Crown & Kettle to host Signature Brew takeover with Hot Chip supported by The Manc
Crown & Kettle - one of Manchester's most historic and best-loved institutions - is running the one-off special event to celebrate the end of COVID restrictions and mark the long-awaited return to dancefloors in England.
Crown & Kettle has announced a FREE Signature Brew Tap Takeover next week starring a live DJ set from Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip.
Officially supported by The Manc, the one-off event is set to feature six of the tastiest creations from the London brewers.
Taylor – lead vocalist and frontman of the smash-hit synthpop group Hot Chip – will be soundtracking the evening with 3 hours’ worth of bouncing tracks.
The electronic band will even have their own Signature Brew collaboration available at the event titled ‘One Pure Thought’.
Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip will be performing a 3 hour DJ set at Crown & Kettle / Image: Wikipedia
Crown & Kettle – one of Manchester’s most historic and best-loved institutions – is running the special event to celebrate the end of COVID restrictions and mark the long-awaited return to dancefloors in England.
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Entrance is completely free. Spaces on the door will operate on a first come, first served basis.
On the taps for the evening you’ll find half a dozen delicious signature brews (alongside the usual Crown & Kettle tipples) including:
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One Pure Thought Sicilian Lemon Rice Lager 4.8%
Stagediver DIPA 7.5%
Pigs / Beer x 7 Neipa 4.5%
C-Sharp Sicilian Lemon & Citra Sour 4.5%
Nightliner Coffe Porter 5.7%
Roadie – All Night IPA 4.3%
The takeover event will run on Wednesday 4 August.
January 2025 deals, discounts and offers at Manchester restaurants and bars
Danny Jones
It’s January again – and that means a whole raft of fantastic deals, discounts and offers at bars and restaurants across Manchester.
Whether you’re in the mood for some birria tacos or have a real case for sushi, what better way to sweeten the deal than a terrific discount paired with it.
There’s pretty much no need to pay full price anywhere in town over the coming months, with prices slashed across the city and deals galore all over Manchester.
We’ve gone hunting all over town to find you the biggest and tastiest bargains out there.
Read on for all the January deals you need to know about in Manchester in 2025.
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The best January food and drink deals in Greater Manchester
Piccadilly
Food at Beeswing. Credit: The Manc GroupMadre in Manchester has a great deal for January 2025
Zambrero – Piccadilly Gardens
What is it: Mexican food chain started in Australia, serving up burritos, naked bowls, snacks and more.
The deal: £10 meal deal which includes a burrito, drink and a side of tortilla chips for just £10. On offer all throughout the month and available at their new location on Cross Street as well.
Beeswing – Kampus
What is it: A charming wine bar tucked upstairs at Kampus, that serves brilliant tapas dishes, and charcuterie boards.
The deal: 50% off food all day every day excluding 3pm-close on Saturdays.
Madre – Kampus
What is it: The city’s favourite Mexican joint, serving fantastic tacos, burritos, meats, margs, and loads more, in a beautiful leafy space off Kampus.
The deal: 50% off tacos, Sunday to Thursday.
Lock 84 – Ducie Street
What is it: A sleek new canal-side restaurant and bar within the new The Reach at Piccadilly Hotel, serving an innovative menu showcasing some of Manchester’s best independent producers, such as Worker Bee Coffee, BrewTea, The Salford Rum Company, and Seven Brothers.
The deal: 50% off food and drink, every day from the All Day Menu. Bookings must be made in advance HERE.
Ducie Street Warehouse – Ducie Street
What is it: A HUGE space that’s as popular for laptop-surfers as it is for a great cocktail before a night out, plus there’s a full evening menu that celebrates social dining.
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The deal: 50% off food on the evening menu, every Tuesday to Friday from 5pm to 9pm.
Spinningfields / St John’s
Premium sashimi at Sexy Fish ManchesterTattu in Manchester has announced its January 2025 offer
The Trading Route – Goods Yard
What is it: A brand-new beer hall and rotisserie chicken restaurant, from the teams behind Trof, Manchester Union Lager and The Wandering Palate.
The deal: 50% off chicken and all food, Sunday to Thursday, throughout January when you book online.
Sexy Fish – Spinningfields
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What is it: The high-end Asian restaurant that started out in Mayfair before making its way to Manchester, serving up top-quality sushi, sashimi, seafood, and other Japanese-inspired dishes.
The deal: A £28 two-course all-day set menu throughout January (usually £48). You can book HERE.
Tattu – Spinningfields
What is it: This sleek restaurant provides Mancs with a chance to experience modern Chinese cuisine in a luxurious dining setting.
