Sacha Lord is ramping up excitement for another night of celebrating regional hospitality by once again giving away free drinks to locals at a mystery Manchester venue this weekend.
The Night Time Economy Adviser has shown his support for a number of local venues over the past couple of years, especially in the wake of Covid and the cost of living crisis – this is just his latest stunt in his efforts to show his support for local communities.
As teased in the post, details surrounding the night of complimentary drinks are scarce; the 52-year-old would only offer up notice of when Mancs will be told of the location and that the free drinks offer will run from 4-5pm this Sunday.
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In fact, it still remains unclear whether the chosen venue is a pub, bar or something else entirely; given that previous occasions have included hosting a secret gig in a derelict Manchester building which also included an open bar, it could be anything.
Other nights of freebies courtesy of Lord’s wallet have included footing the bill at the Thirsty Korean, giving away free chippy teas last Christmas, and even buying up billboard space to spotlight 10 Greater Manchester businesses.
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The Altrincham-born entrepreneur recently stepped away from his roles at Parklife and WHP to “focus on the next chapter”, insisting that the decision wasn’t an easy one, but continues to have a huge impact on nurturing the evening and late-night scene in the city centre and beyond.
But his roots in hospitality and the Night Time Economy at large have remained strong throughout, spotlighting other notable Manc food and drink figures like Gary Usher, who delivered what he dubbed “one of the best Sunday roasts” he’d had in years.
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It’s likely this won’t be the last time Sacha Lord hands out a load of free drinks to hordes of Mancs but you can guarantee the queue will be massive wherever it happens to pop up.
There’s been no shortage of appreciation for these nights in the past too, with commenters applauding his most recent covering of the bar tab at the. Long may it continue — we’ve got a lot of respect for anyone who always makes sure to get their round in.
We were at the Silly Country Droylsden when rocked up there, brilliant gesture. Massive boost for the local community. Good man all round, now get to Luxembourg
Popular Manchester restaurant bar to give out FREE sausage rolls to people called ‘Greg’
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s much-loved restaurant bars is doing a free sausage roll giveaway next week… but there’s a catch.
The catch being you have to have a certain name in particular.
It was only last week that popular high street chain Pret A Manger announced it would be slinging out free sandwiches to any Mancs with ‘Nic’ in their name over the late May bank holiday weekend, and now Tariff & Dale is getting it on the giveaway action, and it’s all to celebrate the iconic event that is National Sausage Roll Day.
In case you didn’t know – which is very likely, let’s be real – next Thursday (5 June) is the day dedicated to all things sausage roll.
So what better way to mark the occasion than with free portions of Tariff & Dale‘s legendary meaty treat?
The popular Northern Quarter restaurant bar is known for its creative comfort food, craft beers and cocktails, and laid-back industrial vibe, with one of the cult-classic dishes on its menu having always been the honey pork sausage roll – which just so happens to be a whopping 15-inches long, by the way.
Resembling something more of a pork wellington than a sausage roll, if you will, the dish is crispy, golden, and glazed with honey on top.
But to celebrate National Sausage Roll day, instead of parting with £9.50 for a portion or £48 for the full 15-inch thing, people with one specific name can actually get a slice for completely free of charge.
Tariff & Dale is giving away FREE sausage rolls to people with this name next week / Credit: Supplied
And that name is ‘Greg’, because if we’re honest, when it comes to sausage rolls, we all tend to think of Greggs.
So whether your surname is Gregory or Gregson, or you’re simply just called Greg, then all you need to do to claim your complimentary slice of sausage roll heaven is head on down to Tariff & Dale next Thursday 5 June from 12pm up until 9pm.
Make sure you show your valid ID proving your name when you order at the bar, and get ready to stuff your face.
Failing that, anyone not called Greg will just have to pop into actual Greggs instead.
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Plans to open a brand-new pub on the site of the Rovers Return
Daisy Jackson
A brand-new pub is set to open in Manchester city centre net month, with treats in store like complimentary bowls of crisps, an outdoor terrace, and a games parlour.
The Stables Tavern is taking shape in the St John’s district, poetically on the same site that was once home to Coronation Street’s iconic Rovers Return pub.
They’re promising this will be a ‘historic tavern reimagined for today’s lover of a proper pint’.
The pub will come from Shiko Group, which is also behind Courts Club, where you can play tennis or basketball followed by court-side pints, and Side Street, a bar-restaurant-events space with a mid-Century interior.
Neighbouring the Bonded Warehouse, The Stables Tavern will join this rapidly blossoming new creative district, just across the yard from Caravan, The Trading Route and Aviva Studios.
Inside, punters will find multiple beer taps with local beers, served with complimentary bowls of crisps as well as a menu of pub snacks like handmade sausage rolls and local pies.
The pub will be split into three sections – an outside terrace, a main bar, and a parlour area at the back of the pub for live entertainment, old school games, and rounds of whiskey.
This might be a new district but it’s a historic area for the city – the same building was a busy watering hole back in the early 19th century for workers, merchants and visitors who made use of the nearby canals and cobbled streets.
It was then the home of the Rovers Return, back when this area was the home of Granada Studios.
Hayley Sammé, Marketing Director, said: “We’re so excited to bring The Stables Tavern back to St John’s. The area’s extensive historical backdrop and burgeoning hospitality scene provides the perfect landscape for a traditional British pub.
“It’s the perfect addition to the existing scene, and we hope it’s going to become a popular spot in our new creative district.”
The Stables Tavern will open at St John’s on Friday 6 June.
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21st August 2024 
