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Deliveroo celebrates 6th birthday in Manchester with 6p dishes and £600 giveaway

Burgers, pizza and sushi for 6p? Don’t mind if I do...

The Manc The Manc - 30th April 2021

Deliveroo is celebrating six years in Manchester in proper style this month – offering 6p dishes and a competition giving three lucky winners £200 worth of order credit.  

In honour of half a dozen successful years in the Rainy City, the delivery service is partnering with nine local restaurants to supply an exclusive range of discount meals between May 4 and May 6.

For three days, Mancs will be able to grab tasty food items from local favourites such as Solita, Rudy’s amd Zumu for just 6p. That’s less than the price of a plastic bag…

There’ll be themed bargains up for grabs on selected dates – with the promotion featuring a Burger Day, a Pizza Day and a Sushi Day. 

Solita, Yard & Coop and Gourmet Burger Inc will all be taking part on day one (May 4) for burger dishes, whilst Rudy’s, American Pies, and Double Zero are participating on day two (May 5). 

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Three Zumu restaurants across central Manchester, Didsbury and Wilmslow will be supplying discount grub on the final date of the promotion (May 6) for Sushi Day.

Selected dishes will be eligible for free delivery. A service fee will be applied to each item (price will vary depending on location). 

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It’s one of the biggest promotions Deliveroo have run in Manchester and all of the 6p dishes are expected to run out very quickly – so you’ll need to get your order in early to be in with a chance of bagging a bargain. 

All 6p menu items can be ordered via the Deliveroo app. 

Alongside the discount dish promotion, Deliveroo is also running a competition for one winner to bag £600 to use for future takeaways. 

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To be in with a chance of winning, keep an eye on The Manc Eats Instagram account on Tuesday.

A winner will be selected and announced on May 7.

Head on over to Deliveroo for more information.

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The Didsbury Dozen loses one of its best as The Dockyard confirms closure

Danny Jones Danny Jones The Dockyard Didsbury Dozen closed for good

The Didsbury Dozen has lost one of its strongest stops as the much-loved Dockyard sadly closed for good this past weekend.

A favourite among those taking on the popular Greater Manchester pub crawl and a busy bar in its own right along the main Didsbury Village strip, The Dockyard has been a staple of South Manchester boozing for some time.

However, it’s time as part of the Dozen and in the heart of the community has come to an end, with the staff having completed their final service on Sunday, 19 January.

Sharing a short but heartfelt goodbye on social media, they welcomed customers to join them one last time “to raise a glass and say cheers!”.

An unreal beer garden too. (Credit: The Manc Group)

The post begins: “Right Didsbury… Thank you so much for your welcome and custom when we arrived here in the village, but the time has now come to say goodbye. We have had a blast over the last four years and we hope you have too!”

Although many relatively new to the area or at least its drinking scene will only know it as The Dockyard, the venue has actually been under a lot of names over the years.

Originally known as Times Square, it was then refurbished into a branch of O’Neills in 1996 before going on to re-open as The Stokers Arms in 2014.

Nevertheless, it maintained a regular and loyal following as The Dockyard and many will be “sorry to see it go”; one person commented: “Oh no! We had a fab time in here over Christmas and [were] hoping to return soon. Sorry to see you go and I will be visiting your other sites.

Thankfully, they did go on to confirm that the remaining pubs in Salford Quays and Northwich will remain open – as is the Left Bank location in Spinningfields overlooking the River Irwell. Better still, the building itself will still remain a pub and we already know what’s taking its place:

The Salmon of Knowledge pub is opening a second site in Didsbury
The Dockyard may have closed but will The Salmon’s sister site cut The Didsbury Dozen mustard?

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Although there is still no news on when we can expect to see The Salmon’s second venture launch, if it’s anything like the success the Northern Quarter one has seen then we’re in for a treat.

So don’t worry, The Didsbury Dozen may have taken a hit but it’s still intact and there are plenty of other pubs you can work into the crawl in the meantime.

For now, though, all we can say is rest in peace to The Dockyard Didsbury, you were a real one – we’ll always have the memories.

Or at least what’s left of them…

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Michelin guide Prestwich restaurant Osma announces heartbreaking closure

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Osma in Prestwich has announced its closure

Osma, a beautiful, Michelin-recommended restaurant in Prestwich, has announced its closure next month.

The Scandi-esque restaurant has been a front-runner of Prestwich’s ever-growing food and drink scene since it opened in 2020.

Fronted by Manchester born Danielle Heron, who you might recognise from the Great British Menu and MasterChef: The Professionals 2024, alongside Sofie Stoermann-Naess.

Osma has been a favourite among Prestwich locals over the last five years, famed for its inventive small plates and delicious Sunday roasts – but now its time in the suburb has come to an end.

In a statement shared online, Osma said that they have ‘struggled to find experience staff, leaving us with little to no personal life’.

The restaurant has teased a move into the city centre, where it’s hoped the business will be more sustainable and ready to grow.

“This is by no means the end of Osma,” they wrote.

Their kitchen at Exhibition in the city centre will remain open even after Osma in Prestwich closes on Sunday 9 February.

Osma in Prestwich has announced its closure. Credit: Instagram, @osmakitchenbar
Osma in Prestwich has announced its closure. Credit: Instagram, @osmakitchenbar

Other food and drink businesses in the village have all been sharing farewell messages, with The Pearl commenting: “Prestwich’s foodie foundations will be very wobbly without the OG cornerstone that welcomed the ‘foodie neighbourhood’ accolades. Good luck in town both, we’ll definitely come and visit the new place.”

Whole Bunch Wines, formerly known as Grape to Grain, said: “Absolutely devastating news for Prestwich. A HUGE loss but a sign of their quality that they’re forced to move.”

Osma’s full statement reads: “Neighbours & Friends. We’ve spoken with some of you already, but it’s time to make it official. It’s with a heavy heart, but excitement for the future, that we have decided to close our Prestwich restaurant ahead of a move to the city centre.

“Being fully transparent – we’ve struggled to find experienced staff, leaving us with little to no personal life. We have made the decision to move on to what we hope will be a more sustainable business that can grow, and allow us more time to follow our dreams. This is by no means the end of OSMA.

“We’re optimistic, but it’s bittersweet. After (almost!) five years we have met so many amazing and incredible people, who we’re proud to call our friends and OSMA family. So many of you have kept coming back week after week – we feel honoured and so grateful for your company. There have been hard days over the years and your kindness, patience and good moods have made such an impact on us to keep pushing forward. Thank you! 🙏🏼

“Of course, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our one-of-a-kind staff. Your efforts make OSMA what it is. Even when so understaffed, you all keep moving and help each other get through the day as a team. There’s not many of you, but what you guys can achieve is incredible!

“Lastly, we want to thank our landlord, Tony Freeman, for taking a risk on two 26-year-old girls wanting to open a restaurant. OSMA wouldn’t be here today without him believing in us. You will live on in our memory forever.

“Our last day of service will be Sunday, 9th February. Bookings are open now and we’d love to see as many of you as possible before we go. Stay tuned on our socials as we’ll be throwing a leaving party, too.

“A little housekeeping… gift cards bought after the 9th of Feb 2024 may be refunded to the original payment method, or extended to use at our new site (to be valid for one year after the opening date). Our Kitchen at Exhibition on Peter Street will also remain open as usual, so please don’t be a stranger.

“We appreciate every single one of you… and we’ll be back before you know it! Love Dani & Fie x”

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Featured image: Instagram, @osmakitchenbar

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