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Legendary Manchester bar Sandinista shuts down after more than a decade
Daisy Jackson
Sandinista, a staple on the Manchester bar scene, has quietly closed its doors.
The bar, just off St Ann’s Square, has been a popular watering hole for more than 13 years, famed for its music playing til the early hours and Latin food menu.
For more than a decade, Sandinista has been a no-frills, unpretentious, laid-back spot for Manchester locals to grab a pint and a shot of tequila or three.
They also served completely silly cocktails, like pints of booze served on fire.
And its in-house kitchen, El Gordos, served a menu of ‘Latin scran for Gringos’ which includes tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and snacks like Cancun cracking, croquettas, and patatas bravas.
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The bar now appears to have quietly shut its doors for good, sharing videos of a closing party earlier this week.
They’ve shared no farewell statements (but they weren’t exactly active on social media anyway) and padlocked the doors.
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The bar has been sharing Instagram stories of people bidding it farewell, and a member of staff confirmed its closure to the Manchester Evening News.
One person shared: Sandinista. lots of good memories and friends met over the years. Our very own central perk. There really won’t ever be a place in town like it.”
Sandinista Manchester is part of the same group that operates a bar of the same name across in Leeds.
Sandinista described itself as being ‘inspired by a love for music, food, drinks and Latin culture’.
They also said on their website: “Inspired and named after The Clash’s fourth album, Sandinista play an eclectic mix that covers rock, indie, funk, soul, reggae, 80’s and more until 3am, 7 days a week.
“Sandinista’s revolutionary theme is influenced by the political movement in Nicaragua and the Central American flavour is carried throughout the Latin inspired food and drink menu as well as the décor.”
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You can get FREE pasta at this UK Italian restaurant chain – but only for one day
Thomas Melia
Popular Italian restaurant chain Bella Italia is giving away free pasta for one day only, and all you have to do is make a donation.
Whether its a colourfully-topped pizza or a seriously slurpy spaghetti, Bella Italia has been serving up a little taste of Italy on our high streets for more than 20 years now, and this Italian eatery’s dishes include everything from calzones, cannelloni, and carbonaras to a variety of pizzas like the meat feast, and the vegetariana – you can’t go wrong.
Even more so when you take advantage of the chain’s latest deal, which sees the company offer out free pasta for one day only.
Taking inspiration from the recent BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) trend, Bella Italia has put an Italian twist on things, opting for a BYOP (Bring Your Own Pasta) instead.
This Wednesday (15 October) for one day only, diners can bring in a packet of unopened pasta and trade it for a free pasta main of your choice.
The pasta that you bring in will be transformed into some of Bella Italia’s delicious dishes, before being donated to local food banks across the country.
This deal is valid for tables of up to six at a time, as long as every guest brings a packet of pasta with them when they dine in.
So, if you’re up for sampling some classic pasta dishes while also saving a pretty penne or two, make sure you head down to Bella Italia for this one day only offer.
The closest Bella Italia location for Mancs would be one of its three Greater Manchester sites in Ashton-under-Lyne, Bolton, and Salford Quays – but you can find your nearest spot HERE.
Bella Italia is hosting its BYOP day (Bring Your Own Pasta) on Wednesday 15 October, and all you have to do is trade an unopened packet of pasta to receive a FREE pasta main.
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