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Prices slashed at dozens of Manchester Arndale food and drink spots in huge summer sale

You can save big at more than 40 restaurants, cafes, kiosks and leisure spots.

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Prices on food and drink have been slashed right across the Manchester Arndale as the shopping centre celebrates the return of its Summer Scran Fest. 

More than 40 restaurants, cafes and kiosks are offering big discounts all the way through August. 

Shoppers will be able to refuel on cheaper food and drink all summer, from bagels and burgers to sushi and smoothies. 

Restaurants taking part include legendary burger joint Archie’s, pizza favourites PizzaLuxe and Pizza Hut, and viral chicken shops Sides and Slim Chickens. 

There are also discounts from fast food favourites like Subway, McDonald’s and Taco Bell, plus cafes including Black Sheep Coffee and Coffee Break. 

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Several gaming destinations, like King Pins, Immersive Gamebox, and Urban Playground also have deals on their food and drink offerings as well as mega deals on their gaming experiences.

And special offers range from 25% off lunches, buy one get one free ice creams, and free meals for kids. 

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To claim offers, all you need to do is pick up a voucher booklet from the stands around Manchester Arndale, or claim your digital vouchers here.

The Summer Scran Fest runs from Saturday 3 August until Sunday 1 September at Manchester Arndale. 

Full list of food and drink offers for Manchester Arndale’s Summer Scran Fest

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Prices slashed at dozens of Manchester Arndale food and drink spots in huge summer sale
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Some more of the food and drink outlets taking part in the Manchester Arndale Summer Scran Fest sale. Credit: The Manc Group
  • Archie’s – 15% off
  • Auntie Anne’s – 3 for £12 on classic pretzels
  • Bagel Factory – 15% off (loyalty app users use code Scranfest2024)
  • Barburrito – £10 Meal Deal (select from a burrito, bowl or a torta, with grilled chicken, veg or chorizo, also includes tortilla chips and soft drink or water)
  • Black Sheep Coffee – FREE small coffee when purchasing any cake (includes cappuccino, latte, americano, flat white or tea – no iced coffees)
  • Boost Juice Bar – Buy 1 get 1 FREE on regular smoothies from the Tropical, Berry & Cheeky menu
  • Bubble CiTea – Buy 1 get 1 FREE on large fruit teas plus one free topping
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar – 20% off Meal Deals
  • Churros Locos – 15% off food
  • Coffee Break – 20% off
  • Creams – Buy 1 get 1 FREE on regular size Crispy Curls or Slush Puppies
  • Doner Shack – Any Kids Box plus milkshake £5.50 (for kids 12 years and under)
  • Fruteiro Do Brasil – Buy 1 get 1 half price on all Superfruit, Wellness & Energy Boosting Smoothies (excludes acai and juices)
  • Immersive Gamebox – 20% off a 60 min or 30 min gaming session plus 1 FREE drink per person when using the SCRAN20 code
  • King Pins – Kids eat FREE when purchasing an adult main at PLY & Wings of Power (in King Pins)
  • Krispy Kreme – 10% off
  • Lazy Sundae – Buy 1 get 1 FREE on iced teas, milkshakes and Bingsoo (any size), each drink comes with one topping, additional toppings are charged extra
  • Lindt – 20% off when you spend £25 or more (excludes pick n mix)
  • McDonald’s – £3.59 Burger & Drink Deal select from Big Mac, McChicken Sandwich, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, 6 Chicken McNuggets, or Filet O Fish with a soft drink
  • Millie’s Cookies – 20% off Classic Cookies & Cookie Box of 12
  • Over The Rainbow – Buy 1 get 1 FREE on any size Jolly Rancher slushy
  • Pizza Hut – 25% off 
  • Pizza Hut Express – 25% off
  • Pizza Slice – 20% off
  • PizzaLuxe – Kids Eat FREE when purchasing an adult meal, plus 25% off
  • Rollers – 10% off 4 to go & 6 to go box of rolls
  • Sides – £4.99 Snack Box includes 3 nuggets, small waffle fries and 1 house sauce
  • Sipcha – Buy 1 get 1 FREE on milk tea, fruit tea and Sip to Go bottles (any size), each drink comes with one topping, additional toppings are charged extra
  • Slim Chickens – 3 Piece Tender Meal £6.50 or 2 for £6 on any Milkshakes
  • Subway – Footlong Series Sub & Footlong Cookie combo from £8.99
  • Taco Bell – Cheesy Topped Fries £1.49 with any purchase (excludes 99p menu, sides & sauces)
  • Tortilla – 20% off food
  • Urban Playground and The Butcher combo deal – 18 holes of Putters mini golf & any burger, Butcher fries & soft drink £27.50 (Excludes the Daddy burger. Walk-ins only)
  • Waffle Island – 20% off
  • Yangtze – 20% off Meal Deals
  • YO! Sushi – 15% off when dining in, Sunday to Friday (Not available on takeaway orders, excludes Saturdays & Yo! Rewards)

You can find out more about the Manchester Arndale Summer Scran Fest here. 

