There’s a new bar and terrace opening in Manchester by an award-winning drinks duo
Schofield's Bar – created by renowned drinks experts and brothers Joe and Daniel Schofield – will identify as a classic cocktail bar with exceptional drinks, great music and warm hospitality.
A brand new bar which has been ten years in the making will open its doors in Manchester this April.
Schofield’s Bar – created by renowned drinks experts and brothers Joe and Daniel Schofield – will identify as a classic cocktail bar with exceptional drinks, great music and warm hospitality.
The bar, which has been ten years in the making, will be the brother’s first joint venture and achieves their lifelong ambition of opening their first bar in their home city.
The Schofield brothers have over 25 collective years of industry experience and a number of prestigious awards under their belt. Joe is the first person in history to have won both the ‘International Bartender of The Year’ in the Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards and ‘Bartender’s Bartender’ at The World’s 50 Best Bars 2018.
Schofield’s Bar
Daniel previously worked as Assistant Bar Manager at Coupette, in London, which picked up accolades such as the ‘Best New International Bar’ at the Spirited Awards, along with Daniel himself being nominated for ‘Bartender of The Year’ at the Class Bar Awards 2018.
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Schofield’s Bar is located in the historic landmark of Sunlight House and will launch with a menu of 24 drinks. Carefully curated by Joe and Daniel, the menu will be headed up by a host of classic cocktails, perfected over the years they have spent honing their craft. There will also be an extensive list of wines, beer and champagne.
The drinks will be complemented with a menu of locally sourced cheese and charcuterie boards, and in the daytime guests can pop in for coffee and pastries from Manchester’s Pollen Bakery.
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Schofield’s Bar
Inside the bar, which seats 70, guests can expect a strong and simple colour palette of navy-blue walls and dark woods. At the heart of the venue is a sweeping wooden bar top and a meticulously selected back bar reminiscent of the world’s most iconic bars. The brothers have also spent time sourcing as many items for the bar locally, including bespoke furniture. Outside on the large terrace there is capacity for up to 60* for al fresco drinks.
On the opening of Schofield’s Bar, Joe and Daniel said: “It’s definitely been challenging opening in a pandemic, but we’re so pleased we’re able to officially open our doors this month. It’s been a dream of ours to open the bar and we always wanted to bring it back to our home city. There’s so much happening in Manchester and loads of new and existing talent, so we’re excited to be back.”
The bar will open this Wednesday (13th April) at 9am and will operate until Sunday at 11pm. It will open an hour later at 10am on Sundays.
A huge new Irish bar has opened in Manchester city centre (yes, another one)
Daisy Jackson
There’s another new Irish pub in Manchester city centre, this time on one of our busiest nightlife strips, Peter Street.
Katie O’Brien’s has officially thrown open the doors to its enormous two-storey venue, taking over and transforming the former Peaky Blinders bar.
Inside, there are three bars pouring both Guinness AND Murphys, a huge elevated stage on its own mezzanine level, which will host live musicians seven nights a week, and walls packed with decor transporting you to the Emerald Isle.
The makeover they’ve given this massive unit really is quite something, creating all sorts of cosy corners and snug areas where you can nurse a pint of stout.
Faux fireplaces, leather booth seating, and low ceilings all set the tone for a relaxed pint in the snugs.
Or if you want something a little livelier, head to the heart of the bar, where you can dance the night away to the live entertainment above your head.
Manchester’s Katie O’Brien’s is set to be their largest Irish bar yet, with existing locations all over the UK, including in Leeds and Sheffield.
Their rapid expansion has now brought them to the heart of Manchester, where they’ll be neighbouring bustling nightlife spots like Albert’s Schloss, Manahatta, and Impossible.
Katie O’Brien’s has opened on Peter StreetIt’s taken over the old Peaky Blinders barCosy snugs in Katie O’Brien’sIt serves both Murphy’s AND Guinness
The venue has taken over what was once the Peaky Blinders bar, which shut down back in March.
The previous occupier had themed its venue and menu around the hit gangster show, with cocktails named after characters.
They wrote at the time: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we unfortunately have to announce the closure of Peaky Blinders Manchester with immediate effect. On behalf of our entire team, we are truly thankful to every guest who has stepped through our doors since opening in 2018.
“We are devastated it has had to end this way, but grateful for the journey. Thank you so much for your continued support over the years. It’s been a blast, Manchester!”
Katie O’Brien’s is open now on Peter Street in Manchester.
One of Manchester’s most popular brunch spots is opening its second location
Daisy Jackson
A brunch spot with queues down the street, and an edible Labubu French toast on the menu, is opening a second location this summer.
Bruncho has revealed plans to expand from its home on Deansgate and take on the Northern Quarter.
The all-day brunch cafe is set to move into the huge unit left empty by the shock closure of Feel Good Club.
Bruncho is known for its brunch dishes that have a real knack for going viral on social media, including New York-style breakfast rolls in croissant bread; fresh coconut water and matcha served in the coconut; and its absolutely stacked French toasts.
It’s consistently packed out at its original location on Deansgate, and now it’s taking over a 4,378 sq ft unit in the Northern Quarter too, set to open this June.
Omer Umut Mutlu, owner of Bruncho, said: “Manchester has shown Bruncho so much love, and expanding into the Northern Quarter feels like the natural next step for us.
“Hilton House gives us the space to elevate what we do – more covers, more events, and a new home for the kind of food and atmosphere people will make the journey for.
The viral Labubu French toast at Bruncho in ManchesterA breakfast spread at Bruncho
“We’re excited to bring something fresh to the neighbourhood, with the opening scheduled for June 2026.”
Paul Shakeshaft, Head of Property Management at CERT, commented: “We’ve found the ideal tenant to join the Hilton House community. Bruncho provides a new focal point for the building and for the community.
“They’re a fantastic operator with big plans that bring the right fit and the right atmosphere to the building and neighbourhood.
“Signing Bruncho brings Hilton House back to full occupation, including a full refit in just seven months, underpinning our neighbourhood vision for our commercial properties, and their continued success and appeal far beyond their completion.”
Bruncho will open their second Manchester cafe in the Northern Quarter this June.
The Manc -
13th April 2021 
