This weekend: Big Indie Wine Fest at Manchester Hall

The Grade II-listed Manchester Hall on Bridge Street hosts the 11th outing of the Big Indie Wine Fest this weekend – part of the ongoing Manchester Food & Drink Festival. Now featuring an extra session, the three-day event showcases Manchester’s finest independent wine merchants – including Commanderie, Carringtons, Inspiring Wines, The Veeno Company and Iberica. Attendees can taste their way around the hall – and can buy their favourites to take away by the bottle. The weekend also features masterclass sessions, covering specific wines, regions and trends, included in the ticket price – which can be booked on arrival. Manchester Hall’s Masons Restaurant will be on hand to offer small plates of homemade ham hock terrine, piccalilli, locally sourced charcuterie, cheeses and more.

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Oct, Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT, Sessions at various times, £15 via manchesterfoodanddrinkfestival.nutickets.com