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A massive beer festival is coming to Victoria Warehouse next month

Breweries announced so far include Beer Ink, Caps Off, Strange Times, Farm Yard Brew Co, Electric Bear Brewing, Mad Squirrel and Hackney Church Brew Co.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 20th April 2023

A massive beer festival is coming to Trafford next month as VIctoria Warehouse prepares to host its first ever Craft Brew Festival.

Bringing together a selection of the best micro and independent craft breweries from across the UK, it will feature a diverse range of beers.

Punters heading down can expect to find everything from hoppy IPAs and rich stouts to sours, saisons and everything in between, all carefully selected by beer experts.

Offering punters the chance to explore new and exciting craft breweries, festival organisers promise an ‘unforgettable tasting experience’ for those attending the event.

Breweries announced so far include Beer Ink, Caps Off, Strange Times, Farm Yard Brew Co, Electric Bear Brewing, Mad Squirrel and Hackney Church Brew Co, with more to be announced soon.

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Image: Victoria Warehouse
Image: Electric Bear Brewery

However, If for any reason beer is not your thing then not to worry, as the festival will also have a large selection of discovery wines and fine craft spirits.

In addition to the delicious drinks, visitors can also look forward to award-winning artisan street food, live music and entertainment throughout the weekend.

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Due to take place from 19 to 20 May 2023, tickets are priced at £15 and include entry, free samples, souvenir glass, festival programme, a goodie bag and opportunities to meet the brewers, plus plenty of live music, fun and games.

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Speaking on the upcoming event, festival organiser Simon Robinson said: “I’m thrilled to be launching the inaugural Craft Brew Festival at such an iconic Manchester venue, that has such a rich industrial heritage.

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“Manchester has a long and proud tradition of brewing, and we’re excited to be bringing together some of the most talented and innovative craft brewers from across the UK all under one roof and putting on one hell of a party.”

Tickets for Manchester Craft Brew Festival are selling fast with the Saturday afternoon session already sold out.

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Limited final release tickets are available for Friday and Saturday evening from Manchestercraftbrewfestival.com and Skiddle.

Featured image – Electric Bear Brewery

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Hit Stockport sandwich shop Rack is opening a second cafe in Sale

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant

Stockport’s favourite sandwich shop is coming to Sale, it has been revealed this week.

The small but mighty butty shop is expanding, as owners unveiled plans to open a new cafe and brunch spot inside a former barber’s shop in Sale.

Set to open on School Road later this year, the team will move into a characterful and quirky space in M33 following a full refurbishment.

With a hidden entrance down a side alley and then up a flight of exterior stairs, it might not be the easiest to find but – based on the calibre of butties coming out of their original shop – we know with certainty this will be worth seeking out.

Image: The Manc Eats
Image: The Manc Eats

Promising to keep it ‘all things sandwich’, just as they do at the original Stockport shop, on the Sale menu fans of things in bread will be as well catered to as ever with a dedicated grilled sandwich menu, plus staple breakfast butties and regular specials.

That’s not all, though. Given the increased size of the new space, the Rack team is also planning on introducing a new brunch menu – although details are currently being kept under wraps.

Sharing the news with fans online in a post that has been liked over 500 times, the Rack team wrote: “Huge Sandwich & Brunch Announcement.

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“We’re opening a brand new sandwich and brunch spot on School Road in Sale M33! Taking over the space that once was a quirky first floor barber shop on the high street – The entrance is down the side alley and up the stairs, it’s got bags of character.

“Swipe to see how buzzing we were to start smashing walls down and see some of the progress. Keep your eyes peeled for progress pics and the menu drop – opening soon!

Read more: These are Manchester’s favourite takeaways, according to Deliveroo

“We’ll be keeping it all things sandwich but with the addition of a new brunch menu. It’s a much bigger space than the Stockport OG store and we’re very excited!”

Fans have been quick to share their excitement for the new opening, with one person writing: “Down the road from my office? Oh this is great news!”

Another person said: “It’s gonna be a good one! Great addition to Sale after the Foodhall sadly shut. New lunch spot right here!”

A third person added: “Brilliant news. Welcome to Sale!”

To find out more about Rack and keep up to date with the team’s news ahead of the Sale opening, make sure to follow them on Instagram here.

Featured image – Rack

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These are Manchester’s favourite takeaways, according to Deliveroo

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When it comes to finding the best takeaways in our area, we don’t mess about – and neither does Deliveroo.

The original restaurant-quality food delivery service is celebrating eight years in Manchester this summer – and after nearly a decade of championing independent eateries, the team has noticed that when it comes to ordering in we Mancs are creatures of habit.

According to new insights published by the food couriers, Manchester locals can’t get enough of Salford’s sell-out smashed burgers, with the Burgerism Meal Deal being the most popular dish in the city.

Other top orders include Egg Fried Rice from Oodles and Margherita pizza from Rudy’s, followed by 8 Boneless Pieces from Wingstop and – last but not least – the OG Kebab from German Doner Kebab (GDK).

However, when it comes to local favourites, biryani, ice cream, and cookies all top the list of the most searched-for dishes in Manchester, with searches for biryani rising by 39% in the last two months. 

Image: Burgerism
Image: Burgerism

Finding also discovered that Friday night at 7pm is the most popular time for Mancs to order on Deliveroo, with more orders being placed in central Manchester, Chorlton and Withington than any other neighbourhood.

Since its launch in Manchester eight years ago, more than 4,000 local restaurants have signed up to the platform.

Deliveroo has created work for more than 5,900 people in the city and surrounding areas, with the majority of these being the Deliveroo riders who deliver your food which is cooked fresh to order and brought to your door within 30 minutes.

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Deliveroo has also remained committed to supporting local businesses in Manchester, with 60% per cent of its restaurant partners being local independent restaurants, creating new revenue streams for homegrown culinary talent. 

Burgerism, Zumuku Sushi, and Proove Pizza are the top three small businesses that have been supported by Deliveroo over the past eight years.

Across these eight years, Deliveroo has become a city staple, with the top neighbourhood for restaurant orders being Central Manchester, whilst in second and third spots are Chorlton and Withington, respectively.

American cuisine has been a consistent favourite for all Manc orderers over recent years, alongside German, Mexican, Greek & Thai. 

Read more: Police confirm body of man, 31, who disappeared after leaving Stockport pub has been found

And that’s not all, Deliveroo data can also reveal Central Manchester is the neighbourhood that orders the most burgers, whilst Hulme is the city’s vegan capital, and residents in Salford can’t get enough of wings.  

Daniel Soile, City Manager for Manchester, said: “Our whole team here at Deliveroo is delighted that our rapid growth in Manchester over the past eight years means that customers have more choice, restaurants are able to increase their revenue, and riders have the opportunity to choose well-paid, flexible work.”

Featured image – GDK

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