Foodie favourites Brewski are set to open a new location over in Ancoats later this year but in the meantime, they’re turning the space into a pop-up bar for the Euros.
Now this is the kind of pro-active thinking we like to hear.
As teased in a short video on their social, the new pop-up has taken over the old Second City site and is following their sports bar footsteps this summer – better still, it’s free entry.
Brewski boasts three main brand venues in Chorlton, Sheffield and Chester, but this new venture will be just their second American Pies restaurant in the UK full stop – but not before they serve up a summer of footy, pints and enough screens for everyone to get a proper view of the action.
Sounds simple but it can be hard to guarantee in a busy pub.
Another feature we really like about the impending pop-up, which quietly opened for England’s opening Euros win over Serbia, is that Ancoats locals and the droves of Manchester fans now likely to make their over to the square from are being encouraged to bring their food.
Think of it like a picnic/potluck only with the hate-to-love-it stress of a major international tournament.
They’re taking over Second City, which shut back in 2023This is what’s soon to take its place.Credit: The Manc Eats
As for when the newest American Pies spot will open, since things are still in the early stages we don’t have too much information for you but we can tell you that it’s up there with what we believe are the best pizza places in Manchester.
The ‘Ancoats Sports and Recreation’ pop-up bar will be showing every single game and, once again, there are strictly no bookings or entry fees, so it’s definitely worth giving a go.
Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Daisy Jackson
An iconic ready-to-drink favourite has launched back into the UK – oh yes, Breezer is back.
First launched in the 1990s, Breezers – then pitched as an ‘alcopop’ – were a staple on dancefloors and at barbecues right across the UK.
And now Bacardi has decided to bring these delicious, fruity, easy-drinking bottles back to British shores.
There are three new flavours to try as Breezers return to your fridges – Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime, and Crisp Watermelon.
And Breezer launched back into Manchester last night with a suitably memorable party, turning a spot in the Northern Quarter into a corner shop.
The ‘local Cornerbop’ was stacked with your usual essentials, plus shelf after shelf of these colourful glass ready-to-drink bottles.
Inside the Breezer ‘Cornerbop’ corner shop in ManchesterBreezer is back, in three new flavours
The Breezer relaunch party saw Tarsza and Rennie Peters spinning nostalgic anthems with a modern twist at a pop-up party in a corner shop.
Steve Young, business unit director for Bacardi in the UK & Ireland, said: “We know there is a lot of love for Breezer in the UK, and we are confident a new generation of consumers will fall in love with the new Breezer.
“RTDs are booming, however, the Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages category could do with a bit more excitement. By bringing back Breezer we’re definitely putting the fruity taste into FAB.”
The iconic ready-to-drink classic is back – and better than ever.
Drinks prices for Manchester Oasis gigs announced – and you’ll be pleasantly surprised
Daisy Jackson
The prices of drinks at Heaton Park for the five huge Manchester Oasis shows have been released in advance.
With the Gallagher brothers reuniting on stage in their hometown for the first time this weekend (and then again next week), it’s a huge moment for our city.
Those lucky enough to snag tickets have already forked out a small fortune to witness this moment in history (still scarred from the dynamic pricing debacle).
And most of us were probably bracing to spend another small fortune on beers at the Oasis Manchester gigs.
But you might be pleasantly surprised at the drinks prices up at Heaton Park for Oasis Live ’25.
It’s now been confirmed that pints of lager and cider will be just £6.50.
Before you turn your nose up, remember that pints at our two arenas – the AO Arena and Co-op Live are now sitting around the £9 mark.
Prices for other drinks, like wine and spirits, we’ll have to wait until Friday to see.
Heaton Park will also be the home of the ‘largest beer garden’ and the longest bars in the city for the Oasis reunion.
With a major heatwave predicted for the first shows, fans are being encouraged to stay hydrated (on WATER, not beer, please).
Ticket-holders will be allowed to bring a sealed bottle of water up to 500ml in with you, but it must be collapsible plastic.
Solid plastic and metal containers will be rejected on safety grounds.
There’s a free water point on site where you can fill up your bottles again.
Oasis will perform at Heaton Park in Manchester on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.
Danny Jones -
17th June 2024 
