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Manchester’s Simmons Bar turns one year old

Manchester’s Simmons Bar turns one year old

Simmons bar on Deansgate has just celebrated its first birthday in style with a proper bash that has left us eager to return
Sqew Review: Leeds’ instafamous shawarma spot comes to Manchester

Sqew Review: Leeds’ instafamous shawarma spot comes to Manchester

The hype was high for middle-Eastern inspired street food takeaway spot, Sqew, to come to town after frequently selling out in its Leeds store. But, does it deliver in an oversaturated market?
Electric Shuffle’s £12 lunch deal is well worth the money

Electric Shuffle’s £12 lunch deal is well worth the money

Electric Shuffle are serving up an array of mouth watering burgers in their new £12 lunch deal
Manchester Oxford Road to close for two years due to remodelling

Manchester Oxford Road to close for two years due to remodelling

Manchester Oxford Road station will close for 2 years due to remodelling works
Lunch at San Carlo Fumo: Agreeable but underwhelming

Lunch at San Carlo Fumo: Agreeable but underwhelming

San Carlo are offering an all new lunch deal, but is it worth stretching the student budget for?
London’s Simmons Bar makes Northern Debut in Deansgate

London’s Simmons Bar makes Northern Debut in Deansgate

Cocktails, Karaoke and Pizza: Has Simmons Manchester become a new City Centre go-to?
Preview: Manchester Film Festival returns to the Great Northern | MFF 2024

Preview: Manchester Film Festival returns to the Great Northern | MFF 2024

Manchester Film Festival returns once again to the Odeon Great Northern, this time they’re celebrating 10 years of introducing cutting-edge cinema to the city’s audience
Thread Therapy: In conversation with UoM’s Fashion Society and embroidery artist Stephanie Evans

Thread Therapy: In conversation with UoM’s Fashion Society and embroidery artist Stephanie Evans

In this ‘in conversation with,’ we speak to Deansgate’s resident embroidery artist, Stephanie Evans, who runs free thread journalling classes, and Fashionsoc’s President, Anou Stubbs, on their collaboration, needlework, and student well-being
An evening with MASSIVE Cinema at Odeon Great Northern

An evening with MASSIVE Cinema at Odeon Great Northern

MASSIVE Cinema projected an exclusive preview of The Iron Claw for young audiences of Manchester at the city’s quaint multiplex, Odeon Great Northern
Review: Halloween cocktails at Motley

Review: Halloween cocktails at Motley

The Mancunion headed to Deansgate to try out Motley’s spooky-themed cocktails
Review: Student night at HOME Bar & Kitchen in Manchester

Review: Student night at HOME Bar & Kitchen in Manchester

HOME has just introduced Student Night, pairing the perfect combination of food and cocktails
Small plates, cocktails, and a great atmosphere: MOTLEY is worth a visit

Small plates, cocktails, and a great atmosphere: MOTLEY is worth a visit

Motley announced its new menu recently, and we put it to the test. From charming yet filling small plates, sweet cocktails and modern sleek interiors, the Deansgate restaurant has a lot to offer.
Deansgate’s newest burger joint: Big Licks review

Deansgate’s newest burger joint: Big Licks review

Big Licks hits the ground running with the juiciest burgers and creamiest shakes
NQ64 ups their game with a new cocktail menu!

NQ64 ups their game with a new cocktail menu!

With its new menu, inspired by arcade classics, NQ64 continues to be one of Manchester’s coolest cocktail bars.
Testing Tequilas at Deansgate’s newest addition Rendition

Testing Tequilas at Deansgate’s newest addition Rendition

Deansgate’s newest addition Rendition is a cool, speakeasy-style cocktail bar is complete with low lighting, live music, and tequila
Celebrate Pride month in style at Yotel

Celebrate Pride month in style at Yotel

Don’t miss out on trying Yotel’s new and affordable cocktail supporting LGBTQ+ charity Switchboard this June!
Artefact of the Week: John Rylands Library

Artefact of the Week: John Rylands Library

Whether you’re perusing archives for your dissertation, or want to escape to a quiet space, the John Rylands is a luxurious alternative to withering away in Blue 3
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.
Construction crisis in Manchester City Centre

Construction crisis in Manchester City Centre

Concern is rife over whether the issues raised by the public over road closures and construction sites are actually being heard
Preview: Michael Ashcroft’s ‘This is Manchester’

Preview: Michael Ashcroft’s ‘This is Manchester’

Isabel Oldman previews Michael Ashcroft’s latest show ‘This is Manchester’ at the Contemporary Six Gallery: a show which evokes a warm admiration of Manchester