Manchester’s cult-favourite burger joint Almost Famous is offering an unbelievable meal deal for only £10 this month and it’s really worth checking out.
It’s part of the restaurant’s participation in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Announcing the deal across social media platforms, Almost Famous have called it “the best Monday of 2020 so far – possibly ever” and people are quite understandably getting giddy about it.
The deal offers Mancunians the chance to get their hands on any burger + any fries + wings + large drink for just £10 per person on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays up until 31st August.
This means that fan-favourite famous burgers Ultra Famous, Crack Shack, Phoenix 2.0, Vegan Famous and the brand new 2020stk “best ever stake burger” – which is a double cheeseburger “from Rishi with love” featuring wonderbuttered peppered rump steak – are all available to tuck into as part of the new deal.
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There’s also a mouthwatering selection of wings, loaded fries and soft drinks to choose from too.
Both of Almost Famous’ Manchester locations – Great Northern and Northern Quarter – have now reopened to the public following temporary closure amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Speaking ahead of reopening doors last month, Beau Myers – Owner of Almost Famous – said: “Having been cooking burgers at home during lockdown – stripping it back to basics with awesome hand pressed freshly ground beef, amazing brioche, melty cheese, creamy smacky sauces, simple builds and the best quality ingredients cooked perfect and juicy every time – I’ve been remembering what Almost Famous was all about.”
If you are planning on heading to Almost Famous whilst the Eat Out to Help Out scheme is running this month, then booking in advance is always advised as walk-ins may be hard to guarantee availability.
Almost Famous has said that if you are thinking of chancing it though, it’s best to “get here early”.
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You can find menus and more information via the Almost Famous website here.
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have taken its toll on industries of all shapes and sizes over these past few months, but supporting local/independent business has never been more important than it is right now.
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Glitzy Spinningfields bar famed for its bottomless deals shuts down
Daisy Jackson
Popular cocktail bar group Banyan has suddenly closed its glitzy bar in the heart of Spinningfields.
The restaurant and bar, which is part of the Arc Inspirations group that also operates Manahatta and Box, has shut down with immediate effect.
A sign has been posted in the window of the Spinningfields site of Banyan confirming its closure.
Banyan opened in 2018 and was the second site for the brand, which has been operating out of the Corn Exchange since 2015.
Inside, the huge 7,000sq ft space was split into spaces for drinking, dining and dancing, including a large mezzanine and a huge white marble bar.
Banyan is famed for its bottomless deals, whether that’s a classic bottomless brunch or their bottomless Sunday roast (endless Yorkshire puddings, gravy, wine, and roast potatoes).
It also offered two-for-one cocktails, all day every day.
The bar stands on the side of Spinningfields, directly opposite The Ivy and alongside The Alchemist.
Banyan in Spinningfields has shut downThe note in the window of Banyan
But now it has permanently closed its doors, thanking people for their custom over its almost-decade in Manchester.
The sign on the door says: “Banyan Spinningfields is now permanently closed.
“Thank you so much for your custom over the years, we’ve loved being part of this wonderful city and have made so many friends.
“Don’t be a stranger, we’d love to continue to welcome you to our Banyan bar in the Corn Exchange. Team Banyan.”
Bangkok Diners Club moves out of Ancoats just months after Michelin Guide win
Daisy Jackson
Bangkok Diners Club, the critically-acclaimed restaurant above the Edinburgh Castle pub, has closed its restaurant space.
The Thai restaurant was added to the Michelin Guide last October, not long after taking over the upstairs of the popular pub.
It also received a rave review in The Guardian from restaurant critic Grace Dent, who said it would be ‘one of Manchester’s hottest dining tickets’.
But now Bangkok Diners Club has decided its time in Ancoats is up, and has closed its beautiful restaurant space with immediate effect.
In an email sent to customers with reservations, they wrote that Bangkok Diners Club ‘sadly won’t be returning to Edinburgh Castle’.
Owners and husband-and-wife team Ben and Bo Humpheys aren’t leaving things there though, announcing plans to move into the Exhibition food hall on Peter Street.
Co-owner Ben Humphreys outside Bangkok Diners Club. Credit: The Manc GroupThe food earned them a place in the Michelin Guide. Credit: The Manc Group
They’ll be joining MoreJoy and pasta concept Anatra in the space, but bidding farewell to their own dedicated restaurant for now.
The email sent to customers reads: “We have just noticed that the system has allowed you to make a reservation during a time that we are closed. We apologise that this has happened.
“Ben and Bo are cooking at Exhibition during 2026 and Bangkok Diners Club sadly won’t be returning to Edinburgh Castle.
“Sincerest apologies for all the inconvenience caused.”
Emily Sergeant -
10th August 2020 
