Manchester
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality developments across Manchester, with a focus on high-activity areas such as the Northern Quarter, Ancoats, Spinningfields, and Deansgate. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, investment trends, and evolving footfall dynamics. Insight is tailored for operators tracking urban trading patterns, premium casual formats, and consumer behaviour in one of the UK’s most competitive city markets.
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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilPeople
200 Degrees names new commercial director
Independent coffee roaster, wholesaler, and cafe owner 200 Degrees Coffee has announced the appointment of Will Kenney as commercial director at the group. In the role, Kenney will be tasked with managing and driving all commercial aspects of the business, specialising on its wholesale offer and online sale of beans…
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15 AprilRestaurants
Purezza to launch Manchester restaurant
Vegan pizzeria Purezza is set to expand its portfolio to six with the opening of a Manchester site in May 2021. Situated in the city’s Northern Quarter at what formerly traded as Dough Pizza Kitchen, the launch follows previous openings in Bristol, Brixton, and Hove. Founded in 2015, the group…
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14 AprilBreweries and Distilleries
BrewDog announces new hotel and bar site in Edinburgh
BrewDog has announced it will be opening a new hotel and bar in Edinburgh later this year. James Watt, the brand’s chief executive, confirmed the plans to expand Brewdog’s hotel business to the Scottish capital on Twitter. Watt said: “Announcing the BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh. An amazing beer hotel & bar…
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7 AprilGovernment
High Court sets date for gov’s hospitality restrictions evidence
The government reportedly has until 16 April to file evidence on why indoor hospitality cannot open until 17 May, following a High Court judge ruling. According to Sky News, permission for the case to go to judicial review, and in turn be expedited, will also be made on the week…
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6 AprilGovernment
Matt Hancock called to High Court to explain pub closure reasoning
Health secretary Matt Hancock has been called to give evidence at the High Court following a legal case brought forward by Manchester’s night-time economy adviser, Sacha Lord. The summons follow former Pizza Express boss Hugh Osmond and club operator Lord’s decision to launch a legal challenge which suggests the government…
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchBreweries and Distilleries
Brewdog considering hotel site in Edinburgh
Brewdog is considering the acquisition of a new hotel site in Edinburgh, according to comments made by the brand’s chief executive. On Twitter, James Watt said: “Working on a potential BrewDog beer hotel location in Edinburgh today. It would be great to open a beer hotel in the capital of…
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24 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
200 Degrees Coffee to open new Manchester site
Nottingham-based coffee roasters 200 Degrees Coffee will open its 12th coffee shop in The Hybrid Building, Mosley Street, Manchester on 17 May. The 80-seat shop will be on the ground floor of the new office development, and will create 15 new full time and part time jobs. 200 Degrees was…
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4 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Gong cha continues growth plans with launch of new Newcastle site
Gong cha, an authentic Taiwanese bubble tea brand has announced plans to open a new site in Haymarket, Newcastle as part of its launch strategy in England. According to Gong cha England, the UK-based operator for the brand, the “city’s large student population and vibrant young professionals’ sector” was one…
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3 MarchRestaurants
The Blues Kitchen set to open in Manchester
The Columbo Group has announced plans to open The Blues Kitchen, a “deep south” inspired restaurant and bar in Manchester this summer. The venue will open on 20 May 2021, and will feature a restaurant and bar space on the ground floor and a concert hall on the first. The…
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3 MarchBusiness
Fazenda owner bought out of administration
Begbies Traynor has overseen the pre-package sale of City District Limited to Southern Wind Group Limited, who has acquired a “substantial” part of the business and assets in a move that has saved 243 jobs. City District Limited, which trades as the Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill alongside sister brand…
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