Liquor & Burn has announced its shock closure after more than a decade in the Northern Quarter.
The popular Mexican restaurant has been on the corner of the cobbled High Street for years, slinging out California-style burritos and plenty of margaritas.
It had the best happy hour in town but now it’s delivered one of our saddest hours, with the news that it will close its doors for good at the end of this week.
They wrote that it has been ‘a blast’ to serve so many Mancs over so many years, but its days are officially almost over.
In a statement shared online today, they said: “Adios pantalones!
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“It has been a blast serving you all for over a decade, however, all good things must come to an end.
“We will be closing our doors for the final time this Sunday, August 25.
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“It will be emotional to say goodbye so let’s end it on a banger! Loads of food and not nearly enough margs. Let’s get messy! Mucho amor.”
Liquor & Burn in the Northern Quarter has announced its shock closure. Credit: The Manc Group
Liquor & Burn continued: “This is our toughest post yet. We are gutted to be ending our journey but look back fondly on so many years of serving you all.
“Despite the sad news, exciting things will be happening with the venue. But for now, it’s goodbye from us.
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“We will only be taking walk-ins after today. Have you got one more happy hour in you? We would love to see our loyal customers for the last time. And maybe even some of you who have always been meaning to try us out! LET’S GET MESSY!!”
Liquor & Burn was previously part of the Beautiful Drinks brand which is also behind Almost Famous and Home Sweet Home, until it was bought by Crazy Pedro’s Lyndon Higginson in 2022.
Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Salon Madre – A new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A new tequila bar and pool hall is set to open in Manchester in a couple of weeks, from the same team behind Madre.
The huge new space, Salon Madre, will be serving up the tacos and burritos that have made the Mexican restaurant at Kampus so well-loved.
And all that’s alongside a drinks menu that centres around tequila, including frozen, classic and flavoured margaritas and palomas.
Can’t stomach tequila? There’ll also be wines on draft, Corona and local beers.
The food menu will show off signature dishes like al pastor tacos, with daily rotating specials, plus Gringas, nachos and Madre’s huge burritos.
Salon Madre has taken over a spot just off Kampus’s lush garden that was previously home to a Seven Brothers taproom, right next door to Madre itself.
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupSalon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
As well as all the Mexican food and drink goodness, the bar will have four pool tables and will be screening Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports.
The dream is to bring the fun and liveliness of a Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester, in this beautiful spot right near Piccadilly and Canal Street.
Salon Madre will open on 6 December at Kampus, with bookings for Christmas groups and parties now available.
Daisy Jackson -
20th August 2024 