The deal: 30% off food only from 2 January to 31 January, excluding Friday evenings and Saturdays. This offer accommodates up to eight guests and can only be used via this booking link HERE.
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Banyan, Spinningfields and Corn Exchange
What is it: One of those Manchester venues that caters for everyone with a diverse all-day dining menu and great deals on cocktails, even when it’s not January.
The deal: 10 different dishes for just £10 all month long, including pad Thai, Korean fried chicken burgers, and chicken shawarma flatbreads.
Central
Tampopo Manchester has announced its January 2025 dealMaray in Manchester has loads of vegan and vegetarian options. Credit: The Manc Group
Almost Famous – Great Northern Warehouse
What is it: The OG dirty burger gaff in Manchester which started out in the Northern Quarter and has gone on to build a real empire. Big portions, crazy combos, creative cocktails, great desserts and more.
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The deal: 50% off all burgers, meaning you can grab one of the options for as little as £6. All month long barring Saturdays. Available at Great Northern and NQ. Book HERE.
El Gato Negro– King Street
What is it: One of the best tapas restaurants in Manchester, started by chef Simon Shaw, serving up authentic tapas and Spanish small plates.
The deal:Three tapas dishes for £20 all day Sunday-Thursday and 12-4pm every Friday all month long. You can reserve a table HERE.
Maray – Lincoln Square
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What is it: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and North African-influenced restaurant specialising in small plates, sharers and more, including some of the best vegetarian and vegan food in town.
The deal: ‘Green January’ – 50% off all vegetarian and vegan Monday-Thursdaythroughout January (desserts and drinks not included). Available now for tables of up to 7.
Black Cat Club – King Street
What is it: Activity bar and social food spot from the same team behind El Gato, serving up fantastic sharing food, drinks and cocktails, as well as live sport, music and DJs.
The deal: £5 food and drink on selected items – crispy cauliflower, chicken bites and margarita cocktails – to be enjoyed alongside interactive shuffleboard or Flyby Darts. Book in now.
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Tampopo – Albert Square and Corn Exchange
What is it: A long-standing South East-Asian restaurant loved for its street food-inspired small plates, curries and noodles, spanning Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and beyond.
The deal: 30% off small plates all day every day throughout January.
The Alchemist – New York Street, Spinningfields, and MediaCity
What is it: A decades-old cocktail bar where every drink is presented like a science experiment – also serves brunches, lunches, dinner and small plates.
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The deal: 20% off cocktails and 25% off food when you sign up to their 20/25 sale HERE.
King Street Townhouse – Booth Street
What is it: One of the city’s very best boutique hotels, with a charming and traditional tavern and tearoom space on the ground floor.
The deal: A January set menu available 12pm-6.30pm daily, with two courses for £28 or three for £33.
Rajdoot – Albert Square
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What is it: One of the city’s oldest restaurants, Rajdoot is a family-run spot proudly serving authentic North Indian curries since 1966.
The deal: 30% off the entire food bill when using the code JAN30 upon booking – available Tuesday to Thursday until 30 January (groups of six or less).
Society – Barbirolli Square
What is it: A brilliant street food hall home to a burger joint, pizzeria, Korean street food and more, with LOADS of beer taps thanks to its partnership with Vocation Brewery.
The deal: 7″ pizza and a side for £10 at Noi Quattro, Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm; Burger and fries for £12.50 at Slap and Pickle, Monday to Thursday; Chicken or vegan katsu special for £10 at Manzoku, 12pm to 3pm every day; Korean fried chicken lunch deal with fried Mandu dumplings from Yoki Social for £13.99.
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Ancoats
Canto in Manchester has discounts and deals on its tapas in January 2025Indian Affair in Ancoats, Manchester also has a deal for January 2025
Canto– Cutting Room Square
What is it: Popular Mediterranean tapas bar and social dining space in the heart of one of Manchester’s trendiest neighbourhoods.
The deal: The usual ‘Tipsy Tapas’ returns on Fridays and Saturdays as per usual – priced at £40 per person for three dishes and a mix and match of drinks for 90 minutes – as well as 30% off all food items and sangria all day Tuesday-Thursday throughout January.
Ancoats Deli – Murray Street
What is it: Neighbourhood delicatessen, cafe and bar located down a cosy little cobbled side street in the heart of Ancoats. Fresh, seasonal and artisanal produce, baked goods, sundries as well as excellent wine.
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The deal: £5 wine from 5-7pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays – perfect to pair with cheese plates.
Indian Affair – Blossoms Street
What is it: The second site opened by the cherished Chorlton curry house and modern Dilli-style food spot. North Indian dishes cooked to the very best standard here in Manchester.
