A beloved burger from one of Manchester’s most prestigious restaurants has been voted one of the best in Europe.
Travel website Big 7 Travel has been checking out suggestions from its audience on their favourite burgers from across the continent over the past year and combining them editors’ expertise to round-up the ‘Top 50 Best Burgers in Europe 2021’.
This year’s list features some new and creative burgers from both tiny bars and big restaurants alike – and Manchester has a representative.
The ‘Hawksmoor Hamburger’ has claimed the 20th spot.
Hawksmoor – which started life in London and now has several branches across the country including Deansgate – is known for its grass-fed beef, sustainable seafood, British cheeses, and extensive cocktail menu.
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The Hawksmoor Hamburger is about as classic as a beef burger can get, served with Ogleshield or Stichelton.
Explaining why the burger earned itself a well-deserved place in the top 20, Big 7 Travel said: “Sitting in the bar here in Manchester with one of their classic burgers should be illegal it’s so much fun.”
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“Throw in some cracking cocktails and this is the sort of place where you’ll never have a bad night.”
Other British restaurants claiming places on Big 7 Travel’s ‘Top 50 Best Burgers in Europe 2021′ include Almost Famous’ Liverpool branch, Bread Meats Bread in Edinburgh, 7Bone Burger Co in Portsmouth, and Burger and Beyond and Bleecker Burger both in London.
Gasoline Grill in Copenhagen, Denmark – which is apparently winning awards left, right and centre for its burgers – took the top spot on the list.
A popular Manchester bar is hosting 2000s-themed bottomless brunches all autumn
Thomas Melia
A Manchester city centre bar is making every Saturday feel like a ‘throwback Thursday’ with its latest offering this autumn.
Having kicked off last weekend, and running right through to the last Saturday of November, guests can enjoy unlimited pizza, funky cocktails, and back-to-back noughties anthems as they enjoy Manchester’s best-kept secret roof terrace at Brickhouse Social.
Pizzas being served up are taken from the venue’s ‘Late Night Slice’ menu, which always goes down a treat when ordering.
Drinks will certainly be flowing, as guests are treated to unlimited bottled beers, bottomless fizz, and even bottomless select cocktails.
Running in two sessions from 1pm to 3pm, and 3:30pm to 5:30pm, guests can dine and have a good time while enjoying tunes from the beginning of the millennium, right through to the end of the decade when a fresh-faced Bieber reached our iPods.
Expect every genre and artist you can possibly think of, including some of the musical pioneers of this decade like Britney Spears and Beyoncé.
So whether you’re about to ‘Raise Your Glass’ like P!nk taught us, or call someone out on their ‘Girlfriend’ like Pop-Punk princess Avril Lavigne did so well, this bottomless brunch is ideal for all you 2000s music lovers.
More information on how to book your table and reserve your place can be found on the Brickhouse Social website here.
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Food & Drink
Zouk’s brilliant bottomless deal is back for National Curry Week
Danny Jones
One of the best-loved Indians in Manchester has relaunched its bottomless curry offering and is chucking in free rice, samosas, naans and beer to boot.
Yes, to celebrate National Curry Week in the best way possible, Zouk has brought back its endless curry, rice and naan deal to their Manc restaurant and it’s genuinely one of the best in the city.
Costing just £25 a head, you can feast until your heart’s content on the tea bar and grill’s award-winning, authentic curries, showcasing dishes from all over the Indian subcontinent.
From 12pm until midnight between Monday, 2 October and Friday, 6 October, you can choose from a bottomless helping of four different curries (two meat and one vegetarian) each day.
What exactly can you get on Zouk’s bottomless curry offer?
As mentioned, each booking also includes unlimited rice, naan and samosas to go with your curry of choice and better still, the first 120 people through the door each day will receive a free bottle of Cobra or a soft drink. Jobs a good’en.
Tables are for 90 minutes per booking, giving guests plenty of time to take on the increasingly popular bottomless curry challenge.
With an ever-rotating selection of curries inspired by various distinct regions and speciality cuisines, you’re not short on variety either. You can Zouk’s current bottomless curry menu in full down below:
Monday
Chicken Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender pieces of chicken cooking in a sizzling wok over hot flames with tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger and garlic.
Lamb and Potatoes – Tender chunks of lamb cooked with new potatoes, yoghurt, tomatoes and garlic.
Mutter Paneer (V) – Indian Paneer cheese with new potatoes, yoghurt, tomatoes and garlic.
Chole Masala (VG) – From Delhi to Punjab, this authentic channa masala is a tasty street food classic.
Tuesday
Chicken Jalfrezi – Chicken fillet cooked with capsicum, onions & eggs in a thick spicy sauce.
Lamb and Spinach Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender pieces of lamb cooking in a sizzling wok over hot flames with spinach, tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger and garlic.
Tarka Dall (V) – Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce.
Gobi Manchurian (VG) – Spicy cauliflower pakoras sauteed in a spicy sauce with peppers and onions.
Wednesday
Chicken and spinachcurry – A beautifully flavoured dish with chicken pieces cooked in spinach, fenugreek, ginger and fresh cream.
Lamb Rogan Josh – A speciality from Jammu and Kashmir, with chillies and juicy tomatoes.
Tarka Dall (V) – Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce.
Mili Juli Sabzi (VG) -Fresh vegetables fused together with herbs and spices.
Thursday
Chicken Tikka Masala – A simple classic chicken tikka masala. Chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt tossed inside a balti of garlic and ginger.
Keema and Peas – Minced lamb curry with peas in a spicy tomato masala.
Dall Makhani (V) – Black lentils in a smooth and creamy sauce.
Palak Aloo (VG) – Spinach leaf and fenugreek cooked with new potatoes and coriander.
Friday
Chicken Handi – Punjabi-style chicken curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala.
Lamb Handi – Punjabi-style lamb curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onions, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala.
Bengan Masala (V) – Aubergine cooked to perfection in a masala of aromatic mixed herbs.
Bindi (VG) – Traditional Punjabi dish of Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
And now we’re stuffed…
If you’re looking for somewhere to get bottomless curry in Manchester, this is the place for you. (Credit: The Manc Group)
Zouk has become one of Manchester’s leading restaurants since it opened in 2009, even drawing in famous fans like Rihanna, Drake, Manchester United stars and, of course, many a Mancs each and every day – because there’s never a bad time for a curry.
Available all throughout National Curry Week (Monday, October 7-Friday, October 11), you can make the most of this incredible bottomless deal like we do every year and trust us, Manchester it genuinely NEVER disappoints.
You can find more information, including all terms and conditions on the website and book your visit HERE or over the phone on 0161 2331 090.