In what we’re pretty sure is the best deal on beer you’ll find anywhere in Manchester, Joseph Holt Brewery is serving up £1.75 pints at a pair of city centre sites next week.
Yes, you heard us right, £1.75 – however, there is a small catch…
The locally based brewery and pub chain has dozens of locations all over Greater Manchester but just two of their city centre boozers will be taking part in this special promotion to mark the well-known brand’s 175th anniversary.
We’ll happily join in the celebrations with pints that cheap!
What’s the catch then? Well, not only will you not know which Joseph Holt pub will be handing out the discount drinks until on the day itself, but there’s also only a limited window of time for you to enjoy those £1.75 pints – and we couldn’t tell you when that’s going to be if we tried.
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So, with that in mind, you need to keep your eyes on their socials, as the chosen location and the times you’ll be able to enjoy the offer will posted on their Instagram and Facebook each day at 9am sharpish.
That’s us turning notifications pronto.
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But once you’ve got all the info, you’re plain-sailing all the way to a crisp £1.75 pint Crystal Lager or their house bitter. It always tastes better when it’s cheap, doesn’t it?
Having opened way back in 1849 and making a name for themselves from their ancestral home over in Cheetham Hill, the ever-growing Joseph Holt Brewery hits the impressive landmark of 175 years this Sunday (23 June).
They might feel like you can find them on many street corners around here but they’re a Manchester brand and not everyone in the country is so lucky to stumble upon them so regularly.
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So what better way to toast to 175 more than with an actually affordable pint – they can be pretty rare these days so make the most of it!
His post has generated a fair bit of reaction already, with one person replying: “Ridiculous advice! Loss of a table for 4 ! Empty tables for 2! Over ordered and over staffed, this stupidly from someone who should know better must corrected. Every customer counts in this day and age.”
Someone else wrote: “The amount of people booking 2 venues this year and cancelling is on the increase too!! We are now taking deposits for groups over 6 to try and eliminate this! When space is an issue booking more than you need is not fair on the venues!!”
Another commented: “A table of 3 is actually sat on a table for four. So you’re denying the business of 50% of its potential turnover. Do not do this.”
Sacha Lord – Night Time Economy Adviser to Greater Manchester.
CREDIT – Darren Robinson Photography
Petit Paris, a charming deli and wine bar in Manchester, announces sudden closure
Daisy Jackson
Petit Paris, a lovely little wine bar and deli in the heart of Manchester, has announced its shock closure.
The cosy spot on King Street shared the news ‘with big sadness’ over the weekend, writing: “Petit Paris, c’est fini”.
The French deli was loved for its incredible selection of wines, as well as its huge cheese boards and sandwiches you could order.
In summer, it had plenty of seating outside on the beautiful cobbled King Street where you could sit and people-watch with a glass of rose in hand.
Petit Paris wrote in a statement shared on Instagram: “Brexit and current climate for independent businesses didn’t encourage us to continue the adventure.”
The local business is still up for a Manchester Food and Drink Award, where it’s nominated for Food and Drink Retailer of the Year.
Petit Paris’s full statement reads: “Petit Paris c’est fini….
Inside the Petit Paris French deli in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupPetit Paris in Manchester was a prime people-watching spot. Credit: The Manc GroupOysters and wine at Petit Paris. Credit: The Manc Group
“It is with big sadness that we have to announce the closure of our lovely deli in Manchester. It’s been 2 incredible years and we our grateful for all the support our customer showed us and our amazing staff that worked hard everyday!
“Thank you to all local social media that provide us great visibility and put us with the best in town.
“Brexit and current climate for independent businesses didn’t encourage us to continue the adventure.
“If you want to support one more time go on and vote for us at the Manchester food & drink festival for 2024.
“Please keep supporting small independent businesses! Merci.”
Danny Jones -
21st June 2024 
