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24/06/2026

JOSEPH HOLT OPENS ANCOATS’ ‘NEWEST OLDEST PUB’ AFTER EIGHT YEARS

After closing way back in 2018, Ancoats lost one of its last and oldest community pubs.

And while it’s been a long time coming - The Shamrock has finally become The Spinner's Rest, thanks to a painstaking restoration that has taken eight years, courtesy of Manchester’s historic brewery Joseph Holt.

This is a proper local, open to all, and hoping to become a proper pillar of the community, with great pub grub, top pies, sports on the telly, its very own bespoke lager and an enviable suntrap of a terrace - which when it rains is fully cover-up-able (luckily).

It opens on 29 June. Go down and say hello.

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📍 17 Bengal St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AQ

OSMA TO RETURN WITH NEW RESTAURANT AND SCANDINAVIAN GROCERY STORE⁠Almost two years after closing their critically applau...
24/06/2026

OSMA TO RETURN WITH NEW RESTAURANT AND SCANDINAVIAN GROCERY STORE⁠

Almost two years after closing their critically applauded Prestwich restaurant, Danielle Heron and Sofie Stoermann-Naess are bringing OSMA to Manchester city centre this autumn.

The Michelin-listed restaurant will reopen at One Port Street in the Northern Quarter, serving up its signature ingredient-led cooking, fresh seafood, seasonal dishes and the return of its popular sharing Sunday roast.

Joining it will be Boutikk, a new Scandinavian-inspired grocery and provisions store stocking fresh produce, Scandinavian bread and a meat and fish counter, where chefs will be on hand to advise customers on product selection, recipes and cooking techniques.

OSMA and Boutikk are set to open this autumn.

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📍 One Port Street, Port St, Manchester M1 2FZ

23/06/2026

Papa Salt’s Thirst Aid Truck rolled into Manchester recently, with a bumper few days of giveaways to celebrate World Gin Day.

The Australian coastal gin brand cruised through Manchester with free drink moments, Blood Orange Gin Spritz cans and a run of Summer Survival Kit deliveries.

Ten lucky winners received a Papa Salt Summer Survival Kit delivered straight to them - with the truck covering the distance of Greater Manchester to make sure no one went thirsty.

Then on World Gin Day the truck parked up around town, bringing music, free drinks, wristbands and postcards for Papa Salt serves at partner venues, plus Blood Orange Gin Spritz cans along the way.

Papa Salt are back in the area this weekend, as they join us at the Open Fire Dining Club with NORD and Tartuffe - where they’ll be powering the drinks for the duration.

22/06/2026

Take That brought their spectacular Circus Live tour to the Etihad this weekend, with a night of circus-themed madness taking over the stadium ✨

The best things to do in Manchester this week.Full list in the comments 🔗
22/06/2026

The best things to do in Manchester this week.

Full list in the comments 🔗

21/06/2026

MANCHESTER’S CAT CAFE RE-OPENS ON DEANSGATE

When the old in the Northern Quarter closed in 2021, due to the pressures of lockdown, feline lovers were left bereft.

All the cats were successfully rehomed - many of them with staff from the original cafe - but now there’s a whole new family of cats to go and meet in the gorgeous Barton Arcade.

They, of course, have the run of the place. It’s very much their world, you just go and live in it for an hour or so. And what a privilege it is.

This lot are a delight to be around. Just try not to choose a favourite… (you will).

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⏰ Sun-Wed 10am-7pm, Thu 12pm-7pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm
📍 Barton Arcade, Manchester M3 2BH
💰 £18 per hour (hot drinks included)

20/06/2026

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WIGAN KEBAB MEETS AUSTIN, TEXAS

The Wigan Kebab meets the American biscuits of the US South, in this clash of cultures that’s arrived just in time for the World Cup.

Gab and Dustin from Cardinal Rule and Neil from The Great North Pie Company have reached across the pond to create a fusion sandwich for the ages.

One of Great North Pie’s beef and bovril pies is sandwiched between one of Cardinal Rule’s fluffy biscuits, and layered with BBQ sauce, pimento cheese and pickles.

It’s a piece of work, available both from Cardinal Rule’s home at Northern Monk Refectory and Great North Pie at Kampus until the end of the tournament.

Go fill your (football) boots…

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⏰ Check socials for opening hours
📍 10 Tariff St, Manchester M1 2FF and Aytoun St, Manchester M1 3GL
💰 Wigan Kebab biscuit £10.95

The best July gigs and club nights in Manchester.⁠LINK IN COMMENTS to read our full list 🔗
19/06/2026

The best July gigs and club nights in Manchester.⁠

LINK IN COMMENTS to read our full list 🔗

18/06/2026

Comment ‘CLOUDY BAY’ for a complimentary glass of wine at Wing’s Lincoln Square 🍷

No need to book in for dinner. Just head to the bar at , show the DM from us, and take a glass of out onto their newly opened terrace.

And if you do decide to stay for food, the same DM will also get you 50% off Wing’s Cloudy Bay Set Menu.

The wines are the same ones poured at our latest , where were joined by .cartmel for a weekend built around the produce and cooking of the Lake District.

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc was served with Carlingford oysters grilled over the with wild garlic and crème fraîche. Later, the Pinot Noir came out with Hebridean lamb cooked à la ficelle over the fire, served with white beans and The Royal Oak’s mint sauce.

Now we’re inviting you to enjoy a glass on us in the city.

We’ll send over the details once you’ve dropped the comment. Then just pick your wine, grab a spot on the terrace at Wing’s and enjoy. The complimentary wine is available at the bar whether you’re dining or not.

Next weekend at Open Fire Dining Club, we’ve got a sold-out collaboration with , before joins us in July.

A well-deserved accolade for one of Manchester's very finest boozers...
18/06/2026

A well-deserved accolade for one of Manchester's very finest boozers...

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