There’s a new Nell’s in town, this time over at MediaCity, serving up massive New York-style pizzas, karaoke, and shuffleboard.
The home-grown spot, brought to you by the team behind the Northern Quarter’s legendary Common bar, has branched out to Salford this week with a huge new pizzeria and bar.
They’re in a prime spot in MediaCity, with a wrap-around balcony terrace, three private karaoke booths, and even shuffleboard.
That’s in addition to the usual things that keep us all coming back to Nell’s time and time again, like those 22-inch pizzas, ice cream sandwiches, and a whopping great happy hour (£4.50 pints and £6 margs, Sunday to Friday 4–7pm, as well as £6 margs all day on Saturday).
The new Nell’s has views across MediaCity’s gardens and towards The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum, which you can enjoy either on the all-weather terrace or the funky, cosier inside.
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As always, you can order Nell’s pizzas in 22-inch giants, or standard 14-inch pies, or just grab a huge slice from their smaller slice menu.
Wash that down with a tipple from their margarita menu, or a pint, and you’ve got yourself a formula that’s been winning hearts right across Greater Manchester.
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This is the third stand-alone Nell’s site, joining Kampus and Altrincham, as well as taking over the kitchens at Common in the Northern Quarter and The Beagle in Chorlton.
Long may the expansion of the Nell’s empire continue.
A lovely sun-soaked spaceThe wrap-around terrace at Nell’sA spread of pizzas and cocktails at Nell’s MediaCityA 22-inch pizza at Nell’sA 22-inch pizza at Nell’sSlices and margs at Nell’s MediaCityCredit: The Manc Eats
Nell’s co-founder Jonny Heyes said: “We’ve been thinking about MediaCity for a long time, it’s such a great area and we’ve seen what brilliant operators like Kargo MKT have achieved, so when this space came up, we jumped on it!
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“The venue is huge, which has given us the chance to really play with the experience.
“This idea of karaoke and shuffleboard accompanying our made-for-sharing pizzas and great cocktails feels like a natural next step for us as a brand.”
To celebrate its arrival at MediaCity, Nell’s is offering 50% off for an entire fortnight – booking is essential, and you can grab your table HERE.
You can now have dinner in the actual dressing rooms at Co-op Live
Daisy Jackson
Co-op Live has now launched exclusive backstage dining experiences – which means you could be having dinner inside the very dressing rooms that have hosted music megastars.
These new groundbreaking new Backstage Private Dining experiences feature menus curated by Simon Rimmer.
This will be the first time that the arena’s most exclusive artist areas have been open to guests.
There’ll be 10 selected dates from May 2026, where ticket-holders can eat dinner in dressing rooms that were previously occupied by the likes of Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen.
Guests will be able to choose from several packages, from intimate receptions and private three-course dinners inside the dressing rooms, to lavish extras like a Bentley chauffeur-driven arrival, live entertainment, and extended backstage access.
The most premium package will also offer access to Co-op Live’s adidas Originals recording studio.
Proceeds from the Backstage Private Dining will go towards supporting Co-op Live’s official charity partner, the Co-op Foundation, which tackles inequality and supports communities across the UK.
Chef Simon Rimmer commented: “Having worked with Co-op Live for some time, it’s incredibly exciting to now be involved with this unique series of Backstage Private Dining.
“It’s a rare opportunity to further combine the world-class music venue with exceptional food, and I can’t wait to showcase how these experiences can come to life together, creating truly unforgettable evenings for our guests.”
Becci Thomson, Chief Commercial Officer at Co-op Live, said: “From day one, our ambition has been to challenge expectations of what an arena can deliver, and we’re now delighted to introduce a new dimension of premium hospitality at Co-op Live.
“This collaboration unlocks new creative potential within the venue, offering experiences that have not previously been possible. It reflects our commitment to innovation and meaningful impact within the communities we support.”
Designed and delivered in partnership with Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), Founder and CEO Liz Taylor said: “Opportunities like this are rare. Co-op Live is a venue built for scale, spectacle and ambition — and that’s exactly how we are approaching these events.
“Whether it’s an intimate milestone celebration or a brand hosting at the highest level, these will be immersive, one-night-only experiences designed to deliver real impact. We are proud to have been chosen to help shape this next chapter, bringing creativity, precision and bold thinking to a space that demands nothing less.”
Salford industrial estate bakery with incredible cinnamon rolls to open new site
Daisy Jackson
Mayya Bakery, a local ‘hidden gem’ with incredible cinnamon rolls, is set to open a brand-new bakery that will make it significantly less hidden.
Until now, Mayya has been quietly trading from an industrial estate in Salford, where it’s built a great reputation for its bakes despite an off-the-beaten-track-location and relatively little social media fanfare.
It opened its doors in 2024, operated by former primary school teacher Meli and her husband, dentist Oguz.
This is an artisan bakery with a real Turkish flare, with plenty of comfort food like freshly made gözleme (or gozzies for short) and bigger dishes if you fancy sitting in.
Their counters are stuffed with sweet bakes, like their perfect cinnamon rolls, plus loaves, babka, cookies, and homemade cheesecake.
For bigger dishes, you’ll find breakfast dishes like Turkish eggs, Simit (a traditional sesame bagel) breakfasts, and menemen.
The counters at Mayya Bakery’s current locationIncredible cheesecake at Mayya BakerySigns on Chapel Street Salford for the new Mayya Bakery
And now Mayya Bakery has revealed plans to open a new location in a much more prominent spot in town, with signs appearing in the windows of a unit on Chapel Street.
The sign reads: “Everything is homemade – including this picture.”
It also quips: “They called us hidden gem… not hidden anymore.”
Mayya will open on Chapel Street soon – keep an eye on our food and drink Instagram page The Manc Eats for the latest.
Daisy Jackson -
22nd September 2025 
