There is a bar in Manchester doing a bottomless brunch with paella and endless sangria and we are already obsessed.
Forget your bangers and eggs. Ninety minutes of non-stop sangria calls for something with a little more heft, and Abeja Tapas Bar has just the thing. We’re talking about paella, naturally.
First originating in Valencia, today the ever-popular Spanish rice dish can be found all over the country with different local variations on offer depending on whereabouts you go.
At Abeja, a southern Spanish kitchen run by chef Ana Villegas beneath Alvarium, you’ll find two different interpretations: a mixed meat and fish stock paella with squid, prawns, clams chicken, or a vegan-friendly offering with artichoke, red pepper, broad beans, green bean and mushrooms.
Priced at £16 for the paella alone, or £32 to go bottomless with 90 minutes of non-stop sangria on the side, whether you’re on the sauce or not there’s still plenty of incentive to visit this Granadian gem.
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Paella is served in individual portions on beautiful crockery with tiny dollops of aioli on the side. Elsewhere on the menu, you’ll find a host of popular tapas dishes like charred padron peppers, juicy shell-on prawns, Spanish tortilla, bravas and a selection of Granadian meat and cheese.
Going beyond the well-known every day, there are also some more unusual dishes to dig into. Ana’s berenjenas fritas (aubergine fries with molasses, akin to vegan churros) are a must, as are the Iberico pork tenderloin pinchos.
Sangria options, meanwhile, are extensive with five different styles on offer. Alongside Abeja’s signature red and white sangria, you’ll also find tequile and rose, lemon and ginger and cherry blush sangria on the menu here too.
With sangria by the glass usually priced at £8.50, and jugs costing £32, it’s well worth heading down to Alvarium on Sundays to make the most of the bottomless offer – essentially getting you a free paella and endless drinks for the price of a jug any other time.
Booking is required as the paella takes some time to prepare, therefore the deal will only be available to tables with advance bookings. Alvarium and Abeja’s bottomless sangria offer is available from 12.30 to 9pm every Sunday.
To find out more and reserve your table, visit the Alvarium website here.
Feature image – The Manc Eats / Alvarium
Manchester
Manchester’s Barton Aerodrome announces huge line-up of outdoor gigs including McFly, JLS and UB40
Daisy Jackson
Three new shows have been announced for an open-air gig series at Barton Aerodrome this summer.
Barton LIVE has today confirmed that McFly, JLS and UB40 will be taking to the stage, where the backdrop will be the bustling runway of Barton Airport.
The summer series also includes performances from The Jacksons Live, 90s Baby Festival, and Boogietown North.
Barton LIVE’s summer series takes place at one of the country’s most unique and exhilarating settings at Barton Aerodrome, where the worlds of music and aviation come together.
The three new shows that have just been announced kick off with McFly on Thursday 12 September.
The pop-rockers, famed for their hits like Five Colours In Her Hair, All About You and Obviously, will take centre stage with a typically high-energy performance.
Then on Saturday 14 September, the stage will be given over to British boy band royalty JLS, whose chart-topping hits include Beat Again, Everybody in Love, and She Makes Me Wanna.
Their signature blend of R&B, pop, soul and silky-smooth vocals will be part of Barton LIVE’s star-studded end-of-summer line-up.
Finally, on Sunday 15 September, legendary reggae band UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will perform.
They’ll be whisking audiences away to the warm and vibrant Caribbean through their iconic reggae rhythms and songs like Red Red Wine, Can’t Help Falling in Love, and Kingston Town.
Tickets for McFly, JLS and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell at Barton LIVE will be available on Friday 26 April at 9am. Sign up for tickets via www.bartonlive.co.uk
Over the course of the summer, the stage at Barton Aerodrome will welcome the likes of Ronan Keating, The Jacksons, Peter Andre, Blue, Eternal, Sister Sledge Ft Kathy Sledge, Soul II Soul, Boney M and many more.
Barton LIVE line-up in full for outdoor gig series at Barton Aerodrome
Friday 19July – The Jacksons LIVE (The Jacksons, Kenny Thomas, Soul Boutique Collective) – tickets £39.50 plus booking fee via Skiddle here.
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July – 90s Baby Festival (Ronan Keating, Eternal, Peter Andre, Blue, Five, A1, Scott Mills, 911, Sonique, Blazin Squad, Dave Pearce, Phats & Small, N-Trance, Happy Clappers Ft Sandra Edwards, Baby D, Alison Limerick, Ultrabeat, JX, Livin Joy Ft Luzahnn, Urban Cookie Collective, Nick Coulson + support) – tickets £39.50 from Skiddle here.
Saturday 27 July – Boogietown North (Sister Sledge Ft Kathy Sledge, Soul II Soul, Tunde Of Lighthouse Family, Boney M, Trevor Nelson, Craig Charles, Gina Breeze, Supernatire Disco, Nick Coulson) – tickets £39.50 from Skiddle here.
Thursday 12 September – McFly – tickets £44.50 plus booking fee, on sale Friday 26 April at 9am. Sign up via bartonlive.co.uk
Saturday 14 September – JLS – tickets £49.50 plus booking fee, on sale Friday 26 April at 9am. Sign up via bartonlive.co.uk
Sunday 15 September – UB40 featuring Ali Cambell, tickets £39.50 plus booking fee, on sale Friday 26 April at 9am. Sign up via bartonlive.co.uk
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Manchester
Beloved Chorlton Indian restaurant Amma’s Canteen announces sudden closure
Daisy Jackson
A much-loved restaurant in Chorlton has announced its sudden closure, due to ‘insurmountable challenges’.
Amma’s Canteen is a south Indian spot on Barlow Moor Road that’s been wowing fans with its small plates and curries since it opened in 2017.
It also served authentic oothappam, a sort of pizza/crepe hybrid made with rice and lentils then topped with spicy hummus and slow roasted tomato compote.
But in a post shared on its social pages last night, Amma’s Canteen confirmed its immediate and heartbreaking closure.
The family-run eatery has said that the support of its customers has ‘meant the world to us’.
They cited the rise in product prices and inflation as reasons for the shock closure, saying they can ‘no longer sustain our business’.
Amma’s Canteen also stressed that the decision to close was made with ‘much consideration’ and as a family.
Their full statement reads: “We regret to announce the closure of Amma’s Canteen. Despite our best efforts, the challenges we’ve faced along this journey have proven insurmountable.
“We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our loyal customers, but unfortunately, with rising product prices and inflation, we can no longer sustain our business.
“We recognize that this news may disappoint you, but we’ve reached this decision as a family after much consideration.
“Your support has meant the world to us, and we extend our heartfelt thanks for accompanying us on this journey.”
Amma’s Canteen, which also once starred in an episode of Come Dine With Me: The Professionals, has been flooded with messages of support already.
One person wrote: “So incredibly sorry to hear this, absolutely loved Amma’s and raved about you to everyone. Will miss your insane chicken thoran dosa and chicken 65 so much. Best of luck with the next chapter.”
Another said: “Really sad news this guys. Unfortunately it’s happening to so many businesses at the moment. The government is running them into the ground and doesn’t care.
“Loved your tamarind wings and the lamb biryani was the best I ever tasted. I live 2 mins walk from you and I was proud to have such a fantastic restaurant so close serving special food.
“I am sure you will be successful in whatever you do next, on Come Dine With me you were the most lovely couple. All the best for the future guys.”
Someone else commented: “So so sorry to hear this- we only got to visit a few times- but you were a firm favourite to us and will be sadly missed by myself and my daughter! Wishing you all the best in the future.”