Forty-Seven, the new Manchester luxury boutique hotel from Kro Hospitality, has confirmed the date it will open inside Peter Street’s Grade II-listed Lancashire House.
The swanky new hotel, which will boast a total of 32 bedrooms including 13 individual suites (one all in gold), will officially open its doors in the city centre on Friday 18 August.
Amongst its breathtaking new suites will be The Asha’s Suite, an opulent choice inspired by the Bollywood star of stage and screen, Asha Bhosle, which will provide a sense of royalty with gold touches throughout.
The Signature Duplex Suite, meanwhile, will house split-level luxury living with its own stunning larger lounge, high bar and comfortable seating, whilst The Signature Suite is perfect for a special stay or a longer visit, featuring divided spaces for sleeping and living.
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When the hotel opens this Friday it will also be home to the award-winning Asha’s Restaurant, which will provide room service, breakfast and dining for events, and the new bar The Peterman – a cosy cocktail lounge where guests and city dwellers can mingle together as they sip on handcrafted signature cocktails.
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Promising high-end luxury with rooms artfully created to match the luxurious settings of Asha’s restaurant underneath, those staying at Forty-Seven can expect a palette of velvet, fine linens, and even a pillow menu for guests to tailor their own perfect night’s sleep.
The hotel has also hired a ‘sleep fixer’ and installed Bluetooth speakers with sleep noises to make sure that guests get the most out of their stay, to ensure that there are no surprise disturbances in the night.
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Speaking on the new opening, Forty-Seven’s general manager Ryan Thompson said: “It will be a delight to welcome guests into the hotel, where each stay promises a personalised guest experience in a setting like no other.
“With the utmost consideration of service at every level, we have paired a sophisticated city retreat with an impeccable food offering from Asha’s Restaurant, which will provide room service, breakfast and dining for events.
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“Meanwhile, The Peterman serves high-end signature cocktails in a stylish hideaway.”
With everything on its doorstep – such as theatres, nightlife, shops, and Manchester Central Convention Centre – Forty-Seven is set in the heart of the bustling city centre, providing guests with the ultimate base for making forty-seven memories in Manchester.
Manchester Day is back with a ‘mammoth day’ of music-themed FREE fun next month
Emily Sergeant
Manchester Day is making a grand return for 2025 this summer, and you can expect a day filled with loads of music-themed fun.
Oh, and it’s free fun at that… doesn’t get much better.
With a whopping 1.3 million music tourists expected in Manchester this summer – apparently a little band called Oasis is performing or something? First we’ve heard of it – and a massive lineup of live music legends set to take over venues and parks across the city these next couple of months, this year’s Manchester Day is aiming to get everyone ‘in the groove’.
Manchester City Council is working with outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank on a programme that promises something for music fans of all ages and all musical abilities.
From the English National Opera teaming up with Manchester’s football fans, to community choirs, West End show tunes, juggling drummers, hip-hop wrestling, and loads more, this year’s Manchester Day has got all musical tastes covered.
Manchester Day is back on Saturday 26 July. 🎉
Inspired by music, expect pop-up performances, spontaneous sing-a-longs and have-a-go activities. 🎶
— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) June 2, 2025
As always, activities will be taking place right across the city centre – from St Ann’s Square to Cathedral Gardens, and everywhere in between.
Organisers say there will be plenty of chances throughout the day for visitors, both young and old, to get stuck in, try their hand at making music and maybe even uncover a hidden musical talent they didn’t know they had.
You can expect strum-along ukulele sessions, spontaneous sing-alongs, dancing to a steel pan band or some surprising Ska, and the stand-out music parade event travelling from St Peter’s Square to the Cathedral, with families invited to take a ‘musical meander’ through the city streets.
Manchester Day is back with a ‘mammoth day’ of music-themed free fun next month / Credit: Manchester City Council
“We’ve got a mammoth summer of live music coming up in the city this year, which means it’s only right that we max out on the music for Manchester Day,” commented Councillor Pat Karney, who is the Chair of Manchester Day, as this year’s theme was announced.
“Everyone in Manchester loves music, Mancs have music in their bones, there’s so much talent here – we’re either making it or playing it, and that’s why everyone’s on the guest list for this year’s Manchester Day to help us celebrate the music that Mancunians make best.
“We’ve got a fantastic day lined up, so loosen up those vocal chords, grab a guitar, grab your granny, all the family, and don’t miss it.”
Manchester Day is taking over the city centre on Saturday 15 July, and will be kicking off at midday right through to 5pm that same evening.
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This Manchester bar serves a bottomless cheese fondue with endless beer and wine
Georgina Pellant
There’s a bar in Manchester serving a bottomless cheese fondue with endless wine and beer, and it honestly sounds like the perfect treat.
While it might scream cosy winter night in, with a huge outdoor terrace, The Mews is also a firm favourite during the summer months.
Add in a board of melt-in-the-mouth charcuterie, springy pieces of garlic sourdough and a host of crunchy cheese biscuits, and you’ve got yourself the ideal afternoon if you ask us.
But there’s more. Alongside all that cheese and meat and bread, included in the price of The Mews’ bottomless fondue, cheese lovers can also enjoy 90 minutes of non-stop drinks.
Bottomless cheese fondue at The Mews on Deansgate in Manchester. (Credit: The Manc Eats)
Costing £37.50 each, included in the deal is a huge pot of melted Italian Fontina cheese served with homemade garlic croutons, sourdough crackers, and slices of British charcuterie.
You’ll also get to enjoy an hour and a half of endless pints of house pilsner and carafes of red or white wine to enjoy alongside.
Serving up to six people, the bottomless cheese fondue is available only when you pre-book, so make sure to get in touch ahead of your visit to let The Mews know that you’re coming.
If you’re not on the sauce, you can opt for the cheese fondue alone. Without the booze, it’s quite a bit cheaper at £25 for one, and £2.50 on top for any additional people who want to get stuck in.
Housed up on Deansgate Mews, just behind the main hustle and bustle of Deansgate, there’s plenty of space inside as well as a large, secluded terrace that is quite the suntrap (when the Manchester sun is shining).
Georgina Pellant -
15th August 2023 
