunian summer along with a sheltered and heated area…also perfect for the Mancunian summer. The Malibu Beach Club will boast an exclusive drinks menu with cocktails you won’t find anywhere else ..read more

Nell’s Pizza has teamed up with beloved Ancoats flower and lifestyle store Northern Lights Home to host a special floristry workshop later this month. The collaboration is part of Nell’s recently launched Supper Club series, which sees the NYC pizza specialists ‘delve into the cultural realms of food, art, music and more.’ So far, the series has invited punters to try their hand at creating their own Nell’s with a pizza-making workshop, while the most recent event invited local photography specialists, Come Through Lab, to host an open-call exhibition In this latest summer-themed edition, the ..read more

Billed as one of Manchester’s most indulgent culinary experiences, Zouk Tea Bar & Grill has recently launched a selection of brand new Breakfast and Brunch Sharing Platters featuring all the best-loved dishes from their wildly popular brunch menu. We went down to Manchester’s opulent Indian bistro to try out the lavish new morning specials. Available from 8am-3pm every Monday to Saturday and 8am-12pm on Sundays, each brunch platter offers a sumptuous blend of authentic Indian-inspired dishes and timeless English breakfast fare, alongside the occasional continental flourish across savoury ..read more

The team behind the immensely popular Ancoats-meets-Northern Quarter pub, The Crown and Kettle, have announced some incredibly exciting opening plans. Later this month, they’ll be launching the Rat & Pigeon, a three-floor, two-bar boozer in the former Mother Macs site. Taking to Instagram to confirm the rumours, the team said: “We’ve waited nine long, gruelling months filled with blood, sweat and tears (and a lot of dust) to be able to share this with you. It’s been a proper tough slog – the building was absolutely knackered and in dire need of some serious TLC. “But alas – as we approach ..read more

Whether it’s perusing local makers at an alternative market, mouthwatering food festivals or inspiring family days out, we’ve picked out some of the best things going on across Manchester this May bank holiday. The post The best things happening across Manchester this bank holiday weekend appeared first on Manchester Wire ..read more