The week before Christmas is busier than ever when it comes to eating and drinking in Manchester. There’s a new branch of Takk and a new sister venture, called ÖL, a nano-brewery and bar collaboration with Byrne the Cake Brewery both opening at Hatch. A new bar, Albatross and Arnold, is now open in Spinningfield’s urban golf club The Range, and we find out more about cult pizza pop-up, Cibus, in Fred’s Ale House in Levenshulme. Incoming next week is our round up of the best January deals which includes free wine – all the time – at Randall & Aubin. Can’t wait that long? Tuck into an excellent winter deal at Bakerie.
Now open: Hatch is now open beneath the Mancunian way flyover ft. Takk’s new Espresso bar
Manchester’s answer to Shoreditch’s BoxPark the striking new build on Oxford Road will home retailers and food vendors in each of its container-style units. This week their first tenants moved in; popular Scandi coffee shop Takk throw open the doors to their ‘Espresso Bar’, a neat little space to grab a cup, or sit and watch passers by through floor to ceiling glass paneling. With signature Icelandic cool furnishing, and a variety of roasted beans to chose from, the options for an early morning espresso on Oxford Road have been much improved.
Takk Espresso Bar at Hatch, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED. Opening times vary. www.takkmcr.com
Coming soon: Takk’s much anticipated sister bar, ÖL
A new nano brewery and keg bar will be up and running shortly, also in the Hatch area. A collaboration with Byrne the Cake Brewery, ÖL will serve a selection of Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish beers alongside some local keg favourites. Once in full-swing, ÖL will be selling their own craft beer from their nano-brewery. With plans for up to 33 units – watch this space for more Hatch news.
ÖL Brewery and Bar at Hatch, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED. Check
Now open: Albatross and Arnold, sleek new small plates restaurant and wine bar
The new venue is tucked away in Spinningfield’s urban golf club, The Range. The name may originate from a golf term, but this is certainly no sports bar – the team at Albatross and Arnold are pitching at something altogether more sophisticated. The food is seasonal and inspired by the British Isles, with plates such as Lancashire cheese bon bons and whisky glazed pork belly.
Albatross and Arnold at The Range, Leftbank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3AN. Tel 0161 325 4444, www.facebook.com
Pop-up Italian pizza Cibus in Levenshulme
There’s been much talk of Cibus pizza around town, the Levenshulme pop-up vying for the pizza crown. In an unassuming nook above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus catering have been providing proper Italian grub for a very reasonable price. Broad bean croquettes and bruschetta for £3, starters of fried calamari for £4.50 and pizzas from £5-£8. A good chunk of the menu is vegan too.
Cibus Pizza Pop-up, 843 Stockport Road, Manchester M19 3PW, Thu-Sat 6pm-10pm. Tel: 0161 221 0297. www.fredsalehouse.com
IN SHORT
January deal – Randall & Aubin serve free carafe of wine at lunch or dinner
Bridge Street seafood restaurant Randall and Aubin will be tempting you to cheat on your dry January pledges with a free carafe of wine with lunch or dinner. We will have a whole host of January deals coming soon, so check back for more great 2018 offers.
Mon 1 – Wed 31 Jan 2018, Randall & Aubin, 64 Bridge Street, Manchester M3 3BN. Tel: 0161 711 1007, www.randallandaubin.com
Book now: Grub’s Winter Beer Fest 2018
Book your ticket before the final slots get snapped up. We’re promised 24 keg and 8 cask lines from the likes of Squawk, Lervig and Cloudwater, along with DJs, tastings and of course, ‘good grub’. Banish the post-christmas blues with a proper knees up at Fairfield Social Club.
Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jan, Fairfield Social Club, Archway 6, Temperance Street, Manchester M12 6HR, times vary, from £5.86 per session, www.eventbrite.co.uk
December deal: £30 for two boards & bottle of house wine at Bakerie
Choose a selection of their cured meats, cheeses and tapas style dishes to enjoy with breads and a bottle of wine. A pre-christmas date night perhaps?
Bakerie, 45 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FN. Tel: 0161 236 9014, Mon-Wed,
www.bakeriemcr.com
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- Words:
- Olivia Rye
- Published on:
- Tue 26 Dec 2017
