If you’re after a bottomless brunch with a bit of a twist in Manchester city centre, then get yourself down to Point Blank.
The shooting simulation speakeasy is offering 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, drinks and shooting, and it’s sure to start your night off with a bang.
Located on Deansgate, Point Blank is a unique bar that offers a sports bar feel combined with American bar snacks, a wide range of cocktails and a virtual shooting range.
The bottomless brunch will include 90 minutes of unlimited beer, prosecco, pizza and 60 minutes of shooting for £35 per person and will run on Sundays from 12pm – 4pm.
Be sure to book well in advance as you could be waiting weeks before a free space is available.
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When you book you will be allocated a booth where you can virtually shoot imitation weapons and compete against other group members.
There are over 200 different scenarios to choose from and uses super realistic graphics on large screens.
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If you’re wanting a more sports bar, feel, they have screens that regularly show live sporting events in the main bar.
If you fancy a cocktail, you can order a ‘Bite the Bulleit’ with Bulleit Bourbon whiskey, raspberry liqueur, and rosemary syrup or a ‘Shot Happens’ which combines gin, apricot liqueur, vermouth, lemon and raspberry.
The pizza options are margarita, pepperoni or a vegan option, and sides vary from chicken wings to loaded fries.
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One TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Had the best time, service was outstanding could not fault anything. Pizza was great as was the Prosecco, nothing felt cheap. Will definitely be back”.
Another reviewer added: “This is the second time I have been down to Point Blank and my experience was amazing again.
“The staff were brilliant and the whole thing went seamlessly even with a large group of us. Would recommend to anyone, brilliant night and will be booking again!”
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Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant unveils big refurb
Thomas Melia
Much-loved Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five has just unveiled a beautiful refurbishment at one of its Manchester sites, along with a new menu of fresh, handmade pasta.
Gone is the famous yellow colour palette of this Italian eatery as they swap in a sophisticated and regal turquoise blue at their Liverpool Road restaurant.
This establishment is known for its impressive shop-window pasta making stations where you can see your food prepared live in-store and while walking past outside the venue.
They’re continuing their foodie legacy serving carby creations, like a flaming cheese wheel pasta where staff blowtorch the cheese to ensure it’s as melty as possible.
One of the biggest menu highlights at Italiana Fifty-Five is the cappellacci, which comes in two equally gorgeous forms and much like its English translation, emulates tiny hats.
These cute little plates come in two delicious stuffed pairings – the burrata, combined with a tangy tomato and beef filling, and a salmon with cream sauce and fresh lemon for a match made in heaven.
Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five unveils big refurb. Credit: The Manc GroupInside Italiana Fifty-Five as it unveils a new look on Liverpool Road. Credit: The Manc Group
How can you think of anything more ideal than a table full of hearty and home-comforting meals than one that also features an array of beautiful sides?
Usual delights like the burrata on a bed of rocket, tomato and finished off with a balsamic vinegar glaze area great addition to your already faultless food.
Cheesy garlic pizza bread is quintessential when dining in an Italian restaurant, and Italiana 55’s lovely flavour-packed favourite is a go-to when ordering here.
The Liverpool Road restaurant also has a tonnata pizza which uses toppings that are an exact ingredient breakdown of the Mediterranean sauce, which it shares its name with.
In photos: Italiana Fifty-Five has undergone a refurb. Credit: The Manc Group
What better way to wolf down some incredible Italian feasts than with some perfectly paired alcoholic offerings like the classic Aperol spritz, trusted espresso martinis and a selection of fine wines.
Their menu is staying as tasty as ever with their delicious pizzas and pastas, with the new fresh pasta menu available at their restaurants on Liverpool Road and in Didsbury.
Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Alice Gerrard -
29th October 2021 
