Manchester cocktail spot Tiki Hideaway is poised to launch a brand-new drinks menu and to celebrate, they’re giving away free drinks throughout the month of September, plus the chance to win a sensational top prize.
Honestly, if you thought a free cocktail or two sounded good, wait until you hear this.
The Northern Quarter spot, tucked in the basement just underneath Mean Eyed Cat last autumn, has quickly become a bit of a hidden gem here in the city centre and now they’re set to make things even more interesting with his new promotion.
As part of the new ‘Ticket to Paradise’ giveaway, Mancs can score themselves a complimentary cocktail by signing up to their new website.
The cosy underground spot in Manchester you can grab free cocktails next month. (Credit: The Manc Group)
Known for its Polynesian-inspired interiors and ever-reliable party vibes, Tiki Hideaway’s new cocktail menu is delivering unique twists on global flavours whilst also making sure to honour everyone’s favourite timeless Tiki classics.
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New additions include the El Diablo, which uses El Jimador Blanco Tequila alongside ginger and blackcurrant; ‘Tradewinds’, combining Havana Club 3 Year Rum and Appleton Estate Signature Rum with apricot, lemon, and coconut and historic South Pacific drink, and the curiously named ‘Doctor Funk’.
That’s genuinely just a small taste of what’s to come. With prices starting from £11, there are a total of 10 new drinks to choose from and there genuinely is something for everyone. The Island Inspirations drinks are even available for £10.50 each or two for £15. A belting deal.
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But as mentioned, the real eye-catcher here is the chance to win a Tiki night out in the Hideaway’s VIP Coconut Cabana space, where you’ll also be given up to £500 to spend behind the bar.
Turning the bar into a roped-off paradise perfect for private hire spaces or big bookings, allowing for the winner and friends to try out the new menu and discover new cocktail favourites, you simply have to sign up from 30 August for your guaranteed free cocktail to be entered into the prize draw.
Credit: Escapism Bars (supplied)
Spotlighting two particular standouts, mixologist Calum Anderson said: “‘The Blackstrap Daiquiri’ from our Island Inspiration section is a truly unique cocktail unlike anything else on our menu.
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“Usually, a Daiquiri is a very light and fresh drink. This version turns that completely on its head by using black spiced rum with black molasses syrup and root ginger to create a rich, heavy, and spiced Daiquiri variation.
“On this menu, I love the ‘House Grog’. It’s the perfect mix of high-quality, overproof rum, tropical flavours, and island spices. This really epitomises what Tiki culture and drinks mean to me, as well as having some fascinating history.”
Whatever kind of tipple takes your fancy, the team are pretty confident you’ll find it at Tiki Hideaway. You can make the most of this offer strictly from Friday, 30 August until the end of December, so don’t wait around!
Tiki Hideaway Manchester will be dishing out free cocktails from 30 August until the end of September.
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Bar Posie – The beautiful new cocktail bar with an oyster happy hour from the team behind 10 Tib Lane
Daisy Jackson
The team behind Manchester’s 10 Tib Lane restaurant are ready to open a brand-new city centre cocktail bar, with an oyster happy hour.
They have announced that Bar Posie will be opening next week in the old Philpotts sandwich shop, right off Market Street.
The brand-new bar for the city centre will be serving cocktails, small plates and bar snacks, at the foot of Bruntwood SciTech’s Bloc building (also home to the Reset by Form pilates studio).
Bar Posie will be doing an aperitvo and oyster happy hour every Tuesday to Sunday between 12pm and 4pm, with £8 aperitivo and oysters for a quid.
It’s all coming from the 10 Tib Lane team, which opened in the old Bock Biere site back in 2021, transforming the space into a cosy multi-storey restaurant with seasonal sharing dishes.
This week, Bar Posie has shared a sneak peek of its menu, which will feature quality plates like confit chicken and wild mushroom croquettes, pork belly skewers, and a bitter leaf salad with buttermilk dressing.
As for drinks, expect cocktails like a cacao nib negroni, a classic vodka martini, and ‘La Isla’, a blend of Aperol, almond, Takamaka koko, mango and melon soda and acid.
That’s alongside conventional and natural wines, craft beer, and plenty of coffee.
Cocktails at Bar PosieHighlights of the snack menuA selection of snacks and cocktails at Bar PosieBar Posie is just off Market StreetInside Bar PosieInside Bar PosieCredit: The Manc Group
The space itself will be split into a mix of cosy booth seating, bar seats, and al fresco dining across two levels, with the cocktail bar at the very heart of everything.
Sophie Robson from Posie said: “We’re thrilled to finally be opening the doors to Posie. We’ve put all our passion and expertise into curating a menu that feels fresh and exciting, and into creating a space where people feel comfortable, looked after and relaxed.
“We can’t wait to welcome guests and show them the best of Posie.”
Matt Pazos, Retail Commercial Manager for Bruntwood SciTech, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Posie to the Bloc community.
“The team’s unique style is clear to see in the space, transforming it into a beautiful and inviting bar with an innovative menu offering that is testament to their expertise.
“Posie will make a fantastic addition to Manchester’s food and drink scene and we can’t wait to see how the brand grows in the coming months.”
Bar Posie will open in Bruntwood SciTech’s Bloc building on Tuesday 4 November.
Greggs confirms Festive Bakes return date as it unveils 2025 Christmas menu
Emily Sergeant
Greggs has unveiled its Christmas menu for 2025, and that means the Festive Bake is back again in all its glory.
The UK’s most-popular high street bakery chain has officially revealed its festive food and drink offering for the 2025 season, and there’s a few brand-new goodies joining the lineup this year, along with the return of some undeniable fan favourites.
And of course, nothing spells Christmas at Greggs quite like the Festive Bake, right?
The chain’s classic crumb-coated pastry filled with chicken, sage and onion stuffing, and sweetcure bacon in a creamy sage and cranberry sauce goes down an absolute treat each year, and is a serious fan-favourite, so it’s no surprise it’s made a comeback for 2025.
Thankfully for plant-based foodies, the Vegan Festive Bake has also made a comeback, but this year under a slightly different name – the Vegan Lattice (Festive Edition).
Greggs has unveiled its Christmas menu for 2025 / Credit: Greggs
Despite the new name, the flavours have stayed the same, as the Vegan Festive Lattice is puff pastry filled with savoury-flavour Quorn mycoprotein pieces, sage and onion stuffing balls, and vegan bacon, finished with a mouth-watering cranberry and red onion sauce.
Another returning Greggs festive favourite this year is the Christmas Lunch Baguette, which is a freshly-baked baguette ‘jam-packed full of festive flavours’, alongside last year’s newest addition, the Festive Flatbread – which is filled with sage and onion-style chicken, sweetcure bacon, mayo and cranberry and red onion relish.
When it comes to sweet treats, Greggs really does take some beating, as the lineup is full of tasty cakes, muffins, biscuits, and more.
Some of the stand-out newbies this year include the Gingerbread Muffin, and the Christmas Mini Caramel Shortbreads, while returning for more is the indulgent Chocolate & Hazelnut Flavour Doughnut, the Christmas tree and start-shaped biscuits, and of course, the classic Sweet Mince Pies.
The festive drinks lineup this year includes the popular Mint mochas and hot chocolates, and the Salted Caramel Latte.
Gingerbread returns for 2025 too, and you can get Gingerbread Lattes both hot and iced, as well as a Gingerbread Flat White.
Danny Jones -
27th August 2024 
