Greater Manchester
Comprehensive coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across Greater Manchester, with updates from central Manchester, Salford, Altrincham, Stockport, and Rochdale. This section explores restaurant and bar openings, regeneration-led investment, neighbourhood dining trends, and F&B strategy shaped by a fast-growing urban population. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into the dynamics of a region balancing independent energy with large-scale commercial growth.
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Aug- 2025 -12 AugustPubs and Bars
Greene King switches to electric power to cut carbon emissions
Greene King has expanded its use of electric power across pub operations and transport as part of efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The pub company and brewer said almost a third of its managed pub kitchens are now fully electric or electric-ready, replacing gas-powered systems. It has also…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/02/25
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mélange, will open in Greater Manchester’s Bury in February. Inspired by the French word for “a varied mixture”, Mélange’s menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine while honouring the traditions of British dining. The restaurant will replace the Oscar’s restaurant at Red Hall Hotel and will seat up to 80…
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11 FebruaryRestaurants
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Mélange to open in Manchester
A new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mélange, is set to open in Greater Manchester’s Bury in February. Inspired by the French word for “a varied mixture”, Mélange’s menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine while honouring the traditions of British dining. Guests can expect dishes such as lamb infused with spices, warm goat’s cheese…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 30/10/24
Honest Burgers has plans to quadruple the size of its business by 2030, as it announced “exceptional” H1 results with like-for-like sales rising 11% to hit £30m in revenues. The brand’s profitability is also ahead of forecast, with over 60% growth in EBITDA performance. Moreover, Honest Burgers has consistently been…
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30 OctoberPeople
Hydes appoints general manager of The Nursery Inn
Hydes Brewery has announced the appointment of Jordan Nolan as the new general manager of The Nursery Inn, a popular community pub in Stockport. Nolan joins just as the pub has reopened following a £250k refurbishment. With over 12 years of hospitality experience across Greater Manchester and the north west,…
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25 OctoberAnalysis
The Revel Collective’s journey through four rebrands
The Revel Collective has only recently announced this latest reinvention. But this is not the first time it has happened. Tracing its inception back to 1991 in Greater Manchester, the group we know today has gone by – in chronological order – Inventive Leisure, The New Inventive Bar Group, Revolution…
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Jun- 2024 -3 JunePubs and Bars
Stockport pub reopens after 10 years
The White Lion pub in Stockport, the town’s oldest pub dating back to the 15th Century, is set to reopen after being vacant for 10 years. The Grade II listed building was acquired by Stockport Council as part of the £7m investment into the regeneration of the Market Place and…
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Oct- 2022 -26 OctoberBusiness
HospoDemo to stage third protest as it urges gov to prevent closures
The hospitality industry is set to stage its third protest next month at Parliament Square, urging the government to make policy changes to prevent “catastrophic closures” within the sector. The protest will be held at 11am on Monday 14 November, with members of the hospitality industry invited to converge on…
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May- 2022 -31 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Tim Hortons opens new Manchester site
Canadian restaurant brand Tim Hortons has opened its doors at The Arndale, Manchester. The restaurant, located on Market Street, will serve coffee, freshly baked donuts and hot meals from 6am until midnight and is open seven days a week. The brand celebrated the opening of its first city centre restaurant…
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31 MayPeople
NTIA names Sacha Lord as chair
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) board has unanimously appointed Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy advisor for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, as chair of the board of directors. Lord has worked with the NTIA and stakeholders across the UK over the last two years.…
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