One of Manchester’s newest brunch hot spots has announced its closure after less than a year in the city.
Tahi opened at the new Circle Square development just last summer, promising top-quality coffee and baked goods alongside an all-day menu of brunches lifted from the world-famous cafe culture of New Zealand.
The beautiful space in the brand new neighbourhood featured dishes including sweetcorn fritters, beef mince on house-baked muffins (a NZ classic), and braised beef cheek with bubble and squeak.
But despite a promising start, Tahi today announced its closure, citing all the reasons that have been hammering the hospitality industry across the UK.
The restaurant posted on Instagram that it had been ‘a difficult time for hospitality, in particular the independents’.
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They urged their followers to go out and support local business and thanked their ‘lovely staff’.
Tahi’s full statement said: “It is with great sadness that we are announcing the permanent closure of our Circle Square Eatery.
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Tahi in Manchester has announced its closure. Credit: The Manc GroupTahi in Manchester has announced its closure. Credit: The Manc GroupTahi in Manchester has announced its closure. Credit: The Manc Group
“Our heartfelt thanks go out to the lovely staff which have supported us in bringing our vision to life throughout this last year and to our loyal customers who tried their best to support us.
“Many factors have led to this decision but ultimately this is a difficult time for hospitality, in particular the independents, and for us the consistency to build a stable business wasn’t there.
“We really urge you to get out and support your favourite local businesses and try out the new ones trying to bring you something special as it’s so important to us.
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“Cheers and farewell Manchester from everyone at Tahi.”
Dozens of devastated messages have been pouring in from fans.
One person wrote: “This is heartbreaking! You are a real asset to the city with unrivalled pastries, fantastic service and top notch food and wine. I’m so sad to read this. Will miss this special place very much.”
Another person commented: “Nooooo! So sad to hear this, Tahi was my top of the list recommendation when someone wanted somewhere for breakfast. Hope you’ll find some other way to continue at another site or a pop up.”
Someone else’s comment said: “Sending all the love from NZ we are so proud of you and understand the difficult decision you had to make.”
Inside Manchester’s new padel club with a Pot Kettle Black cafe and courtside cocktail bar
Daisy Jackson
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world, and it’s really picking up speed in Manchester now too with another city centre club opening this month.
The Pollen Club is a little different to the others, in that it’s fully undercover and protected from Manchester’s less-than-favourable weather.
And another thing that makes it a must-visit is the cafe attached to it – a third site for the beloved Pot Kettle Black.
The Pollen Club and Pot Kettle Black have both taken over a prominent city centre spot just off Deansgate, at the foot of the recently-opened Treehouse Hotel.
There are two state-of-the-art padel courts inside, with a mezzanine terrace for enjoy Pot Kettle Black’s offerings.
In summer, there are plans to launch a bar downstairs too, where you can sip spritzes courtside from loungers and swing seats.
The exciting new Manchester padel club will host pop up events, DJ takeovers and an extended evening food offering.
Pot Kettle Black are part of the new padel clubInside Manchester’s new padel club, The Pollen ClubPot Kettle Black are part of the new padel club
And even if you’re not heading inside The Pollen Club, Pot Kettle Black has a grab-and-go hatch facing onto Blackfriars Street, making their delicious coffees, sandwiches and pastries (from their own bakery Half Dozen Other) even more accessible.
Commenting on the opening of the new site, Pot Kettle Black co-owner, Mark Flanagan said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have opened our third Pot Kettle Black site at The Padel Club. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team.
“After ten years in the city we’ve been enjoying seeing some familiar faces stopping by for a coffee and we can’t wait to get started on our programme of summer events!”
Insomnia Cookies is giving away FREE cookies to anyone with these two names
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s late-night sweet treat spot Insomnia Cookies is dishing out freebies this week… but there’s a catch.
You have to be called one of two specific names to get one.
With the long bank holiday weekend upon us, those in-the-know will also have noticed that this Sunday isn’t just Easter Sunday, it also happens to be 4/20… and that means Insomnia Cookies is back with its ‘blazing’ £4.20 deal, giving you the chance to bag a box of four warm cookies while saving nearly £7 at the same time.
But even better still, if you happen to have either the first or middle name ‘Mary’ or ‘Jane’, then you can also get yourself a warm tasty cookie for free.
To mark both 4/20, and celebrate the launch of its newest strain of mouthwatering cookie, the Mary Jane, anyone called Mary or Jane can pop into either of Insomnia Cookies’ two Manchester city centre sites – Cross Street and University Green – show their valid ID with their name on, and walk alway with a cookie free of charge.
If you want to try the new Mary Jane cookie, then this limited-edition special is made up of a cookies n cream dough base, packed with rainbow sprinkles.
The freebie deal has been running all week, and you have up until 3am on Monday 21 April to take advantage of it.
Customers will be limited to one free cookie per day.
Insomnia Cookies is giving away free cookies to anyone with these two names / Credit: Insomnia Cookies UK
If you aren’t lucky enough to be called one of those two names though, then thankfully you can still make some great savings on a classic four-pack of cookies over the spring bank holiday weekend, and for every four-pack sold, £1 will be donated to Groundwork – a charity helping make Manchester greener for nature and for local people.
“We’re calling for Marys and Janes to join us to live the high life with free cookies all week,” commented Millie Ralston, Head of Marketing at Insomnia Cookies.
Daisy Jackson -
2nd August 2023 
