A pub in Manchester has said it’s ‘dead proud’ after it was slammed with a one-star review on Google.
And ever since they shared the negative post, they’ve been bombarded with support from customers.
Port Street Beer House, a modern craft beer and real ale bar on the outskirts of the Northern Quarter, shared its one-star review on Instagram earlier this week.
The reviewer in question scored the bar so low and explained why in a simple two-word review – ‘Woke pub’.
Port St Beer House, which is owned by the same team behind Common and Nell’s, has now said it’s ‘dead proud’ to be considered ‘woke’.
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They wrote: “Dead proud to have received this review from what I can only expect is a lovely well rounded individual. Name changed for humour purposes only.
“Anyone know where we should tell them to go next time they come in?”
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Port Street Beer House has said it’s ‘dead proud’ of its one-star review.The NQ pub is a firm favourite for modern craft and real ale beers.Credit: Supplied
The pub on Port Street is now being flooded with five-star reviews from long-time customers looking to boost its average rating back up to where it belongs.
One reviewer wrote: “If this is woke then I never want to be asleep.”
Another said: “Woke up this morning in a terrible mood. Just been to Port St Beer House in the pouring rain and it’s made my day. Recommended if you ever woke up in need of a spiritual awokenening rather than taking to Google to write woke bogus reviews”
Then on Instagram, someone commented: “Best response to an accusation of being ‘woke’ is to ask the accuser to define ‘woke’. I have done this and not received a coherent answer yet. The actual answer is ‘someone who is a decent empathetic human being’.”
Carnival Brewing Co wrote: “Woke pub?! We like being woke too. Be proud of your wokeness”
And someone else commented: “Of course it is. It’s the only reason I come in.”
Well, in case it was even a little unclear, we love this pub a lot – in fact, our very own Kris picked it as his very favourite pub in the whole Manchester city centre.
Viral Korean street food brand Bunsik is coming to the Trafford Centre
Daisy Jackson
Korean street food brand Bunsik is branching out, with a brand-new restaurant confirmed for the Trafford Centre.
Set to open later this year, the London-born brand will be bringing its viral Korean corn dogs – with cheese pulls that stretch as far as your arms will go – to the huge shopping centre.
As well as that, Bunsik is famed for classic Korean street food dishes like ttekbokki, crispy fried chicken, and kimbap.
The Korean favourite already has a popular site over in Manchester city centre, opening up on Piccadilly Gardens back in 2023.
Bunsik is set to open in the Trafford Centre’s The Orient food hall in June, taking over the old Shere Khan unit.
It joins other recent openings like Joe & The Juice, Jerk Junction, and the brand-new Eastern Garden dining area which is home to Blanchflower, Chit n Chaat, and Hello Oriental.
Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Bunsik to Trafford Centre this summer.
“It’s a brand that brings something fresh, fun and exciting to our food lineup, and we know our visitors are going to love it.”
Korean corn dogs from BunsikThe existing Bunsik at Piccadilly Gardens
Jae Cho, founder of Bunsik, said: “We have been truly overwhelmed by the incredible love and support Manchester has shown us since we opened at Piccadilly Gardens.
“Seeing so many people enjoy our food every day gave us the confidence to believe that Bunsik could truly become a nationwide brand.
“It confirmed that the UK’s love for Korean street food is even stronger than we imagined.
“With that same energy and confidence, we are now thrilled to bring Bunsik to the iconic Trafford Centre. We hope our new home becomes just as beloved a spot for everyone in Manchester and the surrounding areas. We can’t wait to welcome you all very soon!”
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is returning to Manchester next month
Daisy Jackson
One of the world’s silliest and most-loved experiences is returning to Manchester this year, offering people the chance to step inside the world of Fawlty Towers.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience sees immersive theatre blend with a three-course dinner, bringing Britain’s most infamous hotel to life.
Fans of the hit 1970s comedy will enjoy two hours of mayhem led by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, all while tucking into a delicious era-appropriate meal.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience has become an immersive dining phenomenon, scooping awards and selling out venues across the globe since launching almost 30 years ago.
In the years since, it’s welcomed more than one million guests, celebrated 13 years of its West End residency in London, and hosted celebrations for 50 years of the original BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers.
And now it’s Manchester’s turn, with the event returning to our city between 3 and 15 February.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is returning to ManchesterThe event is hosted by actors playing Basil, Sybil and ManuelAround 70% of the action is improvisedGuests are served a three-course 70s-inspired meal during the Faulty Towers experienceCredit: Rosie Powell
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience will be taking over the Voco hotel on Portland Street for a limited run, starring Aaron Millard as ‘Basil’, Rebecca Norris as ‘Sybil’, and Simon Hourihan as ‘Manuel’.
You can definitely expect two hours of theatre, chaos, and a 70s-inspired three-course meal, but with around 70% of the performances completely improvised, we can’t tell you much more than that…
Producer Jared Harford said: “It’s such a joy to be bringing Basil and the team back to Manchester. After such an incredible 2025 celebrating 50 years of Fawlty Towers, we can’t wait to continue sharing the laughter, chaos and community spirit that make this show so special.”
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in Manchester:
Tuesday 3 February to Sunday 15 February
Tuesday to Saturday – doors open 6.45pm, seating and show starts 7.30pm
Saturday and Sunday – doors open 12.45pm, seating and show starts 1.30pm
Ticket prices, all including three-course meal and two hour immersive experience:
Tuesday to Thursday dinner, and Saturday or Sunday lunch – £67.50 pp (including fees) Friday or Saturday dinner £71.50 pp (including fees). Bookings can be made via the box office on (+44) 020 3700 3138 or online at www.faultytowersdining.com
Daisy Jackson -
16th August 2024 