The deal: 25% off the entire food menu, Sunday-Thursday, from 5 to 30 January – available at both locations. Book HERE.
Elnecot – Cutting Room Square
What is it: A brilliant little brunch spot (and dinner, and lunch, and drinks, and a bit of everything really) that’s one of the original and best Ancoats restaurants.
The deal: 30% off your total bill throughout January, Monday to Saturday, when you book in advance and use the code JANUARY30.
Northern Quarter
Super Awesome Deluxe has announced its January 2025 deals. Credit: The Manc GroupNell’s Pizza at Kampus and in the Northern Quarter
Smithfield Social, Thomas Street
What is it: A popular, casual little spot from morning (brunches and coffees) til night (great cocktails and small plates).
The deal: 50% off the all-day menu Monday to Friday, 12pm til 9pm – book HERE.
New Century – Sadler’s Yard
What is it: One of the city’s newest (and coolest) food halls, with some great local names in the kitchens and a retro gig venue upstairs.
The deal: 25% of your entire bill when you book Wednesday to Friday, plus a happy hour all month with £4 house lager and £5 Guinness.
Boogalu – Tariff Street
What is it: A cool little taco, tapas and cocktail spot, with entire platters of different birria tacos and loads more vibrant Mexican bites.
The deal: 50% off food throughout January, plus £7 cocktails on Monday to Thursday.
Birria Brothers – Oldham Street
What is it: A proper outrageous Birria-style taco joint that moved in with Koffee Pot last year.
The deal: 25% off Monday to Thursday in January.
Chakalaka– Oldham Street
What is it: South African bar and kitchen, famous for its Happy Hour, big portions, weekly discounts and all-around good vibes.
The deal: 50% off mains from open till close Sunday to Thursday from 2-31 January. Happy Hour (two cocktails for £11 between 4 and 7pm on Tuesdays) – is also extended from Mon-Thurs. Book HERE.
Rewind NQ– Oldham Street
What is it: Late-night bar formerly known as Blockbusters and themed around the famous video store. Great tunes too.
The deal: Happy Hour for full opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday: 2 for £11 on cocktails, £6 frozen cocktails, 2 for £9 on all house pints, £10 Prosecco, bottles of wine for £19 and mix and match on three bottles of beer. £2 hot dogs too.
Nell’s at Common – Edge Street
What is it: A beloved Manchester-born and bred New York-style pizza brand serving slices and full pies from one of the best bars in all of NQ.
The deal: Half-price pizza when you book in at any Nell’s location (Common, Kampus, The Beagle and their new site in Altrincham). Available Sunday-Thursday for the whole of January.
Super Awesome Deluxe – Thomas Street
What is it: Manchester’s newest burger joint by the team behind Almost Famous, only this time they’re serving up just three highly-perfected smashed patty recipes.
The deal: 25% off all three burger options throughout January (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays).
Wilson’s Social – Oldham Street
What is it: An approachable and sizeable neighbourhood bar and restaurant that stands on the corner in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
The deal: 50% off food throughout January (2 – 31 January), every day, but must pre-book HERE or via email.
Deansgate
Blacklock is one of the biggest and best openings in Manchester of 2024. Credit: The Manc GroupMedlock Canteen in Manchester has big deals for January 2025.
Hawksmoor – Deansgate
What is it: A brilliant steak restaurant with top-notch service, which is frequently named the best restaurant in Manchester.
The deal: Rump steak and a side for £19.50, with five sides to choose from – available Monday to Thursday, 12pm-3pm and 5pm-6pm; and Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm-3pm.
Medlock Canteen – Deansgate Square
What is it: One of 2024’s best new openings, Medlock Canteen is inspired by both American diners and Parisian bistros – it has its own rotisserie chicken oven and a menu stuffed with delicious bites and great breakfasts.
The deal: 50% off, Monday to Thursday.
Blacklock – Peter Street
What is it: One of Manchester’s newest and most luxurious steak and chop houses, straight from its award-winning, multi-site success in London.
The deal: ‘Butcher Price Mondays’ will see customers able to enjoy prime cuts of meat like porterhouse, prime rib steaks and more for the same price you would pay at your local butcher’s. Booking recommended.
Dishoom – Bridge Street
What is it: Unquestionably one of the best Indian restaurants in all of Greater Manchester, serving up classic Bombay comfort food and elevated modern takes on traditional dishes.
The deal: Free breakfast naans for anyone who dines in the afternoon or evening. You’ll be given a voucher after your meal which can be used between 8am-11:45am from Monday to Friday throughout January. You can book for next month now.
Rosa’s Thai, Deansgate
What is it: A solid little Thai restaurant on Deansgate, serving authentic takes on curries, rice dishes and noodles from across Thailand.
