Cocktails Articles

Review: PLY’s Summer Cocktails
Coffee and T is stuff of the Gods

Manchester’s Margarita Rumble takes on Victoria Warehouse
Ruby Bannerman and Felix Hanif-Banks review this year’s Margarita Rumble, fuelled by tequila – what could go wrong?

Las Iguanas: a chain restaurant like no other
Following a re-decoration of the Manchester branch, Las Iguanas hosted a night of carnival dances, dinner and cocktail masterclasses.

Review: The Bar
Kate Fawcett reviews the recently re-branded ‘The Bar’, which has managed to retain the essence of The Font, with its famous cheap cocktails and freshly made food

Bring & Mix: Moonshine Made to Order
A prohibition-era style speakeasy has opened in Chorlton, and we’re here for it

PLY’s winter cocktail menu
PLY’s new winter cocktail menu features an array of festive themed drinks: from the Roast Peach Old Fashioned to the hot chocolate wine, there’s something for everyone this Christmas.

Ever had a Lambrini cocktail? Try this!
Please enjoy responsibly

Restaurant review: Cabana
A corner of vibrant colour in the otherwise chromatically restrained Corn Exchange, Cabana was certainly eye-catching — with multi-coloured chairs, walls outfitted like favela walls plastered in adverts, and seats made of repurposed denim. Accordingly, my first glance at the drinks menu was a pleasant surprise. Given the array of colourful cocktails and other unusual beverages, […]
Review: Grand Pacific
“After being led to the table and served our food, the bubble of grandeur and history began to burst a little”
Review: Piccolino
“The restaurant is trimmed with deli counters that flaunt their wholesome produce whilst simultaneously working up your appetite”
Review: Battle of the Gins
This was an election like no other. Long live the ‘gin-eral election’
Restaurants For All Occasions
With Valentine’s Day soon, we thought it would be appropriate to offer a roundup of our favourite destinations for first daters, to long term relationships, to groups of friends who want a fun night out
Mixing things up at Black Dog NWS
Stanley Johnson drinks some tasty cocktails at the launch of the new range of masterclasses at Black Dog NWS
Meat and moonshine with Cane & Grain
Eva Katz reveals the mystery that lies within Northern Quarter’s finest rib joint, Cane & Grain
Almost Fearless
I was like—good gracious, buns are bodacious!