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A Blues Kitchen review that won’t give you the blues

A Blues Kitchen review that won’t give you the blues

Blues Kitchen impresses once again with their unique decor, delicious cocktails, and incredible tacos
Paradise Skate World: Intergalactic roller disco lands in Manchester

Paradise Skate World: Intergalactic roller disco lands in Manchester

Roller-skate into space, drink out of this world cocktails and escape reality at the intergalactic roller rink Paradise Skate World
The speakeasies of the Northern Quarter

The speakeasies of the Northern Quarter

We run through the ins and outs of the best speakeasies and secret bars the Northern Quarter has to offer with hidden doors and bespoke cocktails
Blues Kitchen: A dream come blue

Blues Kitchen: A dream come blue

Visit Blues Kitchen for soul food, exquisite cocktails and an atmospheric club night.
Spooky season is upon us; Here’s what Manchester has to offer

Spooky season is upon us; Here’s what Manchester has to offer

The Mancunion guide on how to spend Halloween this year, from swimming in the dark, to club nights and pumpkin carving, we’ve got you covered with an events run down this October.
Roses are red, violets are blue – let’s get smashed

Roses are red, violets are blue – let’s get smashed

For the alternative Valentine’s Day, don’t confess your love over discount wine and a rollie. Instead, check out our list of the best places for romantic tipples across the city. 
Review: Ice Village

Review: Ice Village

Jay Darcy reviews Ice Village at Manchester’s Christmas Markets
Review: PLY’s Summer Cocktails

Review: PLY’s Summer Cocktails

Coffee and T is stuff of the Gods
Manchester’s Margarita Rumble takes on Victoria Warehouse

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

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

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

Bring & Mix: Moonshine Made to Order

A prohibition-era style speakeasy has opened in Chorlton, and we’re here for it
An ode to The Font

An ode to The Font

Laura Swain writes in memory of The Font, Fallowfield. A versatile café, bar and pub with great food and the famous £2 cocktails. It will be sorely missed.
Turtle Bay’s Secret Menu Christmas Cocktails

Turtle Bay’s Secret Menu Christmas Cocktails

Elena Bradley tries Turtle Bay’s new festive menu and secret cocktails to see if a Caribbean Christmas is the present you didn’t know you needed…
PLY’s winter cocktail menu

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!

Ever had a Lambrini cocktail? Try this!

Please enjoy responsibly
Restaurant review: Cabana

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, […]
We love Turtle Bay’s rum collection

We love Turtle Bay’s rum collection

With other 40 different rums on offer, Turtle Bay is the place to go

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”