Beloved independent cafe Pot Kettle Black has announced that its opened a new site in Manchester Airport ready for when the crowds return.
The city’s airport may be a little quieter than usual at the moment due to flight restrictions amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but when the hustle and bustle of holiday-goers descend upon the terminals once again, they’ll have a new refreshment place to stop off at for their pre-travel caffeine fix.
Pot Kettle Black – or PKB, as it’s affectionately known – has opened up in Terminal 2.
After “surviving this pandemic thanks to [their] amazing customers and staff” and aptly describing the last 12 months as “a journey”, the antipodean coffee house and eatery is now getting ready to serve travellers ahead of a journey of their own.
The Manchester Airport site is the third location for the Manchester-based independent business.
It joins PKB’s original location in the iconic Barton Arcade – based just off Deansgate in the heart of Manchester city centre – which first opened to the public back in 2014, and comes after the brand’s second successful site opened up inside the impressive No.1 Spinningfields building a few years after.
Announcing the opening of its third site to loyal fans and customers on social media, Pot Kettle Black – which has been keeping the coffee flowing by operating a successful takeaway service for the duration of the ongoing pandemic – said: “Wow… we are surviving this pandemic thanks to our amazing customers and staff. What a journey the last 12 months has been.
“Speaking of journeys – next time you and your loved ones pack your bags to leave these shores, you can have a Pot Kettle Black fix”.
They continued: “The usual great coffee and brunch to start your holiday in the right way”.
Along with the “usual great coffee and brunch” that Mancunians have come to know and love PKB for over the years, the Manchester Airport site will also sell mouthwatering pastries and bread from their sister bakehouse Half Dozen Other, and will also be serving a selection of craft beers in collaboration with ever-popular Salford-based brewery ShinDigger.
Nostalgic ready-to-drink Breezer makes UK return after a decade
Daisy Jackson
An iconic ready-to-drink favourite has launched back into the UK – oh yes, Breezer is back.
First launched in the 1990s, Breezers – then pitched as an ‘alcopop’ – were a staple on dancefloors and at barbecues right across the UK.
And now Bacardi has decided to bring these delicious, fruity, easy-drinking bottles back to British shores.
There are three new flavours to try as Breezers return to your fridges – Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime, and Crisp Watermelon.
And Breezer launched back into Manchester last night with a suitably memorable party, turning a spot in the Northern Quarter into a corner shop.
The ‘local Cornerbop’ was stacked with your usual essentials, plus shelf after shelf of these colourful glass ready-to-drink bottles.
Inside the Breezer ‘Cornerbop’ corner shop in ManchesterBreezer is back, in three new flavours
The Breezer relaunch party saw Tarsza and Rennie Peters spinning nostalgic anthems with a modern twist at a pop-up party in a corner shop.
Steve Young, business unit director for Bacardi in the UK & Ireland, said: “We know there is a lot of love for Breezer in the UK, and we are confident a new generation of consumers will fall in love with the new Breezer.
“RTDs are booming, however, the Flavoured Alcoholic Beverages category could do with a bit more excitement. By bringing back Breezer we’re definitely putting the fruity taste into FAB.”
The iconic ready-to-drink classic is back – and better than ever.
Drinks prices for Manchester Oasis gigs announced – and you’ll be pleasantly surprised
Daisy Jackson
The prices of drinks at Heaton Park for the five huge Manchester Oasis shows have been released in advance.
With the Gallagher brothers reuniting on stage in their hometown for the first time this weekend (and then again next week), it’s a huge moment for our city.
Those lucky enough to snag tickets have already forked out a small fortune to witness this moment in history (still scarred from the dynamic pricing debacle).
And most of us were probably bracing to spend another small fortune on beers at the Oasis Manchester gigs.
But you might be pleasantly surprised at the drinks prices up at Heaton Park for Oasis Live ’25.
It’s now been confirmed that pints of lager and cider will be just £6.50.
Before you turn your nose up, remember that pints at our two arenas – the AO Arena and Co-op Live are now sitting around the £9 mark.
Prices for other drinks, like wine and spirits, we’ll have to wait until Friday to see.
Heaton Park will also be the home of the ‘largest beer garden’ and the longest bars in the city for the Oasis reunion.
With a major heatwave predicted for the first shows, fans are being encouraged to stay hydrated (on WATER, not beer, please).
Ticket-holders will be allowed to bring a sealed bottle of water up to 500ml in with you, but it must be collapsible plastic.
Solid plastic and metal containers will be rejected on safety grounds.
There’s a free water point on site where you can fill up your bottles again.
Oasis will perform at Heaton Park in Manchester on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.
Emily Sergeant -
20th January 2021 
