First Soho House, now Queen Street: another new private members club is coming to Manchester as the city’s ever-bustling nightlife continues to evolve.
Yes, just off the street of the same name located near Spinningfields, where some of the most luxurious Manc hospitality destinations already lie, a new private members facility is set to pop up next month.
From the team behind the BEAT Club in London, one of the capital’s most exciting and renowned venues located in the famous Fitzrovia district, they are hoping to deliver the same kind of opulence with the Queen St Members Club.
Opening on Saturday, October 5, the new private members club is set to beat leading industry rival Soho House Manchester when it comes to its launch date, with the latter still only earmarked for early 2025.
Similar to Soho House and other member brands, Queen St will be designed for those seeking an exclusivenight out, with the private club will bring a new level of elegance to Manchester’s party scene.
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The interiors of the highly-anticipated venue blend sleek black leather with grand gold touches, a bespoke lighting system as its eye-catching centrepiece, and the latest Funktion One sound system.
A regular DJ roster will consist of both local and global talent each week and Queen St will obviously offer a private club function, available for members to hire and where guests can create a fully customised party.
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And get this, the club will also be one of the few Manchester venues that will stay open until 6am on weekends, so the party – however private – doesn’t stop until you say it does, essentially.
Memberships will be priced between £300 and £500 per annum, you can already enquire online now if this kind of thing tickles your fancy – or should we say very fancy.
Marc Merran, Owner of the new Queen St Members Club, BEAT and Inca (also in London) said: “We are thrilled to bring this brand new members’ club concept to Manchester.
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“A first of its kind, Queen St is set to become the city’s premier destination for those craving an elevated nightlife experience that mirrors the London members’ club market.”
Meanwhile, as for the worst-kept secret among Manchester’s high society, earlier this year we had a tour of an existing facility to see what we can expect when Soho House finally lands over in the city.
Former Manchester City player Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting his wife
Danny Jones
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has officially been found guilty of assaulting his wife following his two-day trial in the capital this week.
Barton, who played for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers and a number of other clubs, was convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 25 March, following an incident back in June 2021.
The former midfielder left his wife, 37-year-old Georgia Barton (McNeil), with a bleeding nose and a bruise on her forehead following a drunken row at their home in London.
Barton is said to have grabbed and pushed her to the floor before kicking her in the head. Married in 2019, the two have four children and are thought to still be together.
The 42-year-old was still employed in professional football as the manager of Bristol Rovers at the time, but he was ultimately sacked in October 2023.
His wife called 999 at the time, telling police that he had hit her, but later retracted her statement.
Born in Huyton, Merseyside, the chief magistrate Paul Goldspring recognised that the one-time England has a history of violence.
He was given a 12-week suspended prison sentence, meaning he won’t serve time unless he commits another offence and has been ordered to pay £2,138.
Since dropping out of mainstream football, in particular, Barton has come under heavy criticism for allegations of racism, sexism and controversial right-wing politics; he even started an ‘anti-woke’ podcast called Common Sense with Joey Barton.
Back in June of last year, he was ordered to pay £35,000 in damages to settle a libel claim with presenter Jeremy Vine after a series of inflammatory comments made online.
The Radio 2 presenter sued Mr Barton earlier this year, after the former footballer wrote a series of posts suggesting Mr Vine had a sexual interest in children.
He also accused of threatening fellow former pro, Eni Aluko, after a torrent of abuse regarding her punditry online – the ex-England international even went so far as to say she no longer felt safe staying in the country.
Police appeal after man seriously injured in Northern Quarter stabbing
Daisy Jackson
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing in the Northern Quarter left a man seriously injured.
The incident occurred around 7.45pm on Thursday 20 March, on Tib Street near Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens.
Emergency services scrambled to the scene and the victim, a man in his 20s, taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Thankfully his injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
No arrests have yet been made and officers are now appealing for witnesses to assist with enquiries.
DI Geoffrey Machent, of the City of Manchester Division, said: “At around 7.45pm on Thursday 20 March, we were called to reports of a stabbing on Tib Street.
“A man was subsequently taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing. He remains there for treatment.
“At this time, we do not believe the incident presents any threat to the wider public or local businesses operating in the area.
“Neighbourhood officers will be deployed to provide reassurance in the locality over the coming days, including our newly formed Piccadilly Gardens team.
“We would like to appeal to the public for any information, or anyone who witnessed this incident, to please come forward.”
If anyone has information regarding this stabbing in the Northern Quarter, contact police by calling 101, or via the Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
Danny Jones -
20th September 2024 
