Pieminister’s legendary pie bottomless brunch with free-flowing drinks is finally making a comeback from next week.
The popular pie restaurant chain – which has two sites here in Manchester city centre on Church Street in the Northern Quarter, and on Deansgate – is known and loved all across the UK for its thick and chunky pies.
And now finally, after countless calls from foodies, the chain‘s beloved bottomless brunch is set to return to our city from next week… and we are so absolutely here for it.
Pies dished up in any Pieminister restaurant are typically served on a bed of hot and creamy mashed potatoes, with the option to choose from several vegetable sides and accompaniments of crispy onions, cheddar cheese, and more, all before they are topped-off by being slathered in homemade gravy.
But, as part of the bottomless brunch offering kicking off on Saturday 13 April, you can add non-stop cocktails and pints to the party too.
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Pieminister’s popular pie bottomless brunch with free-flowing drinks is back / Credit: The Manc Group (via The Hoot Leeds)
Thankfully, whether you’re a meat lover, a veggie, vegan, flexitarian, or gluten free, there’s something to suit everyone on the returning bottomless brunch lineup, with a selection of all the best Pieminister pies from the menu to take your pick from.
There’s the ‘Mooless Moo’ jackfruit ‘steak’-like pie with craft ale and black pepper, the ever-popular ‘Kevin’ Chestnut mushroom, tomato, quinoa, baby onion, and red wine option, plus the ‘Wild Shroom’ or ‘Heidi’ pies for veggies, whilst meat eaters can tuck into the likes of the ‘Free Ranger’ chicken, ham, and leek pie, the ‘Fungi Chicken’, the classic British beef and ale pie ‘Moo’, the ‘Moolin Rouge’ with steak and bacon, the ‘Moo & Blue’ with beef and Cropwell Bishop stilton, or the ‘Kate and Sidney’.
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The Mooless Moo, Moo, and Free Ranger can all be made as gluten free pies as well for an additional 50p.
You’ll choose your pie, then opt for either the ‘pick of the brunch’ deal – which comes with any award-winning pie, one side, and gravy for £27 – or alternatively, you can opt for the ‘Mother of all brunches’ for £30, which includes pie, mash, minty mushy peas, cheddar cheese, crispy onions, and gravy.
The legendary deal returns to Manchester next weekend / Credit: Pieminister
And, of course, you’ll be able to grab two hours of unlimited drinks with both of these options.
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Prosecco, mimosas, draught pints, Aperol spritz, passion fruit martinis, espresso martinis, and select soft drinks are just some of the bottomless drinks you can sip on.
The Pieminister bottomless brunch will be available every Saturday (and bank holiday Sunday) from next Saturday 13 April 2024.
Wilmslow Street Fest returns for a trio of sunny dates later this year
Danny Jones
Down the road in Cheshire and just beyond the reaches of Greater Manchester, the Manc-adjacent market town of Wilmslow is once again hosting a big street festival this summer.
The stylish suburb might be a short trip out of 0161, but this popular and now annual celebration is well worth the journey.
Following a smash-hit inaugural event last year, Wilmslow Street Fest is back for 2025 and what we’re sure will be an even more successful second series of dates.
Consider our train tickets booked already.
Credit: Wilmslow BID (supplied)
Set up by Market Co. in association with Wilmslow’s Way Better organisation, which is funded through the Wilmslow BID (Business Improvement Districts) and aims to develop the town centre with local business at the forefront, it’s part of a wider programme of events and activities each year.
Most importantly, the festival is completely free to attend and designed to capture that community spirit at its highest: when the sun is out and shining bright – touch wood.
Based around a main hub on Wilmslow‘s Bank Square, natives and visitors from around the North West have not just one, not just two, but three different chances to enjoy the festivities.
And since you’ll be there all evening, you’ll be glad to hear there’s plenty of scran to be enjoyed. Expect Jamaican delicacies from Hungry Little Critters, a delicious Cheeky Swine Hog Roast, delights from the Thai Food Van and tonnes more. *Deep inhale*…
Cheeky SwineCan’t go wrong with a hot dogOr a burgerCredit: Supplied
And it doesn’t stop there – not even close: there’ll be crepes from Flippen Good and top-tier ice cream from Gingers Comfort Emporium (big fans), as well as all the drinks under the sun from Vintro Bar.
Besides eating and drinking your weight like we do in summer, there’ll also be plenty of free entertainment, including live music performances and DJs, stilt walkers and even a bubbleologist.
Yes, that is someone who blows giant bubbles.
Put simply, there’ll be something for everyone and having heard strong reviews from the debut event last year, we won’t be missing out on it this time.
Wilmslow Street Fest 2025 is taking place on Friday, 25 April, Fri 27 June and Fri 29 August 29th, all of which will kick off from 5pm and start wrapping up at 9pm.
Speaking on the upcoming sophomore event, Verity LeChapois of Wilmslow BID said: “We’re so excited to collaborate with Market Co. again to bring Wilmslow Street Fest back for 2025. These events are all about showcasing Wilmslow at its best – live music, great food and an unbeatable community vibe.
“Street Fest offers something for everyone, whether you’re a foodie looking to try something new, a music lover eager to hear live music from talented performers, or you’re simply looking for a great night out with friends and family.
“We’re hoping to build on the success of last year’s events and make them bigger and more successful than ever. Entry is free – bring your friends and family and join us in Bank Square for a fantastic celebration in the heart of Wilmslow.”
Featured Images — Press Images (supplied via Wilmslow BID)
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Manchester’s newest Mexican restaurant is giving away 1,000 FREE margaritas to celebrate its launch
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s newest Mexican-inspired restaurant is getting ready to open its doors with an exciting giveaway.
In case you hadn’t heard, the former Sunset by Australasia bar and terrace in Spinningfields is being transformed into a colourful new Mexican spot called OCASA, and it’s set to open just in time for this upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend.
The 80-seat sun terrace on The Avenue – just behind Australasia itself, which recently reopened after a stunning refurbishment at the end of last week – will take inspiration from the shores of Tulum, to the street food scene of Mexico City.
You can expect to see it serving premium tequila, cocktails, and Mexican-inspired food.
Manchester’s new Mexican-inspired restaurant OCASA is opening in Spinningfields this Friday / Credit: Supplied
Diners can look forward to plenty of music and entertainment, including mariachi bands, ice-cold frozen margaritas, and tableside guacamole, plus BBQ tacos fresh off the grill, Sunday feasts, and loads more.
Not to mention, it will also become the city’s ‘ultimate tequila destination’ with one of the country’s most extensive collections of premium spirits.
Oh, and if you go the launch day, you can also look forward to free margaritas too.
Running this Friday from 3pm through to 6pm, all with ‘no strings attached’, the first guests to arrive will be invited to enjoy an expertly-crafted frozen margarita, made with the signature Casamigos tequila, for completely free of charge.
You can kick off your bank holiday in style with an icy margarita on OCASA’s sun-drenched al fresco terrace, soaking up the city’s vibrant charm and spring sunshine… if it sticks around and shows its face, that is.
Alongside those free frozen margaritas, OCASA’s new menu will feature a mouth-watering selection of small plates all made for sharing while savouring and soaking up the atmosphere.
OCASA officially opens to the Manchester public on Good Friday (18 April), so if you want to be among the first to experience the city’s boldest new restaurant and bar, and claim your free frozen margarita of course, then get on down there from 3pm.
Emily Sergeant -
3rd April 2024 
