Salford is set to welcome a new Mediterranean cafe and wine bar this autumn with the opening of Kallos.
The beautiful new spot is taking shape in Cortland at Colliers Yard, a stylish new residential development near Manchester Victoria.
Kallos will be specialising in all-day, high-quality Greek and Mediterranean food, whether you’re after a relaxed brunch or an evening drink.
Founded by hospitality professionals Ionna Antoniou and Ivan Milchev, the restaurant will be decorated to feel like you’re sitting on a street-side restaurant in Mykonos.
White walls, stone floors, accents of blue, natural wood and vintage elements will do a good job of bringing Santorini to Salford.
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Kallos’ brunch menu will be split into sections, featuring traditional pastries like Spanakopita and Tiropita, dishes served on sourdough, and those on freshly in-house made pita bread.
As night falls there’ll be meze selections, from classic Greek dips to charcuterie boards to traditional dishes like feta in filo, Saganaki, and Keftedes.
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It’ll all be about simple small dishes using great products, served alongside wines from Greece and the Mediterranean basin.
Ioanna and Ivan collectively boast 20 years of experience in the industry, with Ivan having spent three years as a head sommelier.
Kallos is a stylish new Greek cafe and wine bar opening in Salford. Credit: Supplied
Ivan said: “The name Kallos was inspired by the ancient Greek word for beauty, which perfectly encapsulates the essence of this café and wine bar for us.
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“It’s not just about the aesthetics but also the experiences shared and the hospitality offered, which we see as a real priority.
“The beauty (Kallos) is about shared laughter, the stories exchanged and the connections made.”
Ioanna said: “Kallos Café & Wine Bar has been a dream of ours for a long time coming and we’re so excited to turn it into a reality this autumn.
“We wanted to create a venue focused on hospitality, a relaxed atmosphere, an all-day offering and a menu serving the authentic Greek and Mediterranean food.
“All-day cafes are incredibly popular in Greece, and we want to create that ambience in Manchester. We hope you like it as much as we do!”
Glitzy Spinningfields bar famed for its bottomless deals shuts down
Daisy Jackson
Popular cocktail bar group Banyan has suddenly closed its glitzy bar in the heart of Spinningfields.
The restaurant and bar, which is part of the Arc Inspirations group that also operates Manahatta and Box, has shut down with immediate effect.
A sign has been posted in the window of the Spinningfields site of Banyan confirming its closure.
Banyan opened in 2018 and was the second site for the brand, which has been operating out of the Corn Exchange since 2015.
Inside, the huge 7,000sq ft space was split into spaces for drinking, dining and dancing, including a large mezzanine and a huge white marble bar.
Banyan is famed for its bottomless deals, whether that’s a classic bottomless brunch or their bottomless Sunday roast (endless Yorkshire puddings, gravy, wine, and roast potatoes).
It also offered two-for-one cocktails, all day every day.
The bar stands on the side of Spinningfields, directly opposite The Ivy and alongside The Alchemist.
Banyan in Spinningfields has shut downThe note in the window of Banyan
But now it has permanently closed its doors, thanking people for their custom over its almost-decade in Manchester.
The sign on the door says: “Banyan Spinningfields is now permanently closed.
“Thank you so much for your custom over the years, we’ve loved being part of this wonderful city and have made so many friends.
“Don’t be a stranger, we’d love to continue to welcome you to our Banyan bar in the Corn Exchange. Team Banyan.”
Bangkok Diners Club moves out of Ancoats just months after Michelin Guide win
Daisy Jackson
Bangkok Diners Club, the critically-acclaimed restaurant above the Edinburgh Castle pub, has closed its restaurant space.
The Thai restaurant was added to the Michelin Guide last October, not long after taking over the upstairs of the popular pub.
It also received a rave review in The Guardian from restaurant critic Grace Dent, who said it would be ‘one of Manchester’s hottest dining tickets’.
But now Bangkok Diners Club has decided its time in Ancoats is up, and has closed its beautiful restaurant space with immediate effect.
In an email sent to customers with reservations, they wrote that Bangkok Diners Club ‘sadly won’t be returning to Edinburgh Castle’.
Owners and husband-and-wife team Ben and Bo Humpheys aren’t leaving things there though, announcing plans to move into the Exhibition food hall on Peter Street.
Co-owner Ben Humphreys outside Bangkok Diners Club. Credit: The Manc GroupThe food earned them a place in the Michelin Guide. Credit: The Manc Group
They’ll be joining MoreJoy and pasta concept Anatra in the space, but bidding farewell to their own dedicated restaurant for now.
The email sent to customers reads: “We have just noticed that the system has allowed you to make a reservation during a time that we are closed. We apologise that this has happened.
“Ben and Bo are cooking at Exhibition during 2026 and Bangkok Diners Club sadly won’t be returning to Edinburgh Castle.
“Sincerest apologies for all the inconvenience caused.”
Daisy Jackson -
23rd September 2024 