The deal: A free homemade Thai iced drink (other drink options available) when you order one of their spicy three-chilli dishes.
Manahatta, Deansgate
What is it:A glitzy little bar and restaurant famed for its boozy brunches, all inspired by (you guessed it) Manhattan.
The deal: 50% off food when you pre-book to dine, available Sunday to Friday throughout January.
Oxford Road
House of Fu in Manchester has loads of January 2025 deals.Bundobust is giving away 2500 ‘Lunch Express’ meals. Credit: The Manc Group
Bundobust – St. James
What is it: A fully fledged veggie eatery serving up some traditional Indian cuisine that really packs a punch. Bundo is always a good call.
The deal: Bundobust are giving away 2500 free ‘Lunch Express’ dishes this January with the main batch of free food going to the first 100 people queuing outside the restaurant across all locations in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool. Then from 7 until 31 January, there will be 25 free lunch spots every weekday to get your hands on.
House of Fu – Portland Street
What is it: Big bowls of ramen and noodles, delicious small plates, plus great frozen cocktails and karaoke rooms, all in a colourful two-storey spot in the heart of town.
The deal: £10 ramen and rice bowls, 11.30am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday, plus loads of giveaways including a trip to Tokyo (scratch cards handed out every time you dine).
Hello Oriental – Circle Square
What is it: A super stylish, underground pan-Asian food hall serving up absolutely tonnes of options, from fried chicken, pho and bao buns, to sushi, dim sum, street food favourites and more.
The deal: 20% off across the entire menu throughout the month and starting from as early as 27 December for Hello Oriental subscribers. You can sign up for the exclusive discount HERE. They’re also opening a new venue in the Trafford Centre mid-Jan, so you can make the most of it there too.
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The Real Greek – Corn Exchange
What it is: Exactly what it says on the tin, it’s a Greek restaurant bringing flavours of Greece and eastern Mediterranean cuisine – yum.
The deal: In honour of ‘Veganuary’, this establishment are treating diners to their ‘Vegan Plate’ for only £12 this month starting from 1 January until 31 January. Perfect for vegans and anyone partaking in the meat-free month challenge.
How and where to recycle your Christmas tree in Greater Manchester 2024
Thomas Melia
There comes a point in time where you’re all ‘spruced’ out and it’s time for a home interior refresh, so here’s all the ways you can recycle your Christmas tree in Greater Manchester.
Christmas has been and gone, but there’s no party blues yet, as the new year is just around the corner, there’s still plenty of fun to be had.
After taking down all those decorations from your tree, you may be stumped on what to do with it next, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
They say you learn something new every day, so if the ‘Twixmas’ period is when you like to take down your Christmas decs and start anew, then let us tell you about all of the different ways to dispose of your once-decorated greenery.
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Recycle your real Christmas tree in food and garden bin
You can pop your real Christmas tree into your food waste / garden bin, as long as its chopped and trimmed, with the trunk needing to be thinner than your wrist – but only if it isn’t possible take it to a Christmas tree recycling point instead.
Or you could continue the Christmas spirit by replanting your tree into your garden and keep it as a reminder of the fun of the festive season all year long.
Additionally, you can try returning your tree to the retailer or vendor you bought it from, whether that’s a shop or garden centre, but just make sure you check you can do this beforehand.
There are loads of different ways to recycle your Christmas tree in Greater Manchester / Credit: Flickr
Take it to your local tip
Christmas trees are accepted at all 20 recycling centres within Greater Manchester for free.
How ever you choose to give your tree the big send-off, make sure to apply for a specific vehicle permit if you’re giving your tree a more spacious mode of transport – such as a van, pick-up truck or a twin-axle trailer.
You can also drop off any unwanted ornaments here too, including that one that’s progressively been making its way to the back of the tree each year (we’ve all got one).
Artificial trees will be welcomed at all these locations too, so all that’s left to do is find your nearest recycling centre here.
You can find more information and register your tree here.
Greater Manchester residents can get all the advice they need online / Credit: Sean Foster (via Unsplash)
Donate to charity
Local charity, Just Helping, is providing collection services in some of the key Greater Manchester areas.
Everyone at this charity – which launched in 2012, and operates 106 collection areas nationwide – is not only helping to raise money for other Greater Manchester charities, but they’re also eco warriors too, as recycling Christmas trees prevents 82,000 kg of carbon dioxide emissions.
Anyone thinking of utilising these services can do so here.
If you’re still struggling on what to do with your Christmas tree, you can find more tips and advice on your local Council’s website with a link to each borough’s Council here.
The Manc -
26th July 2021 
