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.
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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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Manchester’s first banana pudding bar has opened in the city centre
Clementine Hall
Make sure to save room for pudding…because one of the city’s most-talked about dessert brands has found a new home.
Buttercup launched last summer, creating little pots of the hit US dessert made famous by the iconic Magnolia Bakery.
Each dessert features vanilla custard whipped with cream, soft sponge, and fresh banana, which you can then customise with rotating flavours and toppings.
And after a brief disappearance from the Manchester foodie scene, Buttercup is back with a bang with their beautiful new home on Deansgate.
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And when we say beautiful, we really mean it.
Glossy burgundy tiles, butter yellow walls and sleek chrome furniture make up the space beneath the huge arched window, and there’s even a few seats for you to enjoy your pud and watch the world go by.
Open daily from 10am til 10pm, the menu includes three puddings on rotation ready to scoop.
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Choose from the classic banana, indulgent tiramisu and an ever-changing seasonal special, alongside a wall of toppings for you to customise your own pud.
Each recipe has been perfected in-house and the proof really is in the banana pudding…because it tastes just as good as it looks.
Since launching, Buttercup has served around 50,000 puddings, hosted sell-out pop-ups across the city, collaborated with some huge brands, and built a loyal following around its signature build-your-own pudding bar.
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With this new standalone space, you’ll of course be able to indulge in its signature banana pudding, as well as breakfast yoghurt bowls, coffee and matcha.
Officially opening tomorrow Saturday 26 September, the first 50 customers will get a free topping and sauce with the purchase of any pudding, plus a free lip gloss from Manchester-born beauty brand REFY.
‘Remember to support genuine independents’ – Manchester’s rotisserie chicken bistro Tartuffe announces closure
Emily Sergeant
Rotisserie chicken bistro Tartuffe has called final orders on its time at popular city centre hangout, Side Street.
Serving some of the best rotisserie chicken in Manchester – ‘sexy chicken’, if you will – Tartuffe first landed at Side Street inside the ABC Building back in the later summer of 2024, and quickly became known and loved by critics and customers alike for not just their rotisserie options, but also their stylish bar snacks and standout sides.
But despite being a roaring success these past two years, Tartuffe took to social media this week to announce the end of the ‘longest pop-up ever’, with its final service being tomorrow (25 September).
Tartuffe will be leaving Side Street this Friday / Credit: The Manc Group
Announcing its closure on Instagram, Tartuffe wrote: “That’s right, our time at Side Street has come to an end and our final service here is this Friday.
“It’s been an incredible two and a half years cooking for the wonderful people of Manchester and we’re hugely thankful to everyone who’s been to see us whilst we’ve been here.
“Another big thanks to the staff at Side Street who we’ve loved working with. We’ve made some great friends and worked with some absolutely brilliant people.
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27th August 2024 
