If you had the chance to read my last blog I listed a number of independents who were remaining open for collection / takeaway services or shifting their focus online to provide for their customers. However, Batch Coffee hadn’t launched at this point and so I thought it would be worthwhile providing a standalone blog….
Manchester Independents
I touched on this in my most recent Instagram post but the next few months are going to be extremely difficult for many, particularly independents. The truth is, some businesses won’t survive the period of closure and staff will lose their jobs and livelihoods. On the positive side, despite closing their doors many are still…
Superstition Bar
ABOUT Piccadilly gardens has received vast amounts of criticism over the years and rightly so. But what lies behind the “no-go” zone is a fantastic selection of independent restaurants and bars. Superstition Bar is one of the independents which is ran by Chris Mullen and Sean Mcguirk who have more than 25 years of experience…
Over Under
I was recently invited to Over Under, a new specialist coffee shop and cocktail bar located on Deansgate, Manchester. ABOUT Over Under have three permanent sites, located in Earl’s Court, West Brompton and Deansgate which is the latest addition. Over Under are a specialist coffee shop and cocktail bar who are stripping back coffee and…
Tipples of Manchester
Tipples of Manchester is a new liquor store located on Lloyd Street, specialising in gin with 80 different kinds to choose from. But this isn’t all Tipples has to offer, with rum, whiskey, wine, beer and champagne filling the shelves too. Tipples is privately owned by Greg Adams who has worked for some of the…
Victors
It has been just over a week since I visited Victors, a restaurant in Alderley Edge which has been at the top of my ‘to visit’ list for quite some time! ABOUT Victors is a Hamptons inspired, all day dining restaurant and bar serving a modern American menu of signature small plates such as lil’…
The Ivy – Manchester
Should you visit The Ivy? I’ll be letting you know if the newly opened restaurant and bar lives up to expectations. ABOUT The Ivy opened in late November 2018 and was Manchester’s biggest restaurant opening of the year with an impressive 535 covers, spread over four floors. The ground floor includes a brasserie, which by…
Rosso
King Street remains one of Manchester’s most important thoroughfares and it is home to some of Manchester’s best restaurants and hotels including Rosso, Grand Pacific and King Street Townhouse. Approximately three years ago Amy and I visited Rosso for our first date and it has always been one of our favourite spots due to the…
The Bridge
I’ve been slightly quiet recently due to the run up to Christmas, which as you probably well know is a rather busy and hectic time of the year, especially if you leave buying presents until the very last-minute – I promise I don’t mean Christmas Eve. Anyway, I do hope you have all had a…
The Courthouse
A couple of weeks ago, I received an invite to ‘The Courthouse – Barristers Restaurant’. This invite came from Kath at Perception Sales and Marketing (@perceptionloves) who represents a portfolio of hotels, lifestyle businesses and event venues. Our hosts for the evening were Cath and Stuart, the Sales Director for Flat Cap Hotels. ABOUT The…
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