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Maray’s Middle Eastern-inspired Sunday roasts are returning to Manchester – and they’re FREE for one day only

Danny Jones Danny Jones Free Sunday Middle Eastern roasts at Maray Manchester

We know Sunday roasts very much fall into the ‘if ain’t broke don’t fix it’ category of British food -and rightly so, they’re absolutely glorious – but every now and again they’re made fresh and exciting again, and that’s exactly what Maray have done with theirs.

Plus, who on Earth is ignoring a FREE roast dinner?

That’s right, not only are Maray’s incredible Middle-Eastern twists on the classic carvery combination of lovingly cooked joints of meat, exquisitely cooked vegetables and their take on firm favourites like the potato (the best bit, let’s be honest), but they’re also going to be dishing them out for absolutely nothing.

What better way to celebrate one of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester than by serving up heaping plates at absolutely no cost to the hordes of customers bound to line up regardless?

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Now, if you’re wondering what exactly it is that makes a Sunday roast from Maray so special and, crucially, showcases those Middle-Eastern influences, then let us tell you: crispy fenugreek roasties, butternut squash Tershi and, the true star of the show, the truly immense protein options.

Whether you want a simple roast beef picanha sirloin that would slot in perfectly on any roast dinner around the country, a spiced chickpea nut roast for the plant-free patrons, or the quite frankly stunning lemon, za’atar and saffron spiced chicken, either way, your collective mouths will be absolutely singing.

But they’re doing much more than just the standard staples of a Sunday plate. Along with proper Yorkshire puddings as big as your head and the addition of the new ‘disco’ cauliflower cheese side, you can also start and end your meal with a true taste of the East.

Be it a selection of traditional mezze such as whipped goats’ cheese with pickled apple, dukkah and basil oil; creamy hummus, complemented with aromatic falafels or scooped up with soft flatbreads to start, or the peoples’ favourite Baklava cheesecake whilst polishing off a bottle of red, Sunday truly is a holy day once again.

As for copping a complimentary one, it’s all very straightforward…

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Waves of free Sunday roasts will be dished up by the staff at Maray over on 14 Brazennose St (just between Albert and Lincoln Square) on a first-come-first-served basis from midday on 22 September.

It’s strictly no bookings, just walk-ins and they’ll be giving away the freebies until they run out, so you best get there early to secure a spot and some Sunday goodness.

The same deal is happening over in Liverpool a week later their roast offerings will be available at each restaurant from these respective dates onwards starting from £19pp. Simple as that.

There’s a reason this roast was named one of the best in the country back in January – it genuinely lives up to the hype and it’s definitely the go-to option if you’re looking to mix up your roast dinner game. Don’t miss out, seriously.

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A huge festival dedicated to tequila and mezcal is coming to Manchester this month

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson A tequila and mezcal festival is heading on Manchester. Credit: Suplied

Manchester’s first-ever Mezcal and Tequila Festival is taking place this month, filling Manchester Cathedral with tastings, masterclasses, cocktails and street food. 

The massive event will see the Grade I-listed building transformed into an agave spirits tasting floor, featuring more than 100 varieties of premium tequilas and mezcals from some of Mexico’s best producers including El Jimador, Ojo de Tigre, El Sueno, Los Arcos, Del Maguey, Cazcabel, Komos, Nixta, Tapatio, El Tequileno, Tiempo and many more.

Festival-goers will be able to gain exclusive insights into the craftsmanship behind these spirits, sampling (responsibly, of course) from dozens of stands. 

All samples, plus a limited-edition clay tasting copita, will be included in the ticket price – there’s no token system here and no extra charges for samples. 

The new Mexican-inspired drinks festival only debuted in Glasgow back in Spring 2023 but it unsurprisingly went down an absolute storm – after all, what’s not to like a big festival full of booze?

Bartenders will stir up cocktails at the bespoke cocktail bar while the crowds are kept fed by delicious street food, including Mexican-inspired Taco Or Don’t, previously featured at the British Streetfood Awards. 

And it’d be remiss of you to leave the festival empty-handed when you can take a taste of Mexico home from the exclusive bottle shop provided by Drinkmonger on site (with discount tokens included in the ticket price). 

A tequila and mezcal festival is heading on Manchester. Credit: Supplied
A tequila and mezcal festival is heading on Manchester. Credit: Supplied
A tequila and mezcal festival is heading on Manchester. Credit: Supplied

Colin Campbell, one of Copita’s co-founders said: “We’re really excited to be bringing Copita to Manchester. It’s gone down brilliantly in Glasgow the last two years so we felt now was the right time to take it on the road and we couldn’t think of a better place than Manchester to head to next! 

“It’s a really easy-going event with a great atmosphere, lots of local street food, shopping and music, so whether you’re an aficionado or a casual sipper we’re confident you’ll have a great time.”

The Copita Mezcal and Tequila Festival will be at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday 14 September. 

Tickets cost £35 and you can get yours here. 

Sessions last three and a half hours and will take place from 12.30pm to 4pm, and 5.15pm to 8.45pm.

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